Cell Phone Booster Blog

Low Profile Magnet-mount Antenna

04.04.10

Low Profile Magnet Mount AntennaPowerful Signal nows offers a low-profile magnet mount antenna.  We usually do not like these types of antennas because their antennas like this usually do not perform.  Well I guess there are always exceptions and this cellular antenna is one of them. 

We try to test everything at Powerful Signal before we sell it.  We want to know how well a product works before we put our reputation behind it.  We tested this little antenna (about 3.5″ tall) multiple times and found its performance to be above average.  We took several of our 12″ 5dB gain magnet mount antennas and this low-profile 3.5″ antenna and put a meter to them in our office to see how they all did with regular signal.  The low-profile kept up with all the 12″ antennas and even did a bit better than one of them.  Another nice thing about this low profile antenna is the way it is built.  It is one of the best built magnet mount antennas I have ever seen. 

We then took the antenna for a ride.  Now when we go for a ride, it is usually is in a very remote desert somewhere around the Utah, Arizona and Nevada borders.  We drive until the signal drops.  This separates the men from the boys as far as cell phone boosters and antennas go.  We were surprised.  Again the low profile antenna held it own ground.

In summary.  If there is some reason that you can not use a 12″ magnet mount antenna on your vehicle, then do not hesitate to use the Powerful Signal Low Profile Magent Mount Antenna.  In fact, I just left it on my vehicle because I liked it so much.

Powerful Signal now offers a low profile magnet mount antenna with several of their cell phone booster vehicle kits.

900MHz Yagi Antenna - Wholesale Prices

04.10.09

Powerful Signal now offers 900MHz Yagi Antennas for use with RFID, SCADA and other applications such as Motorola Canopy.  These 900~928MHz high gain yagi antennas come in two sizes, a 36″ 14 dB gain and a 72″ 17 dB gain.

Excellent prices are offered for both single unit and wholesale quantity volumes. 

Above is an image of the PS01917, a 72″ 17dB gain antenna with a frequency of 900~928MHz.  This free band frequency is used in a varity of applications.

Powerful Signal has implimented a section in their website www.PowerfulSignal.com that provides wholesale antenna pricing for various cellular antennas such as ceiling domes, wall panels, rooftop pole mount and high gain directional yagi antennas.

Cellular Antennas - Wilson 301101 Trucker & Wilson 301133 RV

02.18.09

Wilson Electronics manufactures two great cellular antennas that are designed for large commercial vehicles and RV’s.  The Wilson 301101 Trucker is about 32 inches tall and the Wilson 301133 RV is about 21 inches tall.  Both antennas have the following:

  • 5dB gain
  • Bult-in ground plane
  • Dual band 800/1900
  • about 10′ of RG58 attached with FME Female connector
  • standard CB threads

The Wison 301101 Trucker is designed to be mounted on the mirror of an commercial semi truck.  The Wilson 301133 is spring mounted and designed to be mounted on the rail or side of an RV trailer or motor coach.  Both antennas are available at Powerful Signal and Wilson Repeater Store.

Wilson 801201 Cell Signal Booster - Installation Video

12.22.08

Take a look at how easy it is to install a Wison 801201 cellular vehicle amplifier.  Three easy steps and you get to travel with a strong cell signal.  Powerful Signal has several different types of cellular vehicle amplifier systems starting at $179.

Cell Signal Boosters, Cellular Antennas, Broadband Routers

07.12.08

Cellular Building SolutionsVehicle Cellular Solutions 

Powerful Signal is your one-stop shop for cellular building solutionsvehicle cell signal boosters, cellular systems for yachts, houseboats and fishing boats.    Complete cellular systems for any environment.  Powerful Signal has the knowledge, experience and products to solve your cellular problem.  Whether you need extra cell signal strength in your 15′ pop-up trailer or your 43′ motor coach, Powerful Signal has the complete solution at the right price.

We are an authorized dealer for all the products we sell which include Wilson Electronics, Cellphone-Mate, NexAira and Cradlepoint.  If your tired of talking to people that don’t understand what they sell or don’t understand your problem — call Powerful Signal at 866-912-3444 or visit our website www.PowerfulSignal.com.

Cellular Antennas - Gain is not the only factor

04.29.08

Cellular antennas come in all shapes and sizes.  People often use gain as the basis for their antenna choice.  It might surprise you, but selecting a high gain antenna might be a bad choice for your environment.

 800MHz Yagi Antenna

800MHz Yagi antenna

Directional antennas usually have a higher gain than omni-directional antennasYagi cellular antennas are a common high gain directional antenna used in remote locations to pull in a cell signal.  Yagis work well when there is line-of-site to the cell tower or when there is little or no obstructions.   Yagi anntennas have more of a problem in mountainous areas or in urban sky-scrapper jungles.  Cell signal has a lot of bounce and often comes in from varying directions in these situations.  It can be hard to keep a yagi tuned to the direction of the signal when it is changing.

 Cellphone-Mate CM100-L dual band cellular antenna

There is a great deal of difference between low and high gain omni-directional antennas also.  Many times it is more desireable to use a low gain antenna in place of a high gain antenna because of the ability of the low gain antenna to collect the signal.

Don’t make the mistake of just asking for the highest gain antenna when designing your cellular system.  Think about it.  If the best choice was always the high gain antenna then why are there so many antennas with lower gain.  There is a reason and it is a good one.  Ask questions and understand what you are buying.  If the person selling you the equipment just says “Get this antenna because it is the highest gain.” then you are probably talking to the wrong person.

Call us here at Powerful Signal if you have any questions.  We have the products, knowlege and expertise to assist you with your cellular needs.

New Wilson 301143 Ultra-slim Cellular Antenna

02.26.08

Powerful Signal now offers the new Wilson 301143 Ultra-slim cellular antenna in several vehicle kits.  The new 301143 antenna easily attaches to any cell phone using a very thin Velcro.  It is ideal for use with the Wilson 801201 dual band wireless cellular amplifier and the SIGNALBOOST 811210 dual band cellular amplifier.

Powerful Signal includes the Wilson 301143 in the following kits:

  • SIGNALBOOST Traveler Kit
  • SIGNALBOOST Trucker Kit
  • Powerful Signal Universal Kit

Wilson 801201 Amplifier Kit and Phone Cradle with Built-in Cellular Antenna

11.14.07

Wilson 301146 Universal Cradel with built-in cellular antenna

The new Powerful Signal Wireless Traveler Plus Kit utilizes the Wilson 801201 dual band 40 dB cellular amplifier and the new Wilson 301146 Universal Cradle with built-in cellular antenna.  Wilson just released the 301146 universal cradle and antenna.  The cradle has a built-in cellular antenna that can be used with the Wilson 801201 dual band 40 dB mobile amplifier.

Setting your cell phone in the cradle puts the phone next to the interior broadcast antenna giving the user maximum cell signal strength from the antenna.  The antenna connected to the Wilson 801201 Wireless amplifier will also broadcast an improved signal in a  2-3 foot radius from the cradle for the driver and passenger.