Cell Signal Boosters

[Ford850]

Using R11 cables with the Wilson 75ohm unit that N80 has, you would need an adaptor at each end of each cable. Would adding those 4 connectors/adapters to the line create any loss?

 

[k0ua]

Using R11 cables with the Wilson 75ohm unit that N80 has, you would need an adaptor at each end of each cable. Would adding those 4 connectors/adapters to the line create any loss?

A slight amount yes, Maybe .25 to .5 Db per connector depending on construction quality. Specifications may be hard to obtain for some of these items.. but in general, everything cost's. There is some loss in everything.

 

[Ford850]

A slight amount yes, Maybe .25 to .5 Db per connector depending on construction quality. Specifications may be hard to obtain for some of these items.. but in general, everything cost's. There is some loss in everything.

Thanks. That's minimal loss.
When using boosters like this, does it affect a call when you walk outside the internal antenna range, and you jump to the tower directly?

 

[k0ua]

Thanks. That's minimal loss.
When using boosters like this, does it affect a call when you walk outside the internal antenna range, and you jump to the tower directly?

Now that is a question I don't have an answer for. a very good question. Perhaps some of the owners of these boosters could help here.

 

[ultrarunner]

I never knew there is so much to this... learn something everyday at TBN.


Thanks KOua... (Not that I understand all of it)

 

[RedNeckGeek]

For example RG11 which is also a 75 ohm coax like RG6 will have to have different connectors to accommodate its increased physical size. and if you need to terminate it with an F type connector you will need an adaptor.

An engineer at Wilson Electronics recommended I switch to RG11 cable, which I did. I couldn't find the right connectors, and ended up using the gold plated screw on jobs from a big box store. Can you point me in the right direction with a source, or even just a name, for the correct weatherproof connectors? Hard to search for something when you don't even know the proper name for it. :confused2:

 

[k0ua]

An engineer at Wilson Electronics recommended I switch to RG11 cable, which I did. I couldn't find the right connectors, and ended up using the gold plated screw on jobs from a big box store. Can you point me in the right direction with a source, or even just a name, for the correct weatherproof connectors? Hard to search for something when you don't even know the proper name for it. :confused2:

I have dealt with these people before and they seem OK
Here is a crimp on F connector that fits the larger RG11 cable. and a compression type

Holland SLC-11 F-Type Male Compression Connector - RG11 | ShowMeCables.com





F-Type Male Crimp Connector - RG11 Plenum | PL11CS | ShowMeCables.com








http://www.showmecables.com/category/F-Connectors.aspx?q=&pg=1&ps=15&fq={attr_cabletype_sm:RG-11}

 

[k0ua]

Amazon.com: Netcna - 5 Pack X F-Type Male Crimp Connector - RG11 - High Quality: Electronics

This is at Amazon

 

[Redneck in training]

Thanks. That's minimal loss.
When using boosters like this, does it affect a call when you walk outside the internal antenna range, and you jump to the tower directly?

Yes you the phone will switch from booster to tower. You will not notice it. We have Wilson booster in the house and direct connection outside. Difference is only signal strength. Almost full in the house and one or two bars outside.

 

[k0ua]

Yes you the phone will switch from booster to tower. You will not notice it. We have Wilson booster in the house and direct connection outside. Difference is only signal strength. Almost full in the house and one or two bars outside.

When the switch is made mid-call does the call stay connected? And if so, in both instances? Both moving from the inside to the outside of coverage and from the outside to the inside cell?