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SOUTH U.S. -- what can I do to increase my download on my data card

Discussion in 'Alltel Forum' started by butch375, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. butch375

    butch375 New Member

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    I have an alltel air card (DCP UM185 Data Card) connected to my desk top computer.
    I live in the country where there is a alltel tower about 7 miles away. I get a -90 on the signal strength. The down load is slow. Will an outside antenna boost my download speed. and if it wil is there an antenna you think will do the job. I want to be able to down load music vidoes without it stopping a hundred times.
    Thank for your help
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    #1 butch375, Apr 21, 2011
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    butch375 New Member

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    I should correct the model of my air card. it is a PCD UM185 Data Card.
    Sorry
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    #2 butch375, Apr 21, 2011
  3. COtech

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    With a higher signal strength, you should get a higher data rate. Of course, there is a maximum you won't exceed, the best that 1xRTT can do 400-700 kbps. See this older thread. EVDO could be much faster.

    You'll something like this adapter which gets you to a more standard antenna connector, FME (TNC is also good). Then something like this Yagi. This seller can provide the right adapter, your UM185 radio is a Pantech?

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