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Chip Landry 10-13-2017 05:06 PM

Cell Phone Booster
 
We have zero to very little cell phone service at our new camp in NE LA. I'm looking to get a cell phone booster. The funny thing is that 500 yards down the road, we can pick up a couple of bars to make a call or send a text. The ones I've looked at online range in price from $50 - $400+. Just want to see if anyone has experience with any particular brand/model and which ones to stay away from.

Note: Most people that frequent the camp have AT&T service. I noticed that some are geared to particular service providers.

calcutta37 10-13-2017 07:32 PM

Tensas??

wishin i was fishin 10-13-2017 08:43 PM

that is a trick to get the right booster, and there is no guarantee that it will work. you will have to target a service, AT&t, Verizon etc. let me know what service and i can make a suggestion.

youmyboyblue 10-13-2017 10:14 PM

I'm interested in a booster for AT&T for my camp as well. Please let me know what info you find out. I'll do the same.

Chip Landry 10-14-2017 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishin i was fishin (Post 827449)
that is a trick to get the right booster, and there is no guarantee that it will work. you will have to target a service, AT&t, Verizon etc. let me know what service and i can make a suggestion.

AT&T is what we have.

Chip Landry 10-14-2017 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calcutta37 (Post 827440)
Tensas??

Yes sir.. Tensas. A buddy and I went squirrel hunting and cut the grass last weekend and you have to walk around the front yard searching for service. Don?t get me wrong, not having a cellphone what works is kinda nice cuz no one is bothering you, but if i need, I need to be able to use it.

calcutta37 10-14-2017 01:04 PM

Yea you are my neighbor. Thought I recognized you. Camp I use to visit in west Texas had one made by Wilson. Worked pretty good.

Gerald 10-14-2017 07:13 PM

I was hunting last week and checked my phone after climbing up a tree. No Service.


Then about noon, before I climbed down I checked my phone and it showed 2 bars. This is with AT & T.


Can anyone explain how this happened?

Luv2fish 10-14-2017 09:06 PM

I have a Smooth Talker that I bought in North Dakota where you have no service for many miles. It worked very well and I have no use for it.

wishin i was fishin 10-15-2017 09:08 PM

ok guys, we determined the carrier, AT&T. next we need to see what your signal level is.

you can do this by going here:

https://www.weboost.com/pages/guide-...ignal-boosters

and watching the video in this section. "How Do I Know How Strong My Signal Is?"

Once you have the signal strength, we will be able to determine what booster will work for your application. Please note that it would be best to get a ladder and measure the signal from rooftop level where the external antenna will be mounted. this will determine the size and price of amp needed and what it can deliver when you are inside your camp.

Chip Landry 10-18-2017 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishin i was fishin (Post 827594)
ok guys, we determined the carrier, AT&T. next we need to see what your signal level is.

you can do this by going here:

https://www.weboost.com/pages/guide-...ignal-boosters

and watching the video in this section. "How Do I Know How Strong My Signal Is?"

Once you have the signal strength, we will be able to determine what booster will work for your application. Please note that it would be best to get a ladder and measure the signal from rooftop level where the external antenna will be mounted. this will determine the size and price of amp needed and what it can deliver when you are inside your camp.

I'm headed up there this weekend, I will check the signal strength and let you know.


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