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@petergriffinelectricdrums41643 жыл бұрын
Look 👀 I LOVE YOUR VIDS and This Vid was Cool and I thank YoU for Great 👍 Job! BUT - I Also am a Complete OUT DOORS NUT - Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Trail runner, Mountain man type - I JUST DO NOT UNDERSTAND AS TOO “”WHY?” you mess around with Regular CELLPHONE 📱 BOOSTERS???? Haha 😂 If you are REALLY INTO going out woods, Mountains where no cell reception? DUDE - It’s Way easier- JUST GET A SATELLITE 📡 CELLPHONE 📱 BRO 😎 👍 You can get PRE-PAID Service so it’s NOT EXPENSIVE!!! SATELLITE 📡 CELLPHONE CAN CALL FROM “”” ANYWHERE BRO!!!”””” I have been literally out in middle of a Desert 🌵 No Tower No Civilization for like 100 Miles away bro / Satellite 📡 Cellphone 📱 BAM 💥 FULL BARS EVER TIME!! Anyways just needed to ask WHY? Your awesome 😎
@troydavis10643 жыл бұрын
Finally someone that doesn’t spend ten minutes slooowly cutting a box open and pulling each piece out! Nice video.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for noticing... I always thought it was a weird format to try and review a product the first second that you see it... Maybe beat it up a bit... RIght?
@nicholask73473 жыл бұрын
How am I supposed to figure out how to unbox it if he does not show me how? It is quite refreshing to skip the bs and get to the meat and potatoes of the item.
@Doc.Holiday2 жыл бұрын
No kidding!!! I don’t understand the Uni-boxing thing? What a colossal waste of time!
@Fishbone993 жыл бұрын
I thumbs up when he said anyone can unbox. 🤣 Definitely a legit chanel.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
If you haven't used it... how do you know if it is good?
@tundraspecialops3 жыл бұрын
Yeah agreed, I hate unboxing videos. I prefer to get the point of the review. I do like to know what comes in the box, but I don't need to see a reviewer delicately open a box, smell it, pull out the warranty card etc
@keaters1233 жыл бұрын
Not everyody has thumbs or fingers
@buster56432 жыл бұрын
Phones tend to stay locked onto towers they're getting service from. So when driving long distances your phone will try to stay with that same antenna from 75+mi away.. the airplane mode basically resets the phones antenna lock (for lack of better terminology) and makes it reconnect to a new (closer) antenna
@BrandonSilvey2 жыл бұрын
Fairly crazy that I'm researching the weboost and you happen to be testing on the exact road that I'm buying it for!!! Thank you for the customized review lol
@OutdoorAuto2 жыл бұрын
Ha... well it works for calls at Deer Creek, Banks and Beehive already has service.
@TheRealGunGuyTV4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Honest, clear, explains the good and bad. I love it.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gun Guy... we are trying to put out actual helpful videos. Thanks for the feedback.
@biggiepham3 жыл бұрын
Gun Guy is a cool channel too
@manbikepig73084 жыл бұрын
Wait, how do I open the box? 😂👊
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
😂... I never understood reviews where they just open a box and never test the equipment.
@over_landrover67214 жыл бұрын
I mounted a mobile WiFi hotspot directly on top of the internal antenna and now have a 50'-60' radius range around the vehicle using WiFi.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Good call on location... it really does make a huge difference.
@PyrateRumRunner3 жыл бұрын
any recommendation on a hotspot?
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
@@PyrateRumRunner I usually just use my iphone as a hotspot... so unfortunately... no. I had one for a while but since I never used it I gave it away... I can't even remember what kind it was.
@PyrateRumRunner3 жыл бұрын
Over_Land Rover what mobile hotspot have you used successfully?
@828findadventure3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I bought the larger antenna as well. Works great and I mounted mine no higher than topper height. I used a bed-mounted antenna bracket from Caliraised. I will tell you, antenna placement inside the vehicle is the most important thing to get this to work right. I mounted mine with 3m tape on the back of the console.
