WeBoost Drive Reach: 7 Things You MUST Know about this Cell Phone Booster - Does it Work?

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We field-tested the WeBoost Drive Reach Cell Phone Booster in more than 15 remote locations to find out if it was actually any good. In our testing we learned 7 critical things you MUST know if you are interested in Cell Phone Boosters. This is a popular but also misunderstood product in the 4x4, Overland and off-road community. Hopefully this video helps explain how to install and use the WeBoost effectively.
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@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

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@petergriffinelectricdrums4164 3 года назад

Look 👀 I LOVE YOUR VIDS and This Vid was Cool and I thank YoU for Great 👍 Job! BUT - I Also am a Complete OUT DOORS NUT - Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Trail runner, Mountain man type - I JUST DO NOT UNDERSTAND AS TOO “”WHY?” you mess around with Regular CELLPHONE 📱 BOOSTERS???? Haha 😂 If you are REALLY INTO going out woods, Mountains where no cell reception? DUDE - It’s Way easier- JUST GET A SATELLITE 📡 CELLPHONE 📱 BRO 😎 👍 You can get PRE-PAID Service so it’s NOT EXPENSIVE!!! SATELLITE 📡 CELLPHONE CAN CALL FROM “”” ANYWHERE BRO!!!”””” I have been literally out in middle of a Desert 🌵 No Tower No Civilization for like 100 Miles away bro / Satellite 📡 Cellphone 📱 BAM 💥 FULL BARS EVER TIME!! Anyways just needed to ask WHY? Your awesome 😎

@troydavis1064 3 года назад

Finally someone that doesn’t spend ten minutes slooowly cutting a box open and pulling each piece out! Nice video.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thank you for noticing... I always thought it was a weird format to try and review a product the first second that you see it... Maybe beat it up a bit... RIght?

@nicholask7347 3 года назад

How am I supposed to figure out how to unbox it if he does not show me how? It is quite refreshing to skip the bs and get to the meat and potatoes of the item.

@Doc.Holiday 2 года назад

No kidding!!! I don’t understand the Uni-boxing thing? What a colossal waste of time!

@Fishbone99 3 года назад

I thumbs up when he said anyone can unbox. 🤣 Definitely a legit chanel.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

If you haven't used it... how do you know if it is good?

@tundraspecialops 3 года назад

Yeah agreed, I hate unboxing videos. I prefer to get the point of the review. I do like to know what comes in the box, but I don't need to see a reviewer delicately open a box, smell it, pull out the warranty card etc

@keaters123 2 года назад

Not everyody has thumbs or fingers

@buster5643 2 года назад

Phones tend to stay locked onto towers they're getting service from. So when driving long distances your phone will try to stay with that same antenna from 75+mi away.. the airplane mode basically resets the phones antenna lock (for lack of better terminology) and makes it reconnect to a new (closer) antenna

@BrandonSilvey 2 года назад

Fairly crazy that I'm researching the weboost and you happen to be testing on the exact road that I'm buying it for!!! Thank you for the customized review lol

@OutdoorAuto 2 года назад

Ha... well it works for calls at Deer Creek, Banks and Beehive already has service.

@insectasaurusvanlife 2 года назад

Best review I've seen on this. Many just seem to glaze over what you covered. Thank You, airplane tip was Huge!

@TheRealGunGuyTV 3 года назад

Great review! Honest, clear, explains the good and bad. I love it.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thanks Gun Guy... we are trying to put out actual helpful videos. Thanks for the feedback.

@biggiepham 3 года назад

Gun Guy is a cool channel too

@Sherif.1988 3 года назад

Almost canceled my order because of some bad reviews on Amazon. Changed my mind and will give it a try as I am a trucker and have to have good service. Thx for the review

@mcanfd0771 3 года назад

Nathan, keep up the work on these videos! I am considering getting into Overlanding and your insight and tips are great and very informative...

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Oh awesome... Enjoy the adventures... that is the most important part. Good luck.

