Cellular Antennas and Amplifiers

[Gordon Spencer]

We sell the best Cellular amplifiers and Antennas. Many members here are already using are Cyfre amplifiers . They have no equal in Quality or Price

[Gordon Spencer]

Just wanted to wish everyone hear Safe and Happy holidays to you and Your Families

Gord

[Gordon Spencer]

Just got an update from Peak Reception & Cyfre. We should have wireless units available to Ship around January 15 or maybe earlier. This is them

http://www.maximumsignal.net/xcart/product.php?productid=16138&cat=2&page=1
I will be at CES January 7 - 11 with Cyfre

[Tyler Allison]

eww...I like.

Do I have this correct in that I don't have to connect my cell phone or data card to the amp itself? I tuck it away in the trunk or wherever and up to 8 people can use it at once?

This would be wicked cool for storm chase vans/tours

I may have to try and convince the CoD chase folks to pick up one, maybe two, for their tour vans.

[Gordon Spencer]

eww...I like.

Do I have this correct in that I don't have to connect my cell phone or data card to the amp itself? I tuck it away in the trunk or wherever and up to 8 people can use it at once?

This would be wicked cool for storm chase vans/tours

I may have to try and convince the CoD chase folks to pick up one, maybe two, for their tour vans.


Yes 8 at once . We were using one of the first units off the line on the trip To Las Vegas for Consumers Electronics show( it rocks). The Big Boss at Cyfre and I are very interested in offering Storm Chasers a discount on the new unit to get the name out there . I am also interested in you your show in February in Denver.One of the members here contacted me a while back about it , Unfortunately I lost the email when I lost my harddrive . Please contact me again so we can talk.

Gord

Unit with interior antenna must be in the vehicle so you have proper distance and shielding so antennas do not oscillate each other out

[Tyler Allison]

That was me :) I'll send you another email. It will be from tyler@allisonhouse.com

[Tim Samaras]

These wireless cellular repeaters have my interest.

Perhaps Gordon can jump in and give an explanation about them.

Like...amplify both receive and transmit without feeding on itself....i.e....the preamplifier picking up its own transmitter spewing watts of RF out at/near the same frequency. Sort of like holding a public address microphone to its own speaker and getting that monster howl of audio feedback we all know too well.

It will cause a short-circuit at 800 MHz, thus creating the time-space energy to collapse, and throwing earth's orbit out near Vega through a worm hole.
:eek:

Think I'll strap myself in tonight.

Perhaps its being done digitally--and if it works as good as the website says....count me IN!

Tim

[Tyler Allison]

I believe it involves two antennas. One that you put inside your car...and one on the outside of the car. The frame/skin of the car creates enough of a barrier to seperate the antennas enough for it to work. At least thats my take on it :)

[Gordon Spencer]

I believe it involves two antennas. One that you put inside your car...and one on the outside of the car. The frame/skin of the car creates enough of a barrier to seperate the antennas enough for it to work. At least thats my take on it :)

Tyler nailed it right on

[Gordon Spencer]

Can't wait to meet you guys at the Conference in Denver . Wiil be launching two new products there. The in vehicle Wirelesss amplifier I have already talked about and the New MAR-819 . MAR stands for Mobile Amplified Router. This new product is a joint venture between Top Global ( Top Company in EVDO Routers ) and Cyfre . This unit is a Cyfre 819 and amplifier and Top Global MB6000 ( http://www.topglobalusa.com/product2_01.asp?newsid=20031114093603324&classid=102103102 ) Router combined in one unit. . All you do is plug your Evdo , Edge, HSDPA or 1xrtt data card in and it rebroadcasts the signal in 802.11g so multiple computers can use the internet connection through thier WiFi adapters. And because of the amplifier being incorporated . You now have a mobile hotspot now in places you could not even get a signal before. . From the little I know about your storm chasing setups this unit is taylor made for you guys and gals.
We tested the first working prototype this week and it was amazing.We are very excited about and it so are a Couple of Major Cellular Providers

[John Diel]

For those that chase in groups or tours, I can see this being quite a system.

