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azcellphonejunkie · 07-11-2005, 6:28 PM

So after all this time and effort of researching and finding out what I wanted, my BDA finally arrived and has been installed here at my office.

These photos are of the unit on the roof that takes in the Cingular signal:

closeup

installed on roof, flush with rooftop

the very messy install on the inside of the building and into the wall

to be continued on the next post

azcellphonejunkie · 07-11-2005, 6:28 PM

The top of the ladder (24 feet) is where the cable comes into the building

The unit install and testing phase to make sure it worked...

The unit itself that amplifies the signal that the outside antenna pulls into the offices

The final product, showing the item penetrating the drop ceiling in my office!

Thought you all might be interested to see this. I am so excited to have service in and around my offices now! It was all thanks to this product from cellantenna.com. They have great stuff!

azcellphonejunkie · 07-11-2005, 6:38 PM

Almost forgot, the photo of my phone with full service in my office!

WirelessBeachBum · 07-11-2005, 6:52 PM

NICE...How much time and money was involved in the install?

I'm sure the Cingular network engineers are going to come looking for an unlicensed repeater....

Funny thing about repeaters, they are legal to sell, but illegal to operate.

If the carriers could keep the attorneys out of the equation, we probably would have seen repeater "in a box" available at corporate stores years ago.

T_R · 07-11-2005, 7:18 PM

Nice to see where my $500 clams went.....

Nice install!!!!!

WiggyFife · 07-11-2005, 7:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

So after all this time and effort of researching and finding out what I wanted, my BDA finally arrived and has been installed here at my office.

These photos are of the unit on the roof that takes in the Cingular signal:

closeup

installed on roof, flush with rooftop

the very messy install on the inside of the building and into the wall

to be continued on the next post

Way to go, Inspector Gadget!!!

azcellphonejunkie · 07-11-2005, 7:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WirelessBeachBum

NICE...How much time and money was involved in the install?

I'm sure the Cingular network engineers are going to come looking for an unlicensed repeater....

Funny thing about repeaters, they are legal to sell, but illegal to operate.

If the carriers could keep the attorneys out of the equation, we probably would have seen repeater "in a box" available at corporate stores years ago.

$500 for the unit and about 3 hours for the install. This unit only covers about 2000 square feet. It is for our offices only, so it doesn't interfere at all with the Verizon, Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile and Cricket towers in the area. It's hard to describe, but I don't think we are going to be getting any complaints about this one!

azcellphonejunkie · 07-11-2005, 7:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_R

Nice to see where my $500 clams went.....

Nice install!!!!!

Thanks TR! He happens to be the one that approved the cash for this one!

azcellphonejunkie · 07-11-2005, 7:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiggyFife

Way to go, Inspector Gadget!!!

LOL...Thanks. It wasn't quite as much work as I thought it would be. And things work great now!

RJB · 07-11-2005, 8:57 PM

That is cool I am glad that this is working good for you

WirelessBeachBum · 07-11-2005, 9:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

$500 for the unit and about 3 hours for the install. This unit only covers about 2000 square feet. It is for our offices only, so it doesn't interfere at all with the Verizon, Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile and Cricket towers in the area. It's hard to describe, but I don't think we are going to be getting any complaints about this one!

The carriers will probably never know about it or care, unless for some reason it causes interference.

I've seen them track down a set of rabbit ears on a TV set before....

I wish I had the money to do the same thing in my house...I have pretty good coverage except for peak times It gets a little choppy inside.

I would love to have a spotwave repeater...

RJB · 07-11-2005, 10:17 PM

Why would they try to track you down dows it take alot of signal away from other peoples phones.

jjdu42 · 07-12-2005, 12:05 AM

Nice setup....but for $500 you could have gotten a Wilson system......

azcellphonejunkie · 07-12-2005, 1:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jjdu42

Nice setup....but for $500 you could have gotten a Wilson system......

??? Let me know which one you are referring to. I did a bit of research before I purchased this one, and it looked to be one of the best. They came with recommendations from CITA as well...In my book, that is as good as gold!

T_R · 07-12-2005, 1:59 AM

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Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

??? Let me know which one you are referring to. I did a bit of research before I purchased this one, and it looked to be one of the best. They came with recommendations from CITA as well...In my book, that is as good as gold!

http://www.antennawarehouse.com/Cell...l-wireless.htm

Rasputin · 07-12-2005, 7:03 PM

I thought about getting that at for my last job, and home. Now my new place and job have excellent coverage, maybe too good, I get calls all of the time the server room. I should remember to take the phone off more often.

azcellphonejunkie · 07-12-2005, 7:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rasputin

I thought about getting that at for my last job, and home. Now my new place and job have excellent coverage, maybe too good, I get calls all of the time the server room. I should remember to take the phone off more often.