@christophercox8712 3 года назад

Great info, thank you. Probably the best weboost vid on youtube , great with real-world tips.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@penton50v Год назад

Thank you for the great review. Short and to the point. Looking forward to more productive remote work and fun play time that this device provides!

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jerryblair693 3 года назад

Good info man. I figured out the internal antennae through trial and error. The instructions say minimum 18" max 36". Works really well when it's close, as you say

@bravofoxtrotllc6817 3 года назад

I subbed, I like to the point no BS reviews! Good job!

@erikmitlo 3 года назад

Nathan, great ride, great vibes in the video.. Love the pragmatic approach..

@heliborn 3 года назад

Hey Nathan, I stumbled on to your channel and watched most of the videos. Thumbs up for the content. On the note about placement of the internal antenna, you pointing out how close it has to be made me wonder what it says in the official installation documentation about this. The only thing that I found, was that the it is recommended to increase the distance between the internal and external antennae to reduce the feedback that would be generated by the boost function. I happened to notice that you mounted your external antenna right above your driver door. In one of the clips, you make a point to open the door and move your cell device right out. I have a feeling that the fact that you opened the door and reduced the amount of blocking interference between the two antenna is what actually killed your apparent coverage. Now I know this video is old and you may not be replying or reading the comments, if you do, it would be great if you could test the above idea by relocating your external antenna to the rear of your truck and seeing if it improves your experience with the WeBoost. Regards,

@tomgresham6308 3 года назад

Good info! I thought I recognized that drive, and then you confirmed it. I drive Hwy 55 between Cascade and Boise frequently. No cell service!! Even driving around Lake Cascade there are several places where the signal drops out. This looks like a good solution. Thanks for posting this. --- Gun Talk Radio

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

It doesn't get you service everywhere out there... but it sure makes me feel more safe driving that road at least 4 times a week in the summer. THe Product does what it says it does... I was impressed where it still managed to get signal... especially useful at the rafting Put-ins.

@828findadventure 3 года назад

Awesome, I bought the larger antenna as well. Works great and I mounted mine no higher than topper height. I used a bed-mounted antenna bracket from Caliraised. I will tell you, antenna placement inside the vehicle is the most important thing to get this to work right. I mounted mine with 3m tape on the back of the console.

@xdedox532 2 года назад

Can you post pic of where you mounted internal antenna

@828findadventure 2 года назад

@@xdedox532 I can't post a picture to the comment section but I ran the internal antenna to the back of the console at the very bottom and used 3M heavy duty velcro to mount it horizontal. I have done that in teo vehicles and it seems to be a good location without peoples feet getting all over it. It is also a central location for anyone sitting in the vehicle using their phone. Hope this helps. Also, thanks for commenting and if you haven't subscribed, please do I will be posting a video soon of the Tundra Weboost install.

@AlecBig Год назад

This might be the best review on this product by far. 👍🏼👍🏼

@psrobert1961 2 года назад

I’m always frustrated with cell service around Banks. I recognized the Deercreek ramp immediately when you started tip #5. Good to know that this thing will pull in a signal so well. Thanks.

@AJK0119 3 года назад

Wow, a shockingly helpful review haha. A review and tips! Thank you!! Wish it wasn't so expensive.....

@stevensly267 2 года назад

Good video. You are correct on all points. Often the proximity is misunderstood. Users need to realize in a vehicle there is not a lot of space to separate the indoor and outdoor antenna. As you move your phone away form the indoor antenna the phone is adjusting power levels higher automatically. As you move it around the vehicle it can actually oscillate with the outdoor antenna causing the booster to temp dial back its output power or stop boosting all together. Many people do not know enough about how phones and the principals of radio transmissions operate - Thus boosters are given negative feedback. If used and installed correctly, they are a real lifesaver. Also, don't expect the world from them. Often, data speeds from a booster will not be high because the phone will likely not be able to "Hear / use the diversity signal" from the LTE transmission - making you will have basic LTE capabilities likely not "LTE+ capabilities" Also there is no benefit using in urban environments in a vehicle where signal doesn't need to be boosted. I have mine on a remote controlled switch in the car and only turn it on when out of the city, where I know the signal is weak.

