Smitty77_7 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 We bought the first generation of WiFiRanger and Boost Billet. Currently the Boost still has the small omni antenna (have the new larger antenna for it, but have not installed it yet). Our first WiFiRanger was replaced with a unit just prior to the GO2 (Sorry don't recall the name, may have been the GO?) As I also upgraded to GO2 when I purchased the larger RV antenna, I have not bothered to upgrade to the latest software release. In May, I'll install the new GO2, add the larger antenna to the Mobile Billet, and then mount this to the mast of a hand cranked Winegard Sensar antenna, to get it up off the roof a bit, and allow the longer RV Billet antenna to lay horizontal to the roof while traveling. We were in Brantley Lakes, NM, just North of Carlsbad, NM. The Verizon connection of my droid was lost for a period of time, so I thought I'd take a look with the WFT Boost. Was surprised to see two Escapees Ranch and one KOA signal available. Eye balling Googles Maps, I'd estimate the Ranch is between 10-15 miles away. If I defaulted back to just the GO, could not see any these signals. It's a straight flat shot from The Ranch to Brantley Lakes, so pretty good conditions - but still pretty dang impressive. Just info sharing:)! Best to all, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Smitty: I'm glad that you were able to connect at such a long range, but that's not something we can promise on a regular basis! I strongly encourage you to update your firmware. The current 7.0 software has multiple improvements and new features relative to any earlier versions. Joel Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Did you connect to that signal and use it or just "see it"? Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Did you connect to that signal and use it or just "see it"? Just saw it, never attempted to connect. As the 3-5 mins that I was poking around, was enough for Verizon to be available again (good enough to stream from...). Just thought it was interesting to see signals at that distance - good point on if it was a 'usable signal'. And for sure Joel - while nice to know, it's not something that can be expected at all times:)! Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Good to hear. I'm hoping that the Big Sky Ranger does as well on our 5ver being built now. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Just saw it, never attempted to connect. As the 3-5 mins that I was poking around, was enough for Verizon to be available again (good enough to stream from...). Just thought it was interesting to see signals at that distance - good point on if it was a 'usable signal'. And for sure Joel - while nice to know, it's not something that can be expected at all times:)! Smitty OK, that makes sense. You should be able to "see" that signal from there, but use of it would be challenging even if I set up something specifically to capture that. There is clear LOS there, but getting a useable signal at those distances is always very difficult if you only control one end. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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