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Cell phone signal booster
Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience?
The one i'm considering can be seen at https://www.ebay.com/itm/850-1900MHz...00:rk :1:pf:0 |
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Cell phone signal booster
Albert Hodge wrote:
Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? Their experience in jail, you mean? Or their experience working to pay the hefty fine they got? |
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On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 8:29:09 AM UTC-5, Rob wrote:
Albert Hodge wrote: Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? Their experience in jail, you mean? Or their experience working to pay the hefty fine they got? We're out in the sticks in a town that is itself in the sticks, so our cell reception is sketchy at best. My son installed an "M-Cell" which is sold by AT&T and connects to our cable wifi. Works great anywhere inside the house, not so much outside though. Without the M-Cell, we'd have to go on the front porch to use the cells. |
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On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 8:29:09 AM UTC-5, Rob wrote:
Albert Hodge wrote: Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? Their experience in jail, you mean? Or their experience working to pay the hefty fine they got? What laws would be broken if one used a repeater? AFAIK, it is not illegal to use a signal booster/repeater. IIRC, they need to be registered with the cell phone company and the devices need to be FCC certified. I doubt the stuff from China is certified. The OP should probably check into this. I have no user experience with any of the repeaters. According to the ATT website, they no longer sell the M-cell repeaters. Instead, they suggest enabling 'wifi calling' on the cell and configure the att internet service to accommodate wifi calling. |
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Cell phone signal booster
On 2018/11/20 7:27 AM, Albert Hodge wrote:
Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? The one i'm considering can be seen at https://www.ebay.com/itm/850-1900MHz...00:rk :1:pf:0 Cell phone reception in our warehouse is likewise compromised even though there is an antenna farm within 1 click. Metal framing, metal roof...annoying for our customers (film industry, etc.) who have to go outside to call someone. I've looked into it but in Canada it would cost around $800CAD for the repeater then someone has to install it on the roof... Wi-Fi enabling would mean that every customer who comes in would need to join our wi-fi network compromising security. I shall see if our provider will do a free hot spot here - that might work... John :-#(# |
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On 22/11/18 6:38 am, John Robertson wrote:
On 2018/11/20 7:27 AM, Albert Hodge wrote: Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? The one i'm considering can be seen at https://www.ebay.com/itm/850-1900MHz...00:rk :1:pf:0 Cell phone reception in our warehouse is likewise compromised even though there is an antenna farm within 1 click. Metal framing, metal roof...annoying for our customers (film industry, etc.) who have to go outside to call someone. I've looked into it but in Canada it would cost around $800CAD for the repeater then someone has to install it on the roof... Passive repeater. Put a panel antenna on the roof attached by co-ax to a radiating element underneath the tin. Clifford Heath. |
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"Clifford Heath" wrote in message ... On 22/11/18 6:38 am, John Robertson wrote: On 2018/11/20 7:27 AM, Albert Hodge wrote: Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? The one i'm considering can be seen at https://www.ebay.com/itm/850-1900MHz...00:rk :1:pf:0 Cell phone reception in our warehouse is likewise compromised even though there is an antenna farm within 1 click. Metal framing, metal roof...annoying for our customers (film industry, etc.) who have to go outside to call someone. I've looked into it but in Canada it would cost around $800CAD for the repeater then someone has to install it on the roof... Passive repeater. Put a panel antenna on the roof attached by co-ax to a radiating element underneath the tin. Clifford Heath. Be sure you do the math beforehand. |
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tom wrote:
"Clifford Heath" wrote in message ... Passive repeater. Put a panel antenna on the roof attached by co-ax to a radiating element underneath the tin. Clifford Heath. Be sure you do the math beforehand. This actually works. You wouldn't think so, but it does. Of course only when there is good signal where you place the outside antenna and poor signal inside, but that can be the case in such metal-can buildings. |
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On 2018/11/21 1:22 PM, Clifford Heath wrote:
