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JoeCHecht
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 Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject: 40db with amp and antenna !!!WOW!!! |
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I picked up a Omni Through the roof antenna and a Wilson 3 watt amp from the great folks at the 3G store for our Notatel Ovation U727, and with anticipation of installing the new CradlePoint MBR-1000 "N" router into our PT Cruiser, we decided to go ahead and mount the antenna (A.K.A. "Sputnik on a stick") last night.
Well, today, I took some readings from inside the car using the Sprint Connection Manager:
-92db without amp and antenna
-52db with amp and antenna
All I can say is "WOW IS IT UGLY" AND "WOW IT WORKS GREAT"!
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Alex
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| Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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| you mounted a shorty on a PT cruiser? got pictures? |
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007nomad
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:02 am Post subject: |
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What model amp and antenna did you use?
What do you see as far as data speeds changes? |
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JoeCHecht
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Alex wrote: | | you mounted a shorty on a PT cruiser? got pictures? |
Here ya go:
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JoeCHecht
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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| 007nomad wrote: | What model amp and antenna did you use?
What do you see as far as data speeds changes? |
EVDO Direct Connect Amplifier (3 Watt):
http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=156
Shorty RV Through Roof Mount Antenna For Novatel U720 (with U727 connector):
http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=58&products_id=276
It is hard to say what the speed improvement was (if any), since there are so many external factors. For example, I can test the same server twice within a couple of minutes, and receive two totally different results.
However, I want to perceive that my upload/download speeds have increased. I can say that upload speeds seems to have increased from a (1x) average of about 80kbs, to about 130kbs, and my download speeds probably did not change much, but are now more repeatable at around 1500kbs.
Also, the db readings I gave was for EVDO. The 1x readings improved even more drastically, going from soemthing like -103db down to approx the same as the EVDO reading (-53db ?). That probably helped my upload speeds, as I am having to use Alltel roaming to get EVDO, and the upload speed is capped at 1x.
The main purpose for the Amp/Antenna/Wireless "N" is to get reception in "fringe" areas. I am really going to have to write a "Success story" here in the forums, as this all has provided one of the biggest "life changes" I have ever had. I am a computer programmer, and have worked out of my home for 23 years. I sometimes work as many as 120 hours a weeek. Online access is an must, so in the past, I have been "jailed" to my online connection. Just to get a good work enviroment with a view, in the past, we have tried moving to exotic places with a view (too expensive and often inpracticle), and even tethering cable to our sailboat. Now, I can just pick up my laptop and go to places such as state parks, beach pavillions and the like, and work for the day.
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Alex
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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| JoeCHecht wrote: | | Now, I can just pick up my laptop and go to places such as state parks, beach pavillions and the like, and work for the day. |
does the improvement in work environment mean lower rates and faster service for your current (and possibly future) customer base?  |
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JoeCHecht
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Alex wrote: | | JoeCHecht wrote: | | Now, I can just pick up my laptop and go to places such as state parks, beach pavillions and the like, and work for the day. |
does the improvement in work environment mean lower rates and faster service for your current (and possibly future) customer base? |
My rates are going up, not down (I gotta pay for all this stuff).
However, since I have a better work environment, I feel better, think better, and do not burn out as quickly. This translates into more hours, better code, and more throughput, and that is good for my customers.
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Superheropunk
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Does anyone know if there is a difference in Signal Amps?
I mean, if you have a Digital Antenna or Wilson (etc.) does one amp boost the signal better or all they about the same? |
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