3G/4G/LTE antennas? signal boosters?

[DaveInDenver]

What I mean is don't expect miracles. There just aren't any towers around the Alpine Loop so a few dB boost isn't going to matter. It'll work at the tops of peaks with or without the booster since it's line of sight to a tower that is the issue. Out in the desert around Moab a WeBoost will make more of a difference.

This is what Verizon predicts:


There's only one tower in Ouray I know of, with Engineer Pass Road shown to the junction of CR17:


A larger view around the San Juans:


This only maps FCC listed towers, so microcells and build-mounted aren't shown. So there's short range coverage right in Lake City.

 

[bassguyry]

@DaveInDenver, I am expecting miracles, and I don't appreciate you stepping all over my dreams, dammit.

 

[DaveInDenver]

@DaveInDenver, I am expecting miracles, and I don't appreciate you stepping all over my dreams, dammit.

LOL

Just don't want you spending $500 and not getting what you think when an ACR PLB is $310. A PLB is registered once with NOAA, has no reoccurring subscription and uses the locating system that the Air Force and Navy use to find downed pilots and overboard sailors...so it flat out WILL work.

 

[bassguyry]

LOL

Just don't want you spending $500 and not getting what you think when an ACR PLB is $310. A PLB is registered once with NOAA, has no reoccurring subscription and uses the locating system that the Air Force and Navy use to find downed pilots and overboard sailors...so it flat out WILL work.

It's my $500, and I'll cry if I want to, okay?

 

[Corbet]

IMHO the WeBoost makes sense if your goal is to maintain as much cell communication for business as possible. I’m considering one for this reason personally.

For emergency I feel like a Spot/InReach, HAM, Sat Phone, or what ever witchcraft Dave is talking about are better choices.

 

[Telly]

Searched and found this thread. I'm seeing more and more of these cell phone boosters on vehicles. I can see this being handy. Any experience with the latest tech?

https://www.amazon.com/weBoost-Drive-Reach-Overland-Vehicles/dp/B0BJY35SQ2/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2H32DJT76GH1F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tdq6XodyI3DhPmWJGiAcAM_3qB04QMG8vkqm8DwjOJ8cK45ZLLYlLcLXMEnBfRQL9KeXRF041_FJaGI7sRdJ0ryYA2lyc8GooZGBRvoDQiuzLFwsLtc6aBIWuw-djp-podZprI07AD4o4UcJNhR5ihp7-m5Ajjdzb85q_GUbqk76dem3iK9fZSp6VohlNTyHDM2vnhdKfvXHePq-EieoUlTGpr9eEA6oi42ZcMIYv48.bbmtylIT2EMUglLsZ_hMpDE8ArDjLdUnZelBBvXdmVg&dib_tag=se&keywords=cell%2Bamplifier&qid=1736274417&sprefix=cell%2Bamp%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f088afa9-fb0b-4145-8d8d-218a6afeae72&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

 

[Inukshuk]

Mine still works great.

 

[J1000]

My WeBoost is still rocking strong. I added Starlink mobile to my cruiser and it's the best. Pretty much makes everything else obsolete. I was able to use my WeBoost for Zoom meetings and conference calls during covid while in the middle of nowhere, though. Was really handy.

 

[CardinalFJ60]

I have a weboost in the 100 and grabbed a Black Friday deal on an off brand for like 150. Both work great and just the same. and the cheap one included better accessories and antenna mount

 

[On the RX]

My brother thought his was useless while bebopping around the oilfields in weld co. I also think he didn't have it installed correctly.