✅ What is Cellular Line of Sight to a Tower? What External Antenna to Choose?

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Simple tools to determine your situation. Here's what true RF line of sight is and how to determine if you have it to your local tower. I also discuss what is the best type of external antenna to use based on your specific situation. Cell tower emit signal in most directions and there is a fresnel zone that must be considered as part of the determination of "line of sight". I go thru how to determine that and some simple website tools to use to help calculate if you have line of sight. I talk about the 4G 5G panel antenna, log periodic direction antenna (LPDA) and the Griddy grid periodic directional antenna (GPDA).
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@gundulf3084 Год назад

Nater, your videos are SO on-point for folks that are looking to enhance their cell-based internet. I cannot thank you enough for all the guidance and experience you have shared on this channel.

@NaterTater Год назад

Thanks! Glad they help.

@arbywest3722 2 года назад

This is such an an educational video. Thank you Nate. Always great content from you, especially regarding the Home Internet.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

You're welcome, thanks for the compliments

@bigmanreviews 2 года назад

Nate thank you for all the great videos. Just ordered my antenna kit and thanks for the 5% off code. Will be referring to you video when I install it.

@gregmick9132 Год назад

Wow I had to back this up several times. Just to grasp the math but this definitely deepend my understanding. Way cool!!

@GeorgeTennesseeWiseman Год назад

Nate, you're GREAT!

@rustxranch1220 2 года назад

Thanks again Nate, I am relatively close to line of site based upon your tutorial. I'm going to give the MIMO 2x2 Panel a try first with my trash can. Interestingly, I used the Open Signal App to initially identify my tower, however the Open Signal pointer is not the direction of the tower identifier. The tower it believes I am on does not have the N71 band that I am connected to. My speeds aren't great, so I'm hoping for a dramatic increase, though hard wired to the T-Mobile router provides a 30% speed improvement over a WiFi speed test. It's been a good geek-out project for the latest Texas ice storm.

@queendriver1 2 года назад

Numbers UGH. I can try but gonna wait on the waveform. think I finally found a good setting, but if too many devices are connected still not good, going to try a couple of other (ports) to compare. I shall see. Thanx.

@pyguy9915 2 года назад

Super helpful, thanks!

@NaterTater 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@queendriver1 2 года назад

FINALLY HERE! my waveform, have to wait now. till tomorrow to take it out and play with it, I do have it hooked up inside just so I can have internet, for now, it's ok but the real test is tomorrow! TTFN ~TATER~TOT~

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Exciting. Let us know how it goes!

@dave-tb4yu 2 года назад

So with the newer wire mesh antana does it work well with or without line of site also can u install in your attic thanks great videos your a star for T-Mobile saving people money from these rip off cable companies thanks

@RichardsWorld 7 дней назад

I want to do long road trips. Would you get any improvement using a directional antenna inside a hotel room, or Airbnb? I already have the new Waveform mini. Thanks.

@Bryan-Hensley 2 года назад

I'm going to attempt to build my own dual Yagi antennas specifically for n71 (I cannot find a decent priced Yagi 650 MHz antenna anywhere) and I already have two Yagi that are tuned for B2. I'm going to try to set up the 4x4 quad polarity. I'm pretty sure two of the internal antennas are mimo dual polarity are for the n?? bands and the other two of the internal antennas are 2x2 for upper mid bands. I've noticed when I turn my gateway to the 3 o'clock position I have high snr and better signal on B2 but horrible on n71 and when I turn it to the 10 o'clock position I get better signal on n71 but worse on B2. It I turn it to 12 o'clock it seems to split the difference. It might be coincidental.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

For sure they are biased towards different bands. I get a simialr tradeoff of 4g vs 5g bands based on rotation.

@maxcaos 2 года назад

Hey Nat! Great video as always! We have Vzw for our cell phones but I'm looking at getting the T.M. home internet, we have a metal roof that kills our signal so definitely need one of these... We're close to both towers 1-5 miles and there fairly close to each other in the same direction which antenna would you suggest?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

In general if you have RF line of sight (as discussed in this video) you probably only need a 2x2 LPDA. Without direct RF line of sight then go for the 2x2 panel. If you really want to maximize then they have a new 4x4 panel to use.

@patrickdimig3435 2 года назад

You look Like Lieutenant Dan, Love your video!

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Thanks!

@johnbirkland6254 Год назад

Do you have any comments on grounding the mast and lightning arrestor for the coax?

