antenna question...something different

[trailrider]

i'm looking to install a mobile cell phone signal booster in my vehicle. many areas I travel in are very weak in signal strength. making my phone almost useless. my question.... since i'm looking at the WILSON signal booster and it uses a small magnet mount antenna' would it be possible to use a CB antenna with a magnet mount???? maybe a WILSON 1000. ??? thanks

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

I haven't gone that route yet but am thinking about a mobile signal booster. They have some goodies at Solid Signal - Signal Solutions including HDTV Antennas, DIRECTV & DISH Network satellite equipment and home entertainment supplies & accessories
I was looking at this car cellphone booster.
Wilson Electronics 811214 SIGNALBOOST Universal Dual-Band Cellular/PCS Cell Phone Amplifier with Universal Cradle and Magnet Mount Antenna (811214) from Solid Signal)
Cell Phone Accessories  - Signal Boosters - Shop at SolidSignal.com - Page 1

 

[w9cll]

No a CB antenna would not work as the frequency range is completely different. You need an antenna that is tuned to operate in the cellular bands.

 

[trailrider]

im basically looking at the same Wilson unit. but as we all know in the radio world' the better the antenna the better everything works.

so since I have a large supply of good cb antennas' obviously a quality 3 foot antenna would work better than a 3 inch antenna. now I realize I may have to have some custom coax made to connect the cb antenna to the Wilson cradle' but I was just wondering if the cb antenna was tuned to the right frequency to work with the cell phone signal. ?????

 

[The Jerk]

Wilson cellular trucker...

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[Beetle]

im basically looking at the same Wilson unit. but as we all know in the radio world' the better the antenna the better everything works.

so since I have a large supply of good cb antennas' obviously a quality 3 foot antenna would work better than a 3 inch antenna. now I realize I may have to have some custom coax made to connect the cb antenna to the Wilson cradle' but I was just wondering if the cb antenna was tuned to the right frequency to work with the cell phone signal. ?????

W9CLL gave good advice.

CB = 27 MHz
Cell Phones ~ 1 to 2 GHz

That should give you a bit more detail, but why not experiment and see just what might happen.

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

I think this is the one I was looking at. Somehow just by placing the cell phone in this cradle makes it work.
Wi-Ex zBoost YX240 zForce Dual Band In-Vehicle Cell Phone Signal Repeater / Booster (YX240) from Solid Signal

 

[222DBFL]

Walmart has one that is similar, think it's made by wilson, not sure, it requires the phone to be in a cradle holder and there is an external antenna, it also recommends use of bluetooth headset. Check out Walmart website maybe. Good luck and hope you get it sorted.

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

Wally World cell phone boosters
cell phone booster for car - Walmart.com


Wally World has free shipping whereas Solid Signal has $4.95 for ground and more if you want it sooner.

 

[The Jerk]

If you're using it as a passive antenna, then experiment away...if you're intending to use an amplified system, you run the risk of damaging the amplifier. I have found that the passive system, without a direct connection from the antenna to the phone is pretty limited on effectiveness...but add the Wilson amplifier, and it makes a world of difference.

I have a Wilson cell cradle and the amplifier, I use it with the Wilson Celullar Trucker antenna...here is a link to what I'm talking about, its not your typical coily cell antenna:

Wilson 301101 Trucker Antenna

I also ran the stubby roof-mounted Wilson Trucker for a long time, and it was about 6 inches from the roof-mounted Wilson 5000. Even with a 1x4 running through the Wilson, it never interfered with the cell setup.

 

[trailrider]

thank you everyone. for no more that the antenna costs' I might as well just get the Wilson trucker model. I've got plenty of different mounts I can use.