Smart Meters: Low Cell Signal Solutions and RF

[Wagtail]

Oh I think you be wrong. I cannot build a new house and install any old electrical equipment I want. The law says I have to follow current code. Most states are a code cycle or two behind the most current but not because the authorities are reluctant to change. The workers in the industry need time to learn the latest rather than suddenly one day everything on the job fails the inspection because the new rules came out a day before the permit for the job was pulled.
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Also it is very difficult to build a residence in some places that is NOT served with electricity. Most power companies say tough luck if you don't like their meters. They know it is difficult legally to remain disconnected for long periods of time. Your house will be condemned.
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I do not mean you referring to the smart meter crowd. You seem a bit defensive though, so I wonder. Just pointing out to you the type of person you are up against.

Thanks for your reply, but I am up against no one, and in fact things are a bit different. I did not say the residents oppose the meters. The meters have already been set up, and this is kind of the provider's fault they set up the meters without checking the reception at the basement. Anyway, they can't force their repeater if the tenants don't want it, and they definitely don't mind charging us "by way of estimation" and sending their employees to read the meters once in a while. Anyway, I am not American and we may have different laws.

 

[Wagtail]

Honestly, I think you're tilting at windmills here. I doubt the tenants will ever agree, or that many minds will be changed. Surely there are more fun ways to spend your time. Does this really have to be your problem?

May be, but there are some open-minded tenants too, so we are at least trying. Besides, I have natural curiosity, so it has been pretty educational. Thanks.

 

[Averagesupernova]

Anyway, they can't force their repeater if the tenants don't want it, and they definitely don't mind charging us "by way of estimation" and sending their employees to read the meters once in a while.

It may well be that they are better off estimating and sending the reader now and then. But there is little anyone can do (likely) if the company decides to install a repeater adjacent to the building in question. This would likely solve the signal strength problem. If they are serving one building, they likely have the adjacent one.
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@DaveE is right. Why does this have to be your problem unless it's just something you enjoy? If left alone the problem will be solved and the paranoid tenants won't realize there is a repeater close by.

 

[Wagtail]

It may well be that they are better off estimating and sending the reader now and then. But there is little anyone can do (likely) if the company decides to install a repeater adjacent to the building in question. This would likely solve the signal strength problem. If they are serving one building, they likely have the adjacent one.
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@DaveE is right. Why does this have to be your problem unless it's just something you enjoy? If left alone the problem will be solved and the paranoid tenants won't realize there is a repeater close by.

Well, this is our problem too cause we'd rather use something more efficient and pay for consumption precisely rather than by way of evaluation which is usually more expensive, aside from enjoying this of course and I can't count on the adjacent buildings, their tenants may be the same as ours, but this is an issue for another forum.

 

[russ_watters]

Anyway, they can't force their repeater if the tenants don't want it, and they definitely don't mind charging us "by way of estimation" and sending their employees to read the meters once in a while.

Hopefully the power company charges extra for manual meter readings. That way the residents can have their paranoia satisfied, the electric company makes more money and everybody wins!