[General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 in Verizon Wireless

[General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 in Verizon Wireless http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r23243009 en Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:55:41 EDT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:55:41 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23433531 nyteez : I see you are over in Nevada City. I am in the foothills above Chico. I have noticed the signals in most of northern California and Reno fluctuate a LOT. I have no idea why, but it just happens.

I don't worry about my speeds, I am just happy I can connect and get my work done.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23433531 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:28:50 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23430432 We No Speak : Although the download dialog box reads Kbps, I'm pretty sure it's KB's.

If it was really Kbps, I'm sure it would seem more like dial-up than DSL.

There's 8 b's in a B, right?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23430432 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:52:32 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23427542 Jim_in_VA : are you sure you mean "kbps"? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23427542 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:35:22 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23422425 We No Speak : Update:

I've been using the antenna and amp in many different locations and times throughout the day and night during my recent travels and I'm very happy with it.

I haven't been testing download speeds but seem to be averaging between 150kbps and 200kbps with the amp and 15kbps without.

Right now I'm on a Hotel Wireless getting about 11kbps.

Let me put that another way:

Without crunching numbers, it feels like I'm on a decent DSL connection with the amp & antenna, while it feels like I'm on a barely better than dial up without them.

Not bad at all and very worth the price...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23422425 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:33:29 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23289768 We No Speak : Here are some test results from the same Bay Area location using only the USB device:

using only the USB760

Speed Test #81216705 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 10:49:53 EST
Download: 569 (Kbps)
Upload: 136 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 69.5 down 16.6 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 19% worse, upload is 65% worse

Speed Test #81216826 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 10:52:07 EST
Download: 596 (Kbps)
Upload: 81 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 72.7 down 9.9 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 16% worse, upload is 79% worse

Speed Test #81216956 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 10:54:26 EST
Download: 372 (Kbps)
Upload: 137 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 45.4 down 16.7 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 47% worse, upload is 65% worse

Speed Test #81217045 by dslreports.com

Run: 2009-11-04 10:56:35 EST
Download: 204 (Kbps)
Upload: 74 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 24.9 down 9 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 57 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 71% worse, upload is 81% worse

I'm not sure what conclusion to draw, except the antenna/amp does indeed have better speeds, but it also has close to or better upload speeds.

My guess is that the antenna/amp is getting a better signal from the nearest tower and download speeds are affected by 'peak hours' traffic volume. Since most people download [not upload], it kinda makes sense that upload speeds would be more in line with the unit's capabilities. Also, using the antenna/amp during 'off-peak' hours would seem to support this conclusion, as indicated by the slow upload speeds with the USB unit alone.

I'm thinking at this point the antenna/amp works very well and tower traffic would seem to be the only limitation to 'my particular' speeds. Therefore, I would recommend this unit and Maximum Signal. Just make sure that you save your major bandwidth needs for 'off peak' hours.

Many thanks to all,

Rick]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23289768 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:07:01 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23289225 We No Speak : Hi Folks,

I'm posting from my laptop and don't have the test results from a late night speed test done on my PC, but one of those tests returned download speeds of over 2.0Mb's!!!!!

As of this writing, I'm on my MacBook in the San Francisco Bay Area and here are some of the speed test results.

antenna inside

Speed Test #81180165 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:32:05 EST
Download: 313 (Kbps)
Upload: 222 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 38.2 down 27.1 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 53% worse, upload is 52% worse

Speed Test #81180237 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:33:29 EST
Download: 210 (Kbps)
Upload: 273 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 25.6 down 33.3 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 68% worse, upload is 41% worse

antenna outside

Speed Test #81180701 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:42:09 EST
Download: 759 (Kbps)
Upload: 696 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 92.7 down 84.9 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 12% better, upload is 49% better

Speed Test #81180811 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 18:44:07 EST
Download: 1062 (Kbps)
Upload: 675 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 129.6 down 82.4 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 60 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 57% better, upload is 44% better

inside near window

Speed Test #81187976 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-03 21:00:52 EST
Download: 514 (Kbps)
Upload: 236 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 62.8 down 28.9 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 59 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 22% worse, upload is 36% worse

inside near center of room

Speed Test #81212666 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 09:26:23 EST
Download: 568 (Kbps)
Upload: 569 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 69.4 down 69.4 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 58 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 19% worse, upload is 43% better

Speed Test #81212763 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-04 09:28:41 EST
Download: 556 (Kbps)
Upload: 728 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 67.9 down 88.9 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 58 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 21% worse, upload is 83% better

I'm very happy with the antenna & amp, however there are still some puzzling anomalies - mainly that in some cases my upload speeds are faster than download speeds.

I've been in close contact with Maximum Signal about this variance in speeds and must give them 10 out of 10 for customer service.

Anyone else have a clue why I might be getting faster upload than download speeds???

Thanks,

Rick]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23289225 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:39:48 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23280486 We No Speak : For the benefit of readers, please be advised I am working directly with Maximum Signal for a solution to this issue. They have responded immediately to my issues and are conducting themselves with the utmost professionalism.

We are both scratching our heads at this issue and will be trying different tactics to improve download speeds.