@xdedox5322 жыл бұрын
Can you post pic of where you mounted internal antenna
@828findadventure2 жыл бұрын
@@xdedox532 I can't post a picture to the comment section but I ran the internal antenna to the back of the console at the very bottom and used 3M heavy duty velcro to mount it horizontal. I have done that in teo vehicles and it seems to be a good location without peoples feet getting all over it. It is also a central location for anyone sitting in the vehicle using their phone. Hope this helps. Also, thanks for commenting and if you haven't subscribed, please do I will be posting a video soon of the Tundra Weboost install.
@Sherif.19883 жыл бұрын
Almost canceled my order because of some bad reviews on Amazon. Changed my mind and will give it a try as I am a trucker and have to have good service. Thx for the review
@KeithBickford2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. I thought I’d chime in and help answer why it gets signal after placing it in airplane mode. When you’re locked onto a cell site, that cell site has a neighbor list. Your phone will only handover to a known neighbor. When you put it in airplane mode, the neighbor list is ignored and it scans for towers. Tip: If you could mount the antenna completely vertical, you’ll increase signal level a few dB. That will help.
@stevensly2672 жыл бұрын
Good video. You are correct on all points. Often the proximity is misunderstood. Users need to realize in a vehicle there is not a lot of space to separate the indoor and outdoor antenna. As you move your phone away form the indoor antenna the phone is adjusting power levels higher automatically. As you move it around the vehicle it can actually oscillate with the outdoor antenna causing the booster to temp dial back its output power or stop boosting all together. Many people do not know enough about how phones and the principals of radio transmissions operate - Thus boosters are given negative feedback. If used and installed correctly, they are a real lifesaver. Also, don't expect the world from them. Often, data speeds from a booster will not be high because the phone will likely not be able to "Hear / use the diversity signal" from the LTE transmission - making you will have basic LTE capabilities likely not "LTE+ capabilities" Also there is no benefit using in urban environments in a vehicle where signal doesn't need to be boosted. I have mine on a remote controlled switch in the car and only turn it on when out of the city, where I know the signal is weak.
@jerryblair6933 жыл бұрын
Good info man. I figured out the internal antennae through trial and error. The instructions say minimum 18" max 36". Works really well when it's close, as you say
@psrobert19612 жыл бұрын
I’m always frustrated with cell service around Banks. I recognized the Deercreek ramp immediately when you started tip #5. Good to know that this thing will pull in a signal so well. Thanks.
@heliborn3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nathan, I stumbled on to your channel and watched most of the videos. Thumbs up for the content. On the note about placement of the internal antenna, you pointing out how close it has to be made me wonder what it says in the official installation documentation about this. The only thing that I found, was that the it is recommended to increase the distance between the internal and external antennae to reduce the feedback that would be generated by the boost function. I happened to notice that you mounted your external antenna right above your driver door. In one of the clips, you make a point to open the door and move your cell device right out. I have a feeling that the fact that you opened the door and reduced the amount of blocking interference between the two antenna is what actually killed your apparent coverage. Now I know this video is old and you may not be replying or reading the comments, if you do, it would be great if you could test the above idea by relocating your external antenna to the rear of your truck and seeing if it improves your experience with the WeBoost. Regards,
@BilTheGalacticHero4 жыл бұрын
Looking at the number of bars isn't the best way to judge how the booster is working. Better to look at the signal strength in dBm and ASU. Regardless of both, voice and data actually working is the acid test. Also, the antenna should be mounted vertical for best performance (due to signal polarity). Last but not least, no matter how much signal you have to and from the tower, if you're outside the hard distance limit your connection will be refused. This is a VERY overlooked limitation with boosters.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on all points. I actually tested video at most spots as well as went into the phone and checked signal strength. Video was the key metric for me as it is a needed medium for work. Also agree that it wont work everywhere... I always raft parts of the Lochsa that are 30 - 60 Miles from a cell tower... there is no hope for that spot. Thanks for the advice on the antenna mounting... I actually tested it both ways and never noticed a difference but I am sure your right in extreme scenarios.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Also... how much do you want to bet Antenna Height Mattes more than if it is perfectly straight?