@Mannix007 3 года назад

Awesome vid, thank you! I've been waiting for the right time to get the WeBoost. And I just ordered a Prinsu rack!

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

You wont regret the Prinsu Rack... they are awesome... I really like how little wind noise they make.

@Mannix007 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto great, thanks, I opted for the extra $15 for the wind noise reducer.

@UTADV Год назад

Great review. Might I add a couple of notes? WeBoost provided their 1.0 version for my rig years ago, so you know my bias. I'm currently running their Drive X OTR (before the Overland product was released) that I bought on my own almost two years ago. One installation quirk that is constantly overlooked is the distance between the mast antenna and the interior antenna. If these two points are too close together they create a feedback loop that will obstruct signal quality. Mounting the mast toward the rear of the cab, or as with my SUV above the d-pillar, eliminates the loop and provides the full signal for which this was engineered. Note 2; the user's cell plan will also determine the system's efficacy, depending on which priority their plan has in tower access. PS, the mast spring that came with my kit is not stainless and after a year is rusting. Thanks for your good work.

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Great points - Some day I will have to put an update out.

@KeithBickford 2 года назад

Thanks for the great review. I thought I’d chime in and help answer why it gets signal after placing it in airplane mode. When you’re locked onto a cell site, that cell site has a neighbor list. Your phone will only handover to a known neighbor. When you put it in airplane mode, the neighbor list is ignored and it scans for towers. Tip: If you could mount the antenna completely vertical, you’ll increase signal level a few dB. That will help.

@WildlandExplorer 2 года назад

The airplane mode on/off definitely works sometimes. As a backpacker - I use this trick all the time when I get to a high viewpoint that's line of sight to a highway or town and I can often get a bar or two of service when it was showing no service before.

@manbikepig7308 4 года назад

Wait, how do I open the box? 😂👊

@OutdoorAuto 4 года назад

😂... I never understood reviews where they just open a box and never test the equipment.

@romeosepulia8112 Год назад

so glad your vid is very detailed! you've answered all my questions!!!

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, I am glad it was helpful.

@josephhartman2343 3 года назад

Just purchased the Drive Reach RV. Nice to see some examples in areas we will be using our rig.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

IT really is a good product... it just gets a bad wrap from people that thing it is supposed to be Magic. Enjoy your travels!

@jasonperry2909 2 года назад

This was an extremely helpful review. Thank you!

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@minhster714 3 года назад

Good tips, especially about how close it needs to be to the internal antenna.

@over_landrover6721 4 года назад

I mounted a mobile WiFi hotspot directly on top of the internal antenna and now have a 50'-60' radius range around the vehicle using WiFi.

@OutdoorAuto 4 года назад

Good call on location... it really does make a huge difference.

@PyrateRumRunner 3 года назад

any recommendation on a hotspot?

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

@@PyrateRumRunner I usually just use my iphone as a hotspot... so unfortunately... no. I had one for a while but since I never used it I gave it away... I can't even remember what kind it was.

@PyrateRumRunner 3 года назад

Over_Land Rover what mobile hotspot have you used successfully?

@erikp5481 3 года назад

This is the best review I've seen on this product so far. Thanks for making this. I really don't like how weak the internal antenna is. That's super weird. You'd think they'd make it strong enough to cover at least the cab of a truck.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

With the internal antenna I believe WeBoost is required to make it weak because of the booster. I know that is weird sounding but I believe it is an FCC thing for Safety... you don't want a signal that strong broadcasting widely.

@erikp5481 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto I see. Yeah, that makes sense.

@breyton490 3 года назад

Nice review. Lots of great ideas for building out my 18 Tundra off-road.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Good luck with your build Breyton. I have been pretty happy with how the Tundra's have performed.

@breyton490 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto Any issues with getting to spots since the tundra does not come with a rear locker?

