GlennWest Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) We are in Victoria and cell phone service at Gateway RV is poor. Have 2-3 bars but data terrible. Was looking at this one and wondering how much wind will it withstand. Seems rather tall. Taller likely helps but gets windy here. Also how are y'all bringing cable in? On DRV I drilled a hole and sealed it. Edited February 28, 2022 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Which antenna are you planning to get? Ken Quote 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...
GlennWest Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 One that comes with it. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Looks like the Destination comes with a directional antenna as did our RV Connect package. I purchased Drive OTR antenna which is omnidirectional that I have connected all the time, and usually provides a signal that is useful, but if not then I switch to the directional antenna that comes with the kit.Drive OTR Antenna | weBoost Quote 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatrack Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Glen, They usually come with a flat cable you can run thru window or door. I ran ours thru the garage door on our drv toyhauler. The antenna is pretty stout with good mounts. Ken.... Quote 2017 DRV Fullhouse JX450 2020 Volvo VNR 42-640, D13, 455hp, Ishift, 189"wb, factory single, ET Junior Hitch @ 195", Jacklopee, Directlink 2016 GMC 3500 Denali DRW, CC, LB, Curt 25k, Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) Both my OTR and directional antennas have a round cable, not flat. If you run the cable through a slide of window, make sure you are not pinching the cable as it can damage the shield. Most of the time I use the OTR omnidirectional antenna. In really marginal areas, the directional antenna really helps. Ken Edited March 1, 2022 by TXiceman Quote 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...
hatrack Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Mine had coax also, but there was a 8" flat cable that you could use for door or window or slide. Ken.... Quote 2017 DRV Fullhouse JX450 2020 Volvo VNR 42-640, D13, 455hp, Ishift, 189"wb, factory single, ET Junior Hitch @ 195", Jacklopee, Directlink 2016 GMC 3500 Denali DRW, CC, LB, Curt 25k, Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_M Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 If you are getting 2-3 bars it's likely that you are experiencing tower congestion. If that's the case a booster would do no good. Quote Tom—————————————————2005 Born Free 24' Rear Bath Towing 1978 VW Bug convertible Minneapolis, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilye Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 If you are using a cell modem with 2 antenna inputs, connecting a pair of outside antennas will move the MIMO internal antennas to the roof - I have often increased the data speed by 10X using a pair of outside antennas & no amplifier. Won't help with using a phone for data - no external antenna connections. Quote Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 On 3/4/2022 at 5:52 AM, Tom_M said: If you are getting 2-3 bars it's likely that you are experiencing tower congestion. If that's the case a booster would do no good. Then it might not help here. In the morning hours we can stream TV good. Afternoon not. Still going to get it. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 14 hours ago, vermilye said: If you are using a cell modem with 2 antenna inputs, connecting a pair of outside antennas will move the MIMO internal antennas to the roof - I have often increased the data speed by 10X using a pair of outside antennas & no amplifier. Won't help with using a phone for data - no external antenna connections. I agree... Our aimable MIMO antenna set has equaled or outperformed our expensive booster amp everywhere we've used it so far. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) What we have is the 8800L unit. It has two antenna ports on it. You got me thinking I just need an antenna. Which unit should i get. lots of them. I am going to take the wifi unit on top of of Teton today and see if signal increases. Edited March 5, 2022 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 Wife just informed me she has offered one and it should be here today. Asked what she ordered. One PC magazine recommended. Reckon I find out when it gets here, lol Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilye Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 I use a pair of these: Chaowei High Gain 10-12dBi 4G LTE Omnidirectional Antenna-Wide Band Outdoor Pole/Wall Mount Antenna . Note - they do not cover some of the 5G frequencies. Quote Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, vermilye said: I use a pair of these: Chaowei High Gain 10-12dBi 4G LTE Omnidirectional Antenna-Wide Band Outdoor Pole/Wall Mount Antenna . Note - they do not cover some of the 5G frequencies. Not concerned with 5g. Grandfathered in with Verizon on device unlimited. On the link you showed I will need adapter for my 8800L unit. Oh wife ordered a wifi extender. No use to us. You stated you used a pair. Is this helpful? Edited March 5, 2022 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 Oh found same unit on Amazon with the adapters for our 8800L. Thanks Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilye Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 You will need 2 cables & 2 adapters. Be sure the cables match the antenna - SMA to Type N and adapters SMA to TS9. While I have not used it, if it works as well you could use this dual antenna and save $. Still need the adapters... Quote Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, vermilye said: You will need 2 cables & 2 adapters. Be sure the cables match the antenna - SMA to Type N and adapters SMA to TS9. While I have not used it, if it works as well you could use this dual antenna and save $. Still need the adapters... One more question. I will need a flat cable for window. So order sma cable? Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilye Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 I wouldn't use a flat cable. I don't know of one that has a SMA on one end & a Type N (the antenna connector) on the other. I drilled a hole the size of the SMA connector, and caulked around the cable. Permanent installation. If you want a temporary connection, I'd install a port to run the cables. Quote Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 2 hours ago, vermilye said: I wouldn't use a flat cable. I don't know of one that has a SMA on one end & a Type N (the antenna connector) on the other. I drilled a hole the size of the SMA connector, and caulked around the cable. Permanent installation. If you want a temporary connection, I'd install a port to run the cables. I agree. Flat cable may be OK when you're receiving a signal like from a dish to a satellite receiver or downlinking from the cell tower but transmitting is much more sensitive to cable irregularities. It's likely to seriously compromise the power you're sending back to the tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Ordered a mimo antenna and installed it today. Terorary ran it thru window and checked it out. Way faster internet. Went from no streaming to streaming tv.. Tomorrow will drill hole for cable and make it permanent. Thanks everyone. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryN Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 I am not questioning the success with a pair of omni directional antennas as suggested above. I am just curious how they work together? I have a pair of yagi (directional) that I am anxious to try. I would guess there would be no aiming of the pair of omni directionals???? thanks Quote 1977 GMC Eleganza II ARS WBOJOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, LarryN said: I would guess there would be no aiming of the pair of omni directionals?? Using a pair of antennas makes them directional, based on a perpendicular line between the two antennas. That used to be very common for users of mobile CB antennas as it would push nearly all of the transmission power into the direction of travel. I have not heard of anyone pairing Yagi antennas. The Complete Cellular Antenna Guide Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryN Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Kirk W said: Using a pair of antennas makes them directional, based on a perpendicular line between the two antennas. That used to be very common for users of mobile CB antennas as it would push nearly all of the transmission power into the direction of travel. I have not heard of anyone pairing Yagi antennas. The Complete Cellular Antenna Guide Kirk, paired yagi's are commercially available. There are dual yagi's available on Amazon. I have stacked yagi's in my ham radio arsenal. I have two yagi's and have never them on my collapsible pole because they are physically different, even though they are electronically identical. But since they will join up at the 8800 I just never experimented with them. Just never saw any improvement in pairing any omni directional but I am willing to learn. 🙂. Some of the boondocking YOUtubers use a paired yagi setup. I will try to find some examples. I do like this thread and will try to follow it. I also understand the phasing of two radiating elements in the transmission mode. In our remote search for signal, it is the receiving mode that is the most troublesome....(for me). Quote 1977 GMC Eleganza II ARS WBOJOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 I am using a y connector on mine. 1 cable to mimo Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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