gypsydan Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I've had COX cable at home for years. Recently, while traveling and getting Verizon Unlimited data I realized I no longer need cox cable, as I will use my iphone personal hotspot for my internet connection, thus saving $60+. BUT, I've also discovered I only get 2 bars at my home location so I need a cell phone signal booster. Not only will I need one for my home, but I'll need one for traveling and boondocking. For traveling a yagi is the optimum. Having a WeBoost or Ubiquity M5 would be great, but not for $400+. Are there any suggestions for what is being used as an inexpensive yagi setup? I know there are many good Chinese products, and which are inexpensive, but I don't know how to find them, or which one would be good. Any suggestions or comments? Safe travels, Dan 2009 Four Winds Chateau - 25' class C 2002 Chevy Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 You pay the money, to get a system that works. We use a Wilson Cell booster with one of two antennas, One is a Lil' Trucker and the other is a WeBoost Yagi. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylarson Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I have been using a Katrina era 1X/3G signal booster from Wilson Electronics for years. It now takes a rest as the WeBoost Verizon 4G Sleek takes its place, Both still work but for different uses. Nice to go from attaching antennas to slipping into a cradle. Now I see they have whole house/rv systems that are not carrier specific and can handle multiple devices. While on the road my rooftop or window antenna work just fine. When parked for longer periods in fringe areas I seek out the location of the closest verizon tower and set up my Weboost yagi. Amazon search shows you can get a similar set up for a around $230. Not their top of the line but certainly functional from one of the best..... Jan and Rocky Larson, Volunteers, USFWS , 9,300 hours each. 29 refuges since 2006. 2 new each year. 2004 Allegro 30DA, Workhorse 8.1, Banks, 2012 Jeep Liberty, Blue Ox Aladdin, 300 watts solar, 5 Optima group 31 AGM's, 2000w PSW inverter Philippians 4:11-13 KJV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_M Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Here's an article on boosters with reviews of several devices: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/resources/mobile-cellular-boosters/ Tom—————————————————2005 Born Free 24' Rear Bath Towing 1978 VW Bug convertible Minneapolis, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsydan Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/18/2017 at 6:43 AM, Tom_M said: Here's an article on boosters with reviews of several devices: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/resources/mobile-cellular-boosters/ Thank you Tom, a good article with plenty of info to help make a decision as to what I can do. Dan 2009 Four Winds Chateau - 25' class C 2002 Chevy Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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