@EB11563 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorAuto The radiation pattern of the antenna is based upon it being vertical. But yes, height will help.
@erikp54813 жыл бұрын
This is the best review I've seen on this product so far. Thanks for making this. I really don't like how weak the internal antenna is. That's super weird. You'd think they'd make it strong enough to cover at least the cab of a truck.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
With the internal antenna I believe WeBoost is required to make it weak because of the booster. I know that is weird sounding but I believe it is an FCC thing for Safety... you don't want a signal that strong broadcasting widely.
@erikp54813 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorAuto I see. Yeah, that makes sense.
@SignalConnectScott9 ай бұрын
If/When you are working on the road or being more full-time on the road, getting a Multi-carrier router is often the most robust option. It can grab whatever network is strongest and you can even feed a weBoost into it for the absolute best coverage without using a yagi antenna designed for remote signals.
@UTADV Жыл бұрын
Great review. Might I add a couple of notes? WeBoost provided their 1.0 version for my rig years ago, so you know my bias. I'm currently running their Drive X OTR (before the Overland product was released) that I bought on my own almost two years ago. One installation quirk that is constantly overlooked is the distance between the mast antenna and the interior antenna. If these two points are too close together they create a feedback loop that will obstruct signal quality. Mounting the mast toward the rear of the cab, or as with my SUV above the d-pillar, eliminates the loop and provides the full signal for which this was engineered. Note 2; the user's cell plan will also determine the system's efficacy, depending on which priority their plan has in tower access. PS, the mast spring that came with my kit is not stainless and after a year is rusting. Thanks for your good work.
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Great points - Some day I will have to put an update out.
@TimHief3 жыл бұрын
Putting your phone in airplane mode turns all the internal radio's off. When you turn them on again the effect is that the radio's have been reset/refreshed. I got that trick from tech support with Google Fi some time ago.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Yup... Basically just a forced refresh on connections... works great.
@penton50v Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review. Short and to the point. Looking forward to more productive remote work and fun play time that this device provides!
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SouthernGospelMusic Жыл бұрын
In Central Texas many ambulances have these things, so that fact alone made me realize this would be a worthwhile purchase
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
I love mine still!
@jitterspec Жыл бұрын
Driving through the oil fields of West Texas and seeing them on the worker pickups sold me. Those guys arent going to muck around with junk and certainly dont install them for "coolness". Tons of Yeti, Canyon and Orca style coolers in the beds too...
@SouthernGospelMusic Жыл бұрын
@@jitterspec Yep I noticed that too. They always buy the best of the best
@tomgresham63083 жыл бұрын
Good info! I thought I recognized that drive, and then you confirmed it. I drive Hwy 55 between Cascade and Boise frequently. No cell service!! Even driving around Lake Cascade there are several places where the signal drops out. This looks like a good solution. Thanks for posting this. --- Gun Talk Radio
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get you service everywhere out there... but it sure makes me feel more safe driving that road at least 4 times a week in the summer. THe Product does what it says it does... I was impressed where it still managed to get signal... especially useful at the rafting Put-ins.
@lawrenceharris58407 ай бұрын
I agree that most people do not take the time to place into airplane mode and then turn off. This resyncs the signal to the cell tower. I do it all the time, and and it usually gives enough signal to make a call or send a text at the least.
@hugolafhugolaf2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great, thorough, direct review. I do find it strange that the phone literally has to be within mere inches of the internal antenna, because Wilson themselves recommend affixing the internal antenna either on the side of the front seat or under the dashboard, where obviously it's going to be 2-3 feet from your phone anyway. That might explain the negative reviews - people followed their lead, but it still wasn't enough.
