Cell phone repeater

[goaliedad]

instead of having such a long run on the output can you mount the repeater nearer the tower? maybe some sort of weather proof cabinet? I assume the repeater has a recieve antenna- can you extend it, to get closer to the area you will be? Does the repeater list how far it will recieve the signal?
just some thoughts?

 

[texbaylea]

goaliedad
The cable length restriction is on the "receive" antenna. The unit tself is an indoor unit with a 1/2 wave dipole antenna directly attached to it. The claim is for coverage of 1000 to 2500 sq.ft. so it has to be in the area of cell phone use. I did a search and could not find a true bidirectional amplifier for the feed cable.

I had hoped to avoid having a 50' antenna mast at the house because of wifely sensibilities. We get our TV off-the-air - cable not available and satellite too expensive for our type of TV viewing. I have a selling job to do and maybe solve both problems.

Vernon