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| Need more antenna information on how to improve your mobile phone's reception? Well, you've come to the right place. The information we've compiled on this page is based on our conversations with cellular operators and digital carriers, cell phone antenna and digital phone manufacturer reps and engineers as well as our own customers. You should have a pretty good idea of the antenna you need after reading this page. WHAT WE RECOMMEND Here are some general guidelines to selecting the best antenna. Antenna
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To Your Phone First off, you will need a way to connect an antenna to your phone. This can be done using an external antenna adapter to connect an antenna directly to your phone or hands-free kit that has an external antenna adapter. Go here for more info on connecting an antenna to your phone and to see if an antenna adapter is available for your phone. If there is no way to connect an external antenna to your phone, you might consider a Car repeater. They do not require a direct connection to your phone. |
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of Terrain Terrain can have a lot to do with selecting the right antenna. For flat, more open areas, look for higher gain antennas in the 3db to 9db range. They have flatter, wider radiation patterns. For more hilly areas or areas with obstructions such as trees or buildings, consider a lower gain antenna in the 0db to 3db range. If you travel within different types of areas, consider a 3db to 6db range antenna. |
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Cellular (800/900/1800MHz) Phones & Networks If you're having reception problems in Digital Cellular areas, we recommend our: |
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| Omni
Power Antenna : Omni antennas seem to be the best in this range.
They have heavier duty magnetic bases and thicker ultra low loss
cables. They are 12" tall and come with a magnetic base. If
you plan to use it away from the car (home or office), we recommend
providing a ground plane such as setting the antenna on a piece
of metal, filing cabinet or metallic tape. Glass mount antennas
should be used on cars, trucks and vans only. The glass chosen to
mount this antenna on should be non tinted and not contain metals
which can reduce it's effectiveness. |
| Yagi Panel Antenna: We recommend this antenna only for more remote areas. It's not a easy to install and set up as other antennas. It's a directional antenna so it must be mounted permanently on a pole. You'll have to play around with aiming it in the direction that gives you the best results. Get more info on Yagi Antennas here. |
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or Office Many times you can use your phone outside your home but not inside. Many of our customers just use a magnetic base car antenna for good signal improvement. If you need just a little help, consider the Omni Power Antenna Kit. Keep the OmniPower Antenna outside the window on a grill, or close to a window and you should see a good improvement in signal strength. |
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Signal Boosters For even more help than just an antenna can provide, consider a ClearTalk Power Booster. These options are a bit more expensive but are suitable for multiple mobile users in a office or a home environment. |
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| Omni
Power Kits Kits which include an antenna and antenna adapter (which enables you to connect an external antenna directly to your phone) are available for some phone models. Use the menu on the left to visit your phone's make and model page for more information. |
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Ground Planes Most antennas for cellular phones are made to be used on a flat metal surface which provides a ground plane for the antenna. If you plan to use your antenna away from your car, the antenna should be mounted on a flat metal surface such as a filing cabinet, a metal sheet, metal tape base. You'll need about a 8"x8" or 12"x12" piece of metal. |
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