Recent content by CanucksGirl

Thanks for the clarification. What I'd like to do is get this working so that any and all our cellphones have improved signals. If that's not successful (or feasible), then I had considered getting an alternate cellphone for the camp that we could connect to the antenna, and have it as our...

Thank you so much! That helps a lot. Whether I'm successful in making a working Yagi or not, I'd still like to learn as much as I can and give it a try. In the end, I may have to buy an antenna, but at least I'll know more about how it works. Thanks again, especially for the link! ~ Have...

Great! Thanks for all your time and help.

I've seen those systems online, and they don't look incredibly complex (although some include an amplifier, which I understand can actually inhibit the signal versus improve it?) Do you suppose an old-school T.V. antenna (that someone would've had on their roof), would work for this purpose...

We actually looked into getting a satellite phone, but they aren't cheap! So, I'm hoping to work out this alternative (and feel a sense of satisfaction when it works). I can't find any further info about the cell tower, and what it's range may be, but I'm assuming it must be greater than...

Thanks. I'll definitely look into that. I know a few people in the U.K. so I'm sure I can get someone to send it to me (if need be).

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately no, my cellphone does not have an external antenna. I'm still at the research stage of this project and trying to ascertain what I need and then how to make everything work, and since this isn't my area of expertise, it's a learning process... In our...

Thanks Dave. I'm going to look around again. The last one I saw was over $100. I don't mind paying the money, but I also don't want to worry about it getting taken since we're not the only ones using the backwoods.

Thank you for the welcome and for the reply! I had looked at the Yagi antenna, but I'm not sure how well it would work (this isn't my area of expertise). Our camp is located up a mountain side and there are many tall, old growth trees, which makes signal strength sporadic. I consulted a map...

I would like to build an antenna that will be used in a very remote area to improve our cell signals. We have access to the GSM 850 (824.2 - 849.0 Uplink | 869.2 - 894.0 Downlink). I need help in calculating the antenna length based on the frequency and need advice on the most effective...