However, the majority of Storm Chasers are pretty much individuals (though that may be changing with more and more tour operators starting up).

In any case, Gordon's company looks to have a solution for just about any level Chaser wanting to extend/improve cell data/voice range and quality.

I don't have one yet, but I may be considering the Amplified Repeater as I use both an Air Card and Phone at the same time. I'm usually alone when chasing/spotting, but sometimes have a Navigator with me.

I'll really be watching these and waiting to hear reports on how they work from folks that have them.

John Diel

[Tyler Allison]

I don't have one yet, but I may be considering the Amplified Repeater as I use both an Air Card and Phone at the same time. I'm usually alone when chasing/spotting, but sometimes have a Navigator with me.

I'll be buying one at the convention (or via web..can't decide which one will get to me first..ehehheh) and will be able to give a report ASAP.

I'm getting it for exactly that reason. I run a laptop and a cell phone and I was constantly wishing I had a way to "amp" the cellphone AND the datacard at the same time so I could talk to my wife/nowcaster without unplugging the laptop. I was even thinking of trying to hack together a cable a/b box but this will work way better.

I can also take it out of my car and bring it into my grandparents house so I can finally get a freaken signal on my cellphone! Just gotta throw the antenna outside the window...or at least that's the plan at the moment :)

Also, CoD is trying to find the money in their budget to install one in their chase van this year so folks on "tour" can scream and yell to their loved ones about seeing a tornado, or not seeing a tornado as the case may be ;)

Gord..check your email/spam folder I sent you an email a couple days ago! :D

[Mark Farnik]

Hi Gordon
Do you have any idea what the pricing will be on the MAR-819? Because I'm definitely very interested in the unit if the price is right.

[Gordon Spencer]

Hi Gordon
Do you have any idea what the pricing will be on the MAR-819? Because I'm definitely very interested in the unit if the price is right.


I am told between $399 and $459. . They are getting manufacturing costs together . Unit I used was a prototype . I will have a working prototype at the Convention for everyone to see working.

[Gordon Spencer]

Okay, Sitting in the airport on my way to Denver for the StormChaser Convention. I have decided to have some convention specials. I will take orders at the convention and ship next week when I get back to Buffalo.

CA819 dual band amplifier Kit - Convention Price $189
regular $199.95
Rockies High Power Dual Band Amplifier Kit - Convention Price -$235.00
regular price - $249.95
Cascade Dual Band Wireless Amplifier - Convention Price - $369.00
Regular price - $399.95
These prices apply only to orders taken at the Convention. See the website for details on these products.I will also have a working MAR819 there for you to look at . These should be available in Late March or Early April Look forward to meeting everybody

Gord

[Gordon Spencer]

Okay, Sitting in the airport on my way to Denver for the StormChaser Convention. I have decided to have some convention specials. I will take orders at the convention and ship next week when I get back to Buffalo.

CA819 dual band amplifier Kit - Convention Price $189
regular $199.95
Rockies High Power Dual Band Amplifier Kit - Convention Price -$235.00
regular price - $249.95
Cascade Dual Band Wireless Amplifier - Convention Price - $369.00
Regular price - $399.95
These prices apply only to orders taken at the Convention. See the website for details on these products.I will also have a working MAR819 there for you to look at . These should be available in Late March or Early April Look forward to meeting everybody

Gord
Sitting here at the show at my booth . I have decided to extend the show specials to Everyone till February 28th
. Just contact me through the website or phone number and we will put the right package together for you at the prices given to everyone at the show.
By the way I met a lot of really great people here and had a great time. Look forward to talking to everyone after the convention and will hopefully see everyone again next year if you'll have me back

Gord

[Gordon Spencer]

We now have our new High Power Low Profile Cellular antennas . They are available in NMO (Hole) Mount or Magnetic Mount . Alos have a new 19db dual band Yagi for Permenant installations

[Tyler Allison]

Hey Gordon! When are the new wireless cellular amps going to ship? Also I've moved so let me know before you ship so I can give you the new address.

