Any Members in Arkansas?

I'm certainly not an expert, but software engineering background with prior experience with robotics (lots of electronics). But in general, the Weboost is designed to amplify a signal (more sensitive receiver, stronger transmitter than your mobile device), and it creates an additional hop between your client device and the tower. If you've already got a decent signal, it probably won't do much to improve your speeds -- and going through the extra hop may slow things down a little. The main time you might see a speed difference is if you have a single bar without using it and then you switch to using it. The main use case is when you've got spotty or weak connectivity. It can improve things, but don't expect to stream at 1080p in the boonies.

 

I’ve been curious about those but haven’t bought one because of what Chip mentioned. You basically have to have your phone right over the router (whatever you’d call it) in order for it to work well. It’s too restrictive for me, so I’ll give it a few more years to improve the tech

 

I went out near Devils Den today to give it a decent test. What I found was if my phone didn't register a signal at all, I wasn't getting one with the Weboost. When I did get a faint signal, the Weboost increased it by about 5dBm. Using my mini ipad, that would give a good increase in download and a moderate increase in upload speed. Enough that checking email and doing light internet use was possible. Certainly not a miracle worker, but I think it will make calls possible in areas that only texts would get out. One thing I did notice when I tried it at home today is it allowed my tablet to connect to 5G when it has only ever been on LTE. Don't know what the usable application of that is, but it's something.

Worth the money? I guess it remains to be seen. Probably not. What I'm really looking forward to is driving out West in a few months in places I always drop calls to see if it helps stay connected. I will only turn it on in low coverage areas when I need it so it won't interfere with a good signal.

 

They recommend 18-36 inches, so I mounted the inside antenna to the center console. Should be good for anyone up front. I could get a few steps away from the vehicle before it faded.

 

Not political -- Congratulations to Mike Mills!

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2022...AtyzGox9iy2oWSef6_qizMdzFMtkSIWtuEFEKkERTtoH0

 

@CS_AR Did I see you coming up hwy 7 Saturday?

 

Yep. It had to be me. I was on my way up to Ponca and Steel Creek.

 

I've been going to Newton County every weekend since Nov 27th.

 

I think I want to buy some land (5 acres or less) in Newton County.

 

You passed me going N. I was pulling my camper trailer, saw you, and then tried to get you on 16 but you didn't answer. Newton County is nice. I'd love to get a spot outside Parthenon.

 

Ahh.. I didn't know to be listening on 16. Is that for local comms?

 

Yea, we use 16 for local and the repeaters.

 

Good to know

 

I thought all 4X4 owners used 16 as it's the only math we know.

 

Or as in 0123456789ABCDEF

 

How did you get my password?

 

That's either voodoo or witchcraft. Not sure which (witch).

 

Oh this is cool. I didn’t realize you had that much freedom of movement.

I never made this connection…wow I feel dumb.


In other news, I pulled this out of my Tacoma yesterday. I should really drive it more often!

 

In other news, I pulled this out of my Tacoma yesterday. I should really drive it more often!

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Been there.... twice... had to repair/replace wires as well...... ever since my truck has had the awesome aroma of the newest air freshener scent: rat poison.