Does anyone have any more info? Does this really work? Or is it similar to cell phone "signal boosters" that look and sound functional, but don't actually do anything?
2017727
i'd like to know the legality (by state) of attempting to alter a traffic light program.
2017728
Since it's a Passive device, it would be legal. The MIRT devices allow emergency vehicles to override the normal programming patterns and turn the light green BEFORE they reach the intersection. While this device (if it works), would just be like any normal car or truck pulling up to the light, causing the computer to sense a vehicle and THEN initiate a light change.
2017729
If this is supposed to work the same way as the devices used by emergency vehicles, be aware that in some cities, instead of turning the light green, it just turns all the lights at the intersection red. This makes it easier if an ambulance or whatever needs to make a left hand turn, since they have a siren and can go thru the light regardless of what color it is. If you live in such a city, a device like this obviously wouldn't even do you any good, since it would just make you permanently stuck at red lights.
2017730
This is similar to people putting strong magnets on the underside of their motorcycles in an attempt at having the underground traffic light sensors "see" a vehicle there, so they're not basically waiting at an endless red light.
1992414
This is to activate the coils in the pavement to change the light as if you're a larger vehicle - to keep you from getting stuck at a traffic light. You're thinking of the emergency traffic light changer that is carried by ambulances - illegal for the average driver to use.
1004412
In the "before you buy" section, it says that it only boosts the signal horizontally, not vertically, so it may not help with the basement signal much! Let us know if it does, though!
782838
I have recently ported my number to Verizon, but I had Trac phone for quite a while and my booster definitely helped the signal strength on my trac phone and my wife's Verizon phone at the same time. It did not seem to help when Trac phone went out of service, as their system seemed to be intermittant at best. Good Luck.
1618670
I sold the car with the booster..but i doubt it..it is strictly a gps signal booster.. I noticed no difference in the phone before and after the booster
1004797
This is NOT a signal booster. It is a repeater only. Wherever you have the best signal outside is where you place the outside antenna. It will then reproduce that signal inside for you. So if you cannot make a phone call outside this is not for you unless you plan on mounting the antenna on a mast.
618918
Yes, as far as I know it's still a cellular signal and it should Boost (repeat) the signal.
1241336
My experience is that the distances are stated very conservatively and you probably will not need a booster, but if you still needed more signal a booster would work.
2108886
Its alfa - the booster is fine - it works - the booster attached to the wireles router to re broadcast the signal [ so that for example an ipad can use it ] does not work at all.
1775190
I bought it for the same thing and it was too long to even have any connection. I also tried it on my radar detector and it didn't transfer that signal either. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this for anything.....it's entirely way too long. It may work for a telephone, but I didn't have one so I can't say that'll work either
495442
hey, i'm in the same prob here, looking for something to boost my weak signal for my regular tv. I don't use cable, just rabbit ears. Any sugestion which antenna is best or should i go look for booster?
495443
The Motorola tech support guy told me yesterday that this product is not designed to improve over-the-air reception and was surprised to learn that it's being marketed that way on the package. It simply boosts the signal without "cleaning it up" as a filter might do. It's made for a long cable run where the resistance of the long cable diminishes the signal. Apparently my problem is not a weak over-the-air signal, but a bad signal. On the other hand, the Terk HDTVa works great--includes a little box that I thought was just a booster but must be doing some kind of "signal cleaning" too. The Motorola tech support guy told me yesterday that this product is not designed to improve over-the-air reception and was surprised to learn that it's being marketed that way on the package. It simply boosts the signal without "cleaning it up" as a filter might do. It's made for a long cable run where the resistance of the long cable diminishes the signal. Apparently my problem is not a weak over-the-air signal, but a bad signal. On the other hand, the Terk HDTVa works great--includes a little box that I thought was just a booster but must be doing some kind of "signal... » Read More The Motorola tech support guy told me yesterday that this product is not designed to improve over-the-air reception and was surprised to learn that it's being marketed that way on the package. It simply boosts the signal without "cleaning it up" as a filter might do. It's made for a long cable run where the resistance of the long cable diminishes the signal. Apparently my problem is not a weak over-the-air signal, but a bad signal. On the other hand, the Terk HDTVa works great--includes a little box that I thought was just a booster but must be doing some kind of "signal cleaning" too. « Show Less
750986
Hard to say. I bought it to get a better signal to a bedroom and it does not seem to have made much if any difference. But it may depend on various factors. You may have better luck.
1605913
I never heard this is a booster or so, it provides WiFi signal in those hotels where only Ethernet is available. For me works very good, as I can connect tablets, phones even when WiFi is not available. Hope this helps
1403179
You should be able to bring up the signal strength on the phone without connecting it. I have Droid phones and my wife and son watched the signal on the phone settings while I turned the antenna. I installed the booster in the summer of 2013 and have been very happy with it. My rural house had spotty coverage on both floors and now with the booster I can walk through out the house without an issues. I also have the booster cradle in my truck and it works great.
832450
I never tried to use it that way. Usually, it is used to make a dirty signal (irregular) a useable, stable signal. I would give it a try, if I were you. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1278734
Yes it really does work, if you are in an area that is just not getting a bar it will pull it in enough to get a bar or two. If you are in an area that there is no chance of reception than nothing works. I find it helps from not dropping calls and picking up calls that normally you would not get. My first one a couple of years ago quit working even though the light came on so I just bought another one and can now get those calls I was missing.
1143949
I have purchased 2 different styles of the Wilson Cell phone signal extenders. They both work very well. We put one in my husband's shop building, and he has not had a dropped call since. We are in a funny spot where you can have 4 bars in one spot, walk 2 feet and have only one bar of signal. Both of the units I have are operating in the United States. I guess I don't know if cell towers are different in diferent countries. If the technology is pretty much the same, the you should have a good result as long as you can get at least one bar of signal where you live.