[Gordon Spencer]

Hey Gordon! When are the new wireless cellular amps going to ship? Also I've moved so let me know before you ship so I can give you the new address.
Damn FCC -anytime they are really being tough

[Brett Adair]

I have a Motorola V-3 RAZR which has EDGE capabilities I do believe. I connect to my laptop via Motorola Phone Tools and I suppose this would be a GPRS signal. What type of speeds come with the EDGE? I don't believe I am getting the correct speeds. Anyway, the point to my post is which of these amplifiers works with the V-3? Could you direct me to them....possibly a package? Thanks!

[Gordon Spencer]

I have a Motorola V-3 RAZR which has EDGE capabilities I do believe. I connect to my laptop via Motorola Phone Tools and I suppose this would be a GPRS signal. What type of speeds come with the EDGE? I don't believe I am getting the correct speeds. Anyway, the point to my post is which of these amplifiers works with the V-3? Could you direct me to them....possibly a package? Thanks!

Either the rockies kit

http://www.maximumsignal.net/xcart/product.php?productid=16200&cat=0&page=1&featured

Or the CA819 Kit will work that phone and carrier

http://www.maximumsignal.net/xcart/product.php?productid=16172&cat=0&page=1&featured

The only other item you need is an antenna adapter cable. They are phone make and plug

[Brett Adair]

Either the rockies kit

http://www.maximumsignal.net/xcart/product.php?productid=16200&cat=0&page=1&featured

Or the CA819 Kit will work that phone and carrier

http://www.maximumsignal.net/xcart/product.php?productid=16172&cat=0&page=1&featured

The only other item you need is an antenna adapter cable. They are phone make and plug

Thanks for the reply. Which kit would be the better one to go with in your opinion, Gordon?

[Gordon Spencer]

Thanks for the reply. Which kit would be the better one to go with in your opinion, Gordon?

The rockies kit has 7 watts on 800 mhz and 2 watts on 1900 mhz
. The CA819 is 3 watts on 800 mhz and 2 watts 1900 mhz. If you get more than 35 miles from a cell tower the extra power the rockies has can come in handy . Otherwise either unit will fill your needs.

[Tyler Allison]

Hey Grordon..what's the latest news on the new wireless amp getting throught the FCC hurdles?

[Gordon Spencer]

Hey Grordon..what's the latest news on the new wireless amp getting throught the FCC hurdles?


Literally any day . everything is passed FCC # ( RFK-IVWA819) is assigned . Waiting for Certificate. Hopefully tommorrow . It's killing me but it will be worth the Wait . The FCC loves it. Only wireless unit that does not screw with Cellular netwaoks and actually works

[Gordon Spencer]

Literally any day . everything is passed FCC # ( RFK-IVWA819) is assigned . Waiting for Certificate. Hopefully tommorrow . It's killing me but it will be worth the Wait . The FCC loves it. Only wireless unit that does not screw with Cellular networks and actually works


The day has arrived . The FCC finally posted all our approvals on thier website so we can start selling , YIPPEEEEEEE. Tyler give me a call tommorrow to do your order.

[James Siler]

Gordon, I have a question concering the antennas. I am going to be purchasing the Rockies package hopefully soon and like the fact that you can get up to 80 miles from a tower with the antenna that comes with it, but I seen on the site that there is the: 9DB 30 inch Super Trucker Antenna - Omni Directional #16201
If I were to get that antenna would it increase my range further out or would it genrally be the same with the rockies amp? Trust me I am not afraid to mount anything to the Lancer! :)

[Gordon Spencer]

Gordon, I have a question concering the antennas. I am going to be purchasing the Rockies package hopefully soon and like the fact that you can get up to 80 miles from a tower with the antenna that comes with it, but I seen on the site that there is the: 9DB 30 inch Super Trucker Antenna - Omni Directional #16201
If I were to get that antenna would it increase my range further out or would it genrally be the same with the rockies amp? Trust me I am not afraid to mount anything to the Lancer! :)

