Yagi Cell Phone Antenna

I have been wondering about these cool things. I have been told that a yagi antenna can boost a cell phone signal. Now I have a very basic understanding of dB, but these antennas aren't cheap. And the one I am looking at in particular also has an amplifier, and some sort of antenna to mount on a car.
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with some sort of antenna/ amplifier combo that claims to boost cell phone reception. Because in most of my area I only can get 1 or 2 bars on Verizon, and now that the G1 phone is only on T-Mobile, well lets just say they have worse coverage.
Thanks, and if I left out any info, just ask for more

its not good to start messing with phones in this way the power level is set at a max of 2 watts 1 watt on some types of system for good reason safety higher power may carry health risks also using higher power may give the network problems the system was planed at a max of 2 watts 1 watt on some types of system they could ban you for this

2008-10-21 13:39:43 by tickingstockbomb

How to install and maximize the performance of your Wilson Electronics Cellular Yagi Antenna (oran.gs

So... I have some family land that is in the absolute middle of the boonies. It's got your basic travel trailer living quarters that sports a 12V car battery that is kept charged by a small solar panel. It provides enough juice for a weekend camping trip.

It is possible to get a cell signal at the campsite if you place a yagi style antenna on a large pole and have a phone that will except a direct external antenna connection. This, however, is quite inconvenient as one must be tethered to the antenna.

A repeater would be ideal, but those things run well over $500.

A satellite internet connection with wireless router and a VIOP phone would work but we are talking a couple of hundred for installation plus a minimum of $30 per month. This is way to much for a place that only gets used a couple of times a year.

Any creative suggestions for a low cost wireless communications solution for this very rural low use location?

Have you tried one of the Verizon Wireless cards? you can replace the antenna on those. If that works, you can connect it to a Kyocera mobile router that costs about $120.00 bucks and that way you can get Wifi for everyone for about $60.00 bucks a month.

2007-10-30 17:03:23 by PraiseBob

Price: $99.99 $77.03

Replaces the outdoor antenna on the YX500CEL
Directional Upgrade to the Wexyx500Cel Outdoor Antenna
For Optimum Placement Signal Enhancement, Use
Provides 15 Dbi Of Gain to Strengthen the Signal
Provides Additional Coverage By Boosting the Outside Signal Strength In the Direction It Is Pointed