Mobile Phone Antenna
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 15:55
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Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW
Hi all,
After doing a bit of homework on here and reading reviews, I decided, and managed to find a Samsung A412 for better reception in 'fringe areas'.
I also found a genuine Samsung in car, bluetooth hands free and phone cradle for this model phone, so I'm a happy camper.
Next piece to complete the jigsaw puzzle is an external antenna, but all I can find (so far) is either a magnetic base antenna, or a 'through glass' windscreen mounted one. I'm not too keen on the magnetic base ones, (just me I guess), but has anyone got any
feedback on the 'through glass' ones? Do they lose any gain being through the glass?
Also, can anyone advise if the db gain on phone antennas is like
uhf radio antennas; ie, different db gain for different terrain, or is it a case of bigger (gain) the better?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Cheers, Dave
Reply By: olcoolone - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 16:19
Reply By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 17:10
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 17:10
Dave Hi,
The
old car phones (analogue) mostly used through glass antennas without any problems a couple of times I had to replace the double sided tape. But no reception problems.
Mike.
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Reply By: Member - Christopher P (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 18:02
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 18:02
Dick smith has a cdma/ next g antennea for around 150, that's like a cb antennea.
check this out
or maxon
maxon antenna's
This might help you out.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 18:17
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 18:17
Through the glass antennas are not very efficient.
An induction type coupler, although not as good as a direct connected antenna are still much better than a through the glass solution.
Personally, I haven't bothered with an external antenna on my current rig.
The problem is, each time you update your phone, you find the old "in car hands free kit" requires replacement. I now just use bluetooth connection to the OEM handsfree solution that came with the vehicle.
The NextG phone is acceptable with reception around the major routes and towns without an external antenna.
Apart from that, we don't get stressed if we are "out of contact" for a few hours, or a few days.
Bill.
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Follow Up By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:22
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:22
Hi Bill
That last paragraph... too right. We were looking at a bush property to buy as a 'retreat' a while ago, then 1/2 way up a challenging
hill on a potentially good property, my phone started ringing. Killed the sale.
Cheers, Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 09:52
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 09:52
Seems it would be simpler to just turn the phone off if you like the property.
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Follow Up By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 15:40
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 15:40
Hi Graham
Also had no
running creek through it, another 'must have'. Between the two, (no creek and my mobile ringing, it was less than ideal. At the time I was in business for myself, and left my phone on out of habit. Yes, I could turn it off, but I prefer a reason rather than an excuse. No reception means just that.... not 'I am ignoring you'.
Cheers, Dave
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Reply By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:25
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:25
Lots of good info and food for thought, thanks to all for the help.
Cheers, Dave
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Reply By: long haired nomad - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:27
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:27
the type of aerial you want is the broomstick type. there about 1 meter tall and about an inch thick, you put them on the bullbar. the lead is attached to the aerial and all you need is a patch lead to connect the phone to the aerail lead. You can get the patch lead off ebay for about $20. Theres one on ebay for $50. type in this number on ebay 350258645146. Thats the item number.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:34
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 19:34
Thanks for the info
Cheers, Dave
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Reply By: Going Bush - Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 06:32
Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 06:32
There is a new Omnidirectional antenna out there, built by LD Antennas in Tassie,
http://www.ldantennas.com.au/omni3g_800_3000.htm
It looks weird but pulls on an extra bar or two of nextG signal over a broomstick, Also if your in trouble & really need a signal the direct wired antenna is the go. Through the glass or close coupled patch lead is Ok for rural areas but you really need direct coupled patch lead to pull in the weak fringe signals.
That said I use a broomstick on the car but if I really need a signal or want to use the phone as a modem in the Van I mount the LD Antenna ontop of a collapsible swimming pool pole, It gives an extra 50 - 200 klm range (depending on terrain) .
Check "the rig" link on my website for pics www.goingbush.com
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 08:32
Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 08:32
Telstra sell an RFI brand aerial which goes on the bull bar.
It is a multi band aerial and works on all the different frequencies used in Aussie.
Will increase reception by at least two bars and we found it good using both a Nokia 6120 and an Iphone.
Both have inductive connection to the carkit.
Mine cost $125 but have seen it dearer in some Telstra shops
Model no CD2195 Db gain 6.5
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Reply By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 16:11
Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 16:11
Thare is a range or antennas that are the Quick Fit type which are very good. We have a patch lead for 2 phone's and wireless internet.
Model No CDQ 2195. The idea of the QF is so they can be removed for low carparks etc.
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