The stronger the antenna the better the performance. The FCC will not let us sell more than a 5db antenna in the kit but you can buy them seperately. 9db super trucker is an amazing antenna . If you are not afraid to mount it go for it.
I know this sounds silly from a merchant but I would wait to buy the super trucker. The 5db magnetic mount that comes with the kit is pretty darn good antenna itself and you might not need it. I just don't believe in over-selling customers.

[James Siler]

I appreciate your honesty sir and thank you very much!

[Mark Blue]

Hey Gordon,

I purchased one of your Rockies amps with the mobile accessory kits today. I can't wait to get it out in the boonies and test it out! You may not remember me but I stopped by your booth at the chaser convention in Denver.

Thanks!
Mark

[Gordon Spencer]

Hey Gordon,

I purchased one of your Rockies amps with the mobile accessory kits today. I can't wait to get it out in the boonies and test it out! You may not remember me but I stopped by your booth at the chaser convention in Denver.

Thanks!
Mark

Thanks for the business , I am shipping tonight between watching the Hockey Games.

[Mark Blue]

Gord,

I received the shipment today and am sitting here testing it out in my house. Thanks for shipping this out so fast. It's always nice to have a new toy to fiddle around with! Do you think the desktop antennae is worth the investment if a person wanted to use it in home? Let me know when you have a chance.

Mark

[Gordon Spencer]

Gord,

I received the shipment today and am sitting here testing it out in my house. Thanks for shipping this out so fast. It's always nice to have a new toy to fiddle around with! Do you think the desktop antennae is worth the investment if a person wanted to use it in home? Let me know when you have a chance.

Mark

The desktop is good if you are in a space that you have nowhere to mount a Magnetic mount antenna .They require an 8 inch by 8 inch metal ground plane to operate properly. Some people do not have that indoors. If you have that you do not need the desktop antenna

[Lou Ruh]

Hi Gordon,

Since I just recently joined this forum, and discovered that you're here also, I wanted to let you know that, during my recent chase vaction, I used the "Ultimate Mobile Hotspot" package, plus the low profile 7DB magmount antenna that I purchased from you, and, it worked great ... at least 90% coverage during the 8800 mile trip.

Did I understand earlier postings correctly ... the MAR-819 does now exist (I couldn't find it on your website)? I probably wouldn't but one (since I'm happy with the Mobile Hotspot setup), but, I have some friends who have expressed interest, and, some of them may be interested in a more compact option.

Thanks,

Lou Ruh

[Gordon Spencer]

Mar819 should be available by the end of June ( my fingers are crossed)

Hi Gordon,

Since I just recently joined this forum, and discovered that you're here also, I wanted to let you know that, during my recent chase vaction, I used the "Ultimate Mobile Hotspot" package, plus the low profile 7DB magmount antenna that I purchased from you, and, it worked great ... at least 90% coverage during the 8800 mile trip.

Did I understand earlier postings correctly ... the MAR-819 does now exist (I couldn't find it on your website)? I probably wouldn't but one (since I'm happy with the Mobile Hotspot setup), but, I have some friends who have expressed interest, and, some of them may be interested in a more compact option.

Thanks,

Lou Ruh

[Mark Blue]

Gord,

My wife and I just got back from an 8 day chase vacation (chasecation) where I used your Rockies amp and external antenna and had great luck with coverage a good bulk of the time. It really made a difference to be able to stay connected most of the time. I did have one weird message that my Sprint Connection Manager software would throw at me once in awhile. It would say "connection already exists and duplicates are not allowed". I was wondering if this is when you are being handed off from one cellular tower to another and it somehow gets confused in the process. Let me know if there is a reason this message pops up - if you know or have heard of this before.