Also, it should be strongly pointed out that the signal strength of the antenna and amp are clearly superior to the USB unit alone, so the product doesn't appear to be the issue.

will post back with an update...

Rick]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23280486 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:25:33 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23280218 We No Speak : Just to be fair and out of curiosity, I shut down the computer, disconnected the antenna and amp. Re-booted the computer with only the USB device and now this really makes no sense.

Speed Test #81110415 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:35:08 EST
Download: 436 (Kbps)
Upload: 174 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 53.3 down 21.2 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 38% worse, upload is 65% worse

Speed Test #81110495 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:36:29 EST
Download: 359 (Kbps)
Upload: 142 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 43.8 down 17.4 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 49% worse, upload is 72% worse

Speed Test #81110580 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:37:46 EST
Download: 334 (Kbps)
Upload: 190 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 40.8 down 23.2 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 52% worse, upload is 62% worse

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23280218 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:41:09 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23280155 We No Speak : The antenna is on the roof outside. The material is that corrugated exterior metal stuff for sheds, etc. I flattened one spot for best contact.

The only problem now is the speeds are worse, but the signal strength is much better [see image]

Speed Test #81109438 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:19:25 EST
Download: 154 (Kbps)
Upload: 204 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 18.8 down 24.9 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 78% worse, upload is 59% worse

Speed Test #81109525 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:20:40 EST
Download: 195 (Kbps)
Upload: 119 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 23.8 down 14.6 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 72% worse, upload is 76% worse

Speed Test #81109599 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 16:21:58 EST
Download: 135 (Kbps)
Upload: 157 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 16.5 down 19.2 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 80% worse, upload is 69% worse

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23280155 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:29:18 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279859 Max Signal : All we can guarantee is best signal possible . 90% of the time this will give you the highest upload and download speeds and the lowest latency .
However there are many factors involved that effect speed that we have no control over have . These factors are
1) How many T1 lines are run to the tower you are connected to
2) How many other users are connected to that tower
3) How are those other users using or abusing the available bandwidth
4) Overall Network traffic with your carrier

We just like to be honest up front we are not miracle workers but we do sell the best equipment to help you achieve your goals
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www.MaximumSignal.Net]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279859 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:40:32 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279828 We No Speak : Will try that and post back soon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279828 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:33:50 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279730 Max Signal : Make sure antenna is mounted perpendicular to ground on at least an 8 inch by 8 inch metal surface ( not aluminum or Stainless Steel ) It is ideal if you can put antenna outside.
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www.MaximumSignal.Net]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279730 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:17:13 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279360 We No Speak : Ok, got new equipment early - thanks MS!!!

I'm not too sure about the results though:

ANTENNA BEHIND THE WALL

Speed Test #81095956 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 12:36:38 EST
Download: 307 (Kbps)
Upload: 706 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 37.5 down 86.2 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 50 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 56% worse, upload is 37% better

Speed Test #81096236 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 12:41:48 EST
Download: 578 (Kbps)
Upload: 694 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 70.6 down 84.7 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 50 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 18% worse, upload is 35% better

Speed Test #81096335 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 12:43:44 EST
Download: 488 (Kbps)
Upload: 493 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 59.5 down 60.2 up
Tested by server: 54 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 50 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 30% worse, upload is 3% worse

WITH ANTENNA NEXT TO WINDOW:

Megapath:

Speed Test #81096688 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 12:50:11 EST
Download: 165 (Kbps)
Upload: 473 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 20.1 down 57.7 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 50 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 76% worse, upload is 7% worse

Netaccess:

Speed Test #81096797 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 12:52:20 EST
Download: 196 (Kbps)
Upload: 616 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 24 down 75.2 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 50 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 72% worse, upload is 20% better

ANTENNA PLACED HORIZONTALLY BEHIND WALL

Speed Test #81097378 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 13:02:34 EST
Download: 278 (Kbps)
Upload: 535 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 33.9 down 65.3 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 50 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 60% worse, upload is 4% better

HORIZONTAL IN THE OTHER DIRECTION:

Speed Test #81097853 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 13:10:46 EST
Download: 188 (Kbps)
Upload: 271 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 22.9 down 33.1 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 51 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 73% worse, upload is 46% worse

EXACT SAME LOCATION AS USB760

Speed Test #81100546 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-11-02 13:55:18 EST
Download: 249 (Kbps)
Upload: 180 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 30.4 down 22 up
Tested by server: 56 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 52 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 64% worse, upload is 64% worse

somehow this doesn't seem right. Any feedback???

Rick]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23279360 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:01:34 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23272438 We No Speak : Thanks for the ESN info - see, I have no clue about this stuff.

I appreciate your concern about $$$ and it would normally be a big factor, but life has taken me down an interesting road this last year and spending some money on myself is a very good thing right now.

I will be getting the new gear soon, but will be out of town when it gets here. So, sometime late next week or the week after, I'll post back with some results.

BTW - here's the speed test I ran with just the USB unit.

