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New EVDO and HSDPA services available from Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, Alltel and Cingular Wireless have made broadband mobile services a reality. But as many users are finding out, the speed of the data connection depends strongly on the signal quality. Data services are considerably more sensitive to errors in transmitting and receiving signals than traditional cellular services, so the same signal that works adequately for a voice call is often incapable of providing reliable broadband signal.

Unfortunately, if there is no EVDO/HSDPA coverage at all in your area, there’s no way of improving the signal. However, if you have at least 1 bar of signal somewhere nearby, it’s possible to use a high gain antenna and repeater to amplify the signal and provide reliable broadband access. Since all of our recommended units are dual-band, they will work with services from any of the major carriers, and will also improve voice signals if used with a normal cell phone.

Here are our recommendations:

Universal wired kit: Wilson Signalboost ($219)
For users who want a mobile solution for their broadband woes, we suggest the Wilson Signalboost Kit. The Signalboost amplifier boosts the broadband signal and channels it through a velcro patch that is stuck directly onto your data card or cell phone. Since the Signalboost uses this easy universal connection method, it can be used with cell phone and data card devices from any manufacturer. The kit comes with a 12V DC Cigarette Adapter as standard, but add a Wilson 12V AC Adapter to make the kit usable anywhere.

Direct Connect kit: SignalWide Clickitbase ($249)
For users who need an additional signal improvement, it’s possible to connect a cell phone repeater directly into the antenna port of their data card or cell phone. For these situations we recommend the SignalWide ClickItBase, which is sold with a custom connector for your phone or data card. The ClickItBase is designed specifically for 3G applications, but will improve all signals.

Wireless kit: Wi-Ex zBoost zPersonal zP ($169)
Wireless Extender’s new zP unit is a very low-cost wireless kit that can be used to cover a radius of up to 6 feet from the indoor antenna. To improve broadband coverage throughout a room or small building, we highly recommend Wireless Extender’s zBoost YX-510 repeater kit. The zBoost YX-510 comes with 35 feet of cabling that connects an outdoor antenna to an indoor unit that amplifies and rebroadcasts the signal. The standard YX-510 kit can cover up to 2,500 square feet from a strong outdoor signal.

Wilson Electronics recently announced the 801247 Signalboost Desktop DT, a new dual-band repeater kit called that competes directly with other low-priced dual-band kits such as the zBoost YX-510 and Digital Antenna DA4KSBR-50U.

The new 801247 Signalboost Desktop DT is a complete kit that includes a 50dB dual-band amplifier very similar in specifications to the Wilson 801245 SOHO Desktop. This Signalboost DT is available as a complete kit with a 5dB gain cradle antenna (for a total of 55dB of system gain) and 50 feet of 75-ohm RG6 cabling. This is the first Wilson product to use 75-ohm cabling, and the switch means that the system can be easily extended with RG-6 cables available at any electronics retailer. The 801247 is also the first complete wireless kit sold by Wilson - a departure from their usual model of selling kit components separately.

As the first complete dual band in-door kit manufactured by Wilson, we expect this to be a very popular product. There is no word on pricing as of yet, but you can find all the details and availability information on our store’s product page: Wilson 801247 Signalboost Desktop DT.

We’ve just added a new “premium” version of our popular Wilson SOHO 801245 Kit. This kit adds an extra 20ft LMR400 cable and swaps the Wilson 301101 antenna for a dual-band fiberglass omni-directional M54 antenna. The premium kit’s upgraded antenna allows the SOHO kit to work in lower signal situations and improves the system’s total coverage gain.

Compare our different Wilson SOHO kits at this page: Wilson 801245 Premium SOHO Kit

RepeaterStore is pleased to announce that it will be carrying Wilson amplifiers and accessories.

Wilson is one of the longest established companies in the market. Their products are considered among the best quality available and we are delighted to have them in our catalog.

The inclusion of Wilson products means a significant expansion of our product range. For example, the inclusion of 60db amplifiers extends our product range to cover wider areas such as large offices and warehouses: The new 60dB wireless amplifiers increase the coverage of standard cellular repeaters by approximately 2.5 times. 60dB amplifiers will be available on 800MHz and 1900MHz frequency bands, as well as as an iDEN amplifier which supports Nextel - a first for RepeaterStore. An iDEN amplifier will also be available in the standard 50dB format, offering coverage of up to 2,500 square feet. The range also features new cellular repeater accessories such as antennas and surge protectors.

One new product we are particularly excited about is the SOHO dual band amplifier. Available shortly, we predict the SOHO will be one of the most popular amplifiers with customers. Designed specifically for home and small office environments, apartments, high rises, condominiums, and dormitories, it should fit very well into the consumer market.

Wilson products will be available for sale on RepeaterStore from next week, the Wilson catalog can be previewed by following this link:

Wilson Electronics Product Catalog