@NaterTater Год назад

Yes. The manufacturers say you absolutely should ground it. The people I know that install them for a living for decades (including TV antennas) say the ONLY ones that they get called to due to a lightning strike are ones that are grounded...and thus they never ground them. Take that for what you will.

@gady1913 2 года назад

Hi Nate, thank you for making this video. Looking into buying a Bolton Long range/Giddy antenna for my T.M home internet. Do you know how I would install this into the router (Nokia)?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Sure do ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eiO-xqFbVho.html

@mack9527 2 года назад

Can't wait

@kkempoo Год назад

Thank you for the video. I have a lot of trees between me and the tower and your example was close to mine but the terrain is worse closer to me I can drop tower side down on freq and good but on my side it goes red if I'm under 6 meters but if I stay at 6 my signal at the 2.5 and .6 is green would the flat panel antenna be my best option and put it 6 to 8 meters high I have single story home in Fl and have to take in account hurricanes haha it needs to be a strong antenna.

@NaterTater Год назад

The panel antenna should work well there.

@DjSegwon 2 года назад

Can you recommend good stick antennas for the netgear lbr20?

@richardkonsky 2 года назад

if you are in the middle the woods and there are trees blocking the signal (Foliage and pine cones) the best way for me was to get a 30 feet flag pole and put the 4 directional antennas in the line of sight then turn the pole right and left till i get a good signal then i lock the bands to the best speeds, the trees are still blocking the signal but the higher it is above the trees the better yes i tested it on the ground i get a signal but the speeds are horrible, Your videos are great!

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Good info, makes sense!

@supernice_auto 2 года назад

which device are you using that allows for you to band lock?

@richardkonsky 2 года назад

@@supernice_auto golden orb is the os and the device is dual-q h721 and the modem is RM502Q-AE LTE 5G

@elmak33 Год назад

any idea why the radio path study elevation map is just blank is Fairbanks, Alaska? i put the green antenna on my house and the blue antenna on the nearest tower and a box pops up with the words "elevation map" and the "blue antenna (m)" and "green antenna (m)" but no graph ever shows up

@NaterTater Год назад

Maybe Alaska isnt mapped?

@VinnyVocals 2 года назад

Not many videos about the 4x4 periodics out there, i'm in a rural area and my speeds increased in upload and ping. Quite often I am more spikey when gaming. I am going to switch to the panel because I have lots of trees/mountains in between myself and the tower. Hoping for an increase in stability/less peak time slowdowns.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Let us know how it does

@1yehny Год назад

How did it go?

@ahardb0dy Год назад

This video seems to be in reference using routers, what about for just getting a better cell signal on a phone? I’m sure the same websites you use in the video would apply? I live in an area that T-mobile told me today is in between their panels on their different towers so they classify my area as a poor reception area. I get 1 bar outside and in my home. Recently put up an external antenna with internal amplifier and antenna, signal goes from 1 bar to 3 bars. Using Yagi antenna outside. Wondering if a better “long range” antenna would work better. Have 3 towers nearby, one at 1.8 miles, one around 2 miles and the one I have my antenna pointed at is at 4.3 miles. I get the best improvement using the tower that is 4.3 miles from me. Thanks

@NaterTater Год назад

Same theory applies for phones and your cell booster. Boosters only support a few cellular bands.

@Cfursty Год назад

Just looking across RU-vid for helpful tips on choosing the best antenna for t-mobiles home internet and boom you pull up the Taco Bell I worked at as a kid on the maps 😂 small world Thanks for the tips Nate

@NaterTater Год назад

Freaky! 🧐

@chucktrotter9699 2 года назад

2.3.22 Nater, can you try the griddy to see if works better than the other ones? Thanks for trying to explain.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

i will see if i can get one

@mrtechie6810 8 месяцев назад

@@NaterTaterwould love to see that!

@johnm5544 2 года назад

Hello Nate, Thank you so much for your informational videos!! Hoping you can help? I currently have been using T-Mobile Nokia gateway, Wasn't getting a good signal, 2 bars ( I went ahead a purchased a 4x4 mimo antenna from waveform mounted the antenna on the roof and connected it via connections to the T-Mobile gateway. Unfortunately I haven't seen much improvements download 12-17/upload 2-4 speeds. I've been rotating the antenna side to side and up and down with no luck in finding a good signal. Is there a signal meter that I can connect to the mimo to determine the best location/position? Also, spoke to my neighbor who is using the arcadyan gateway NOT modified and he is getting 4 bars and upload 70-90 down 25-50 speeds. I went ahead and ordered a new service with Tmobile (to get the arcadyan) received it but still no luck in getting better speeds. I've tried in different locations and no luck. At this point I'm thinking sticking with the Nokia since I've spent the time modifying it and money with the external antenna.. Thank you in advance!!! John...