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Not so far. I do Air down when I run anything hard. The Tundra was able to do all of Hells Revenge without a locker... that said, I plan to put one in someday... We go on too many solo trips to not have the Eeasy button available if needed.

@bernadettetibazi9969 2 года назад

Awesome review! Thanks so much!

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@bjw22 3 года назад

Excellent review. Thanks!

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@hugolafhugolaf 2 года назад

Thanks for a great, thorough, direct review. I do find it strange that the phone literally has to be within mere inches of the internal antenna, because Wilson themselves recommend affixing the internal antenna either on the side of the front seat or under the dashboard, where obviously it's going to be 2-3 feet from your phone anyway. That might explain the negative reviews - people followed their lead, but it still wasn't enough.

@SignalConnectScott 9 месяцев назад

they also have boosters that don't need to be right on the mount but they are more expensive. Pretty expandable kits with their additional accessories.

@Q-BinTom 3 года назад

Thanks for the review.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

No problem... thanks for tuning in 🙏

@bowigginton5080 2 года назад

Very helpful and informative review.

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@garrettlong8245 3 года назад

Exactly the video I needed. Thanks, Nathan!

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thanks for watching 🙏 - Hopefully it was helpful.

@garrettlong8245 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto keep up the great content😎

@garrettlong8245 3 года назад

Just purchased ours through your Amazon links. Thanks again for the review!

@GTSongwriter 2 года назад

Thank you for your review!

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@BilTheGalacticHero 4 года назад

Looking at the number of bars isn't the best way to judge how the booster is working. Better to look at the signal strength in dBm and ASU. Regardless of both, voice and data actually working is the acid test. Also, the antenna should be mounted vertical for best performance (due to signal polarity). Last but not least, no matter how much signal you have to and from the tower, if you're outside the hard distance limit your connection will be refused. This is a VERY overlooked limitation with boosters.

@OutdoorAuto 4 года назад

I agree with you on all points. I actually tested video at most spots as well as went into the phone and checked signal strength. Video was the key metric for me as it is a needed medium for work. Also agree that it wont work everywhere... I always raft parts of the Lochsa that are 30 - 60 Miles from a cell tower... there is no hope for that spot. Thanks for the advice on the antenna mounting... I actually tested it both ways and never noticed a difference but I am sure your right in extreme scenarios.

@OutdoorAuto 4 года назад

Also... how much do you want to bet Antenna Height Mattes more than if it is perfectly straight?

@EB1156 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto The radiation pattern of the antenna is based upon it being vertical. But yes, height will help.

@TinyHomeToyHauler 4 года назад

Great info. thanks!

@OutdoorAuto 4 года назад

No problem. Hopefully it was helpful.

@obrianmcc12 3 года назад

Great review ...Safety IMO being the top benefit. I ride my ADV bike through there quite frequently. I don't like hearing deer stories ....

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Be careful out there. It has never been lost on me that the most dangerous part of being a whitewater rafter is actually driving to these locations.

@SignalConnectScott 9 месяцев назад

If/When you are working on the road or being more full-time on the road, getting a Multi-carrier router is often the most robust option. It can grab whatever network is strongest and you can even feed a weBoost into it for the absolute best coverage without using a yagi antenna designed for remote signals.

@jackmack9310 3 года назад

Great info..Thank you...!

@stejaco 2 года назад

great video!

@fubarbrandon1345 Год назад

Great video...thanks for the post.

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of videos coming… starting this week.

@MuhammadFarhan-tb5hv 4 года назад

Good review of an interesting product.

@OutdoorAuto 4 года назад

Thank You. Hope it was helpful.

@mattbrodacki4980 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing, purchased and used your links! -M

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thank you... you are too kind. Hopefully it serves you in your area as good as it works over here.

@chris74ify 2 года назад

Great review!

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@D6EH Год назад

Nicely done. Thanks

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole mother run of videos coming… starting this week.

@LifeOfIvyQuinn 3 года назад

Wonderful information. Thank you!

