Cell Booster - June 2021 Info Needed

[billwilson]

Hi folks
new guy
yes did use the search ;-)
not much current info

Goal:
Hit road w/ my 7 yo in my Majestic 19g in August

Need to run my business with best available Cell Reception/Wifi

Contenders
WeBoost Drive Reach Extreme Omni antenna
WeBoost Connect RV with 25 foot directional

I don't want the extra set up of the 25 foot pole, but will sacrifice for reception so we can bushwack

I know a little and a 25 foot pole should out perform a 3 food Omni
but maybe i am wrong on the possible gain

I also understand the 25 footer will have to be "aimed"
I am ok with that 'cuz when we park, we are staying put for 1-5 days

Your help would be appreciated

First Hand experience or suggestions or links

Thank you in advance

Ellies Dad

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by billwilson

Hi folks
new guy
yes did use the search ;-)
not much current info

Goal:
Hit road w/ my 7 yo in my Majestic 19g in August

Need to run my business with best available Cell Reception/Wifi

Contenders
WeBoost Drive Reach Extreme Omni antenna
WeBoost Connect RV with 25 foot directional

I don't want the extra set up of the 25 foot pole, but will sacrifice for reception so we can bushwack

I know a little and a 25 foot pole should out perform a 3 food Omni
but maybe i am wrong on the possible gain

I also understand the 25 footer will have to be "aimed"
I am ok with that 'cuz when we park, we are staying put for 1-5 days

Your help would be appreciated

First Hand experience or suggestions or links

Thank you in advance

Ellies Dad

Personally I prefer Pepwave. I have a Max Mini LTE-A which works perfectly. It has two SIM slots which allow to to use the best data stream. The external antenna is a Proxicast mounted on the rear ladder which I seldom use. Generally the Max's attached antennas are good enough to watch 4K (20Mbps with H265 encoding) on ATT.

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by Beau388

Personally I prefer Pepwave. I have a Max Mini LTE-A which works perfectly. It has two SIM slots which allow to to use the best data stream. The external antenna is a Proxicast mounted on the rear ladder which I seldom use. Generally the Max's attached antennas are good enough to watch 4K (20Mbps with H265 encoding) on ATT.

Super my friend, will check it out
Can i ask what area and do you boondock?
ALso what model antenna?

Best

bill

[Lt Keefer]

If your going to use a booster on a pole I would suggest you look at the flagpole buddy. It attaches to the rear ladder of a motorhome and allows for very easy and quick setup of your pole. We use it all the time for our external TV antennae. As to a recommendation I use Verizon as a cell provider and have had no need for a cell booster.

[billwilson]

Thank you friend!

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by billwilson

Super my friend, will check it out
Can i ask what area and do you boondock?
ALso what model antenna?

Best

bill

Proxicast ANT-126. We camp in Forest Service sites in TX, NM and CO as well as COE spots.
The lower frequencies follow the nap of the earth better. Use them if your modem allows this function. I really would like to try T-Mobile's band n71 (600 mhz) but what I have won't work on that frequency.

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by Beau388

Proxicast ANT-126. We camp in Forest Service sites in TX, NM and CO as well as COE spots.

super
(what COE?)

bill

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by billwilson

super
(what COE?)

bill

Potter's Creek Is our closest (near Spring Branch, TX), Silver Thread near Creed, CO is great but no cell service. CO-148 is not suitable for long vehicles in this area. RV Parky has a listing for all in each state.

[Scubawise]

wingard with verizon seems to work

[Ewok]

Hi I have the We boost otr and tried to register with version but there site don't work. Any body else have trouble register with Verizon?

[steveL332]

Originally Posted by billwilson

Hi folks
new guy
yes did use the search ;-)
not much current info

Goal:
Hit road w/ my 7 yo in my Majestic 19g in August

Need to run my business with best available Cell Reception/Wifi

Contenders
WeBoost Drive Reach Extreme Omni antenna
WeBoost Connect RV with 25 foot directional

I don't want the extra set up of the 25 foot pole, but will sacrifice for reception so we can bushwack

I know a little and a 25 foot pole should out perform a 3 food Omni
but maybe i am wrong on the possible gain

I also understand the 25 footer will have to be "aimed"
I am ok with that 'cuz when we park, we are staying put for 1-5 days

Your help would be appreciated

First Hand experience or suggestions or links

Thank you in advance

Ellies Dad

I have the Weboost Drive with an omni-directional antenna. It works well. The only drawback is the device you're using that requires a cell signal must be within 1-3 feet from the indoor antenna. Beyond that it doesn't really work. I didn't know this initially when I had it installed. I tested the signal strength using the settings on my phone and after about 3 feet the "boost" drops off dramatically to the point of almost no boost at all. I think they make an indoor antenna that transmits further than the normal antenna that comes with the unit.

[sportcoupe]

Originally Posted by steveL332

I have the Weboost Drive with an omni-directional antenna. It works well. The only drawback is the device you're using that requires a cell signal must be within 1-3 feet from the indoor antenna. Beyond that it doesn't really work. I didn't know this initially when I had it installed. I tested the signal strength using the settings on my phone and after about 3 feet the "boost" drops off dramatically to the point of almost no boost at all. I think they make an indoor antenna that transmits further than the normal antenna that comes with the unit.

They say this close range of the indoor antenna requirement in the manual that is available before purchasing.

I place the indoor antenna next to my cellular modem receive antenna. Done.

[Scubawise]

I worked and had internet in many states, remote parks, mountains with t mobile home. No wires no dish no going outside
$50 month & free return if it does not work
Good luck