Speed Test #80780447 by dslreports.com
Run: 2009-10-28 10:46:11 EST
Download: 121 (Kbps)
Upload: 38 (Kbps)
In kilobytes per second: 14.7 down 4.6 up
Tested by server: 55 java
User: 1490985 @ dslreports.com
User's DNS: myvzw.com
Compared to the average of 54 tests from myvzw.com:
* download is 83% worse, upload is 92% worse]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23272438 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:56:44 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23269617 StreetStock :

said by We No Speak

:

I'm an old PC geek that retired to the country and it seems that school never lets out. No complaints here - its a healthy exorcise. I like to be informed about my purchases and know that I'm buying what will work best for what I need.

Yes.... but you don't wanna go broke doing it either...

Just because something is old, doesn't mean it's worth or performs less than the "New and Improved"....

Proper planning and setup will ALWAYS beat a NEWLY named product!!!! :D

BTW: It's also a good idea to white out ESNs in pics. ;)

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RMH Racing Inc.
»www.rmhracing.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23269617 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:41:58 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23252642 We No Speak : Hi Max,

didn't mean to imply I was going to buy that eBay unit, only that the pix made it look much more like a rig for auto use, especially with those connector pins.

I hate it when I'm not articulate - my bad...

I don't know the first thing about Mobile Broadband except that I bought the USB760 unit from Verizon simply because Verizon own's this area [very out of character for me]. Until this thread, I thought a Yagi was a large animal that lived in Nepal. Boosters, mounts, gain, dual band, grounding - It's all way beyond me right now.

I'm an old PC geek that retired to the country and it seems that school never lets out. No complaints here - its a healthy exorcize. I like to be informed about my purchases and know that I'm buying what will work best for what I need.

I greatly appreciate you pointing me in the right direction.

Thanks,

Rick]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23252642 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:24:17 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23251849 Max Signal : Kit includes an ac adapter .So you can use in a home. Kit on Ebay is used and is over 3 years old , I can tell by the power cable attached . Cyfre has not used the red & black power cables in over 3 years. Also includes a weak glass mount antenna , We include a great 5 DB mag mount. If you like the price go for it . It is an older generation and from an unauthorized dealer so you get no warranty]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23251849 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:12:59 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23251477 We No Speak : Thanks Max,

That kit looks nice, but it also looks like it's for a car. I'm looking for something that I could throw in my Laptop case and set up in my office, a hotel room, or friends house, etc.

BTW, someone has it on ebay for 119.00

»cgi.ebay.com/CA-819-Cyfre-Dual-B···H:US:102]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23251477 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:16:56 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249411 Max Signal : CA819 Kit is really portable, even comes with a carrying case to put everything in.
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www.MaximumSignal.Net]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249411 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:01:35 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249376 We No Speak : Thanks much for the suggestion. Looks like I'm going to have to research this a bit more. I will need something easy to pack and set-up at various locations with my MacBook Pro. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249376 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:57:12 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249326 Max Signal : You need more than an antenna , You need an amplifier kit. You need serious amount of gain . See Jim's review
at
»evdotips.blogspot.com/2009/04/cy···wed.html
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Thanks for all your help folks!!!

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249208 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:32:12 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249112 Max Signal : Signal strength is very important to a good evdo connection.You need a good connection to get top upload and download speeds and lowest latency . Ideal connection occurs between -65 and -75.
Anything below -85 , you should seek help for sure.
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www.MaximumSignal.Net]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23249112 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:16:58 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23248830 We No Speak : Looks like my thank you post didn't go through.

So, thanks again - I stand happily corrected.

Still wondering if it is signal strength [alone] that prevents/allows an EVDO connection as I am usually without it.

Any thoughts? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23248830 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:22:30 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23248047 Max Signal : See Jim's site at www.evdo-tips.com for great antenna suggestions.
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www.MaximumSignal.Net]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23248047 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:02:28 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23247807 BillinNY : Here »3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=···_id=1076 is one that works well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23247807 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:19:40 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246033 Max Signal : There are lots of antenna options. It has an RF port . You can hook any antenna to it. You have received bad advice]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23246033 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:16:18 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23245348 We No Speak : I was told that there was no cheap antenna for this unit.

Can you please show me what you're talking about?

[Maybe a URL?]

There are places where I can only get two bars and an antenna might help in those places as well.

I talked with the folks at C.Crane Company [they started out selling powerful AM radio antennas and are friends of the family] and they said the same - no such antenna exists for this modem.

Many thanks,
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Rick Calic
Jazz Rock World]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23245348 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:14:19 EDT Re: [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23244417 BillinNY : I find that my USB760 is a much better performer when I use an inexpensive ($40) external antenna hooked up to it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23244417 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:02:19 EDT [General] Can't get EVDO consistently with USB760 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23243009 We No Speak : Anyone know why I rarely get an EVDO connection when my modem never moves? Can it be the USB extension cable? I move that frequently, but not the modem.

I am using the latest software for windows 7 [see attached] and rarely get EV-RevA, however I can almost always get 5 bars for 1xRTT.

Any clues?

Another question: I'm using the same modem on my MacBook Pro and never see an EVDO connection option - is that normal?

I've also noticed that there were different software versions available from Verizon Wireless and Smith Micro - is that normal as well???

Many thanks in advance,

Rick

Network Connection Tab

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