Cell Phone Amplifier

[casboating]

Is any one using a cell phone amp? if so, what brand are you using and did you see a signifigant increase in your cover?

[johnboy27]

I have seen a couple out there, but I don't know if they work or not.

I just have a Motorola bag phone with a Shakespeare 5227-R antenna and I get over 50 mile from the beach in NC.

[donald/tri-again]

digital 4000, its almost equal to our old bag phone, biggest hassle is getting a cell phone that adapter plugs directly into ant port, the cradle type adapter didnt work very well with my first phone.

[First Light]

This technology is still developing. Stay tuned to the boating and fishing mags as you will see informative articles this year.

[fostj10]

I have one for my nextel and it seems to work fine. Haven't been more than 20 miles out since I got it, but had full signal well after I lost signal without the amp. There is one out now that will work with any provider except the iden network (Nextel) that is a repeater and amp combined. No more plugging up the phone and all phones around it can use the extra power. I haven't seen any of these, but have seen the wireless repeaters used in metal buildings and they seem to be good.

[donald/tri-again]

the wireless version needs too much antennae seperation to use on small boats.

[TTaxi]

.....like about 40 ft.