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  • 06-09-2006, 07:56 AM
    csquare
    Well spoken and heeded... I will try in the future to be more "explicit" with my information.
    BTW,
    There are inductively coupled adaptors for you phones without an antenna.
    ;-)

    Shakespeare as well as Digital also make wired and wireless amplifiers as well as a gammet of adaptor cables.

    Shakespeare Marine Cell Phone Amplifiers, Adapter Cables and Accessories

    Digital Antenna - About Our Cellular Cell Phone Signal Amplifiers


    Thanks again
  • 06-09-2006, 07:44 AM
    Brad729
    Quote Originally Posted by csquare
    Robb4248, I would not give out advice that I did not know about.
    Hi, csquare. I think Robb was simply trying to express some concern over the fact that you've been so active in your first 24 hours as a member, and while you have given out some helpful advice, your haste leaves no room for attention to detail. Some of the threads you've dug up, such as this one here, are a year old or more. I'm glad that you are trying to help people, but if they asked their question a year ago, they probably got their answer long before now. Also, some of your answers have been a little vague and general, something any one of us could google in 5 seconds.

    Now, my last 4 cell phones didn't have a jack for an external antenna, and I think a lot of newer phones don't have them. Had you been in less of a hurry to reply to so many threads in such a short time, you may have considered this and mentioned it in your post, thereby avoiding all this confusion and off-topic discussion.

    If the OP was asking about an inexpensive way to boost their indoor cellular reception, I'd tell them about the kit I bought from Cell Booster Store. It's not designed for large buildings, but works fine for me. If they needed to cover a larger area I might suggest Wilson Cellular's selection of higher-end models, which are a little more $$$ but superior quality. Wilson's products are available both in wired (for external antenna jacks) and wireless (for phones like mine that don't have jacks).
  • 06-09-2006, 07:16 AM
    csquare
    As _Abom_ described the jack on the back of most phones is for en external antenna hookup. Robb4248, I would not give out advice that I did not know about. By trade I am an RF engineer that happens to work for an antenna company that makes external cellular antennas for the Marine market to add in increasing cellular coverage on the water.
  • 06-08-2006, 09:05 PM
    Abom
    Quote Originally Posted by robb4248
    What do you mean "Hook up an external antenna"? Most phones cannot have this done (With out MAJOR "Surgery" to the phone). Don't give out advice that can potentially damage a phone
    Most phones have a rubber grommet on the back, near the antenna usually. You pull the grommet out and there's a jack you can plug into (kind of looks like the end of an RCA cable). You get an adapter that goes in there, then you can get an external antenna.

    However, there is a better way to go. It's called a wireless amplifier, and this is how it works:



    An external antenna outside the building, goes to an A/C powered amplifier, then to an internal antenna, and wirelessly to your phone. While rather expensive (some $299 USD), a VERY good solution
  • 06-08-2006, 06:13 PM
    Robb4248
    What do you mean "Hook up an external antenna"? Most phones cannot have this done (With out MAJOR "Surgery" to the phone). Don't give out advice that can potentially damage a phone
  • 06-08-2006, 03:10 PM
    csquare
    Actually, they tend to detune the phones internal antenna and can sometimes damage the finals in the phone. It is best to either hook an external antenna to the phone or use what you have.
  • 07-17-2005, 07:02 PM
    Robb4248
    hahaha, yeah, i heard they were garbage too
  • 07-17-2005, 06:20 PM
    showbiz2000
    Those 'signal boost' stickers are so useless that they are often given away as a freebee now when you buy something else for your phone.
  • 07-14-2005, 06:44 PM
    hasian89
    Well, thanks for the info anyway. I'll try my best...

    I'll survive.
  • 07-14-2005, 06:16 PM
    flashsc1
    the name cell phones had in the begining was "Mobil phone, not being scartastic but they were really not made for the home they were for the outside, you might want to ask your carrier or the store where you got the phone what phone in your area does better, it also is determained by the distance from the tower, you might have better luck standing by a window that faces the direction that your nearest tower is. sorry i know it can be frustrating
  • 07-14-2005, 06:11 PM
    hasian89
    Hm...actually my phone has an internal antenna. It's funny that you ask how long I've had my phone cuz I just got it yesterday.

    Well, I'm not sure if it's the phone or not, cuz my brother used to have a motorolla and we had the same problem. He either couldn't call people, or they would cut in and out. I think maybe it's just my house.
  • 07-14-2005, 06:05 PM
    flashsc1
    If your phone has a conection for a external antanna you can try that, Cell phones do not do well in houses because of all the metal and wiring in the house, how long have you had the phone, if not long you might be able to return it and try a different model , I have found that Motorola and nokia phones seem to be a little better in the reception area.
  • 07-14-2005, 06:02 PM
    hasian89
    Yes sir...especially in my house. How does zero bars or maybe one sound when tryin' to make a call? Any ideas that will actually help "boost" my signal? I have a Samsung e335 under T-Mobile
  • 07-14-2005, 05:58 PM
    flashsc1
    I know because I am in Cell Phone Sales save your money, is your problem a weak signal?
  • 07-14-2005, 05:55 PM
    hasian89
    Ha, well thanks...that's what I kinda figured. Anybody else got an opinion??
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