Connecting to external cell antenna

[drjp]

Since this last big post got zero response (although I imagine some of you need amplified cell service while out in the boonies), here’s another resource I’ve liked in the past. Outsideourbubble.com He does YouTube webinars intermittently on getting better WiFi and cell service access on one’s rv network. I don’t think he’s particularly selling stuff but could be.

Hi Jonathan,

Just wanted to let you know that David will be doing yet another live "TechieTalk" with Michael Kidd, from TurtleHerding.com, this time on Mobile Internet - Antennas and Boosters for both Wi-Fi and Cell service. Feel free to take part and ask questions using the LIVE CHAT area during this live stream.

The live Live Stream will take place this Saturday April 10th at 5:00PM ET. Just click the button (Couldn’t paste that. Just search for the talk on YouTube) below just before the show starts, or even to watch it after.

YouTube Live TechieTalk!

Hope you may find this of interest. See you soon!

RVingly Yours,

David & Brenda
OutsideOurBubble.com

[Ooshkaboo]

Drjp-

Not sure if this will help you, but what you’re describing reminds me somewhat of the early days of searching for ways to get signal to a satellite radio receiver.

I went thru many upgrades to their system including their first home internet version and now its all on my cell phone, all the rest of my old equipment was trashed long ago.

I’m not sure what there is I can do with a television antenna, I haven’t even had cable television in years.

To each their own but for me streaming can’t be beat, I’m one of those hoping starlink can keep me connected to WiFi.

Once starlink or something similar, maybe from the cell phone companies themselves get a decent system up and running, just maybe that tv antenna could come in handy so ill get one just in case.

[Jack!]

Originally Posted by Ooshkaboo

Drjp-

To each their own but for me streaming can’t be beat, I’m one of those hoping starlink can keep me connected to WiFi.

Once starlink or something similar, maybe from the cell phone companies themselves get a decent system up and running, just maybe that tv antenna could come in handy so ill get one just in case.

Now retired, I'm mostly free of my past work-related dependence on camping in places with Cell/MiFi/WiFi. Also, we enjoy streaming movies & TV in the evenings, exhusted after long bikes and long hikes or long drives.

We have a reliable work-around for boon-docking with no signals. I have a 5T external drive I use to record TV series & movies using the "PlayOn" app on my laptop. My laptop can "cast" to most TV's and has a 17" HD display. So far, I have over 500 movies I recorded from pay streaming services at home and many full series TV shows, documentaries, theater, stand-up comedy & music videos. I haven't used half the drive space yet. It serves as a video library that we now own & can view anyplace with zero signal.

I got the PlayOn app, desktop version, for $19.99 on one of their many sales. It's a great option to have in the back pocket while camping. My laptop now spends every night and most days recording shows off streaming services while at home, building our "no -signal", camping video library.

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by drjp

Since this last big post got zero response (although I imagine some of you need amplified cell service while out in the boonies),

Glad you were able to connect with Randy- he is a trusted industry rep. As to the design of your booster- most people don't want to hassle with the huge pole setup and while on paper the stats look way better than the OTR, that setup isn't for everyone, especially if you move frequently. My experience over the last 8 years of roaming in an Escape- first with an old Wilson 3 watt amp that was 3G and now with their Drive Reach/OTR is night/day. A lot of that is due to Network expansion of course. Be careful not to overthink things on stats alone.