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Krogenguy

Wed, May 2, 2012 6:44 PM

David raises the question about cell phone amplifiers. Well I have one too, would an amplifier be useful where T-Mobile (our carrier) has a weak signal and defers to Rogers in Canada even though we have set the preferred network as T-Mobile? I suppose an amplifier boost up all signals, just hoping that there would be enough T-Mobile signal for the phone to use.

David: Check out Wilson 811215 or 801215, no antenna. solidsignal.com might be source.

Tom
Aventura
KK-42 #204
krogenguy@comcast.net

Message: 16
Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 14:47:04 -0500
From: "davidsorenson" davidsorenson625@gmail.com
To: "Trawlers List" trawlers@lists.trawlering.com
Subject: T&T: wilson cell boosters
Message-ID: 440B703035DA41F3B23BABC8D036C7E5@DHSNorthstar
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As the boating season in the far north is about to get underway, what says the list about a Wilson cell booster system or alternatives thereto.

Specifically, what are the complete costs for an external antenna, internal amp and any other associated hardware?

Experiences: Good, bad, indifferent??

David Sorenson
Duluth, MN

David raises the question about cell phone amplifiers. Well I have one too, would an amplifier be useful where T-Mobile (our carrier) has a weak signal and defers to Rogers in Canada even though we have set the preferred network as T-Mobile? I suppose an amplifier boost up all signals, just hoping that there would be enough T-Mobile signal for the phone to use. David: Check out Wilson 811215 or 801215, no antenna. solidsignal.com might be source. Tom Aventura KK-42 #204 krogenguy@comcast.net > Message: 16 > Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 14:47:04 -0500 > From: "davidsorenson" <davidsorenson625@gmail.com> > To: "Trawlers List" <trawlers@lists.trawlering.com> > Subject: T&T: wilson cell boosters > Message-ID: <440B703035DA41F3B23BABC8D036C7E5@DHSNorthstar> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > As the boating season in the far north is about to get underway, what says the list about a Wilson cell booster system or alternatives thereto. > > Specifically, what are the complete costs for an external antenna, internal amp and any other associated hardware? > > Experiences: Good, bad, indifferent?? > > > David Sorenson > Duluth, MN

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davidsorenson

Wed, May 2, 2012 7:00 PM

Thanks, the Wilson item which has been suggested to me is 811210 or its
sisters. Looks good and I do need an antenna. I plan to investigate further.

Regarding unwanted signals from Canada, you might enquire to the list or
maybe to Wilson if there is a directional antenna available for cell
service. A small yagi type antenna pointed toward the states would give
strong gain in that direction and very weak signal from Canada. I don't know
about how selective a cell phone receiver is, but in theory something like
that would work, if available. Otherwise, you may be out of luck.

David Sorenson
Duluth, MN

-----Original Message-----
From: Krogenguy
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:44 PM
To: TWL
Subject: Re: T&T: Cell Phone Amps

David raises the question about cell phone amplifiers. Well I have one too,
would an amplifier be useful where T-Mobile (our carrier) has a weak signal
and defers to Rogers in Canada even though we have set the preferred network
as T-Mobile? I suppose an amplifier boost up all signals, just hoping that
there would be enough T-Mobile signal for the phone to use.

Thanks, the Wilson item which has been suggested to me is 811210 or its sisters. Looks good and I do need an antenna. I plan to investigate further. Regarding unwanted signals from Canada, you might enquire to the list or maybe to Wilson if there is a directional antenna available for cell service. A small yagi type antenna pointed toward the states would give strong gain in that direction and very weak signal from Canada. I don't know about how selective a cell phone receiver is, but in theory something like that would work, if available. Otherwise, you may be out of luck. David Sorenson Duluth, MN -----Original Message----- From: Krogenguy Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:44 PM To: TWL Subject: Re: T&T: Cell Phone Amps David raises the question about cell phone amplifiers. Well I have one too, would an amplifier be useful where T-Mobile (our carrier) has a weak signal and defers to Rogers in Canada even though we have set the preferred network as T-Mobile? I suppose an amplifier boost up all signals, just hoping that there would be enough T-Mobile signal for the phone to use.