@SignalConnectScott9 ай бұрын
they also have boosters that don't need to be right on the mount but they are more expensive. Pretty expandable kits with their additional accessories.
@bravofoxtrotllc68173 жыл бұрын
I subbed, I like to the point no BS reviews! Good job!
@Joeb-ze6tx8 ай бұрын
Along with the Airplane mode tip. I find if I turn my WiFi off on my iPhone I sometimes get better signal some places.
@mcanfd07713 жыл бұрын
Nathan, keep up the work on these videos! I am considering getting into Overlanding and your insight and tips are great and very informative...
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome... Enjoy the adventures... that is the most important part. Good luck.
@lyfandeth3 жыл бұрын
Yes, IIRC it was Nokia that came out (1980s?) with the revolutionary battery saving concept that instead or running at max power all the time, a cell phone would throttle back the power when it could not reach a tower. Every company may have different timing & power schemes to do this "best".
@josephhartman23433 жыл бұрын
Just purchased the Drive Reach RV. Nice to see some examples in areas we will be using our rig.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
IT really is a good product... it just gets a bad wrap from people that thing it is supposed to be Magic. Enjoy your travels!
@Mannix0074 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid, thank you! I've been waiting for the right time to get the WeBoost. And I just ordered a Prinsu rack!
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
You wont regret the Prinsu Rack... they are awesome... I really like how little wind noise they make.
@Mannix0074 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorAuto great, thanks, I opted for the extra $15 for the wind noise reducer.
@christophercox87123 жыл бұрын
Great info, thank you. Probably the best weboost vid on youtube , great with real-world tips.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@breyton4904 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Lots of great ideas for building out my 18 Tundra off-road.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your build Breyton. I have been pretty happy with how the Tundra's have performed.
@breyton4904 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorAuto Any issues with getting to spots since the tundra does not come with a rear locker?
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Not so far. I do Air down when I run anything hard. The Tundra was able to do all of Hells Revenge without a locker... that said, I plan to put one in someday... We go on too many solo trips to not have the Eeasy button available if needed.
@erikmitlo3 жыл бұрын
Nathan, great ride, great vibes in the video.. Love the pragmatic approach..
@AlecBig Жыл бұрын
This might be the best review on this product by far. 👍🏼👍🏼
@insectasaurusvanlife3 жыл бұрын
Best review I've seen on this. Many just seem to glaze over what you covered. Thank You, airplane tip was Huge!
@jasonperry29092 жыл бұрын
This was an extremely helpful review. Thank you!
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
@andrewgomez22262 жыл бұрын
This is not a unboxing, anyone can open a box. That was the best comment I’ve ever heard. Literally don’t give a shit about what’s in the box lol
@WildlandExplorer2 жыл бұрын
The airplane mode on/off definitely works sometimes. As a backpacker - I use this trick all the time when I get to a high viewpoint that's line of sight to a highway or town and I can often get a bar or two of service when it was showing no service before.
@minhster7143 жыл бұрын
Good tips, especially about how close it needs to be to the internal antenna.
@lynneftw2 жыл бұрын
AH HA! I had a feeling you were on ID-55! I get decent service with Verizon from Boise to McCall, Lowman, or Stanley.
@AJK01193 жыл бұрын
Wow, a shockingly helpful review haha. A review and tips! Thank you!! Wish it wasn't so expensive.....
@Mywhtjp2 жыл бұрын
I'm a truck driver (as if my handle doesn't give it away) I tried the Amazboost model.. It's junk.. the 2.5" tall mini antenna is a joke. So as I drive up and down the highways.. I see many of these on RV's, car and pickups daily. That's gotta say something good about these. I'll get a 30 try it for free warranty.. so I'll try it using your link. PS. I've got a nice jeep built for offroading.. I know what overlanding is.. but wanna get a offroad tent trailer in the next couple of years.
@bowigginton50802 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and informative review.
