How to Improve a Cell Phone Signal at Home

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On the cell phone antenna system setup.
You should make sure the outside connectors are thoroughly sealed. There is some stuff called liquid tape. Us ham radio operators use it on all exterior connectors to keep rain water out. Secondly, on the power to the amplaphyer, I would suggest investing in a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) like you use on a good computer setup. That will prevent any power spikes and also a little backup power for short power losses.
Ed Gabbard
KD5DPK
Altus Oklahoma

May 12, at 8:21pm

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Hi Bones,

Typically cell phone boosters are only used when you have a weak signal that goes in and out (dropped calls). If you have no signal then this product is not recommended because even if you get a signal then likely it will not be a reliable one.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Nov 20, at 8:44pm

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Bones An easy way to check if you have signal is to use your cell phone in the place that you'll place the antenna and see if it consistently has at least 2 bars of service (meaning it doesn't fluctuate or you lose bars completely). If you have consistent signal, then a cell phone booster solution will work for you.

DIY Jeff

Oct 21, at 9:29am

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Do you know of any signal strength checker devices to determine if there is any signal at all before making a $$$ commitment to purchase a booster?

Bones

Oct 14, at 10:55pm

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Hey! Loved the video...probably going to do the project. I live in Chile and our houses are made of concrete (earthquake resistant). I have the following questions.

1) Does the system work for concrete houses?
2) I live on a house on a mountain side, so there are many floors....Should I install the indoor antenna at the lowest point of the house?

Cheers!

Igal

Aug 6, at 10:20pm

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It took me time to read all the tips, but I clearly loved the post. It proved to be very helpful to me and I'm certain to all of the commenters here!

Niko Holmen

May 25, at 6:57pm

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I am using my cell phone provider for internet via a usb plug into my pc. The signal is not always good. Would this antenna system help with this as well? I live in a country setting and my cell phone does receive good signal, internet is not as good.

Todd Wolleman

Jan 1, at 1:29pm

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I don't see the brand/model info for the antenna Ron installed anywhere. And this particular style of whole-house antenna never comes up when I search the web. Can you provide the manufacturer, make, model, etc. for the antenna in the photo? Thanks. Don Perkins, Jr. Wildwood, MO

Don Perkins, Jr.

Oct 5, at 3:20pm

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