External antenna discussions

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There
For the connectors I would go to Poynting. The same for boosting the signal. They provide great equipment and are very helpful

Regards

Tim

 

[Rocco1]

Hi
are there any cheap antennas to boost signal on the B683?

I don't really want to spend R1300 (poyntings) on a hectic omnidirectional antenna?

Is there some cheap ones that really give you a big boost?

Thanks

 

[thiartj]

Hi there we do supply an antenna that boosts your 3G signal I'm using one myself, I must say I'm happy with this antenna. Going from one to 4 signal bars.

Please see the link below:
Antenna
http://www.hdcabling.co.za/all-band-cellular-outdoor-signal-antenna-p-493.html

3G USB stick adaptor
http://www.hdcabling.co.za/all-band-cellular-outdoor-signal-antenna-usb3g-adapter-p-505.html

Cellphone adaptor
http://www.hdcabling.co.za/all-band-cellular-outdoor-signal-antenna-cellphone-adapter-p-504.html

Divan

 

[Rocco1]

Thanks Thiartj - unfortunately i am renting and in a complex, so can't put up an outdoor antenna,
do you have an indoor, or window mounted one?
PANL-A0038 window mount or something like that? - not sure what price its available at but might be R1300

There is also the - OmniDirectional Medium Gain Antenna 4-6 dbi

Or very small omni directional antenna 2dbi

thanks

 

[DTBA]

Hi there we do supply an antenna that boosts your 3G signal I'm using one myself, I must say I'm happy with this antenna. Going from one to 4 signal bars.

Please see the link below:
Antenna
http://www.hdcabling.co.za/all-band-cellular-outdoor-signal-antenna-p-493.html

3G USB stick adaptor
http://www.hdcabling.co.za/all-band-cellular-outdoor-signal-antenna-usb3g-adapter-p-505.html

Cellphone adaptor
http://www.hdcabling.co.za/all-band-cellular-outdoor-signal-antenna-cellphone-adapter-p-504.html

Divan

HI does this antenna come with a mounting bracket ?

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

What has happened to poynting direct's web presence?

All I get is 404 - not found errors ...

 

[DTBA]

I get ShopDirect >>

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

I get ShopDirect >>

So do I, when I try and get their homepage.

 

[Rocco1]

they forgot to pay rent:wtf:
not sure, been unavailable for a number of days now... (can check still check specs on poynting europe)

 

[mwill]

Their new address is www.poynting.co.za

 

[SAdata]

Whats this 3g antenna like?

I've seen this http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=32_38&products_id=662 on uniterm, has anyone used it? If so what realistic gains etc and performance improvements have you experienced? also any other alternative antennas one can look at?

 

[sajunky]

Most benefits is not from antenna gain, as most of gain you immediately lose on the cable, but from the fact that it is directional (so you can tune to the single signal source and eliminate all other) and you can effectively move your receiver to the position of better signal reception and straight signal path.

 

[Bundu]

I've seen this http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=32_38&products_id=662 on uniterm, has anyone used it? If so what realistic gains etc and performance improvements have you experienced? also any other alternative antennas one can look at?

I've got one of those with an inductive coupler and it works well if mounted correctly

 

[SAdata]

Most benefits is not from antenna gain, as most of gain you immediately lose on the cable, but from the fact that it is directional (so you can tune to the single signal source and eliminate all other) and you can effectively move your receiver to the position of better signal reception and straight signal path.

Well I do have a modem that has a direct plug not a pigtail plug,don't know if that makes a difference?

 

[koeksGHT]

Anyone have experience with these http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=120&products_id=1255

 

[sajunky]

Well I do have a modem that has a direct plug not a pigtail plug,don't know if that makes a difference?

E367. It has a direct, also called pigtail socket (CRC9), where you can insert your pigtail plug. Perhaps you meant "not an inductive coupler"? Yes.

 

[Bundu]

E367. It has a direct, also called pigtail socket (CRC9), where you can insert your pigtail plug. Perhaps you meant "not an inductive coupler"? Yes.

sajunky, are you aware of a list somewhere that lists all the available USB modem and whether their direct connector is working?
I have Huawei E1820, ZTE MF668 and ZTE K4505Z

 

[ginggs]

sajunky, are you aware of a list somewhere that lists all the available USB modem and whether their direct connector is working?

See Mobile Broadband (3G/HSPA/LTE) FAQ.

 

[Bundu]

thanks ginggs!

 

[sajunky]

sajunky, are you aware of a list somewhere that lists all the available USB modem and whether their direct connector is working?

I am aware of. I tried to explain that "direct plug and a pigtail plug" are the same things.