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Hopefully it was helpful. thanks for watching.

@LifeOfIvyQuinn 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto Very much so, thank you.

@roofdogblues7400 2 года назад

Have you tried a MIMO antenna? Great tip on the airplane mode, I'll have to remember that. I was turning my phone off and back on trying to get a signal, so that should save some time on reboots.

@SnakeAndTurtleQigong 2 года назад

Super helpful, thanks!

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@cisko7 3 года назад

Thanks for the info bro

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Hopefully it was helpful.

@TimHief 3 года назад

Putting your phone in airplane mode turns all the internal radio's off. When you turn them on again the effect is that the radio's have been reset/refreshed. I got that trick from tech support with Google Fi some time ago.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Yup... Basically just a forced refresh on connections... works great.

@Joeb-ze6tx 7 месяцев назад

Along with the Airplane mode tip. I find if I turn my WiFi off on my iPhone I sometimes get better signal some places.

@Zack7228 3 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I have a question on the antennas...are the connections between the small and larger interchangeable? I would like to be able to use the device between two vehicles, leaving the larger on one, and the included on on another. Just drove that stretch last week after running the salmon main...I’m not nearly good enough to run the stretches I saw! Thanks again...

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Yes the connections are interchangeable.

@lawrenceharris5840 6 месяцев назад

I agree that most people do not take the time to place into airplane mode and then turn off. This resyncs the signal to the cell tower. I do it all the time, and and it usually gives enough signal to make a call or send a text at the least.

@VincentJohnsongaragedoordoctor Год назад

Thank you for doing this video

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

My pleasure!

@SouthernGospelMusic Год назад

In Central Texas many ambulances have these things, so that fact alone made me realize this would be a worthwhile purchase

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

I love mine still!

@jitterspec Год назад

Driving through the oil fields of West Texas and seeing them on the worker pickups sold me. Those guys arent going to muck around with junk and certainly dont install them for "coolness". Tons of Yeti, Canyon and Orca style coolers in the beds too...

@SouthernGospelMusic Год назад

@@jitterspec Yep I noticed that too. They always buy the best of the best

@vanessamize6276 3 года назад

Excellent video with great information. Thanks so much. @roambearded and I have been talking about getting something like this. Thanks for doing the leg work. 👍

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thanks Vanessa... Glad it was helpful.

@jacobaccurso Год назад

Hi, Nathan. Great review. I’m guessing that that red heat sink unit is a linear amplifier and if I’m not mistaken, FCC regulates it not to exceed 3 Watts. I’ll go watch another video and see if they list what comes with this system after opening the box. And thank you for not doing a box opening. Anyone can open the box. Hilarious. Also, I discovered that “resetting“ by going to airplane mode, and then switching the phone back on really works. My theory is that the phone grabs a cell tower and holds onto it even when it should switch to the next one, but it doesn’t always do it. By switching off the phone to airplane mode and then turning it back on, it finds the closest cell tower. I’m a licensed ham and this is my best guess. I’ve taught several people this trick and they really like it.

@lyfandeth 3 года назад

Yes, IIRC it was Nokia that came out (1980s?) with the revolutionary battery saving concept that instead or running at max power all the time, a cell phone would throttle back the power when it could not reach a tower. Every company may have different timing & power schemes to do this "best".

@Mywhtjp 2 года назад

I'm a truck driver (as if my handle doesn't give it away) I tried the Amazboost model.. It's junk.. the 2.5" tall mini antenna is a joke. So as I drive up and down the highways.. I see many of these on RV's, car and pickups daily. That's gotta say something good about these. I'll get a 30 try it for free warranty.. so I'll try it using your link. PS. I've got a nice jeep built for offroading.. I know what overlanding is.. but wanna get a offroad tent trailer in the next couple of years.

@lynneftw 2 года назад

AH HA! I had a feeling you were on ID-55! I get decent service with Verizon from Boise to McCall, Lowman, or Stanley.