Thanks,
Mark

[Gordon Spencer]

Never heard of this before. The amplifier only takes direction from the phone in raising power up and down . It cannot make a connection on its own . Sounds like troubles with Carriers tower management system in handing off one tower to the next. It may of happened when handing off from an actual Sprint tower to a roaming partner.

Gord,

My wife and I just got back from an 8 day chase vacation (chasecation) where I used your Rockies amp and external antenna and had great luck with coverage a good bulk of the time. It really made a difference to be able to stay connected most of the time. I did have one weird message that my Sprint Connection Manager software would throw at me once in awhile. It would say "connection already exists and duplicates are not allowed". I was wondering if this is when you are being handed off from one cellular tower to another and it somehow gets confused in the process. Let me know if there is a reason this message pops up - if you know or have heard of this before.

Thanks,
Mark

[PaulChambers]

Gordon...
Any word on the Cascade Amp??

[Dave Carroll]

Gordon, just a note to give you a very positive review of the Rockies cellular amp kit. By far the best data coverage we have had chasing. On a Verizon plan, we had bombproof coverage in IA, IL, MN, SD; good coverage in northern Nebraska (even connected in Cherry County). We had data 100% of the time in northern KS during the 5/22 Hill City area supercell event. Southern plains was better too: although Verizon coverage there has been spotty in the past, we were able to connect in both the OK and TX Panhandles. During a few slow days on our chase trip, I was able to directly compare a Wilson amp to the Rockies kit(we had both): the Wilson amp & trucker antenna boosted performance considerably over just a phone/antenna alone, but the Rockies kit with the smaller antenna outperformed the Wilson set-up. Connections were stronger and resulting data speeds seemed faster. We used analog connections some of the time and the Rockies kit really increased performance in that mode(I've had issues with phones overheating in analog mode in the past while getting data, but we ran the phone for hours this time with no overheating at all). Very nice!

[Gordon Spencer]

Should have units next week . They found the problem in production it was a couple different issues. They are building again now

Gordon...
Any word on the Cascade Amp??

[Gordon Spencer]

Glad it worked well for you . I am very happy you did a head to head against a Wilson set up. Wilson and thier dealers continually bad mouth us . But they really do know who makes a better product. The Cyfre Peak / Reception folks made a decision a few years ago to spend thier money on Research and Development , continually making the products better.Wilson spends large amounts of money on Advertising trying to brainwash people how great a product they make. In other words Cyfre Spends thier money building a better mousetrap and Wilson spends thier money trying to convince people they build a better mouse trap when it is the same old mousetrap.
Gordon, just a note to give you a very positive review of the Rockies cellular amp kit. By far the best data coverage we have had chasing. On a Verizon plan, we had bombproof coverage in IA, IL, MN, SD; good coverage in northern Nebraska (even connected in Cherry County). We had data 100% of the time in northern KS during the 5/22 Hill City area supercell event. Southern plains was better too: although Verizon coverage there has been spotty in the past, we were able to connect in both the OK and TX Panhandles. During a few slow days on our chase trip, I was able to directly compare a Wilson amp to the Rockies kit(we had both): the Wilson amp & trucker antenna boosted performance considerably over just a phone/antenna alone, but the Rockies kit with the smaller antenna outperformed the Wilson set-up. Connections were stronger and resulting data speeds seemed faster. We used analog connections some of the time and the Rockies kit really increased performance in that mode(I've had issues with phones overheating in analog mode in the past while getting data, but we ran the phone for hours this time with no overheating at all). Very nice!

[Dave Carroll]

...yeah, I was curious to compare the two. The Wilson amp certainly helps boost signal over a cell phone/antenna alone, but the Peak Reception amp CLEARLY outperformed it hands down. In fact, at one point we were data cruising at a truckstop on the Peak Reception amp and blew a fuse...thinking something was wrong with the amp initially, we hooked up the Wilson and couldn't reconnect. A quick trip inside the truckstop for a fuse...reconnected the Peak Reception amp and we were back online again. Can't get more straightforward than that! -Dave

[Stuart Robinson]

I am looking for an amp and extermal antenna for me Alltel Kyocera card - I read with interest the reviews of the amps on offer - can any one let me know exactly what freqecency the EVDO runs at - as many HAMS will tell you - it is not the amp per say... but how good the antenna is (tuned lenth for the freqency) that makes all the differance.

