T&T: Internet access

[Scott E. Bulger]

Tom asked:  Steve, You mention an "antenna / amp" What amplifier are you
using for your cell phone please?

Does it work?  I have a Digital Antenna 'Power Max' which so far has not
seemed to add anything. All I can find out from DA is that I need 'more
separation' and there is a feedback issue.  The installation and manual
requirements would seem to match up. I am on the upper Chesapeake at the end
of the Sassafras river.  AT&T 

barely works there.  I tried an AT&T laptop card but after a day on the
phone with them I returned it. There is great cellular coverage in the
middle of the bay but not where I am.

 

 

Scott shares:  Tom, I just left Chesapeake City, traveled down the Sassafras
to Annapolis and never lost my connection.  I had great internet access all
the way.  I can tell you 100% for sure the DA amp and antenna help.  I have
had a number of experiences where I couldn't get a connection without the
amp on, and then got a connection when the amp and antenna were powered up.
I also had a connection 10 or 15 miles off the OR coast a year ago.  I also
use the Verizon USB720 because it has the external antenna jack.  I prefer
real data to anecdotal evidence, but I don't have the equipment to
substantiate what I'm saying.  As far as separation, my antennas (3 each 8
foot fiberglass whips) are  all on top of my pilothouse, with oh, say 6 feet
of separation and a mast just a few feet away.  I hope this helps

 

Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA

Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD