3G Range??

[CC3G]

OK i changed back to VC because my Cell ID showed "3G & HSDPA Enabled" but now i get Full 3G signal if i stand outside my window where my PC is infornt but as soon as i move like half a meter back no 3G? i also live a maximum of 1.5 KM's from the base station so i should atleat get 1 or 2 bars of 3G signal right? from where i am sitting i can just see the red lights on top of the base station that i am receiving my signal from.

V3G help plz

 

[TowerGuru]

LOL i get 3G 8m from my room... its very frustrating!!!!!!! ol

 

[AirWolf]

My 3g signal keeps switching between 2 different towers. It works ok but when it switches the data download stalls for a while.

 

[kwmf]

Try PM your details to Brad - he seems to be the guy to chat to for Durban problems

 

[vodacom3g]

In both cases an external antenna should sort it.

 

[AirWolf]

In both cases an external antenna should sort it.

External being outside your house? And how much would this cost? And how is it connected to phone/pc?

 

[TowerGuru]

hey leave brad alone!!! hes busy sortin out my s*** he doesnt need yours too!!!

 

[vodacom3g]

External being outside your house? And how much would this cost? And how is it connected to phone/pc?

High gain antenna, mounted outside and connects to data card with cable, i.e. won't support handsets.

Will give around 15db gain, 7db on te antenna, 8 db for being outside, in other words a big gain.

Check the FAQ for suppliers.

 

[Zax]

External being outside your house? And how much would this cost? And how is it connected to phone/pc?

Poynting supplies a gadget with their antennas that couples inductively to your phone - remember the old handsfree option showing a guy with a cellphone taped to his head? - pretty much the same idea. I haven't tried one yet but I believe that works effectively - you may lose a few dBs in the coupling, but the oudoor antenna will make a major difference!

Check out this thread http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=31986

 

[Zax]

My 3g signal keeps switching between 2 different towers. It works ok but when it switches the data download stalls for a while.

The outdoor antennas are directional so the chances are very good that you will stay stuck to the tower at which it is pointed. An outdoor antenna solved this problem for me.