[Gordon Spencer]

Stuart - not to be rude by you are totally misinformed . The amplifier is all the difference. The increase and speed connectivity etc. is all due to the amplifier. Alltel runs EVDO on both 850 mhz and 1900 mhz depending on what licenses they hold in said market.

I am looking for an amp and extermal antenna for me Alltel Kyocera card - I read with interest the reviews of the amps on offer - can any one let me know exactly what freqecency the EVDO runs at - as many HAMS will tell you - it is not the amp per say... but how good the antenna is (tuned lenth for the freqency) that makes all the differance.

[Dave Carroll]

Gordon, jump over to the posting on the in-car WiFi set-up...this unit will work with the Rockies amp kit if I can find the right cable. The wi-fi rig will connect to the antenna (TNC male?) with the Rockies kit, but to use the amp, I think we will need a TNC male cable on both ends...do you have such a cable? (my current amp set-up has a TNC male on one end of the cable, and a Motorola fitting on the other...need a TNC male on both ends). That unit, which uses multiple cell providers infrastructure...combined with the Rockies amp kit, could be an awesome combination for data access.

[Gordon Spencer]

Are you talking about using a 3G to Wifi Router ? Such as a Top Global MB6000 or Kyocera KR1 ? If so the adapter cable goes from the EVDO or HSDPA card ( which is plugged in the router) to the amplifier

Gordon, jump over to the posting on the in-car WiFi set-up...this unit will work with the Rockies amp kit if I can find the right cable. The wi-fi rig will connect to the antenna (TNC male?) with the Rockies kit, but to use the amp, I think we will need a TNC male cable on both ends...do you have such a cable? (my current amp set-up has a TNC male on one end of the cable, and a Motorola fitting on the other...need a TNC male on both ends). That unit, which uses multiple cell providers infrastructure...combined with the Rockies amp kit, could be an awesome combination for data access.

[Greg Neuman]

Are you talking about using a 3G to Wifi Router ? Such as a Top Global MB6000 or Kyocera KR1 ? If so the adapter cable goes from the EVDO or HSDPA card ( which is plugged in the router) to the amplifier

Gordon, I think he doesn't know what adapter cable he needs to connect to the Autonet Mobile router. Autonet's router doesn't have a card inserted in it because it is built into the router. It's probably not a TNC connector on the router, and he needs to connect the router to the TNC connector on the amplifier.

BTW, I love the Peak Reception Rockies amplifier.

[Dave Carroll]

...all that is needed is the cable to connect the amplifier to the router. The router itself has a TNC female connector on the back, so I'm looking for a cable with a TNC male connector on both ends.

[Gordon Spencer]

Go to www.eur-am.com . He has a great selection of cables and adapters and his prices are great . Also a great place for you you ham radio users
...all that is needed is the cable to connect the amplifier to the router. The router itself has a TNC female connector on the back, so I'm looking for a cable with a TNC male connector on both ends.

[Gordon Spencer]

We have More IVWA-819/Cascade Dual Band Wireless amplifiers back in stock

[PaulChambers]

Gordon... I received my Cascade last week and had a chance today to test it out in some areas that I usually get NO SERVICE. It worked very well as I got "NO SERVICE" with the amp off and when I turned on the amp, both my cell phone and air card got AT LEAST 2 bars and computer download was as if I was near one of the towers!!
Thanks also for the GREAT service and response when the first batch of amps were having the problems!! They seem to have everything working good now!!
Thanks again!!

