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Batteryonesource (ask for John Dufour) 888-571-7867
These folks were highly recommended, buy
from the smaller internet store fronts like these folks, VERY knowledgeable about their products and their installation.
Wilson Electronics Tech Support
The Batteryonesource
folks were great. Small and caring company. They all used to be ATT technicians and formed their own company.
The folks at Wilson Electronics spoke highly of them - they knew their stuff and rarely called back to Wilson with questions.
Wilson Electronic tech support was excellent too to research their products. You do not buy from them, but they
were a wealth of knowledge to a DIY guy like me.
The following details what I did and bought with regard
to improving on board cellular performance.
I opted for a "direct connect" amplifier, less cost, less
hardware, and the best signal performance. It works while plugged into the broadband card on my laptop OR it works when
plugged into my phone. I bought two different smaller cables to connect the amplifier to my phone or my broadband
card. Your need to get the cables for your phone.
When plugged into laptop, I have excellent cell phone
reception with Skype to make unlimited calls in america or to canada for less than $3 per month. I did not buy the version
where you need to install a second antenna in the cabin to serve multiple cell phones.
I returned the 20 foot cable
and opted for the 75 feet low loss heavily (1/2 inch) shielded cable.
I mounted the Marine antenna on top of the mizzen
mast. Ran the cable down, out near ceiling liner of aft head, through liner into engine room, around front of engine,
around water heater, under floor, forward to sette on port side, into settee locker, up into roller door locker, and cable
ends at nav table/ice chest top.
Dual-Band Marine Antenna (301130)   | | Features | • Omni-Directional Antenna
•
Built-In Chrome-Plated Radial Ground Plane
• Mounting Options Available For Any Application
• For Mobile or Fixed Installations
• Fiberglass Encased
• Fits
Standard 1 inch x 14 threaded mount
| | Specifications | Part
Number | | 301130 | Frequency Range | | 806-894
MHz / 1850-1990 MHz | Impedance | | 50 ohms | Antenna Gain | | 5.12 dBi 806-894MHz / 6.12 dBi 1850-1990 MHz | Radiation | | Omni | Polarization | | Vertical | Wavelength | | 0.9
Wavelength 806-894 MHz / 1.95 Wavelength 1850-1990 MHz | Ground
Plane | | Built-In Ground Plane | Connector | | FME Female | Material | | Whip
- Stainless Steel / Casing - Fiberglass | Coax Cable | | RG58 - 7 inches / 17.18 cm | Height | | (including coupler) 21 inches / 53.3 cm | Mount | | Standard 1-inch x 14
thread |
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Wilson (812201) Dual Band GSM/TDMA Direct Connect Amplifier
[812201] | $199.95 $169.95 |
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Connects directly into your phone with an adapter Puts the improved signal directly into
your cell phone or cellular data card through a coaxial cable and adapter and gives you maximum signal performance for rural
or remote locations.
• Requires a physical cable connection to your phone or cellular data card
• No
signal loss because of the direct connection
• Best performance in rural or remote locations
• Can be
used in buildings
• Adapters available for most phones and data cards.
• Must have an external antenna
Each Direct Connection Amplifier System contains an amplifier, a 6-foot coaxial extension cable that connects to an
external antenna adapter (not included), and a power cable that plugs into a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter.
Features:
• Maximum 3 watts Output Power (Cell Site Controlled)
• For GSM/TDMA Technologies Only
• Power Control Logic ensures Maximum Output Power is within Cellular Standards
• Automatic Gain Control
• Advanced Electronics Receive & Transmit Better Than Your Cell Phone and Cellular Data Card
• Provides
the Lowest Signal-to-Noise Ratio of Any Direct Connect Amplifier Available
• Connects Directly to Cell Phone or
Cellular Data Card with a Wilson Antenna Adapter
• Works Great on Trucks, Cars, RVs, Boats, Homes, Offices, or
Almost Any Other Application
• DC Power Supply Included - AC Power Supply Sold Separately
• Greatly
Reduces Disconnects, Drop Outs, and Noise
• Transfers Signal Energy Ouside
• FCC Type Accepted Specifications
Part Number 812201
Frequency 824-894MHz / 1850-1990MHz
Gain (up/down) Cell Site Controlled
Max Output
Power up to 3 watts (Cell Site Controlled)
Max RF (up/down) +35dBm / +5dBm
Noise Figure (typical) 3.5dB nominal
Flatness (up/down) ±2dB / ±2dB
Isolation Uplink/Downlink 90dB
Power Consumption 12V, 0.5-1.5A
(subject to Uplink power)
Connectors FME-Male 50 Ohms
Dimensions 5.5" x 4.3" x 1.4" (14.0 x 10.8
x 3.5 cm)
Weight 1.32 lbs (0.6 kg)
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Cable was pretty thick !
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