I thought it would be valuable to the community to write a review of this product I have been using for a while- and have had a number of years experience with. An invaluable addition to any rig, IMO.
For those of you who may not be familiar with cell amps- they are exactly what they sound like. These are devices that increase the receive AND transmit signal strength of a cell signal to help with connectivity. Though many may venture to the wilderness to disconnect, I feel like cell capabilities are important for safety, mapping and other things such as data and sms. Yes, these devices increase signal for voice, data, sms/test etc. Its not just limited to voice signal anymore. These devices also can amplify signals of multiple devices at the same time now....so your phone, a tablet with cell service or a few people in your vehicle.
I first started using Wilson Brand cell amps about 12 years ago. (Maine has one of the worst cell coverage maps in the nation, and this has been a necessity for me in all my vehicles that venture off the pavement).....Back then they were carrier specific and huge. Now, they have integrated everything in to a small package that can really be mounted anyplace. The system has four main components;
1. The amp box (about a 5" square aluminum box that houses all electronics)
2. External antenna
3. Internal antenna
4. Power supply (comes with 12v socket plug but hardwire kit is available or you can snip the lighter plug off like I have done)
Hook up/Install is pretty simple;
1. plug amp power in to 12v socket (or hardwire which I have done so it is "on" or active all the time)
2. run external mag mount antenna to roof or other suitable location (higher is better)
3. mount internal antenna in vehicle- the closer to the area you will be talking, the better (I have mounted on B pillar basically just above my head)
4. mount amp box. Since you do not need to access it (because once powered on the unit simply stays on all the time), it can be put in a small space under a seat or the dash.
Of course, you could add a switch to turn this on an off if you wanted but its unnecessary IMO.... the most effective way to use these devices is to simply have them running in the background all the time. Less dropped calls, ect even in areas with solid signals normally.
Another cool thing is that even though my Ipad doesn't have a cell card, I do have it connected to my phone via a hot spot....so indirectly, the amp is creating a better link to the ipad for maping data and access to my cloud music library!
Lastly, Wilson is a very reputable company which is why I purchased from them. They have been around in the antenna/amp industry forever, mainly in the long haul trucker industry. We have a few original units that are 10+ years old that are still going strong. Never had any issues with them
https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/weboost-drive-4g-x-cell-phone-signal-booster-kit-470510/
For those of you who may not be familiar with cell amps- they are exactly what they sound like. These are devices that increase the receive AND transmit signal strength of a cell signal to help with connectivity. Though many may venture to the wilderness to disconnect, I feel like cell capabilities are important for safety, mapping and other things such as data and sms. Yes, these devices increase signal for voice, data, sms/test etc. Its not just limited to voice signal anymore. These devices also can amplify signals of multiple devices at the same time now....so your phone, a tablet with cell service or a few people in your vehicle.
I first started using Wilson Brand cell amps about 12 years ago. (Maine has one of the worst cell coverage maps in the nation, and this has been a necessity for me in all my vehicles that venture off the pavement).....Back then they were carrier specific and huge. Now, they have integrated everything in to a small package that can really be mounted anyplace. The system has four main components;
1. The amp box (about a 5" square aluminum box that houses all electronics)
2. External antenna
3. Internal antenna
4. Power supply (comes with 12v socket plug but hardwire kit is available or you can snip the lighter plug off like I have done)
Hook up/Install is pretty simple;
1. plug amp power in to 12v socket (or hardwire which I have done so it is "on" or active all the time)
2. run external mag mount antenna to roof or other suitable location (higher is better)
3. mount internal antenna in vehicle- the closer to the area you will be talking, the better (I have mounted on B pillar basically just above my head)
4. mount amp box. Since you do not need to access it (because once powered on the unit simply stays on all the time), it can be put in a small space under a seat or the dash.
Of course, you could add a switch to turn this on an off if you wanted but its unnecessary IMO.... the most effective way to use these devices is to simply have them running in the background all the time. Less dropped calls, ect even in areas with solid signals normally.
Another cool thing is that even though my Ipad doesn't have a cell card, I do have it connected to my phone via a hot spot....so indirectly, the amp is creating a better link to the ipad for maping data and access to my cloud music library!
Lastly, Wilson is a very reputable company which is why I purchased from them. They have been around in the antenna/amp industry forever, mainly in the long haul trucker industry. We have a few original units that are 10+ years old that are still going strong. Never had any issues with them
https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/weboost-drive-4g-x-cell-phone-signal-booster-kit-470510/