Funny...The BDA is working very well for us so far. I don't have any issues with service in my office now, which can be a blessing and a curse

Andy · 07-12-2005, 7:48 PM

Congrats AZ, but somehow the pictures don't seem to show for me... anyone else having those problems?

azcellphonejunkie · 07-12-2005, 8:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy84094

Congrats AZ, but somehow the pictures don't seem to show for me... anyone else having those problems?

Sorry about that Andy, my web server got hacked last night so I am keeping it offline until I can figure out what I am going to do. PM me if you want me to email you the photos I have of it...

Andy · 07-12-2005, 8:48 PM

No problem, your web server got hacked?? Are all your files ok and everything?
I'll PM you!

azcellphonejunkie · 07-13-2005, 1:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy84094

No problem, your web server got hacked?? Are all your files ok and everything?
I'll PM you!

Most everything seems to be fine. I haven't found anything yet that looks corrupted.

WiggyFife · 07-13-2005, 1:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

Sorry about that Andy, my web server got hacked last night so I am keeping it offline until I can figure out what I am going to do. PM me if you want me to email you the photos I have of it...

It wasn't your server I was trying to hack!!! Sorry about the mistake, AZ!!!

j/k!!!

azcellphonejunkie · 07-13-2005, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiggyFife

It wasn't your server I was trying to hack!!! Sorry about the mistake, AZ!!!

j/k!!!

I wish it was that easy...:-)

Chinasaur · 07-23-2005, 9:30 PM

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Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

Most everything seems to be fine. I haven't found anything yet that looks corrupted.

If you got "rooted", and unless you had an IDS and something like Tripwire installed and trust your 1337 forensic skillz, your best bet is to format and start over. You'll never be sure otherwise. I speak from experience.

Luck bro.

azcellphonejunkie · 07-24-2005, 1:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chinasaur

If you got "rooted", and unless you had an IDS and something like Tripwire installed and trust your 1337 forensic skillz, your best bet is to format and start over. You'll never be sure otherwise. I speak from experience.

Luck bro.

Thanks for the info. I have a friend who has a degree in this stuff working on it at this point. I am not as skilled at these types of things as he is!

CellAntennaJon · 02-24-2006, 4:16 PM

azcellphonejunkie,

Interesting setup you got going there. Im impressed at your antenna placement on both the roof and ceiling inside. The panel resting on the roof facing straight in the air is an interesting concept. We usually recommend that it face directly towards the cellphone tower. The way you have it keeps it very aesthetically pleasing for those buildings which might not allow a roof mounted antenna. Your indoor BDA and antenna setup is excellent! Most of our customers find placing it on the desk or hanging it on the wall works just aswell, yours is more professional looking.

Glad you are enjoying the system!!

-Jon

azcellphonejunkie · 02-24-2006, 5:32 PM

Thanks for your nice comments. I actually don't work at that office anymore, but the BDA is still there!

CellAntennaJon · 02-24-2006, 5:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azcellphonejunkie

Thanks for your nice comments. I actually don't work at that office anymore, but the BDA is still there!

As long as the people inside are enjoying great cell signal thats all that matters!

ZaphodB · 02-25-2006, 12:42 PM

This was done at an office I used to work at and they did the same thing, mounted the external antenna flush on the roof -- the signal outside was fine but due to the building's being a fallout shelter it ate any signal trying to get in.

azcellphonejunkie · 03-04-2006, 1:40 PM

BDA's are great. I know there are some issues with them not being allowed by a service provider, but they really do a good job if the install is appropriate for the job.

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07-11-2005, 6:28 PM	Original Poster #2
azcellphonejunkie The Cell Phone Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 2,877 Phone(s): Treo 750, HTC Diamond, BB Pearl, iPhone Provider(s): ATT\|Prior: SPCS, Alltel, T-Mble, Nextel, Verizon Devices: Acura GPS, iPAQ rx3100, Bluetooth Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts My Auctions	Re: BDA installation is complete! The top of the ladder (24 feet) is where the cable comes into the building The unit install and testing phase to make sure it worked... The unit itself that amplifies the signal that the outside antenna pulls into the offices The final product, showing the item penetrating the drop ceiling in my office! Thought you all might be interested to see this. I am so excited to have service in and around my offices now! It was all thanks to this product from cellantenna.com. They have great stuff!

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02-24-2006, 5:32 PM	Original Poster #27
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azcellphonejunkie The Cell Phone Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 2,877 Phone(s): Treo 750, HTC Diamond, BB Pearl, iPhone Provider(s): ATT\|Prior: SPCS, Alltel, T-Mble, Nextel, Verizon Devices: Acura GPS, iPAQ rx3100, Bluetooth Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts My Auctions	Re: BDA installation is complete! BDA's are great. I know there are some issues with them not being allowed by a service provider, but they really do a good job if the install is appropriate for the job.

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