@NaterTater 2 года назад

John, yeah I would stick with nokia in this case too. Aiming is key for the external antenna. You need to confirm what tower and where it is located. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SyC48XDjTt0.html Then use tips in this video to help aim it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D1OoJqEc4os.html

@johnm5544 2 года назад

@@NaterTater Awesome!! Thank you!!! Looking forward to seeing new and past informational videos you create!!

@Tyler-Lee 10 месяцев назад

Before I got a signal booster I had one to no signal bars and no service. After installation, I get up to 5 bars but it fluctuates and is very slow to work for service. My cell tower I'm connected to is 8 miles away with trees around me. If I invest in a cellular router/antenna, will it encounter the same dilemma or be better with a different antenna with further range and possibly raise it higher?

@NaterTater 10 месяцев назад

Bars are not the most important factor. You need a clean signal and a good band. A gateway with external antennas will do better. I have many videos on boosters and antennas.

@Cyborg1170 2 года назад

Love your channel. You should tell more people to like and subscribe! :)

@NaterTater 2 года назад

😄😛

@Jaymobe07 2 года назад

any tests with the grid style? I have the 4x4 and i'm 9 miles away from tower. The tower has an elevation increase of 70'. According to the things you showed, i'm rf line of site. Little trees because it damn near follows a road the entire length. Just curious if it would be advantages to try the griddy. I'm getting b66/n41 with -100db and 16sinr.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

I havent but a friend has. They do get higher gain but take precision to aim properly, very narrow beam.

@mrtechie6810 8 месяцев назад

@@NaterTater how precise? Would a TV antenna rotatator be good enough?

@jasonpennington1892 2 года назад

Is the grid antenna good when you don’t have line of sight? I have some trees and a hill in between me and the tower. I have a yagi right now going to a hi-boost booster. The yagi definitely helps, just looking to gain more stability.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Are you using the booster for cell phones or for home internet?

@jasonpennington1892 2 года назад

@@NaterTater I’m using it for both. But I could use the booster for cell service and run an antenna just for the hot spot I guess. The booster pulls in 4 different frequencies though.

@mack9527 2 года назад

Okay so I am 3.85km(2.4miles) away from the tower and at times I have gotten band B66 rare, but mostly B71, 99% of time. I ordered the MIMO 2x2 panel from waveform, thanks for 5% . Should I expect a solid increase in download and possibly up load speeds? Currently they ranging from 15-29 download and 2-5 upload. Once again thank you so much for your videos and help through email.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Yes, you should be able to put the external antenna where you get better signal and hopefully B66. The key is to really explore antenna locations and orientations to get the best signal.

@GrishTech 2 года назад

Hey Mack, any updates?

@matthewholt9501 2 года назад

Hey nater I have a question I play on Playstation 4 pro alot I'm a big gamer I got the t mobile home internet for that reason and I have always had nat type 2 and good on the down and up I live 2 doors down from the tower woke up today and did a test on my Playstation 4 pro and now I'm getting nat type 3 I did the test just yesterday and now I'm getting 3 any ideas?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

You probably got a new IP from tmobile. You can try restarting your gateway until you get back to type2.

@totallylegityoutubeperson4170 Год назад

Hey Nate, I live in the mountains/foothills. Tower(s) really aren't that far from me, but the geography is pretty hilly. I'd probably be better off just getting a 2x2 MIMO, right?

@NaterTater Год назад

4x4 is better. But without line of sight its suggested to use the panels not the LPDA setup.

@totallylegityoutubeperson4170 Год назад

@@NaterTater Thank for the reply! Reason I ask about 2x is I'm using the Netgear Orbi 4g gateway, which only has 2 antenna ports on the back. I guess it's either that or directional yagis?

@j_inc. 2 года назад

@natertater Hi, I'm not sure if you covered this before but.. what would you consider to be the 'front' or 'nose' of the T-Mobile Nokia Home Internet device. That would help to know where the most sensitive antenna in the device may be located.. idk maybe this was noted in your original tear down video

@NaterTater 2 года назад

The T logo is the front, 180* from the ports on the back.

