why does my connection suck now?

fernizzle · EVDO User Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 58

i used to have -80dbi and now i have -88!!!

Michael · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

Lots of green trees near you now?
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Species8472 · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:00 am Post subject:

Darn Spring!!! How dare it make our lives more complicated!

fernizzle · EVDO User Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 58

would a $50 external antenna help me?

nschwen · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 11:41 am Post subject:

My guess is an external antenna would get you more than the amp (assuming you're using an internal or no antenna now).

I'd start with the a good external omni myself, as it a cheaper route. If that's not enough, add an amp.

I had the same issue myself, and the omni+amp pairing keeps me in the -65 RSSI range even with all these damned leaves sprouting out. Wink

Prior to that I had a great winter connection that got progressivly worse as spring set in. Put the antenna as high as you can get it, and try a few different spots, I found just moving the antenna a few feet from the house (clamped to the outside deck rail vs. on the same rail right next to the house in my case) made a noticable difference.