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   Wilson Wide Band Directional Antenna 50ohm N F

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   Wilson Wide Band Log Periodic Directional Antenna - 50 ohm. Frequency Range: 700-2500MHz.

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   Wilson Mobile Wireless DualBand 3 Watt Amp Antenna Kit

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   Wilson Mobile Wireless 3 Watt dual band amplifier kit. Improve cellular signal strength inside your vehicle. Covers up to six feet inside your vehicle. Coverage dependent on outside signal strength and other factors. Includes amplifer, inside antenna, outside antenna, cigarette lighter power cord and user manual.

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   Wilson SignalBoost DB Pro Amp Directional Ant/Cbl Kit

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   Wilson SignalBoost DB Pro Cellular Amplifier, Directional Antenna, Panel Antenna,  Cable Kit. Using a directional antenna will improve the coverage area inside. Use when trying to get the best signal from a specific tower direction. Kit Includes: Amplifier, Inside Antenna, Outside Directional Antenna and RG-6 Quad Shield Coax Cable.

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   Wilson SLEEK DualBand Cellular Signal Booster

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   Wilson Sleek dual band (800/1900MHz - 2G & 3G) signal booster helps users reduce dropped calls, increase data rates in weak signal areas and originate calls from those dreaded “dead spots”. Comes with Mini Dual Band magnetic mount antenna.

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   Wilson SLEEK DualBand Signal Booster w/3db Antenna

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   Wilson Sleek dual band (800/1900MHz - 2G & 3G) signal booster with 3db Antenna. Helps reduce dropped calls, increase data transfer speeds in weak signal areas and originate calls from those dreaded “dead spots”.

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ANTENNAS: WHAT WE RECOMMEND

Here are some general guide lines to selecting the best antenna & how to improve cell phone reception.

How to Improve Cell Phone Reception using External Antennas

Many of our customers have had great success connecting an external antenna to their cell phones to boost cellular signal. We carry a wide variety of single and dual band antennas Including Wilson Antennas, Larsen Antennas and more.

Magnetic mount external antennas can be used on a vehicle or used in a fixed location at your home or office. Many of our customers mount these near or outside a window.

Wilson also makes a dual band antenna called the Trucker Antenna. This antenna can be mounted on truck mirrors or on a pole. It can also be bolted onto the side of a building. There is also an RV Trucker Antenna and hole mount Trucker versions. Because it has a built-in ground plane, it does not have to be mounted on anything metal. In some cases, the trucker mirror mount antenna outperforms the 3db magnetic mount because the gain is higher.

External Antenna Cost

Adding an external antenna to your cell phone is the most cost effective way to improve reception. The price range for adding an external antenna to your cell phone ranges from $40 to over $100 depending on antenna, adapter and cable type.

Antenna Kits

We also provide antenna kits that include an external antenna and an adapter to connect to your phone. You can find these kits by selecting your phones make and model from our menu. They are listed with other accessories for you phone.

Can you connect to your device?

First, you will need a way to connect an antenna to your phone. Many phones (and cellular data cards) have RF ports that enable you to connect an antenna directly to your phone. Also, some installable vehicle hands-free kits have external antenna adapters built into them. More info on connecting an antenna to your phone. If there is no way to connect an external antenna to your phone, you might consider a Wilson Wireless Amplifier/Repeater boost cellular signal without needing a direct connection to your phone.

Type of Terrain
Terrain can have a lot to do with selecting the right antenna. For flat, more open areas, look for higher gain antennas in the 3db to 9db range. They have flatter, wider radiation patterns. For more hilly areas or areas with obstructions such as trees or buildings, consider a lower gain antenna in the 0db to 3db range. If you travel within different types of areas, consider a 3db to 5db range antenna.

Antenna Type/Frequency Range
Cellular service bands in the U.S. are usually 800MHz range (806-894 MHz), 1900MHz range Digital PCS (1850-1990 MHz), Nextel (806-821 MHz Tx and 851-866 MHz Rx) and GSM 1900MHz. Although a phone can work on multiple bands, they only work on one band at a time. You may work near a 1900MHz range tower and live near an 800MHz tower. If you want to make sure your covered wherever you go, consider a dual band antenna. If you're not sure of the type of phone network (800MHz, 1900MHz, GMS Range) you're using or having reception problems in, contact your cellular phone Service Provider or local dealer. They will be able find out for you.

Choosing a Cellular Phone External Antenna

Multi Band or Digital PCS & 1900MHz GSM Networks

If you're having reception problem s in 1900MHz range Digital PCS areas or need to cover both 800MHz and 1900MHz, we recommend one of the following:

Wilson Dual Band Trucker Antenna

The Wilson Trucker is a very effective all around omnidirectional antenna in both 800MHz and 1900MHz digital areas.

The Trucker is about 3 foot tall and has a built in ground plane. The built in ground plane makes it a great antenna for applications where a metal ground plane is not available such as homes, offices, RV's and Truck mirrors.

The trucker is available in different models for mirror mount on larger trucks and pole mount for home or office use RV's, hole mounts (standard NMO) and car trunk mounts.