@j_inc. 2 года назад

@@NaterTater thanks. and the front is where to point the device e.i. line of sight, right?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

@@j_inc. typically, yes. I get the best upload by pointing the T about 15 deg left of the tower but it will vary for each person. Even a couple deg rotation can make a noticeable difference!

@j_inc. 2 года назад

@@NaterTater so true! a very slight rotation makes a notable difference with this device. Thanks for the help knowing where to start pointing, Nater.

@daltonburchett2974 Год назад

Hey nate . i live in a rual are closest tower is about 8 miles from me . the cellular path study shows im at 228ft tower is at 342ft. The highest obsturction between me and the tower shows its 329ft. Im suurroud by rock moutains and trees . which antenna do you think would work better for me . the wave form 4x4 mimo panel or the waveform 4x4 perodic ? Thanks man !

@NaterTater Год назад

Hey Dalton, check out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D1OoJqEc4os.html with a new tool that easier to use. If that tool shows the fresnel zone is clear then go with the periodic, otherwise stick with the panel.

@daltonburchett2974 Год назад

@@NaterTater hey buddy do you happen to have an email i could message you at or number i could reach you on ? I just got the tmobile wireless internet & im seeing 8mbs i need your expertise lol. Was hoping if i could explain my situation to you that you would beable to tell me the best set up and equipment i can use to get the most out of my service . thanks in advance !

@drsethsr 2 года назад

Do the T-Mobile trashcans have a SIM card? Would be curious to see how it does with an RM502Q-AE modem.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Yes. IMEI locked.

@HungLikeScrat Год назад

I'm hoping somebody here might be able to help me out. I got TMHI about 2 months ago. The signal and speeds aren't great, so I got a Waveform MIMO 2x2 panel antenna. We don't have line of sight on our closest tower, said tower is just over a mile away as the bird flies, so they recommended the 2x2 panel. No matter what I've done, even with help from a Waveform employee, my signal doesn't get any better with the antenna. It's the same with or without the antenna. We've ruled out faulty equipment. The RSRP is -119, so highly congested. A neighbor claimed they're doing maintenance on our closest tower that won't end until December, but my Gateway is locking onto that tower. I called and they wouldn't confirm or deny the maintenance. We've tried to get a lock on other towers, no luck. Now Waveform is recommending adding a 2x2 log periodic to the panel to make a 4x4 hybrid panel/log periodic. They seem to think this will give us the best of both worlds and should get me an improved signal. Does this sound right, or are they just trying to sell me yet another antenna that probably won't work?

@NaterTater Год назад

Is your antenna mounted outside and above the roofline? One test you could do is drive close (~1/4mile) to the tower with the gateway. Use a car inverter or alternative to power up the gateway and see what speeds it gets there. If its a major tower issue then your speed will be slow there too.

@WB4GUD 2 года назад

Great video, as all of yours are. I was thinking visual LOS, not RF LOS. And I now have a new phrase for answering antenna/propagation/radio questions - It's because of the Fresnel Zone.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Exactly and know that the s is silent in Fresnel! Thanks.

@TheRedhawke Год назад

Trying to find answers. We just built a new home in the country and the internet provider that runs past our house refuses us service because they would have to add another socket. We use Cricket for our cell phones and can’t use our phones unless we go outside the home. What setup do you think would benefit us the most ? We would like to be able to call out and receive calls inside our home and enjoy watching RU-vid. Thank you, really enjoy your videos.

@NaterTater Год назад

I have a similar issue for my basement. I use a signal booster to correct that (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OZuMahJxgTw.html) and that will address your cell phone signal. Its not as good for data as an external antenna on a home internet gateway (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bboYE4qcfDM.html) but it may meet your needs. You could do 1 of 3 things. Get a signal booster and rely on your cell phones for calling/youtube, get a cellular home internet service and install external antennas outside which will give you wifi inside your house for your phones to connect to and many support "wifi calling" so no worries if they get poor cell reception, or 3 do both of the above (which is actually what I have).

@theknob1 2 года назад

Sorry but the Ubiquiti site tool is a lot better. It shows the fresnel and adjusts each site antenna height. Are you going to give the dual Yagi/Log Periodic and the grid parabolic antennas a try? Again, thanks for all the testing you've done. No one else is doing testing as thoroughly as you do. I'll tell you one thing I think. The Nokia is EXTREMELY sensitive to minute changes in orientation and height. I don't think a lot of people pay attention to that. Still sticking with just the original equipment for now but am leaning to trying NuWave Yagi/Log Periodic but you first..... ;) Thanks again man.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

awesome! No reason to be sorry. I did not know about that tool but I just checked it out. Guess I'll have to do a new video! Yes that nokia is crazy sensitive. All the other cellular gateways are MUCH less sensitive to micro or macro movements.

