Re: [MBZ] OT Weak cell signals

2015-01-25 Thread Karl W via Mercedes
We had a microcell innernet thingy from att but it died without warning which was sort of catastrophic from a professional standpoint. They require a gps signal to work which would also cause it to stop periodically without notice. And it only works with five phones so nobody else can use it eg

Re: [MBZ] OT Weak cell signals

2015-01-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Anybody run one of those Wilson Electronics cell phone amplifiers in their house? Yes, they work. Key is a good outside antenna installation, and optimally siting the inside antenna. Try not to skimp, basic physics will not be denied! -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Weak cell signals

2015-01-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Skimp on device or on installation? Apparently the fcc only allows 70dB amplification now. They used to allow 75. So I got the most allowable. We have -75bB signal at one end of the house so if I can pick that up it should be enough. As for the inside antenna, I'm not sure how one would skimp on