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Cell Phone Booster #4847111 12/18/13 12:34 AM
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Anybody have any feedback on how the cell phone booster reception devices have performed ??

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What exactly are you looking for and how much you looking to spend?

The stuff from Wilson works well - www.wilsonelectronics.com

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Huntinggag which booster from wilson do you have?

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I'm looking to improve the reception for my iPhone and iPad.
On most of my hunting club I get 4G, but only one to two bars. Are you aware of a device that would improve that to three to five bars ?

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From an old radio tech - the boosters only work to enrich those who hawk them. The only way to increase receive signal is to raise the receive antenna or move it closer to the transmitter. You just can't make something from nothing.


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Re: Cell Phone Booster [Re: TWOHunter] #4848091 12/18/13 01:13 PM
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I have two of the cell phone booster that I've used all over the southern states. I have one in the truck and one in my camper. I forgot the brand, but it's similar to the Wilson ones. Mine came with a antenna to stick outside, the booster, an interior receiver, and a outlet plug and a cigarette lighter plug. I use mine all the time, works great.

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check out power max by digital antenna inc. works for us for phones and computer.

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Originally Posted By: TWOHunter
I'm looking to improve the reception for my iPhone and iPad.
On most of my hunting club I get 4G, but only one to two bars. Are you aware of a device that would improve that to three to five bars ?


I know the wilson works, because used it in east texas. When on cradle had 4 bars off had zero


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You need to get a wilson. I've been in places where service down right stunk. Put it on my booster and had full service. Just make sure you get the one with the "amp" on it. It may cost more but is well worth it in the long run.

http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/store/display/5/44/signalboost-cell-phone-booster

Re: Cell Phone Booster [Re: JeremyKS] #4848692 12/18/13 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted By: JeremyKS
Huntinggag which booster from wilson do you have?


I don't actually own one but have heard great things about them - like said above, ones with the amp will work better. If you at least you have some signal you should be good to go. If you had NO signal/coverage, it would not be much help.

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I install signal boosters in trucks for a living for folks out in east Texas. They do work, if installed correctly. Look at Smoothtalker. They make a wireless booster that I've been testing with very good results. Actually working even better than Wilson. They are not cheap, but they work.

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OK! Y'all have found one that actually raises the antenna AND relocates it outside. It might work, and the guys say it does, but you will have to use the speakerphone it sounds like...


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Re: Cell Phone Booster [Re: TWOHunter] #4850183 12/19/13 01:18 AM
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The kid at Best Buy said that the Wilson MobilePro worked and that several hunters had been in at the beginning of the hunting season and he felt like they must perform well as there have not been any guys coming in disappointed.

Thanks for the feedback from everyone and I'll check out some of the ones that have been mentioned.

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This is the one i have. It's a Cellphone mate (i think)

Cell phone booster

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Thats one reason i love going to lease. Cell phone dont work !

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