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
@romeosepulia8112 Жыл бұрын
so glad your vid is very detailed! you've answered all my questions!!!
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I am glad it was helpful.
@mojoriden Жыл бұрын
RF engineer here. Antennas have a radiation pattern. This particular one is an omnidirectional (think a donut one a table with the antenna being in the hole of the donut). When you mount the antenna at a 45 degree angle as you have done you are pointing half of your antennas rx/tx capability pointing to the sky and the other into the dirt. Have you ever seen a telecom/ cellphone tower with antennas mounted at a 45deg angle? no. Straight up and down is what you are looking for.
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Thanks... Yeah I learned this right after the video... been running it straight up since.
@sailorcto3 жыл бұрын
This video was created on 03 Aug 2020. I wonder how the booster is performing today or if you had to upgrade?
@bernadettetibazi99692 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Thanks so much!
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
@cisko73 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info bro
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it was helpful.
@Q-BinTom3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
No problem... thanks for tuning in 🙏
@garrettlong82453 жыл бұрын
Exactly the video I needed. Thanks, Nathan!
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏 - Hopefully it was helpful.
@garrettlong82453 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorAuto keep up the great content😎
@garrettlong82453 жыл бұрын
Just purchased ours through your Amazon links. Thanks again for the review!
@justinm.7913 жыл бұрын
I think the safety aspect makes something like this mandatory for people who overland.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Addressing work was convenient, addressing safety... definitely more mandatory.... especially with all the rafting we do on those rivers.
@fubarbrandon1345 Жыл бұрын
Great video...thanks for the post.
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of videos coming… starting this week.
@D6EH Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Thanks
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole mother run of videos coming… starting this week.
@RalphWalton Жыл бұрын
2:04 into the video I noticed the rock formation to your left that looks like Abraham Lincoln....now, back to the video. Thank you BTW.
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Ha... so it does!
@MuhammadFarhan-tb5hv4 жыл бұрын
Good review of an interesting product.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Hope it was helpful.
@chris74ify2 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
@jacobaccurso Жыл бұрын
Hi, Nathan. Great review. I’m guessing that that red heat sink unit is a linear amplifier and if I’m not mistaken, FCC regulates it not to exceed 3 Watts. I’ll go watch another video and see if they list what comes with this system after opening the box. And thank you for not doing a box opening. Anyone can open the box. Hilarious. Also, I discovered that “resetting“ by going to airplane mode, and then switching the phone back on really works. My theory is that the phone grabs a cell tower and holds onto it even when it should switch to the next one, but it doesn’t always do it. By switching off the phone to airplane mode and then turning it back on, it finds the closest cell tower. I’m a licensed ham and this is my best guess. I’ve taught several people this trick and they really like it.
@RafaelRodriguez-fw1hu3 жыл бұрын
Loving the Grimm gear, best IPA's in Brooklyn
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
No kidding, I have never been disappointed by any of their beer.
@AustinLWright3 жыл бұрын
Anybody can open a box. Love it.
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
I got tired of watching reviews where ppl never actually use the product in the field 🤷♂️
@asherdog92482 жыл бұрын
For safety reasons a satellite device is the better option. These are good choices after you get a the satellite option squared away.
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
I always have an inReach for this exact reason.
@SnakeAndTurtleQigong2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thanks!
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
@GTSongwriter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review!
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
@CortJohnson3 жыл бұрын
Most effective antenna in remote areas - directional antenna mounted on a flagpole
@Zack72283 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do this. I have a question on the antennas...are the connections between the small and larger interchangeable? I would like to be able to use the device between two vehicles, leaving the larger on one, and the included on on another. Just drove that stretch last week after running the salmon main...I’m not nearly good enough to run the stretches I saw! Thanks again...
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Yes the connections are interchangeable.
@CampingRandy Жыл бұрын
Just learned about the airplane mode off & on!!! 😮😮😮😮😮
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
It works great! We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
@TinyHomeToyHauler4 жыл бұрын
Great info. thanks!
