Cell phone signal repeater/booster?

TXRebel · 03-10-2009, 02:47 PM

Anyone use a cell phone signal repeater/booster? I’m looking into purchasing a zBoost YX510. I have a good signal outside/4 bars, but not in my house/no signal to 1 bar.

Opinions and or suggestions?

dunng · 03-10-2009, 02:53 PM

That is the one I've seen before... just be aware you have to mount an antenna outside to "capture" the signal to be amplified indoors. Also, make sure you buy the right one for your cell carrier.

dunng · 03-10-2009, 02:59 PM

It seems the signal is limited on that unit, you have to be fairly close to it (not the 2500 sq ft as advertised). Another option is - http://jdteck.com/repeaters-consumer.htm

TXRebel · 03-10-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the link. Still trying to decide if they are worth the price tag.

I could by a lot of cigars for the prices they are asking.

Volt · 03-10-2009, 03:36 PM

Wow, sticker shock..... It would be a bleesing if mine did not work in the house.

05-07-2009, 01:35 AM

Any news on your plan to buy the Cell Phone Signal Booster? I'm also looking to buy one, my friend says the yx510 is worth the price.

mosesbotbol · 05-07-2009, 06:09 AM

My friend uses one and found out the hard way that it had to specific to carrier and his G3. It took some placement to get it right and the signal strength has improved when I went to visit him; I noticed a difference in signal stregth- from nothing to 2-3 bars.

DPD6030 · 05-07-2009, 06:54 AM

Never tried one. I have at&t and I get bars outside but slim to no service inside the house so I feel your pain.

mojo65 · 05-07-2009, 10:18 PM

I dont know about that one but Wilson electronics makes one that rocks. Its pricey but works as advertised.

http://www.wilsonamplifierstore.com/...-amplifier-kit

05-08-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXRebel

Anyone use a cell phone signal repeater/booster? I’m looking into purchasing a zBoost YX510. I have a good signal outside/4 bars, but not in my house/no signal to 1 bar.

Opinions and or suggestions?

I have the one you're looking at and it worked great, it boosted the signal so I could get reception in my entire house. I've moved since then and no longer need it and it's still packed in a box somewhere. If you're interested I'll send it to you and you can try it....if it works for you we can work out a trade, if not you can send it back.

PM me if you want me to send it to you.

03-10-2009, 02:47 PM	#1
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Cell phone signal repeater/booster? Anyone use a cell phone signal repeater/booster? I’m looking into purchasing a zBoost YX510. I have a good signal outside/4 bars, but not in my house/no signal to 1 bar. Opinions and or suggestions? __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

03-10-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? That is the one I've seen before... just be aware you have to mount an antenna outside to "capture" the signal to be amplified indoors. Also, make sure you buy the right one for your cell carrier. __________________ MassHole Banter

03-10-2009, 02:59 PM	#3
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? It seems the signal is limited on that unit, you have to be fairly close to it (not the 2500 sq ft as advertised). Another option is - http://jdteck.com/repeaters-consumer.htm __________________ MassHole Banter

03-10-2009, 03:20 PM	#4
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? Thanks for the link. Still trying to decide if they are worth the price tag. I could by a lot of cigars for the prices they are asking. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

03-10-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? Wow, sticker shock..... It would be a bleesing if mine did not work in the house. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

05-07-2009, 01:35 AM	#6
Joyce Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? Any news on your plan to buy the Cell Phone Signal Booster? I'm also looking to buy one, my friend says the yx510 is worth the price.

05-07-2009, 06:09 AM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? My friend uses one and found out the hard way that it had to specific to carrier and his G3. It took some placement to get it right and the signal strength has improved when I went to visit him; I noticed a difference in signal stregth- from nothing to 2-3 bars. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

05-07-2009, 06:54 AM	#8
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? Never tried one. I have at&t and I get bars outside but slim to no service inside the house so I feel your pain.

05-07-2009, 10:18 PM	#9
mojo65 Relocation Engineer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: mark Location: Evans,CO Posts: 240 Trading: (4)	Re: Cell phone signal repeater/booster? I dont know about that one but Wilson electronics makes one that rocks. Its pricey but works as advertised. http://www.wilsonamplifierstore.com/...-amplifier-kit __________________ Mark, I'LL TAKE MY GUNS, RELIGION & MONEY... YOU CAN KEEP THE CHANGE!