@rustxranch1220 2 года назад

@theknob1 are you referring to the Ubiquiti Airlink tool? Thanks

@NaterTater 2 года назад

@@rustxranch1220 yes. link.ui.com/

@dalechambers4787 2 года назад

I added an external antenna. The top two ports give me 3 bars but won't download at all. The bottom 2 ports give me 2 bars and about 60 download speed. Why would I get 3 bars but not be able to download from the top 2 ports?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Do you have the Nokia gray "trash can"? Did you look at your cell metrics like which band and SINR/RSRQ you get? Thats more important than the signal bars.

@scottkb2000 2 года назад

Can you pick a tower that you should keep as your tower for the t-mobile gateway? If so, how do you make a tower permanent?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

You cannot

@MrBOB39 2 года назад

Use Highly directional That basically wont recieve from any tower but that you design your set up for

@SWMORacing Год назад

I have direct line of site to my tower. I have an android phone. Is there an app that I can use to tell what bands I can pickup with the Verizon Internet Gateway?

@NaterTater Год назад

Cellmapper

@SWMORacing Год назад

@@NaterTater Thank you. Do you provide an email to ask direct questions? I have a done a ton of research, but still have many questions. For example, on Cellmapper I see a tower that isn't in the exact location and it shows two eNB ID's. 516652 and 216652. Wondering what the difference is. I am line of site, probably 1/2 mile from the tower and wanting to get the best setup possible with Verizon 5G Home Internet. I ordered my service today and they're shipping me the Askey and said I could exchange it for the ARC once the line is active. So many questions about antenna's, etc. My cell phone connects to that tower and gets 5G speeds of 100mpbs down and 66mbps up from outside my house. If I can get that through the internet gateway I'm a happy camper.

@NaterTater Год назад

@@SWMORacing unfortunately I can't provide individual support to my thousands of viewers but I do have several videos on these topics. A key point to remember is cell mapper is crowd sourced data and is FAR from perfect. Tower locations can be "approximated" based off signal or be "verified" by users (red and green dots).

@brennanbeasley3652 2 года назад

Could you use a MIMO 4x4 and plug to the other ports you were discussing? Any benefits?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Yes and it would be better.

@brennanbeasley3652 2 года назад

@@NaterTater Would there be any benefit with positioning by having 2 - 2x2 panels instead of 1- 4x4? Curious Thanks again for the info!

@NaterTater 2 года назад

@@brennanbeasley3652 there could be especially if you are picking up signal from two towers.

@brennanbeasley3652 2 года назад

@@NaterTater Thanks. Going on top of an RV and wont always have line of sight so figured 2 might be better than 1. Appreciate.

@mwolrich 2 года назад

I just bought (2) 2x2 indoor panel cross polarized MIMO antennas on Amazon, $42.63 each, look for ZDTECH brand, will be testing both on all 4 inputs this weekend.. I am 4500’ from the tower and have RF line of sight, getting B66 & N41 already, just trying to lower noise & improve signal for consistent speed

@chrisrios5404 2 года назад

NATER ! My man just Subd love the videos have a question for you bro! I have a tower literally across the street from me roughly 300 yds from my house so says google. What antenna would be best and do I need it higher up than just top of my roof which on the sides is about 11-12 ft should I consider raising it up on a pole ? Thanks hope you see this and keep the Videos a coming broseph . Thanks ! God bless

@chrisrios5404 2 года назад

Could the griddy give me massive gains if I paired it with Dynalink AX3600

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Hey Chris, glad you like the videos. If only 300 yrds away you should be getting a great signal even on 5G UC like n41 band. Are you having speed issues? Have you verified you are connected to that specific tower? If there is flat ground between you and the tower an antenna at roof height should be ok. I'd probably go 2x2 log periodic directional antenna.

@chrisrios5404 2 года назад

@@NaterTater yeah bro I’m getting about +200 mbs Up n +70 down I’m just trying to squeeze all the juice out this orange 😂. Thanks for the response bro wish you the best in all your endeavors my man . I’ll let you know when I upgrade if my signal gets boost. I’m hoping for 600-800 oh n ya know I haven’t checked if I’m on that tower or not .

@chrisrios5404 2 года назад

@@NaterTater I’m gonna try that set up asap thanks again bro !

