On Mar 17, 11:49 pm, Dutch <bur...@blackholespam.net> wrote:
> While dumping the alt.cellular.sprintpcs bit bucket, I heard Local Hero
> say:
>
> > I have a Sprint/Sanyo 4930 phone which I was told when I bought it
> > (over a year ago) that was the best they had in terms of reception.
> > It's not bad, but too often I drop calls going over a bridge or can't
> > get reception on a job site (construction). I've looked for info on
> > signal boosters or repeaters but am overwhelmed by the conflicting
> > info and spam. There's not much on this group that isn't over a year.
> > Isn't there something I could mount to my car that would simply
> > increase cell reception and then relay it to my phone? I'd
> > appreciate any direction on this. It doesn't seem like it should be a
> > rare item....
>
> > Thanks,
> > John
>
> Just add a suitable roof antenna, and this Wilson repeater should do
> what you want:http://wilsonelectronics.com/ViewProduct.php?ID=6
>
> --
> Dutch

Thanks Dutch,
That's the idea but the price tag stops me on that one. I see devices
that claim the same function selling for under $10. I assume they're
junk but I'd love to know some opinions of which ones are reasonable
or a decent online review source.

John