Blackberry 8330 / Verizon Poor Signal

g19fanatic · EVDO Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

Recently my 2 yr plan w/ Verizon ran out and it was time to upgrade. I got the 8330. To my understanding it is an EVDO Rev0 device and I absolutely LOVE it when I have service...

I also recently moved to a new apartment. In this apartment I get virtually no EVDO and almost no RSSI(by doing an ALT NMLL i can see the dB levels ~-98-104)

If i step outside onto my balcony, i get ~-94-98 dB but more importantly i get EVDO.

I was thinking of purchasing a zBoost but after a little reading saw that it did not amplify the signal but just repeat it. After a little more reading i saw that the Wilson SignalBoost Mobile Professional Amplifier - 801241 infact does amplify the cell tower signal. Since it is dual band, it should boost my EVDO signal as well so that I can get it inside my apartment.

Is this a sound idea? I'd hate to purchase something only for it not to work and then have to fuss w/ returns and all. Would an antenna such as the Indoor/Outdoor Dual-Band Directional Panel Antenna - 301135 work better with the wilson? Is it even necessary?
Will a zBoost work just fine?

Any hints/tips or simple "you're an idiot, do this" comments will definately suffice.

Thanks

on a side note, I would have posted links to the 3gstore for the Wilson and the antenna but forums dont allow new ppl to post links (probably for good reasons but hinders ppl like me... lol )

Bert65 · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

You can call the 3Gstore for Pre-Sales help. This is one of the best things about them and also the support after the sale is great.

Toll Free: (866) 347-8673
Open Mon-Fri: 9AM-7PM CST

Alex · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:36 pm Post subject:

the signalboost mobile pro only provides wireless amplified cellular signal for about 1 to 4 ft away from the amp. closer to amp, the better the signal.

for most people that isn't enough range.

a better option is the signalboost dt -- which would provide 2 to 12 ft of wireless amplified signal area around the indoor amp.
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g19fanatic · EVDO Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

g19fanatic · EVDO Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

Bert65 · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject:

Alex · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject:

just something else you should know about 3Gstore:

the products are covered by 3gstore's 14-day return policy. details are at: http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=conditions

shipping is about all you have "at risk"

ah... there are some products that are subject to a restocking fee.
they are listed on that link above. the DT is one of them.
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g19fanatic · EVDO Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

its not really about risk so much as annoyance towards the returning process. I don't get a chance to make it to the post office b4 it closes most days... so to not have to go through that, i'd like to get an idea of available products b4 i purchase them.

Thank you for the input so far. After looking at competitors products, the DT is looking more and more attractive

Alex · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

g19fanatic · EVDO Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

you stated the DT would possibly extend the signal 2-12ft from the indoor ant, i am assuming that the strength of the original signal is basically what determines that output?

would replacing the receiving antenna with the following one help at all?
h t t p ://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=603

Alex · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

yes, signal at donor is primary thing that affects interior range.

to improve reception... not that exact panel... there is a newer version of that panel antenna that uses same 75ohm connector as the DT... we'll be selling it at some point in near future.
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