Wireless Extenders Cell Phone Signal Booster

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★★★★☆
4.3

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★★★★☆
3.6

$206.99 - $550.00

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Pros

  • Easy setup (24)
  • Strong signal (18)
  • Durable (11)
  • Attractive design (5)
  • Fine-tuning (4)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Good value (3)
  • Good performance (2)
  • Reliable (2)
  • Bad design (1)
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  • Poor reception (3)
  • Unattractive design (3)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • I like it all (1)
  • Not effective (1)
  • Roof install help req (1)
  • Varying signal (1)

Best Uses

  • Attic/roof mount (13)
  • Living room (5)
  • Small rooms (5)
  • Bedroom (4)
  • Office (4)
  • Door stop (1)
  • Entire townhouse (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Portable devices (1)
 
 
 

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MODEL- YX500-CEL VENDOR- WIRELESS EXTENDERS FEATURES- YX500-CEL Wi-Ex Extender 800MHzWireless Extenders has developed a revolutionary cell-phone signal booster for the consumer. The YX500-CEL is a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) which captures the Cellular (800MHz) signal arriving at a consumer's home or office amplifies and rebroadcasts it inside the building. Wireless Extenders designed the YX500-CEL to meet the needs of the wireless consumer while actively protecting the service providers' wireless network.Works with Cingular Verizon and Alltel cellular wireless phones in the frequency range of 824 - 894 MHz. Please visit http://www.wirelessadvisor.com Enter your zip code and locate your service provider to find the coverage frequency in your service area. The Wireless Extenders' YX500-CEL Kit includes the amplifier Base Unit power supply Base Unit Antenna 35 feet of lowloss SATV coaxial cable (RG6) the Signal Antenna and mounting hardware. The omni-directional antennas are easy to orient and receive from multiple cell towers. * Stay wireless -- no cradle or connections * Improves all cell phone applications including: sending & receivingcalls TEXT MESSAGING downloads of Word and Excel docs. picture mail internet browsing 3G high speed data downloading ringtones etc. * Truly affordable in a complete kit * Easy to install & Simple to use * Maximize data rates * Small and aesthetically pleasing * Covers 1 500 to 2 500 square feet * Upgrade coverage antennas available * Improves both Cellular sub-bands * Increases phone battery-life * The YX500-CEL handles all protocols and includes multiple patent pendingtechnologies to provide low cost coverage while continually adapting tosignals to prevent interference and remain transparent to the wirelessnetwork. The YX500 provides an indicator if the antennas are positionedimproperly but will NOT suffer damage or interfere with the CarrierNetwork.-- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------- Uplink Downlink FREQUENCY- 824 - 849 Mhz 869 - 894 MHz CELLULAR BANDS - ALL: a & b NETWORK FORMATS - CDMA GSM TDMA AMPS GPRS EDGE 1xRTT EVDO SYSTEM GAIN -54dB 57dB COMPOSITE OUTPUT POWER LIMIT- EiRP 26dBm 10dBm NOISE FIGURE - 5dB 5dB THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT- 39dBm 29dBm SIGNAL DELAY - 210ns 190ns ANTENNA - Signal 3 dBi Colinear; F-type female ANTENNA BASE UNIT- 2 dBi 1/2 wave dipole; TNC male CABLE LOSS - 2.2dB (35 feet of 75 ohm 3000MHz RG-6) BASE UNIT- RF connectors F-type female and TNC female COVERAGE AREA- 4-5 signal bars at roof antenna -> 60 ft. diameter at 3-4 bars inside -> over 2 500 sq. ft. circle ENVIRONMENTAL- Indoor Use Only: 40 to 105 degrees F WALL SUPPLY INPUT- Input 100 - 120 VAC 60 Hz POWER CONSUMPTION- 2W standby 5.5W max signal CERTIFICATIONS - UL FCC Parts 15 & 22 Industry Canada DIMENSIONS - Base Unit: 5 x 7 x 2 WT.- 12 oz.

