It's already quite hard to find people who have a landline phone installed at home. This is due to the fact that all technologies are developing very quickly. Landline phones have already gone out of our lives, they are simply not needed. People use mobile devices that receive radio signals. Unfortunately, today you can find places where there is no mobile connection. This happens if there are any obstacles in the way of the signal, for example, forests, tall buildings, or just a long distance to the repeater. In this case, you can install a cellular signal booster. In this way, the reception quality of the radio signal can be improved. But how do you choose a good cell phone signal booster? In this article you will find the answer to your question.
Defining the cellular standard
To proceed to the selection of amplifiers, you mustdetermine which cellular services you need more - voice calls or mobile Internet.
If you plan to improve the quality of communication, it is better to choose a GSM repeater. Otherwise, you need to use a good 3G antenna or a quality 3G repeater.
You also need to pay attention to what standard your operator works in. The choice of repeater will depend on this. For example, the Tele2 operator operates in the GSM-1800 standard. In this case, you need to select a suitable cellular signal booster.
Of course, there may be another situation where you need to amplify 2 signals at once. What to do in this case? Some companies produce 2-band GSM/3G repeaters. Before buying, you need to decide on these parameters in order not to regret the purchase in the future.
Checking the mobile signal strength
At the second stage, you need to check the level of the cellular signal at the moment. To do this, we take several phones and rearrange the SIM card between them to determine the exact signal level. The sensitivity of the antennas on different phones may vary, and you need to get a more accurate coefficient for the signal amplifier of the cellular network.
How to determine the gain for a repeater?
- Go into the house, and look at the signal strength that the phone shows. If inside 1-2 divisions, and on the street the smartphone shows a full scale or close tothis value, the gain will be at least 65 dB.
- In the case when your phone shows only a few divisions on the street, you need to take a signal amplifier for the Beeline, MTS or MegaFon cellular network with a coefficient of more than 75 dB.
The cellular network signal booster for the home should be more than 60 dB. Weak repeaters will not bring you the desired result. There will be a weak signal in the room and, in addition to this, a limit is imposed on the number of simultaneously talking subscribers.
Measuring the area of the house
You need to measure the area of the room where you need to improve the mobile signal. This parameter is also very important, since a large surface imposes an additional limit on the output power of the repeater.
For example, if you need to improve the signal in an area of about 160-210 sq. m, you will need a conventional amplifier with an output power of about 100 mW.
Select repeater
When choosing an amplifier, in addition to all the characteristics, you need to look at the brand of this model. You should not save on this equipment, so you simply will not achieve the desired result. If you find a repeater that will meet all the specifications, but at a price much cheaper than the competition, most likely it is a fake. The quality of such devices leaves much to be desired, all the characteristics that are written by the manufacturer remain on paper. Therefore, it is better to choose an expensive and high-quality amplifier model than just throw money away onwind.
Connect 2.0
If you are looking for a high-quality and inexpensive model, you should contact domestic manufacturers. The Russian company REMO has developed the Connect 2.0 amplifier. It consists of an antenna and a modem. The price of this repeater is 1000 rubles.
Connect 2.0 is designed to enhance the 3G/4G Internet signal and mobile communications in GSM networks. You can achieve not only high-quality signal amplification, but also an increase in the range of Wi-Fi.
This equipment has pretty good features:
- Gain - up to 90 dB.
- Operating frequency range is about 2 GHz.
The repeater of the Russian company is quite compact. A 3m cable is also included.
This MegaFon, MTS or Beeline cellular signal amplifier is configured quite simply. If you can't figure it out, then see the attached instructions. Remember that you must first set the parameters on your modem (it is compatible with almost all models), and only then connect it to the antenna.
Customer reviews vary widely. Some write that the signal has improved markedly, while others say that practically nothing has changed. You should understand that this is a budget model and may not meet your expectations.
Nextivity Cel-Fi RS2 Black
The American company Nextivity has introduced a pretty good amplifier Cel-Fi RS2. This device can not only improve 3G and GSM signal, it also noticeablyable to expand the coverage area. Manufacturers have made a unique repeater that does not require an antenna, and its connection is so simple that even a child can handle it.
There are 2 blocks included in the kit, which must be placed together where you find the best signal level. It can be determined using the phone or the repeater itself, moving the device around the house. The signal level can be seen on the indicator located on the case of one of the units when you plug it into the socket.
On the second block there is an indication scale. It must be installed where the readings on it will be greatest. Unfortunately, this unit also requires mains power, so you need to install both units near a power outlet.
This signal booster for the MTS, Beeline or Megafon cellular network, although installed without an auxiliary antenna, copes with its tasks. This is a pretty good and high-quality model that provides a high signal level. Of course, there is a noticeable minus here - this is the price. Nextivity Cel-Fi RS2 costs about 40,000 rubles. Because of this, this repeater is usually installed in offices, and not in private homes.
Only positive reviews can be seen about this amplifier. And this is normal, since an expensive foreign model does an excellent job with its functions. People praise this device, but the only problem is the price.
TAU-2000
TAU-2000 is a good cell phone signal booster thatsupports the main Russian operators. This equipment is presented in the form of an antenna and an external unit to which a smartphone or modem is connected.
This model is usually used for large rooms, as it has a fairly large output voltage. If you caught an average signal from the base station, then this receiver is able to improve it and transmit it to a distance of about 100 meters.
Of course, TAU-2000 can be used for both home and car. The coverage area will be closely related to the quality of the input signal. With a good connection, about 15m2 can be covered. The price of this receiver is 13 thousand rubles.
Before buying, you can consider reviews about this device. Users mostly leave a lot of positive comments and only a few negative ones. This indicates a quality amp worth buying.
Conclusion
A quality receiver will cost quite a lot. If you really want to improve the signal, then you should not skimp. When choosing an amplifier, pay attention to the characteristics, a lot will depend on this. If you need to cover a large area, choose a receiver with high output power. Remember about the gain factor, on which the signal reception will depend. You can also make your own cell phone signal booster. In this case, you will need to select the material based on your needs, and proceed to work. If you do everything right, then its characteristics will bematch the budget model.
