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I need a cell signal booster?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:29 am
by Sublimewind
Hi all,Ok, I'm using Alltel wireless web over cell service and because i'm my area, i'm not getting the signal I would like. I was told at Alltel that I could get a signal booster, and they gave me a card to some guy that will profit from me needing something I can get cheaper for sure.. Anyone care to suggest something?? It's a Samsung Hue SCH-R500Thanks,Aaron
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:48 am
by zionzr2
perhaps a different carrier?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:04 am
by northvibe
is there a little rubber circle on the back that can come off? if so thats usually a plug in for a external antenna. I dont think your phone has a pull up antenna...mmm if it did theres bigger ones... mmm theres signal repeaters but those are tons of money.
Re: (zionzr2)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:17 pm
by Sublimewind
Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »perhaps a different carrier?Easier said than done, you should know that... Once they have you... I got the web over cell, so I wouldn't be tethered to home.. Anywhere I get a signal I have web, great for car shows.. Quote, originally posted by northvibe »is there a little rubber circle on the back that can come off? if so thats usually a plug in for a external antenna. I dont think your phone has a pull up antenna...mmm if it did theres bigger ones... mmm theres signal repeaters but those are tons of money.The one i'm using has 2 of them actually, prolly for a "docking" station... ??
Re: (Sublimewind)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:53 pm
by kevera
Did you try another phone.I just went through this when my phone died a few weeks ago.Other than that,a repeater,an external antenna or amplifier will be your only option.But they are pricey though.
Re: (kevera)
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:35 pm
by Whelan
This should help
Re: I need a cell signal booster? (Sublimewind)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:30 am
by sloth
I also have Alltel and no ability to change providers do to my location.I have a wilson amplifier at the house. It's actually the one designed for the vehicle. At my house I'm lucky to get one bar, with the amplifier on I get 5 bars, but the amplified antennae has to be right next to the phone.Other than, a regular external antennae should help a lot. If your phone doesn't have a jack for the antennae they do make antennae that velcro to the back of the phone.
Re: I need a cell signal booster? (sloth)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:23 am
by hskater26
verizon ftw
Re: I need a cell signal booster? (hskater26)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:10 am
by 02csnow
Quote, originally posted by hskater26 »verizon ftwKinda funny you say that.Verizon bought out Alltel.
Re: I need a cell signal booster? (sloth)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:21 pm
by Sublimewind
Quote, originally posted by sloth »I also have Alltel and no ability to change providers do to my location.I have a wilson amplifier at the house. It's actually the one designed for the vehicle. At my house I'm lucky to get one bar, with the amplifier on I get 5 bars, but the amplified antennae has to be right next to the phone.Other than, a regular external antennae should help a lot. If your phone doesn't have a jack for the antennae they do make antennae that velcro to the back of the phone.possible link to this wilson.... The phone is new, for the most part, like 4 months old MAYBE... no external antenna, but jacks for 2 on the back...
Re: (Whelan)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:22 pm
by Sublimewind
Quote, originally posted by Whelan »This should helpNot sure who's it is, but there IS one about 2mi away near my parents house...
Re: I need a cell signal booster? (Sublimewind)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:38 am
by Baltovibe
How about a Cell Phone Antenna Booster?
http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Cel...OPNTA