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Reddit mentions of Wilson Electronics 12-inch Dual Band Magnet-Mount Antenna w/ SMA Male Connector
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Wilson Electronics 12-inch Dual Band Magnet-Mount Antenna w/ SMA Male Connector. Here are the top ones.
- Dual-Band & Tri-Mode: 800MHz & 1900MHz Analog and Digital
- Compatible with all Cellular, PCS and iDEN providers
- Easy to install
- Removable - easily transfers from one vehicle to another
- 10 to 15 times more signal than a cell phone used inside vehicle without an external antenna
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Magnet Mount Antenna w/ Coax Cable |
| Height | 1.5 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Width | 13.5 Inches |
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An RF tunnel using these might work. I've never tested it.
2 of these:
http://smile.amazon.com/Wilson-Electronics-Dual-Band-Connector/dp/B0018PS4O0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405949100&sr=1-1&keywords=cell+phone+mag+mount+antenna
and one of these:
http://smile.amazon.com/SMA-Female-Coupler-Joiner/dp/B0025W3Q84/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405950251&sr=1-1&keywords=sma+female+to+female+coupler
Basically you put one on the outside of the house in a decent reception spot, and one on the inside in a fairly central spot (attic would probably work fine. At least I've been told this works. I haven't tested it. Don't buy anything until others ring in w/ more exp.
EDIT: Adding an aplifier would be preferred, but also considerably more expensive.
A cellular antenna is what I would've recommended. Checking out the datasheet it doesn't look perfect but it should be good enough. I've had luck with this antenna listening to things at 850MHz (with the pizza pan ground plane). I don't think it's any better than what you have.
Try setting things up outside on a ladder (or the end of a piece of pipe) and see if you get a noticeable improvement in the signals. A little altitude can go a long way, especially in line-of-sight dependant bands. I've got a 30' fiberglass mast I throw things on top of all the time and it is the difference between things working or having no signal at all.
How do you like the HackRF? Have you done any transmitting tests?