if I place the base in basement, would I get signal on lobby (wood floor)? does signal goes through standard bedroom door (10' away from the base)?
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I have my antenna, base unit and directional antenna all on same level...highest is at 6' lowest is on the floor. Without zboost sending and receiving a text was near imposible inside...now I am able to receive a phone call (hit and miss) depending on signal strength outside and about a 90% success rate and sending and receiving texts even with photos. It does work a lot better with a direct visual line, but mine, straight line takes it through 2 walls. Mine would probably be a lot better if the outside antenna were higher as well. I thought cost wise this set up was a bit expensive, but when that phone rings inside the house I forget all about the cost! Hope this helps...
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My WiFi range works on the third floor with the modem in the basement. That is a distance of at least 75 feet.
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None what so ever, I have mine in the basement under the kitchen in a joist cavity and no issues. You can always place a layer of bat insulation in the cavity to prevent further. There is not much bass generation mostly directional surround of mid's and tweets.
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I don't know for sure about the signal spread, but I think you are OK. It would be better to check with the manufacturer. I have a concern that regardless of the angle, the signal may not penetrate the metal skin of the building. It may take a second antenna on the metal building itself to pick up the signal and then feed to a wireless router inside the building. Just a caution... I'm not an expert.
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sorry i do not know.my tv is near a window and the antenna is perched on the sill and gets good reception. i cant say how well it would work in a basement.
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A basement installation would work for the everything above the basement but would be limited on its broadcast outward. The higher you can get your Access Point the more coverage you will allow it to broad cast to. Look for a chase from yourbasement like a exhaust flu from your furnace or plumbing. If you can get it to ground level that would help. If you are only able to place it in the basement mount it on the ceiling as close to ground level as possible. Good Luck Ron B
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I live in a basement apartment and my intercom works great. We have a rather long hall connecting the kitchen to the living room (that's where we placed ours) and the reception is great. Hope this helps.
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I have mine in the basement. I can hear it from the top of the basement stairs but do not hear it in the living room above the basement. There shouldn't be any problem with adjacent apartments.
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The signal fills an average room. Don't expect any signal outside of the room the indoor antenna I'd in.
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I have this unit, and my understanding of this unit is that it will repeat the signal it receives, extending the coverage area of the signal. If the signal from the router is weak, the extended signal will also be weak. If this range extender could be placed on a higher floor, in an area of the building where there is a strong signal, it could then give you a better signal in the basement.
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Other than the built in dial, I really don't know. I have moved the units location and other radios to be within sight of each other so the signal does not have to go through walls, furniture, etc.
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Mine is probably 30' away from the base and in the basement. Hope that helps.
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Hi Chris, Two suggestions to your inquiry. It is possible your cellular company provider may have a signal extender unit that can be placed in the basement location of the Pit Boss, like a cable router. If not, then the only other option is running the wire upstairs were you have good signal strength. This may require you to purchase additional wire. I would take the whole unit with you and explain your situation to the departments electrical staff. They may suggest either the same size wire or a slightly thicker wire based on the wire length needed. I hope this helps, good luck.
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Remember, we're working with radio waves being sent through the atmosphere, and pretty much line-of-sight from a cell tower. The signal amplifier (the booster) is amplifying the signal intercepted by the antenna and sends it to the pad where the phone is to be placed. You'll have to trust L. P.'s experience working in a basement. If it works for him, it should work for you. The antenna must be outside, and as high up as you can reach with your cable for maximum effect.
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I would go with the more expensive boosters for basement applications. I am on the first floor and have it mounted to the top of a window next to my desk. Signal strength goes from one bar to four most of the time. They have a unit that is mounted to the roof and boosts the signal for everywhere in the house. It was about $150 last time I checked, and it was well rated.
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I have the devises with 10 meters distance, but from second to first floor and with walls in the way. Because of that, the signal is not perfect and at the begining I had to keep fixing the receivers anthena. If the signal is within the same floor, and/or no or few walls in the way, there should be no problem. 10 meters are about 35-40 feet. There is no need of line of sight. It should work OK because in my case I almost have the devises one over the other in different floors, with stairs and 2 half walls in the way. Finally, if you buy it, the package instrutions do not include the detail of how to sincronize the devices, just have to press the top of the UFO looking thing. I have the devises with 10 meters distance, but from second to first floor and with walls in the way. Because of that, the signal is not perfect and at the begining I had to keep fixing the receivers anthena. If the signal is within the same floor, and/or no or few walls in the way, there should be no problem. 10 meters are about 35-40 feet. There is no need of line of sight. It should work OK because in my case I almost have the devises one over the other in different floors, with stairs and 2 half walls in the way. Finally, if you buy it, the package instrutions do not include the detail... » Read More I have the devises with 10 meters distance, but from second to first floor and with walls in the way. Because of that, the signal is not perfect and at the begining I had to keep fixing the receivers anthena. If the signal is within the same floor, and/or no or few walls in the way, there should be no problem. 10 meters are about 35-40 feet. There is no need of line of sight. It should work OK because in my case I almost have the devises one over the other in different floors, with stairs and 2 half walls in the way. Finally, if you buy it, the package instrutions do not include the detail of how to sincronize the devices, just have to press the top of the UFO looking thing. « Show Less
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It works pretty well!!!I have it setup in the basement and it works even from the second floor.