[Gordon Spencer]

No problem , Sorry it took the engineers so long to figure out the problem . Turns out it was combination of two things . A bad cable on the testing equipment at the end of the production line ( thus giving false test results ) And a bad cable going from the computer progamming the software on to the boards. Everybody that got the new batch seems to be very happy.

Gordon... I received my Cascade last week and had a chance today to test it out in some areas that I usually get NO SERVICE. It worked very well as I got "NO SERVICE" with the amp off and when I turned on the amp, both my cell phone and air card got AT LEAST 2 bars and computer download was as if I was near one of the towers!!
Thanks also for the GREAT service and response when the first batch of amps were having the problems!! They seem to have everything working good now!!
Thanks again!!

[Brett Adair]

Gordon,

I asked you before about a RAZR working with this.....however, I have just purchased a Samsung Blackjack since the Motorola was a piece of Garbage. (V3 was so buggy). Anyway, is there any kit that you have available that will work with my phone?

TIA.

[Gordon Spencer]

Yes , the direct connect systems work with the BlackJack . There is an RF port under the battery Cover

Gordon,

I asked you before about a RAZR working with this.....however, I have just purchased a Samsung Blackjack since the Motorola was a piece of Garbage. (V3 was so buggy). Anyway, is there any kit that you have available that will work with my phone?

TIA.

[Gordon Spencer]

We have a new Wireless amplifier . It is the DBSW819 . It was developed for 2 and 4 door cars specifically . It is slightly less powerful than the Cascade as far as area it will cover but has the same power for transmitting and receiving . And it does up to 3 devices at one time. ideal for you chasers working out of a car with a couple of people . With the reduced capacity comes a reduced price . They are $299 .
http://www.maximumsignal.net/xcart/product.php?productid=16217&cat=2&page=1

[David Wolfson]

Wow! The 819 is quite amazing! Now the way I read it, for chasing with partner(s), the most flexible and efficient use of the DBSW819 is with an aircard/wifi router. That way two cell phones in a vehicle can be active simultaneously, plus the aircard to give shared broadband.

Question. What happens if a fourth, fifth, etc., CDMA set enters the coverage area of the 819s input? Does the 819 ignore them, or will it bounce between sets?

[Gordon Spencer]

It locks them out The IVWA819 has higher capacity and actually will handle 5 to 8 units

Wow! The 819 is quite amazing! Now the way I read it, for chasing with partner(s), the most flexible and efficient use of the DBSW819 is with an aircard/wifi router. That way two cell phones in a vehicle can be active simultaneously, plus the aircard to give shared broadband.

Question. What happens if a fourth, fifth, etc., CDMA set enters the coverage area of the 819s input? Does the 819 ignore them, or will it bounce between sets?

[Gordon Spencer]

For those of you attending The Stormchasers Convention we have donated the following For a door prize

Maximum Signal prize package

1 - Shasta / CA 819 Dual Band Cellular Amplifier
1 - Cigarette Lighter Plug
1 - 12 volt Hard Wire Power Harness
1 - Custom Ballistic Nylon Carry Case
1 - AC Adapter
1 - 3DB Glass mount Antenna
1 - 5DB Magnetic Mount Antenna
1 - 48 inch Antenna adapter cable ( device specific)


With all this together you are set to use the amplifier anywhere you have 12 volt or 110 volt power . This package anywhere else with everything it includes would cost you at least $300. On top of that you are getting the best Cellular amplifier made and yes it will blow the doors of a Wilson. Just ask Roger how he likes his . He has this exact package

We won't be attending the show this year but we have signed on as a sponsor again

[Paul Redmond]

Two questions:

1 Are these rockie kits compatable with the new sierra wireless aircard 595u.


2 Is anyone just the least bit concerned about driving around in a mobile wireless router bathed in 3 watts plus RF? Maybe thats just me.

[Gordon Spencer]

1) yes they are compatable

2) The Amplifier makes it safer when referring to th RF factor . The RF is no longer generated at your device. It is generated at the exterior antenna on the outside of the car . The car body will easily shield you from the additional power

Two questions:

1 Are these rockie kits compatable with the new sierra wireless aircard 595u.


2 Is anyone just the least bit concerned about driving around in a mobile wireless router bathed in 3 watts plus RF? Maybe thats just me.

