[gps-talkusers] Re: cell phone signal boosters
- From: Brandon Armstrong <baarmstrong37@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:43:44 -0500
Actually, I have not had any areas yet or have had no connection. T-Mobile is
definitely working on that problem as well. I'm happy to say, when I used
Seeing Eye GPS to get my parents to our house last Friday, version 1.1
performed quite well. I'm amazed at the improvements that this version has made
over 1.0.
Brandon Armstrong sent from my iPhone
On Sep 16, 2013, at 16:49, "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> How about one more thing to add to your bag of mobile phone tools along with
> your AfterShokz earphone and extended battery? This would be the Sleek
> Mobile 4G-A cell phone repeater from Wilson Electronics, about a hundred
> bucks. Part number 815326. There are different models if you are not an AT&T
> user.
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> I have had an older model in my bedroom for quite some time with an antenna
> on the roof. It boosts a 1 bar signal to 4 bars within 20 feet of the unit.
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> For mobile use, the benefit is not only fewer dropped calls but also better
> data transmission for running a server based GPS.
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> I used this Sleek Mobile this weekend on a stretch of road in the Napa
> foothills where phone coverage disappears for about 8 miles. Using this
> device, I had coverage for at least 4 out of those previously dead 8 miles
> including service for the Seeing Eye GPS app. I learned about POIs I didn't
> know existed in them there hills. When I got to my destination, I put the
> device in my room and it helped turn a weak signal into a usable one.
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> This device consists of a flat cradle with arms to hold your phone in place.
> It works by contact. You don't plug your phone into it. The Sleek Mobile has
> either a 4 inch or 12 inch mag mount antenna to put on top of the car. It
> has a USB cable to plug into the cigarette lighter adapter, which comes with
> it. It is pretty simple although you do have cords to manage.
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> There are much more powerful models for home or office use. In fact, Wilson
> nicely donated a 70DB repeater to the Enchanted Hills Camp and it works
> great.
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> I know this is not something most people need for personal use but it does
> make sense if you do business on the road and need to have a good connection
> more of the time.
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> Mike
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> Michael May, CEO
> Sendero Group, Davis California
> Developers of accessible GPS
> Sendero Phone: 888-757-6810, extension 101
> Home Office: 530-757-6900
> Email: MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sendero web: http://www.senderogroup.com
> General GPS web: http://www.AccessibleGPS.com
> Mike May Personal: http://www.CrashingThrough.com
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