Boost Home or Office Cell Signal

Many times you can use your phone outside your home but not inside. Many of our customers just use a magnetic base car antenna for good signal improvement.

If you need just a little help, consider the Micro Magnetic Antenna Kit. Set the Micro Mag Antenna close to a window and you should see a good improvement in signal strength. (Note: Due to different building construction, not everyone can get reception improvement from placement of the antenna inside.). The Micro Mag is also small and more portable than other options.

The Wilson Building Mount Antenna is also popular for in home or office use. It has several mounts available and has a built in ground plane.

If you need a lot of help such as you get no signal or you cannot make a call at all, you might want to consider a Yagi Antenna. These are directional antenna and are more difficult to install. You might try another antenna first before resorting to the Yagi.

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Magnetic and Glass Mount Antennas

Larsen or Wilson antennas perform very well in this range. The Larsen's have heavier duty magnetic bases and thicker ultra low loss cables. They come with a magnetic base or glass mount.

If you plan to use it away from the car (home or office), we recommend providing a ground plane such as setting it on a piece of metal, filing cabinet or metallic tape.

Glass mount antennas should be used on cars, trucks and vans only. The glass you will be mounting your antenna to should be non tinted and not contain metals which can reduce it's effectiveness.

Wilson Electronics also makes very effective, smaller antennas with lighter weight magnetic bases in this category.

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Mini Dual Band Antenna

For more portable use, the Mini Dual Band antenna is very effective in metropolitan areas where large buildings may block your signal. It's small (about 3" tall) and easy to move from place to place.

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Single Band Analog and Digital Cellular (800MHz) Phones & Networks

If you're having reception problems in 800MHz range Analog (Cellular) or Digital Cellular areas, we recommend our:

5db Gain Antenna: This is a very popular and effective 800MHz antenna. It's a little large (about 2 ft.) and comes with a magnetic base or glass mount. This antenna will increase your range in more wide open, flat rural areas and is great for the traveler. If you plan to use it away from the car, we recommend providing a ground plane such as setting the antenna on a piece of metal or metallic tape. If you plan to use it away from the car, we recommend providing a ground plane with magnetic mounts such as setting the antenna on a metal plate, filing cabinet or metallic tape. Glass mount antennas should be used on cars, trucks and vans only. The glass chosen to mount this antenna on should be non tinted and not contain metals which can reduce it's effectiveness.

Wilson Dual Band Trucker: These are longer, highly effective cellular antennas with built in ground planes. They come in mirror mount for larger trucks and pole mount for home or office use as well as vehicle use. A version is available for RV's, NMO hole mounts and trunk mounts.

3db Gain Antenna: If the 5db gain and Wilson Trucker antennas are too tall, select this antenna. It also comes with a magnetic base or glass mount. This antenna will increase your range in more open areas. If you plan to use it away from the car, we recommend providing a ground plane such as setting the antenna on a piece of metal, filing cabinet or metallic tape. Glass mount antennas should be used on cars, trucks and vans only. The glass chosen to mount this antenna on should be non tinted and not contain metals which can reduce it's effectiveness.

MicroMagmount: It's very effective in metropolitan areas where large buildings may block your signal. It's small and easy to move from place to place.

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Yagi Directional Antennas

Yagi Antenna: We recommend this antenna for more remote areas. It's not a easy to install and set up as other antennas but they have higher gains. It's a directional antenna so it must be mounted permanently on a pole. You'll have to play around with aiming it in the direction that gives you the best results. Get more info on Yagi Antennas here.

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iDen Antennas - Nextel, BoostMobile, MIKE (Canada)

iDen frequencies are typical within the 800MHz range. Depending on the system, 800mhz single band antennas can be used. We do have specific omnidirectional antennas in the iDen 806-866 MHz / 896-939 MHz range as well.

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RVers / Travelers

We have many customers that travel about the US in RV's. Most of these motor homes do not have metal roofs which could act as a ground plane for their antenna so an antenna with a built in ground plane or construct a metal plate to mount the antenna on top of.

We have a couple more recommendations.

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WiFi Antennas

Wi-Fi antennas can increase WiFi wireless antenna power.

You can cover larger areas or direct WiFi signal towards or from a certain direction.

The applications for a WiFi antenna area unlimited.

• Grab a Signal From your home to a workshop
• Cover a section of a home
• Cover multiple floors
• Get a signal outdoors

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Cellular Antennas & Signal Boosters

How to improve cell phone reception in areas where the signal is very weak or non existent?

Probably the most effective way to improve cellular reception in areas with little on no signal is to attach a direct connect type cellular amplifier to your cell phone.

Direct Connect Signal Boosters

In Building, Vehicle, Portable Booster Systems

Building Antennas and Cellular Repeater Systems

A great to improve cell phone reception for multiple cell phones in small or larger areas, is to install a building cellular repeater system. A basic system is one antenna on the outside, one antenna on the inside, both connected to an amplifier inside.

In Building Cellular Repeater Systems

Antennas & Short Range (Car, Truck, RV), Portable Repeater Systems

A versatile system that is powerful and portable would be one of Wilson's short range cellular repeater systems.

Vehicle & Portable Cellular Antenna and Amplifier Systems