These work well when you have low signal watched Foxtel last night on 4G no dropouts away from the vehicle only 1 bar Foxtel wont even open. Also in the Bush company alpha roof tent still got 3-4 bars reception with antenna inside the car.
I’ve got one of these and can confirm it works wonders! Expensive... but if you need reception when on the road (e.g for work) it’s a godsend! It isn’t always that great while driving as it’s a bit slow to switch and recognise when it’s lost / found reception so you get false readings. But standing still it’s perfect.
Thanks very much for your feedback Rob! I haven’t had a chance to test it on the road in a remote area yet, but it definitely works well standing still. I‘m looking forward to testing it on my next remote trip!
Thanks. Yes, I’m definitely not a salesman :) Nothing in it for me, but it’s worth knowing about this product because in the right situation, it really does work very well.
Can't wait till the next adventure! Great tips with the signal booster too, it's not something I would have thought of but is super important when you're away from the city!
The type of antenna gain and placement is very important to get the best out of any system. Most people have no clue that sell these or install them, more gain is not always suitable in hilly or forests.
Yes, that would be ideal indeed. I initially fitted the antenna to the tent on a foldable bracket, but the cable was just a little too short to reach. And there was also the issue of getting it caught in overhanging branches, so I compromised and fitted it to the bullbar. It still seems to work well though. 😊👍
How would I deal with it on top of the van. Its already 2.9m high. Going to hit shit all the time like bridges. I only just make it under montague street bridge by 10cm. Can the antenna be fitted with a spring so it flexes or something
Gday Mate, I have one of these in mitsubishi fuso and dont think it works very well. I am interested in how I can further test it. Its been installed by AAV 4X4 In Feb 2020 I also run a Telonica Modem with a MIMO antenna for majority of my comms but just dont trust the Cel-Fi? It cant be hooked u and or operating correctly?? Thanks for any clues you can offer. Kind regards Tony
Lots of good advice here that few people mention. "the more metal between the two antenna's the better".... "Isolation" is not mentioned enough. This raises lot of very good questions and debate about what is the best layout and that requires practical experiments for each install. Not something most people will do. Don't believe this 100 dbi bullshit. DB's are thrown around like confettie and noone will call them out. Every time I build an antenna I rate it according to theory and practice which lowers theory. I never see a commercal antenna reach the same performance but they all claim incredible Dbi numbers that is impossible or totally irrelevant as the "gain" my not be needed or relevant to the practical solutions.
Hi Hugo, I don’t have one (yet). I’ve frequently thought about getting one, but haven’t yet settled on the right type of device. And to further complicate things, Tesla’s Starlink is now also a contender… maybe I’ll make a video about this in the future.
Yes, they are locked to one carrier. You need to choose which carrier when you purchase it. The guy at the shop told me 99% of the units he sells are Telstra. 🤷🏻♂️
Hi Brian, Yes, I am familiar with Yagi antennas. They are typically used for narrow bandwidth, high gain, point to point applications. I don’t believe it would work with the Cel-Fi booster though. The Cel-Fi booster requires a cellular antenna. The unit then amplifies any cellular signal up to 100db. I guess the main thing to keep in mind is, mobile coverage should never be relied upon when travelling to remote areas. It is a nice to have, but I always recommend having other communications means such as CB/HF radio, a sat phone or simply carrying an EPIRB for emergencies. 😊👍
@@4xAdventures the Mobile version is limited to 60dB gain... I really wish people would be clear on these numbers, as the stationery unit will boost upto 100db gain. Every 3db of gain doubles the output.
Great video as usual. Very informative and thorough. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Does it work just as well when you’re in the tent or outside next to the Fj, or do you have to be sitting inside the cabin ? Thanks again 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks very much Lee :) You don’t need to be next to it for it to work. I haven’t tested the internal antenna’s reach thoroughly yet, but 5-10 meters should still be good. Next time I’m out, I’ll test it.
4xAdventures Thank you so much Artie. I love all your videos. I can’t wait to see the next adventure. It looks like you’ve been on a beach. I use Lanotec Steel seal to protect the underside of my Fj. I’m sure you’ve got it sorted.
Thanks very much Lee! Yes, the next adventure, which nearly didn’t happen, does involve a beach. Currently editing it. Hopefully I should have part 1 ready in a few weeks. Oh, thanks for the tip about lanotech. I gave the underside a very thorough rinse, but will check out that product! 😊👍
4xAdventures Just a tip, if you end up getting it and apply it yourself make sure you wear a mask. It’s lanolin based but still need to wear a mask. I didn’t realise till halfway through. It’s a great product and lasts ages 👌🏼 ( I don’t work for them)
Hi there. There are two versions of this product - one designed for installation on buildings, the other for vehicles. You might be right, however there are limited options when installing on a vehicle. There is only so much separation you can get between the two antennas and of course antenna height and convenience of use in a 4WD situation (e.g. overhanging branches) also needs to be considered. That said, my experience with it so far has been excellent. All the best! 😊👍
