Impartial review of signal boosters

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What are you trying to cover, inbuilding, in vehicle? How large of an area if in building? 800... 1900?

 

You will need to get a Dual-Band amplifier, so that you will be able to catch the AT&T signal and the Verizon signal where ever you go. But I definately recommend getting a Wilson product over any other brand.

Here is a Wilson Kit that might work fo you:

Wilson Mobile Wireless Dual-Band Amplifier Kit (801212)

 

You would reccomend a Wilson over any another ? Is this because you have used all units. Maybe you should defer to users have had and you will find they strongly disagree with you . Here is a link to a head to head comparison on an RV site.

Cellphone Antenna Test - Escapees Discussion Forum

Also check out Stormtrack and see what the preferred amplifiers are of professional stormchasers and the pros there have used them all

 

Yes, I have personally used almost every one of Wilson Electronics' products. I have actually compared some with other brands. The reason why I would personally recommend Wilson 801212 is because i reviewed and compared it and actually outperforms other brands. You can click on the link below to view my review:

Wilson's (801212) Mobile Amplifier system Review

You can also view tests results between Wilson Electronics products vs Cyfre
Any many other brands as well:
Wilson Electronics vs Competition

 

Dude -Hardly an impartial revue when you are a Wilson dealer . And the comparison chart you show is a Wilson advertisement . Just be honest up front of who you are, the members here are no fools . There are some pretty savvy RF experts that hang out here, who would love to unbiased comparison if you wish to supply the equipment.
. Wilson makes a fine product but there are equal or better products out there as many members here will attest to.

 

Yes I do work for a Company that sells Wilson Electronics, but we cell many other brands as well.

The tests that I have personally performed has provided me with enough proof that Wilson Electronics really does outperfom other brands.

The facts speak for itself

 

What facts ? advertising !! LOL
I would not install any unit from any manufacturer as instructed in your instructions on your link. If you read the instructions here http://www.wpsantennas.com/pdf/801201/InstallationInstructions_801201.pdf
It is very clear as to the separation needed. According to his instructions and from the pictures shown, the magnetic antenna is not in the center of the roof and secondly there is not the needed 5 feet of separation needed.

You would think a Wilson dealer would know this???

 

The specified separation isnt always needed as specified in the Instructions manual. I have done in-building installations for systems that specify a minimum of 60 feet separation is needed and it worked just fine with a 45 feet separation. You are getting into it on the technical end. I was stating facts on the Overall end. I am not trying to advertise anything. I posted a simple comment with a referral to someone who was asking a question, and that was it. Stop trying to make something that isnt.

 

Wow . You could get the manufacturer of the products into deep DO-DO with the FCC for actions like that . The manufacturers of the amplifiers have minimum distance requirements for very good reasons. Having them at less than what they recomend can cause the system to go into Ocsillation . This wreaks havoc on the Cellular carriers tower management system. Yes it may work when you install but it is only a matter of time till bad stuff starts happening . Then the FCC gets the complaints from the carriers and they seek out the source. What happens next is not good for the location where the install was done or the Manufacturer of said ampifier. I would not brag on a public forum about such actions. Your suppliers will not be very happy if they get a strike against them with the FCC because of your total disregard for thier specific installation instructions.

 

Maximum Signal You are right about one thing that FCC does have these regulations about separation. Thats exactly why Wilson Products are the best, they are build so that their products don't violate any of their rules and regulations. Thats why Wilson amplifiers are built-in with the the following features:
1. Automatic gain adjusting in the event of oscillation and/or overload
2. Automatic shutdown on overload or improper usage
3. Power control logic ensures maximum output power is within cellular network standards

And yes, I will supply the Wilson Equipment so that we can test and compare them with any of the other brands that you want...

 

FCC does not have any rules about seperation. The installation guides are set by the manufacturers so no bad things happen and the products do not violate FCC rules . They count on their installers following these installation guides as written. These built in features still cannot prevent systems from going into Ocsillation when improperly installed . The FCC has many violations on the books beacause of improperly intalled units where the so called built in safe guards did not prevent things from going haywire. I am sure the manufacturers you are selling product for will not be to pleased with you posting in public forums that you do not follow proper installation procedures . Be carefull the FCC is on the prowl over cellular amplification devices and are just looking for reasons to pull poorly functioning units off the market. I am sure you do not want to put any of the manufacturers you represent in that position