[Tim Bond]

Just wanted to voice some very positive feedback for the service from Gordon and Maximum Signal. Trying to figure out which unit I wanted and how best to get it delivered wasn't trivial from another continent but Gordon was extremely helpful in messages to work out which product would suit my chase needs and also extremely accomodating in terms of shipping requirements. I've not tried the product yet, but highly recommend Gordon for excellent customer service.

Thanks!

Tim

[Fabian Guerra]

I just wanted to give the Maximum Signal CA-819 Dual Band Amplifier a big thumbs up! My chase partner bought one and we just used it on a chase that covered the area from Illinois to Texas to Kansas (a good chunk of miles covered). The CA-819 amp, along with the Sprint USB internet card, had good signal the whole way through. The only area of no reception was in NW Texas but it was only out for about a 10-20 mile stretch. I can live with that.

Having constant signal really helped as we chased a nocturnal long lived cyclic supercell in Kansas until 1:30 AM and wouldn't have attempted doing so unless we had constant radar. Bottom line is that this amp used with the Sprint card works great.

[Gordon Spencer]

We finally have a new combiner / splitter. Now you can run 2 devices off one direct connect amplifier. It has the proper sheilding and isolation so devices will not feedback into each other and harm the devices or the amplifier. Now you can run your phone and data card off the same direct connect amplifier.

https://www.maximumsignal.net/xcart/product.php?productid=16224&cat=9&page=1

[Darrin Rasberry]

Is there anything you have that would help a poop-poor AT&T "service" for less than $300? I really don't get any kind of reception at all - anywhere in the western half of my state is dead, anywhere in Kansas is dead, in fact anywhere off of an interstate pretty much fails for AT&T. Single worst service provider I've had in the history of service providers. What a shame they "took over" Cingular.

[Dennis Sherrod]

Is there anything you have that would help a poop-poor AT&T "service" for less than $300? I really don't get any kind of reception at all - anywhere in the western half of my state is dead, anywhere in Kansas is dead, in fact anywhere off of an interstate pretty much fails for AT&T. Single worst service provider I've had in the history of service providers. What a shame they "took over" Cingular.

Darrin,
Are you using a tethered set-up or a datacard? I am using a USB 881 datacard and only use a short external mag mount antenna from Gordon. The only place I have found that it is still really lacking is in southern NE. Maybe an amp would help here, but I may need to just build my own 300 foot tower on my car for this area. Man, it is the pits here. It seems like as soon as I crossed the state line it was fine again. Makes me wonder if or how they manage to cut that signal off at the state line?

[Gordon Spencer]

I don't know where you get the $300 number . The basic CA819 kit that most Stormchasers are using is $199.95 . with card specific adapter cable you are looking at $233.00 including 2 day shipping. With everything you need to use in your vehicle or in a building with 110 power.Is there anything you have that would help a poop-poor AT&T "service" for less than $300? I really don't get any kind of reception at all - anywhere in the western half of my state is dead, anywhere in Kansas is dead, in fact anywhere off of an interstate pretty much fails for AT&T. Single worst service provider I've had in the history of service providers. What a shame they "took over" Cingular.

[Darrin Rasberry]

Darrin,
Are you using a tethered set-up or a datacard? I am using a USB 881 datacard and only use a short external mag mount antenna from Gordon. The only place I have found that it is still really lacking is in southern NE. Maybe an amp would help here, but I may need to just build my own 300 foot tower on my car for this area. Man, it is the pits here. It seems like as soon as I crossed the state line it was fine again. Makes me wonder if or how they manage to cut that signal off at the state line?

Actually I'm using Weathertap on my Blackberry ... all it needs is phone reception, which it cannot seem to get at all. I haven't dared try the AT&T data cards ...