Specification Description
Model YX 500-CEL, YX500-CEL
UPC 186639000526
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits YX500-CEL model improves both Cellular sub-bandsIncreases your indoor cell signal coverage up to 3,000 square feetDecreases
Body Material Plastic
Cables Included 35 feet satellite coaxial cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header Get a better cell signal.
Display Catalog Number 17-756
Enclosure Color White
Features Easy to install, comes complete with everything neededStay wireless: no cradle or connections to your phoneExtends phone bat
Included in the Box Base unit and bracketMounting bracketSignal antennaPower supply35 feet satellite coaxial cableBas
Inputs 1 x TNC(Antenna)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 105 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature 40 Fahrenheit
Model YX500-CEL
New Date Mon Apr 10 00:00:00 CDT 2006
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Device Power adapter
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2
Product Length 7
Product Type Signal boosters
Product Weight 12
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 5
Required to function AT&T, Verizon and Alltel cellular wireless phones in the frequency range of 824-894 MHz
Supported Languages English

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★★
5.0
Five (Stars) for Five (Bars)

"[...]I tried to mount it on my deck rail however the signal on my iPhone only would register 1 or 2 bars. I did a quick and dirty check with signal antenna mounted on deck rail, but it only yielded a bar of improvement. So, I had no choice but mount it on the side of my roof line.Please be careful with ladders, steep roofs and possible nearby electrical wires. My son said he could handle the task at hand and he/..." Read Full Review »

Sep 07, 2008 by 61 having fun

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Not good enough to get rid of landline

"The antenna picked up good reception but when we would call out (with 3-4 bars) the reception was not reliable. Either we would loose all bars or there was lots of static and voices would be garbled and you could not understand who you were talking to and they could not understand you. Reception would pick up best within about 10 foot of the base but still was not reliable enough to get rid of our landline. W..." Read Full Review »

Mar 21, 2009 by Hudson Clan

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Wireless Extenders Cell Phone Signal Booster Review

Five (Stars) for Five (Bars)

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Roof install help req

    Best Uses

  • Entire Townhouse
 

"[...]I tried to mount it on my deck rail however the signal on my iPhone only would register 1 or 2 bars. I did a quick and dirty check with signal antenna mounted on deck rail, but it only yielded a bar of improvement. So, I had no choice but mount it on the side of my roof line.Please be careful w …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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61 having fun
Germantown, MD
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Price: $299.99
 
 

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Wireless Extenders Cell Phone Signal Booster Review

This product is awesome! ...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good performance
  • Good Value
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This product is awesome! Love it! I went from dropped calls to a steady 5 bars! I live in a very rural town and now I get great signal. The only "complaint" that I have is that I wish it covered my whole house better. From what I have experienced, the room that the base is in gets 5 bars, but t …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 27 2006
Jeb B
Lucas, Ohio
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Price: $299.99
 
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Wireless Extenders Cell Phone Signal Booster Review

northern michigan

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fine-Tuning
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Bedroom
  • Living Room
 

"I am a mile deep in the woods with very little cell signal usually had to go outside under the power lines and dont move for 1 bar of service now with the extender I have 5 bars in whole cabin with verizon and if you are next to base unit nextel even works too GREAT PRODUCT "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 11 2007
BOWIE
CRAWFORD COUNTY MICHIGAN
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  • Practical
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Price: $299.99
 
 

Wireless Extenders Cell Phone Signal Booster Review

We are very pleased with this product.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Outdoors
 

"We are using the booster in order to have cell phone signal inside a camper which is inside a metal pole barn type building. We had 0-1 bar of service before using the booster and now we have 2-4 bars of service. We did have to put it on a pole just outside the building but it is not above the roof …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2009
wrecker man
bedford, in
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  • Power User
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Price: $299.99
 
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Wireless Extenders Cell Phone Signal Booster Review

I have had the YX500-CEL ...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good performance
  • Good Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I have had the YX500-CEL in operation for 24Hrs,so it is to early to judge reliability.Performance wise it has boosted our power signal from 1 ot 2 bars to full bars. Both our internet service and phone service have been greatly improved.Looks like a winner for us. We are currently using Verizon for …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 2 2006
Vern N
Ada, MI
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