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
No problem. Hopefully it was helpful.
@henrikm46572 жыл бұрын
Nice overview. One comment on safety. I don’t think a cell phone booster should be viewed as a safety device just because of its limitations. When I go to remote places, I bring a Garmin InReach, which is a two way satellite communication device. It works virtually everywhere on the planet, as long as you can see the sky. I’m installing my WeBoost device on my 4runner today. My biggest concern is how to get the antenna cable from the outside to the inside of the truck without any possible leaks or ugly pass through. How did you do it on your truck?
@SouthernGospelMusic Жыл бұрын
Pay the $100-200 and have an up fitting shop install an NMO mount. Yes, they will drill a hole in the roof but it’s better than leaks around a door jamb.
@SweaterVestNetwork2 жыл бұрын
I am beyond pleased at the signal strength improvement after installing this bit of kit on our B Van, but does anyone know if adding a ground plane disk of 6-10" in diameter to the base of the whip spring or immediately below the threaded portion of the antenna can improve the signal strength?
@OutdoorAuto2 жыл бұрын
ooh... good question... I dont know but if you ask @weboost directly on instagram they are really good at responding to things like this.
@obrianmcc123 жыл бұрын
Great review ...Safety IMO being the top benefit. I ride my ADV bike through there quite frequently. I don't like hearing deer stories ....
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Be careful out there. It has never been lost on me that the most dangerous part of being a whitewater rafter is actually driving to these locations.
@mattbrodacki49803 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, purchased and used your links! -M
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Thank you... you are too kind. Hopefully it serves you in your area as good as it works over here.
@LifeOfIvyQuinn3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful information. Thank you!
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it was helpful. thanks for watching.
@LifeOfIvyQuinn3 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorAuto Very much so, thank you.
@JoeTirone3 жыл бұрын
how well does it work for things like using VPN to access back off tools? Video conferencing? VOIP?
@jacobxstew2 жыл бұрын
great video!
@SithLordBishop3 жыл бұрын
That airplane mode is a pro tip I give everyone even in the city for bad services etc just reset the radios
@driceproductions53043 жыл бұрын
You can get a better signal if you mount the antenna vertically rather than at an angle like you have it
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip... I actually mounted that one temporarily... moved it over to the new Truck and have it right now... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJK7en6ih66YgZo
@bjw223 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks!
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@roofdogblues74003 жыл бұрын
Have you tried a MIMO antenna? Great tip on the airplane mode, I'll have to remember that. I was turning my phone off and back on trying to get a signal, so that should save some time on reboots.
@GATORADDAM3 жыл бұрын
You are almost correct..... First, the phone cannot be used outside the vehicle. There has to be that metal roof separating the external and internal antenna or osolation occurs. (The phone trying to recieve signal directly from the tower and the boosters re-broadcasted signal at the same time). Secondly, it clearly states in the directions 18 to 36 inches from the internal antenna as ideal distance. The bars you get when you're within an inch of the antenna is not usable signal, simply a feedback loop misinterpreted by the phone. And finally, you are not getting the full advantage of the high gain, 360 degree antenna by having it mounted on an angle like you have it. Should the cell tower you're closest to be behind you the signal would literally bypass the antenna. Overall decent review, but'cha gotta do a bit more research.
@misterbulger3 жыл бұрын
Does this boost 5GE? My AT&T 5G coverage even in town absolutely sucks!
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are 5G compatible.
@elliottmilner51093 жыл бұрын
Might be a silly question but does your car have to be on for the signal booster to do it’s thing?
@jackfis1 Жыл бұрын
yes it needs 12v power to the main unit
@VincentJohnsongaragedoordoctor Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video
@OutdoorAuto Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@tynado11732 жыл бұрын
I think they discontinued that antenna. Can't find it anywhere. How terrible is that tiny antenna that comes with it? You said it's not as good but I wonder if it's worth having without the big barrel antenna. Thanks for the great review!