@tibaultmifuki9413 2 года назад

Great job blessings

@dr.krisbirkeland144 2 года назад

Is antenna swap from the provided to the improve Wilson Electronics hard? Meaning, can you easily swap them out for how remote a specific trip may be?

@gsboss 2 года назад

my instructions were saying for the internal antenna to be like a foot to 3 feet from device. you seemed to get it working best right up near it. i also have it in my van and its like 4 feet away from the antenna to the bed in the back. think it will still boost well? my boost itself is centered in the middle of the back between the two antennas

@JoeTirone 3 года назад

how well does it work for things like using VPN to access back off tools? Video conferencing? VOIP?

@DeePunter 3 года назад

Awesome video!

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thanks Chuck... we just posted our latest video 5 min ago... if you are interested in Roof top tents check it out.

@DeePunter 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto Thanks for the reply Nathan I'm interested in how u wired or (hidden the wire) of the WeBoost from outside in. As for roof top tent, Im looking for truck campers because I can stay out longer and little more comfort in colder temp.

@nick_3771 3 года назад

Great video! Was just in the process of buying this. Your link looks to have the smaller antenna or at least the pic on the box shows the smaller antenna. What am I missing?

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Weboost either discontinued the Drive Reach package that came with the big antenna or it was a victim of COVID backorder issues... haven't been able to find it in stock when this video was posted. So I had to buy the Drive Reach and then the better antenna separately. I have included links for both in the video description. They do have the older 4g-X packaged with the bigger antenna... but that is a much weaker booster so don't get that. Hopefully they bring it back but in the mean time you can buy them separately. Hope that helps.

@billgarcia7805 3 года назад

I drive a Tundra with camper shell and currently have Verizon service. Cell service stops 7 miles into the drive heading down into Tahoe National Forest. At&t service is available for that area (spotty). I have NO BARS but will get random texts & messages. What would be the best product and do I need to upgrade antenna?? I really like the magnet antennas for simplicity but they all say the big long "beer cans" work the best? thoughts?

@RafaelRodriguez-fw1hu 3 года назад

Loving the Grimm gear, best IPA's in Brooklyn

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

No kidding, I have never been disappointed by any of their beer.

@mmagbee 4 года назад

I dig the channel -- all things im into. Score

@OutdoorAuto 4 года назад

Awesome - More Trip and Gear content coming soon.

@worldrecipeoflife3806 3 года назад

is it better to get the (weboost RV or OTR) instead of (weboost car + antenna)

@batmanonabike3119 2 года назад

Nice video. Would this model fit on a motorcycle? I live stream over multiple cells

@WhistlingWater 3 года назад

Great video!! How far was your placement of the internal antenna from the outside antenna? Also, are you able to get a signal outside your truck from Weboost, or do you have to be close to the internal antenna for all the boosted benefits?

@bobkantor4695 2 года назад

Per the video, you need to be literally on top of the indoor antenna for it to work.

@MrChip1wa 2 года назад

I am beyond pleased at the signal strength improvement after installing this bit of kit on our B Van, but does anyone know if adding a ground plane disk of 6-10" in diameter to the base of the whip spring or immediately below the threaded portion of the antenna can improve the signal strength?

@OutdoorAuto 2 года назад

ooh... good question... I dont know but if you ask @weboost directly on instagram they are really good at responding to things like this.

@tynado1173 2 года назад

I think they discontinued that antenna. Can't find it anywhere. How terrible is that tiny antenna that comes with it? You said it's not as good but I wonder if it's worth having without the big barrel antenna. Thanks for the great review!

@TrippiePineapplz 3 года назад

Great video thx! Was that Kern River at the beginning??

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

That is actually the Payette River up In Idaho. I do love the Kern river though... got to get down there and run it one of these days. All my Kayaking buddies run that.

@spencermorrow2899 2 года назад

Does it provide high speed internet for like if you have to edit and upload a video to RU-vid up in the mountains while camping for an example

@gthisgirliswild 3 года назад

That airplane mode trick also works for Samsung. I happen to do that from time to time when 5g signal is weak and speeds are slow, 4glte seems to have better speeds if you're not close enough to a 5g tower.