SN

Stan Nackdymon

Wed, May 2, 2012 9:03 PM

Unit requires an attachment to the cell phone or data device.

-----Original Message-----
From: trawlers-bounces@lists.trawlering.com
[mailto:trawlers-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf Of davidsorenson
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:01 PM
To: Krogenguy; Trawlers List
Subject: Re: T&T: Cell Phone Amps

Thanks, the Wilson item which has been suggested to me is 811210 or its
sisters. Looks good and I do need an antenna. I plan to investigate further.

Regarding unwanted signals from Canada, you might enquire to the list or
maybe to Wilson if there is a directional antenna available for cell
service. A small yagi type antenna pointed toward the states would give
strong gain in that direction and very weak signal from Canada. I don't know
about how selective a cell phone receiver is, but in theory something like
that would work, if available. Otherwise, you may be out of luck.

David Sorenson
Duluth, MN

-----Original Message-----
From: Krogenguy
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:44 PM
To: TWL
Subject: Re: T&T: Cell Phone Amps

David raises the question about cell phone amplifiers. Well I have one too,
would an amplifier be useful where T-Mobile (our carrier) has a weak signal
and defers to Rogers in Canada even though we have set the preferred network
as T-Mobile? I suppose an amplifier boost up all signals, just hoping that
there would be enough T-Mobile signal for the phone to use.

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Unit requires an attachment to the cell phone or data device. -----Original Message----- From: trawlers-bounces@lists.trawlering.com [mailto:trawlers-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf Of davidsorenson Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:01 PM To: Krogenguy; Trawlers List Subject: Re: T&T: Cell Phone Amps Thanks, the Wilson item which has been suggested to me is 811210 or its sisters. Looks good and I do need an antenna. I plan to investigate further. Regarding unwanted signals from Canada, you might enquire to the list or maybe to Wilson if there is a directional antenna available for cell service. A small yagi type antenna pointed toward the states would give strong gain in that direction and very weak signal from Canada. I don't know about how selective a cell phone receiver is, but in theory something like that would work, if available. Otherwise, you may be out of luck. David Sorenson Duluth, MN -----Original Message----- From: Krogenguy Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:44 PM To: TWL Subject: Re: T&T: Cell Phone Amps David raises the question about cell phone amplifiers. Well I have one too, would an amplifier be useful where T-Mobile (our carrier) has a weak signal and defers to Rogers in Canada even though we have set the preferred network as T-Mobile? I suppose an amplifier boost up all signals, just hoping that there would be enough T-Mobile signal for the phone to use. _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change email address, etc) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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Ron Rogers

Wed, May 2, 2012 9:11 PM

There are Yagi antennas for cellular use. Some phones let you lockout all
but your native provider. One brand with that software option (in the model
I had) is LG.

Ron Rogers

-----Original Message-----
From: davidsorenson
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:01 PM

Thanks, the Wilson item which has been suggested to me is 811210 or its
sisters. Looks good and I do need an antenna. I plan to investigate further.

Regarding unwanted signals from Canada, you might enquire to the list or
maybe to Wilson if there is a directional antenna available for cell
service. A small yagi type antenna pointed toward the states would give
strong gain in that direction and very weak signal from Canada. I don't know
about how selective a cell phone receiver is, but in theory something like
that would work, if available. Otherwise, you may be out of luck.

David Sorenson
Duluth, MN

There are Yagi antennas for cellular use. Some phones let you lockout all but your native provider. One brand with that software option (in the model I had) is LG. Ron Rogers -----Original Message----- From: davidsorenson Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:01 PM Thanks, the Wilson item which has been suggested to me is 811210 or its sisters. Looks good and I do need an antenna. I plan to investigate further. Regarding unwanted signals from Canada, you might enquire to the list or maybe to Wilson if there is a directional antenna available for cell service. A small yagi type antenna pointed toward the states would give strong gain in that direction and very weak signal from Canada. I don't know about how selective a cell phone receiver is, but in theory something like that would work, if available. Otherwise, you may be out of luck. David Sorenson Duluth, MN