November 9th, 2009
Following the huge success of the iBooster for iPhone, Wilson Electronics have released two similar products – one to fit the BlackBerry Curve, and a universal unit to fit all cell phones.
Like the iBooster, both of these units have cradles which hold your cell phone, boosting signal while you use a hands-free kit or Bluetooth device. With a close connection to the cell phone, both the C-Booster and U-Booster improve signal greatly.
The Wilson C-Booster for BlackBerry Curve (805206) is designed specifically to boost signal for the BlackBerry Curve. The cradle fits the BlackBerry Curve perfectly, boosting signal whilst charging your phone.
The C-Booster features the same award winning technology as the iBooster. A powerful 40dB of gain helps users reduce dropped calls, increase data rates, and place calls from “dead spots”.
Available Now!
Wilson 805221 Universal Signal Booster (U-Booster)
The Wilson Universal Booster (805221) is designed to fit all other phones. The cradle can be adjusted to fit all cell phones.
The U-Booster also features the same award winning technology as the iBooster and C-Booster. A powerful 40dB of gain helps users reduce dropped calls, increase data rates, and place calls from “dead spots”.
Available December 2009. Pre-order Now!
If you have any questions on either the C-Booster or the U-Booster, then please check out the product pages, or contact us.
Posted in Cell Phone Repeaters, Dual Band Repeaters, Products, Wilson Electronics
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August 19th, 2009
Love repeaters but hate laying cable and putting up antennas? Well the zBoost ONE could the cellular repeater you’ve been waiting for! The Wi-Ex zBoost ONE (or YX400 in Wi-Ex’s mysterious language) requires absolutely no installation, save from putting it near a window and switching it on.
Those clever boffins down at Wi-Ex Central have managed to cram the antennas, cable and amplifier into a single, sleek 2lbs unit. This means that to use the Wi-Ex YX-400 zBoost ONE all you need to do is find a window where you currently get a bit of signal. Place the zBoost ONE near the window, switch it on and you instantly have up to 1,200 sq ft of usable signal.
zBoost ONE YX-400
Compatibility
The YX-400 works with the 1900MHz band, used by loads of US cell phone networks.
Click here to confirm the zBoost ONE is compatible with your network.
Availability
The Wi-Ex zBoost ONE has only just been announced and we do not currently know when they will be ready to ship. The latest we have heard is around Q4, in time for the holiday period.
Product features
- No installation – just plug it in and you have coverage
- Single piece kit – no external antennas, internal antennas or cable
- 1900MHz PCS band, compatible with T-mobile, Verizon (Texas/Florida only), Sprint, Metro PCS, AT&T (some areas only)
- Wireless – no connection to your phone needed
- Good coverage area – cover up to 1,200 sq ft with improved signal
- Single unit measures just 10″ x 9″ x 3.5″
Posted in Cell Phone Amplifiers, Cell Phone Repeaters, Products, Single Band, Wi-Ex, zBoost ONE YX400
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March 27th, 2009
The new Wilson 801262 DB PRO is a fantastic multi-purpose dual band amplifier that was recently released by Wilson. The amplifier is 75 ohm, and so requires 75 ohm antennas. Wilson have released 75 ohm versions of old favorites, to provide a range of choice when customizing your 801262. Here is a round-up of the newest additions:
The Wilson 301201 is a 75 ohm version of the 301202, which we covered in a previous post. The Wilson 301201 is a dual band antenna, suited for outdoor building installation. It’s omni-directional, so receives signal from all directions, and is the perfect exterior antenna option for the Wilson 801262.
The Wilson 301155 is a 75 ohm version of the versatile Wilson 301135. The antenna is a directional panel antenna, which can be used as both the receiving antenna outside or as the broadcast antenna inside. It is directional, and so needs to be pointed towards the nearest cell tower when used outside, or pointed toward the area to provide coverage when used inside.
The Wilson 301151 is a 75 ohm version of the most popular indoor antenna, the Wilson 301121. This is a broadcast antenna, which is placed after the Wilson 801262 to transmit the boosted signal. It is omni-directional, which means it broadcasts the signal in all directions. It should therefore be placed at the center of the area you wish to cover.
With all these options it can get a little confusing! If you have any questions at all then please give us a call on (800) 761-3041, or send us an email, and we can help design a kit to meet your needs.
Posted in Antennas, Products, Wilson 801262 DB PRO, Wilson Electronics
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March 13th, 2009
Using the iPhone’s Field Test Mode allows you to easily find out which frequency your cell phone is using to access your cell phone carrier (usually AT&T). The instructions differ depending on whether your iPhone is using the 3G or non-3G network.
If your phone shows a 3G icon in the top left of the screen:
- Dial *3001#12345#* on the keypad and press call.
- Select “UMTS Cell Environment”
- Select “UMTS RR Info
- If the uplink frequency is a number between 4132 and 4233, your phone is using the 800/850MHz Band. If the uplink frequency is a number between 9262 and 9538, your phone is using the 1900MHz band.
If your phone shows no 3G icon in the top left of the screen:
- Dial *3001#12345#* on the keypad and press call.
- Select “GSM Cell Environment”
- Select “UMTS Network Information
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and find the ARFCN
- If your ARFCN is between 128 and 251, then your phone is using the 800/850MHz band. If your ARFCN is between 512 and 810, then your phone is using the 1900MHz band.
Posted in AT&T, Cell Frequency, Cell Phone Reception, iPhone reception
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March 13th, 2009
Big news from our friends over at WilsonElectronics.com. They have developed a new dual band kit, a high powered version of the SignalBoost DT. At 60-65dB, this is by far the most powerful Wilson dual band amplifier to date, and with internal/external antennas it can give up to 5,000 sq ft of wireless coverage. The amplifier and kit are scheduled for release by the end of March 2009.
Kit options
Unlike the original SignalBoost DT, the DT PRO will be available either as an individual amplifier, or as a packaged kit. Having the amplifier sold individually allows a great deal of flexibility – allowing customers to use existing antennas/cable, or choose from the wide range of Wilson antennas.
Wilson 801262 SignalBoost PRO DT – Amplifier Only
Wilson 841262 SignalBoost PRO DT Kit – This will be a full repeater kit, with both internal and external antennas, and the coaxial cable needed. Details of the exact antennas used are still being finalized – check back later!
Amplifier Details:
With 60-65dB of power it is the strongest dual band repeater on our site. The amplifier also has 33/34 dBm of output power, the highest of any of our amplifiers, providing more power to cover more networks and users.
There will be two versions of the Wilson 801262. The 271247-75 will have 75 ohm of impedance on both the internal and external antennas. The 271247-50 will have 75 ohm of impedance on the external antenna, and 50 ohm on the internal antenna. The 801262 continues Wilson’s trend of moving towards 75 ohm on their building amplifiers, allowing customers to use standard satellite coaxial, which is both low-loss and inexpensive. The difference in impedances on the internal antenna will allow customers to use existing Wilson antennas (which are 50 ohm), or use a new antenna with satellite coaxial (75 ohm). Wilson will be releasing a number of 75 ohm antennas to go with this new system.
Posted in Cell Phone Amplifiers, Cell Phone Repeaters, Products, Signalboost DT, Wilson Electronics
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