On 22/11/18 6:38 am, John Robertson wrote: On 2018/11/20 7:27 AM, Albert Hodge wrote: Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? The one i'm considering can be seen at https://www.ebay.com/itm/850-1900MHz...00:rk :1:pf:0 Cell phone reception in our warehouse is likewise compromised even though there is an antenna farm within 1 click. Metal framing, metal roof...annoying for our customers (film industry, etc.) who have to go outside to call someone. I've looked into it but in Canada it would cost around $800CAD for the repeater then someone has to install it on the roof... Passive repeater. Put a panel antenna on the roof attached by co-ax to a radiating element underneath the tin. Clifford Heath. Problem is I don't own the building so need landlords permission to drill holes...plus the roof is higher than my extension ladder... John :-#)# |
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wrote: On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 8:29:09 AM UTC-5, Rob wrote: Albert Hodge wrote: Has anyone used a cell phone signal booster, and would like to share their experience? Their experience in jail, you mean? Or their experience working to pay the hefty fine they got? We're out in the sticks in a town that is itself in the sticks, so our cell reception is sketchy at best. My son installed an "M-Cell" which is sold by AT&T and connects to our cable wifi. Works great anywhere inside the house, not so much outside though. Without the M-Cell, we'd have to go on the front porch to use the cells. My outside reception is sometimes good, sometimes bad, depending if you stand in the right place, or walk around. In the house, I can hang the phone in a window where it gets two bars, then create a wireless hot spot, and use another phone and tablet connected to the hotspot, using VOIP apps to make calls. It works pretty good but I'd like better reception in the house for the cellular network. I've never heard or read anything about needing a permit or license to operate a booster. There is only cell phone internet here so that m cell wouldn't work for my setup. There are some good deals on used ones on ebay. |
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Albert Hodge wrote:
I've never heard or read anything about needing a permit or license to operate a booster. That doesn't really matter, does it? At least over here, "everyone is supposed to know the law", i.e. when doing something against the law you cannot use the defense "I've never heard or read about that not being allowed". There is only cell phone internet here so that m cell wouldn't work for my setup. There are some good deals on used ones on ebay. Such a device needs cooperation from the provider. Before you buy one, first make sure that the provider still allows you to register it on their network and use it. The reason those devices are not very popular is that you have to furnish your own internet connection, then you can make calls via the picocell using your own bandwidth, but you still pay the normal call tariffs on your mobile calls. So in fact you are paying twice, or at least you are paying to mobile provider to make calls over your own network. That does not land very well, usually. |
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Cell phone signal booster
On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:20:03 -0600, "Albert Hodge"
wrote: I've never heard or read anything about needing a permit or license to operate a booster. It's not that simple. In the US, the FCC must "type accept" things that transmit to make sure they use the correct frequencies and do not interfere with other services. If a device is type accepted for unlicensed use, the end user does not need a license. Routers with wi-fi fall into this category. However, lots of chinese stuff sold over the Internet skipped the approval step. They may or may not use the proper frequencies and may or may not interfere with legal devices. Some even cheat and place a sticker claiming FCC approval. Buyer beware. |
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On 2018/11/22 7:01 AM, Pat wrote:
On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:20:03 -0600, "Albert Hodge" wrote: I've never heard or read anything about needing a permit or license to operate a booster. It's not that simple. In the US, the FCC must "type accept" things that transmit to make sure they use the correct frequencies and do not interfere with other services. If a device is type accepted for unlicensed use, the end user does not need a license. Routers with wi-fi fall into this category. However, lots of chinese stuff sold over the Internet skipped the approval step. They may or may not use the proper frequencies and may or may not interfere with legal devices. Some even cheat and place a sticker claiming FCC approval. Buyer beware. Very true with Amazon and eBay 'products'. Brick and mortar businesses are much less likely to sell you junk that interferes or is potentially dangerous... John :-#)# -- (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the USENET newsgroup) John's Jukes Ltd. MOVED to #7 - 3979 Marine Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5J 5E3 (604)872-5757 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." |
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