@billgarcia7805 3 года назад

Do you HAVE to have a cell signal in order for it to work? If you have NO Bars, there must be weak signals around? Is there a magnetic set up for taller antenna? Everyone recommends bigger antennas for remote area..I just don’t have racks and don’t want to drill to hook up.

@vickaiser 2 года назад

What's the difference between the internal antennae and the external one? you said the phone should be really close to the internal antennae. Do you also have to be really close to the external one?

@CortJohnson 3 года назад

Most effective antenna in remote areas - directional antenna mounted on a flagpole

@Warmspringsrezbuck 2 года назад

Can you show the community how you ran the wires in your set up in the tundra please?

@sailorcto 2 года назад

This video was created on 03 Aug 2020. I wonder how the booster is performing today or if you had to upgrade?

@AustinLWright 3 года назад

Anybody can open a box. Love it.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

I got tired of watching reviews where ppl never actually use the product in the field 🤷‍♂️

@CampingRandy Год назад

Just learned about the airplane mode off & on!!! 😮😮😮😮😮

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

It works great! We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.

@charleynelson865 3 года назад

What do you have mounted to your Prinsu rack? It looks like a expandable storage space.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

That is actually a Rooftop Tent... I did a video on several types I have tested in this video... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fCXghZJ1k70.html

@RalphWalton Год назад

2:04 into the video I noticed the rock formation to your left that looks like Abraham Lincoln....now, back to the video. Thank you BTW.

@OutdoorAuto Год назад

Ha... so it does!

@shomikpathak 3 года назад

great video

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Thanks, hopefully it was helpful.

@shomikpathak 3 года назад

@@OutdoorAuto it was. I am surprised to know that the phone has to be kept within 2-3 inches. That sort of defeats the purpose, i was expecting the signal to be good at least within the car so every mobile can benefit.

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

@@shomikpathak You can always go with a hot spot that is close to the antenna and then have other devices connect to that..... or for calls use BT headphones...

@henrikm4657 2 года назад

Nice overview. One comment on safety. I don’t think a cell phone booster should be viewed as a safety device just because of its limitations. When I go to remote places, I bring a Garmin InReach, which is a two way satellite communication device. It works virtually everywhere on the planet, as long as you can see the sky. I’m installing my WeBoost device on my 4runner today. My biggest concern is how to get the antenna cable from the outside to the inside of the truck without any possible leaks or ugly pass through. How did you do it on your truck?

@SouthernGospelMusic Год назад

Pay the $100-200 and have an up fitting shop install an NMO mount. Yes, they will drill a hole in the roof but it’s better than leaks around a door jamb.

@hhfarms5132 3 года назад

Pro tip: the larger drum antenna will preform even better if it is mounted verticle due to the type of gain that antenna has mounting it at a 45 is literally shooting some of your signal into the ground

@OutdoorAuto 3 года назад

Yup... Thanks. I am moving it to the back rack on the rear of the vehicle whenever my rack is done being on back order. I probably should have called this out in the video. I will tell you one thing... it does work great in brush :)

@DerickAguinaldo 2 года назад

Great review. Nathan (or anyone here who knows)...is there an additional service fee beyond buying the unit?

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@redrumx6635 3 года назад

anyone help me please ok, I'm working as uber eats delivery driver and I'd like to increase the signal of my phone but I'd like to keep that juice only for myself which is obvious and not share it with anyone else around, so is there any way i could do that and what I'd need? thanks

@andrewgomez2226 2 года назад

This is not a unboxing, anyone can open a box. That was the best comment I’ve ever heard. Literally don’t give a shit about what’s in the box lol

@sages101 2 года назад

I bought the drive reach for my van conversion. I feel like the shorter antenna will be fine because i'm in the city 95% of the time. But I can see why you would need a longer antenna if you're a true outdoorsman. Also l like the shorter antenna for the stealth factor.