Call of the Wild-5 Ways to Improve Phone Reception on the Road
06-30-2016
Whether you are living off the grid or just out for a long weekend, you will still need your cell phone to have some reception. Some people’s idea of roughing it would be to completely cut all communication from the outside world, but when you live in your coach communication is essential. Before we look at how to solve the problem, let’s look at some of the causes for bad reception.
Can You Hear Me Now?
Cell phones work by transmitting radio waves. For your cell phone to work, your phone must be able to send and receive radio waves from the nearest cell towers set up by your telephone provider. If there are large obstacles between your phone and your provider’s cell towers you will not be able to make or receive calls. If you are in an area with a lot of mountains, your phone may not receive any radio waves or what most of us call “signal.” If you are on the edge of your service providers cell tower reach, you may also have low signal. The other reason for poor reception is that the construction around you be it house or house on wheels, blocks cell signal. Those of you who have great signal outside your RV but lose your call the moment you step inside understand this completely.
I “CAN” Hear You Now
There are many reasons for poor signal but there are very few ways to improve your signal. When picking a campground you may want to check with your provider to see where the closest cell tower may be. If you try to plan ahead you can pick a place to camp where the signal is most likely stronger. This will solve the cell tower issue, but not the construction material issue. If camping in a location closer to cell towers is not possible or if your problem is a construction material issue, you may want to try a cell phone signal booster. A booster will help amplify your signal by taking the signal from a stronger area and increasing the power where you need it to run your phone. The issue of construction material is greatly improved with a booster as well.
How Does the Booster Work?
Boosters are typically a three part system: external antenna; amplifier; and an internal antenna. The external antenna should be put at the highest point possible outside of your coach. Be sure to put it in the spot where the signal is the strongest. The amplifier is connected by a cable to the external antenna and it creates a stronger signal inside the coach. The amplifier is connected to the internal antenna by cable and that antenna broadcasts the stronger signal to your phone.
If you want to camp but do not want to completely lose all contact with your friends and family or if you have a teen that won’t camp without a connection, you can create a cellular signal that will keep everyone happy. Knowing what your obstacles are and finding the best way to overcome them will keep everyone in contact. Pack your bags and don’t forget your booster. Happy Trails!
Check out these related reads about keeping connected on the road:
Making Sure Your Wi-Fi Isn't Haywire
Can You Hear Me Now?
Cell phones work by transmitting radio waves. For your cell phone to work, your phone must be able to send and receive radio waves from the nearest cell towers set up by your telephone provider. If there are large obstacles between your phone and your provider’s cell towers you will not be able to make or receive calls. If you are in an area with a lot of mountains, your phone may not receive any radio waves or what most of us call “signal.” If you are on the edge of your service providers cell tower reach, you may also have low signal. The other reason for poor reception is that the construction around you be it house or house on wheels, blocks cell signal. Those of you who have great signal outside your RV but lose your call the moment you step inside understand this completely.
I “CAN” Hear You Now
There are many reasons for poor signal but there are very few ways to improve your signal. When picking a campground you may want to check with your provider to see where the closest cell tower may be. If you try to plan ahead you can pick a place to camp where the signal is most likely stronger. This will solve the cell tower issue, but not the construction material issue. If camping in a location closer to cell towers is not possible or if your problem is a construction material issue, you may want to try a cell phone signal booster. A booster will help amplify your signal by taking the signal from a stronger area and increasing the power where you need it to run your phone. The issue of construction material is greatly improved with a booster as well.
How Does the Booster Work?
Boosters are typically a three part system: external antenna; amplifier; and an internal antenna. The external antenna should be put at the highest point possible outside of your coach. Be sure to put it in the spot where the signal is the strongest. The amplifier is connected by a cable to the external antenna and it creates a stronger signal inside the coach. The amplifier is connected to the internal antenna by cable and that antenna broadcasts the stronger signal to your phone.
If you want to camp but do not want to completely lose all contact with your friends and family or if you have a teen that won’t camp without a connection, you can create a cellular signal that will keep everyone happy. Knowing what your obstacles are and finding the best way to overcome them will keep everyone in contact. Pack your bags and don’t forget your booster. Happy Trails!
Check out these related reads about keeping connected on the road:
Making Sure Your Wi-Fi Isn't Haywire
Staying Connected
Tips for the RV Technomad
Tailgater by Dish Network, How well does it work for RVers?
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Author: Tammy Daly
