tayloaw
join:2008-05-05
| Locking UM150 to EVDO
I have been trying to get my Alltel connection to settle down.
The first few days my connection was awesome (interestingly enough it was pretty cloudy that week) Now, my connection is all over the map. Typically on a sunny day it is only 1x RTT. The closest Alltel tower is about 4 miles to the NE, through trees
I purchased an amplifier/antenna (omnidirectional) kit and hooked it up, and now connnection bounces from "DO" to "RA" to "1X" wreaking havoc with my connection. Had better luck with just unplugging the amplifier.
Is there away to specify the connection type so it won't bounce around?
I have heard about "locking" the UM150 to EVDO only - but the only instructions I have seen were for another carrier.
Anyone have someplace they can point me? Suggestions?
I am located in Barboursville, VA, FWIW...
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Max Signal
Premium
join:2008-03-07
Buffalo, NY | If using a Cyfre kit from Alltel , Make sure the Magnetic mount antenna is mounted on at least an 8 inch by 8 inch metal ground plane . ( that can be anything from a refrigerator or a baking sheet .
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Y_Soitenly
join:2004-03-19
Morrilton, AR
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May 19th, @05:19PM
| said by Max Signal  :If using a Cyfre kit from Alltel , Make sure the Magnetic mount antenna is mounted on at least an 8 inch by 8 inch metal ground plane . ( that can be anything from a refrigerator or a baking sheet . Max, when mounting the Antenna can you just mount it to a metal plate as long as it's at least 8" by 8"? It doesn't have to be grounded for instance to the house ground or anything? I just ordered the Cyfre kit from Alltel this morning and want to make sure I get it set up right. |
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Max Signal
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join:2008-03-07
Buffalo, NY | Ground plane is just what the metal surface is called . Does not have to be actually grounded to anything
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Y_Soitenly
join:2004-03-19
Morrilton, AR | Well DUH! If I would have just given it some thought. LOL!
I guess it's the excitement of maybe getting away from Hughes. My thinking is not right. lol.
Thanks Max!!! |
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