@chrisrios5404 2 года назад

@@NaterTater so the gridy would be over kill 😂

@PhotosByMeem 2 года назад

Don't you have to account for the direction the panel is pointed on the cell tower and it's beam width angle? They are all not pointing directly at your location.

@ddennis002 2 года назад

Since this factor is out of your control, this is where pointing your antenna in a different direction will sometimes result in better signal, lookup radiation pattern of the diffrent frequency cell antennas, the patterens are diffrent and you have your main lobe, secondary lobes and back lobe. These beam out the frequencry in a 3d patteren which is the fresnel zone of the signal and the main lobe will usually travel the furthest unless there are obsticals in the way. This is where the different freqs differ, the higher the freq the more narrow the radiation wave, the more narrow the wave the less penetration can be achieved resulting in less distance. Tower antenna are generally setup with a pitch that matches maximum distance for the given frequency and gain set for the panel. This is why cell towers are deployed on top of towers and structures and not at ground level. The pitch can also be different from panel to panel depending on the geological surrounding. I have a tower 5 miles from me about and on one side there is a 4-5 mile 300 ft drop valley and these panel have more of a downward pitch then the oppisite side which stays at level elevation and they have very little downward pitch.

@TitusandTesla 2 года назад

Use cell mapper to identify your antenna and where it’s facing

@xjfella95 6 месяцев назад

How would you pair a griddy with a Mofi 5690?

@NaterTater 6 месяцев назад

Sorry, What's the 5690 model from MoFi?

@xjfella95 6 месяцев назад

@@NaterTater Sorry i meant this model "MOFI5500-5GXeLTE-7690-COMBO"

@wesbryant7139 2 года назад

I found out that my tower only has N71 as far as 5g so I have N71 and B66. I did a test today with a we boost signal booster the home one with the inside antenna that looks like a speaker. Anyhow it gave me a 10db signal boost on both 4g and 5g and that was without actually pointing the yagi antenna at the tower. I just had it stuck in the window. So if anyone was wondering if a booster will work the answer at least for b66 and n71 the answer appears to be yes.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

Well it boosts the RSSI but also the noise. Did your speed improve?

@wesbryant7139 2 года назад

@@NaterTater yes by about 1/4

@wesbryant7139 2 года назад

Oh but there both n71 and b66, b2 old 4g bands so if your upload is already good as was mine between 40mbs - 65mb there isn’t any reason it shouldn’t work. It works for your phone. It won’t transmit but if that’s not the issue ie good uploads it should work fine. Same as the last panel antenna without opening the can. Because Celfi boosters can boost up to 100db and an antenna can’t.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

@@wesbryant7139 boosters have all sorts of limitations. They boost noise as well, cant do mimo (basically just 1 of the 4 antennas on the gateway), amongst other things.

@ronald209 2 года назад

Are you related to Ron White? His family calls him Tater Salad.

@NaterTater 2 года назад

I am not. 😂

@michaelroy2389 2 года назад

I am 5.4 miles from N41 tower (Have line of site) zero obstruction. Chances of getting connected to N41?

@NaterTater 2 года назад

there's a chance. What does their coverage map show? n41 has a "fan" shape to the coverage so you'd need to be on one of the "blades" (ie cell has to be pointed directly at you.

@akepatinagaraju8564 2 года назад

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@MrBOB39 2 года назад

They DON'T Emulate around ( the towers Signals ) They Propagate around in Either a Vertical & or Horizontal fashion. Yet in many ways 98% of the people wont understand what you mean. Though i like those 4x4 antennas So to it is a Bit of a pain to Properly set up ( the 45 degree mimo arangements thats required ) Then one Also can use a Simpler yagi antennas For the specific band/frequency you are seeking ( still a 2x2 or 4x4 requires the mimo 45 degree off set ) As far as a single antenna Yes the Grid does quite well Yet is a much larger antenna to mount You still can use 2 or 4 grid antennas for mimo arrangements..but now a very complicated and hard install Dealing with cel frequencys.. Brings an issue of great loss of signal. Coax makes a huge difference.. At my old place i used heilex 1 and 7/8 feedline 75 ft run My point Countless ways of doing it Yet for many price and or how hard it is to do Culminates either in a good..so so or garbage set up

@KT-hx2ul 29 дней назад

Much better if you don't cover up the end of your video with thumbnails of other videos. Let your video play, then put a static image at the end and put the thumbnails on top of it.

@NaterTater 29 дней назад

Noted but they don't cover any new/unseen info in this video.