Cell Phone signal enhancer

fiveohpatrol · 02-12-2002, 02:19 PM

Has anyone tried (or know someone who's tried) that thing from the infomercials that you put between the battery and the phone on your cell phone. It says it dramatically enhances your signal. But I know that most infomercials stretch the truth to the point where its basically a flat out lie.

I need something to get me a better signal, because my cell is based in indianapolis and I go to school in Terre Haute, which is covered on the map, but it doesnt get a strong enough signal out here for me to be able to use my cell in my apartment. I dont have long distance on my apartment phone, and my cell has free nationwide longdistance, so thats why I got it, but if I have to go outside to use it, its kinda pointelss.

Anyone tried this thing? its really not very expensive, but I dont wanna waste my money if it's junk, thanks guys

Mr 5 0 · 02-12-2002, 03:05 PM

I don't have one but I'm considering getting one as I want to get the most out of my cell phone.

You don't need to go through some TV ad; I've seen these in Walgreens and Wal-Mart for the same $20., minus the big S&H fee they tack on when you mail order. Check around before you order. I think the enhancer antenna is probably somewhat effective, if not as great as the ads claim. Probably worth $20.

1969Mach1 · 02-12-2002, 05:31 PM

Check your phone, some phones just get crappy signals. Try contacting your cell phone company and ask if it is a common problem. About that sticker I don't know anyone that has tried it, I didn't really believe how something like that could work. I am very skeptical of it. But I'll ask around at school if anyone knows if it works or anything for you.

Take Care,
§am.

fiveohpatrol · 02-12-2002, 05:44 PM

it's not the phone, i have a few friends with the same service (Sprint PCS) and theirs do the same thing.

The signal is great in Indy, even inside malls and big buildings, just not in my apartment (or most buildings) in Terre Haute

joe4speed · 02-12-2002, 08:06 PM

A buddy of mine bought it for his Nokia on an AT&T network, and it didn't do much, if anything. He was disappointed, but wanted to give it a shot anyways! Try it out, and post your results here!

Godslayer · 02-12-2002, 11:26 PM

IMHO if they worked the phone company would sell them

But I have never actually used one so I can't comment on experience.

VNAMUS in VA · 02-13-2002, 04:46 PM

My fiance tried that (he got a deal on it). Yeah, it didn't do anything. He's got Sprint, too, and it sucks big time. He compared his phone to a friends of the exact same kind side by side - no difference in signal.

Don't waste your dough.

Mr 5 0 · 02-13-2002, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by VNAMUS in VA

Don't waste your dough.

Thanks for the advice; you've probably saved a lot of people some money. Appreciate it.

fiveohpatrol · 02-13-2002, 05:28 PM

thanks for the advice, i wont waste my money now.

there should be a law against false ad's like that, and other informercial junk. (ie. Zmax, OxyClean, Camaro)

Godslayer · 02-13-2002, 05:35 PM

Camaro.. eheh

silverv6 · 02-13-2002, 05:40 PM

Ive heard by some people that it dont work

02-12-2002, 02:19 PM	#1
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Cell Phone signal enhancer Has anyone tried (or know someone who's tried) that thing from the infomercials that you put between the battery and the phone on your cell phone. It says it dramatically enhances your signal. But I know that most infomercials stretch the truth to the point where its basically a flat out lie. I need something to get me a better signal, because my cell is based in indianapolis and I go to school in Terre Haute, which is covered on the map, but it doesnt get a strong enough signal out here for me to be able to use my cell in my apartment. I dont have long distance on my apartment phone, and my cell has free nationwide longdistance, so thats why I got it, but if I have to go outside to use it, its kinda pointelss. Anyone tried this thing? its really not very expensive, but I dont wanna waste my money if it's junk, thanks guys __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-12-2002, 03:05 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Signal enhancer I don't have one but I'm considering getting one as I want to get the most out of my cell phone. You don't need to go through some TV ad; I've seen these in Walgreens and Wal-Mart for the same $20., minus the big S&H fee they tack on when you mail order. Check around before you order. I think the enhancer antenna is probably somewhat effective, if not as great as the ads claim. Probably worth $20.

02-12-2002, 05:31 PM	#3
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Check your phone, some phones just get crappy signals. Try contacting your cell phone company and ask if it is a common problem. About that sticker I don't know anyone that has tried it, I didn't really believe how something like that could work. I am very skeptical of it. But I'll ask around at school if anyone knows if it works or anything for you. Take Care, §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

02-12-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	it's not the phone, i have a few friends with the same service (Sprint PCS) and theirs do the same thing. The signal is great in Indy, even inside malls and big buildings, just not in my apartment (or most buildings) in Terre Haute __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-12-2002, 08:06 PM	#5
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	A buddy of mine bought it for his Nokia on an AT&T network, and it didn't do much, if anything. He was disappointed, but wanted to give it a shot anyways! Try it out, and post your results here! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

02-12-2002, 11:26 PM	#6
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	well... IMHO if they worked the phone company would sell them But I have never actually used one so I can't comment on experience. __________________ Negative Mustang @ present time.

02-13-2002, 04:46 PM	#7
VNAMUS in VA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Reston, Virginia, USA Posts: 134	My fiance tried that (he got a deal on it). Yeah, it didn't do anything. He's got Sprint, too, and it sucks big time. He compared his phone to a friends of the exact same kind side by side - no difference in signal. Don't waste your dough. __________________ 1998 Cobra, Black/Black

02-13-2002, 04:53 PM	#8
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Good advice well taken Originally posted by VNAMUS in VA Don't waste your dough. Thanks for the advice; you've probably saved a lot of people some money. Appreciate it.

02-13-2002, 05:28 PM	#9
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	thanks for the advice, i wont waste my money now. there should be a law against false ad's like that, and other informercial junk. (ie. Zmax, OxyClean, Camaro) __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-13-2002, 05:35 PM	#10
Godslayer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Largo, FL USA Posts: 274	.... Camaro.. eheh __________________ Negative Mustang @ present time.

02-13-2002, 05:40 PM	#11
silverv6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fallbrook , CA Posts: 158	Ive heard by some people that it dont work

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