@cliffx73 жыл бұрын
I was the one that got you the 1200 likes
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wjess35692 жыл бұрын
Looks like the hwy north of Horseshoe Bend in Idaho
@billgarcia78053 жыл бұрын
Do you HAVE to have a cell signal in order for it to work? If you have NO Bars, there must be weak signals around? Is there a magnetic set up for taller antenna? Everyone recommends bigger antennas for remote area..I just don’t have racks and don’t want to drill to hook up.
@Warmspringsrezbuck2 жыл бұрын
Can you show the community how you ran the wires in your set up in the tundra please?
@vanessamize62764 жыл бұрын
Excellent video with great information. Thanks so much. @roambearded and I have been talking about getting something like this. Thanks for doing the leg work. 👍
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vanessa... Glad it was helpful.
@How2freedomАй бұрын
If the cable runs down the antenna it’s not easy to change.
@BilTheGalacticHero4 жыл бұрын
Also, if you're relying on a booster for safety, you're doing it wrong. If that's a critical factor get a PLB, InReach, Spot or satphone.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Already have an InReach... but if there is a disaster on the river I will take a cell connection to the local police over anything it provides.
@gthisgirliswild3 жыл бұрын
That airplane mode trick also works for Samsung. I happen to do that from time to time when 5g signal is weak and speeds are slow, 4glte seems to have better speeds if you're not close enough to a 5g tower.
@mmagbee4 жыл бұрын
I dig the channel -- all things im into. Score
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Awesome - More Trip and Gear content coming soon.
@nick_37713 жыл бұрын
Great video! Was just in the process of buying this. Your link looks to have the smaller antenna or at least the pic on the box shows the smaller antenna. What am I missing?
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Weboost either discontinued the Drive Reach package that came with the big antenna or it was a victim of COVID backorder issues... haven't been able to find it in stock when this video was posted. So I had to buy the Drive Reach and then the better antenna separately. I have included links for both in the video description. They do have the older 4g-X packaged with the bigger antenna... but that is a much weaker booster so don't get that. Hopefully they bring it back but in the mean time you can buy them separately. Hope that helps.
@DeePunter4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck... we just posted our latest video 5 min ago... if you are interested in Roof top tents check it out.
@DeePunter4 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorAuto Thanks for the reply Nathan I'm interested in how u wired or (hidden the wire) of the WeBoost from outside in. As for roof top tent, Im looking for truck campers because I can stay out longer and little more comfort in colder temp.
@bmk52195 ай бұрын
I've been hearing that you need to separate the internal and external antenna by so many feet.
@hhfarms51323 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: the larger drum antenna will preform even better if it is mounted verticle due to the type of gain that antenna has mounting it at a 45 is literally shooting some of your signal into the ground
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
Yup... Thanks. I am moving it to the back rack on the rear of the vehicle whenever my rack is done being on back order. I probably should have called this out in the video. I will tell you one thing... it does work great in brush :)
@aaronbarnett85943 жыл бұрын
I’m confused - isn’t the smaller antenna an “internal” antenna. The larger for gathering and sending data to tower the smaller for communication with your phone?
@OutdoorAuto3 жыл бұрын
There is a small internal antenna... you will see it on my dash in the video. Then there is a small external Magnetic antenna that comes with the Drive reach... I upgraded that one to the OTR antenna as it provides much better boost. In the description I have links for both items... but here they are for reference - WeBoost Drive Reach Cell Signal Booster - amzn.to/3cz1R9M Wilson Electronics OTR enhanced Cell Booster Antenna - amzn.to/3j6KFer
@WhistlingWater3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! How far was your placement of the internal antenna from the outside antenna? Also, are you able to get a signal outside your truck from Weboost, or do you have to be close to the internal antenna for all the boosted benefits?
@bobkantor46952 жыл бұрын
Per the video, you need to be literally on top of the indoor antenna for it to work.
@SuperdogRW7132 жыл бұрын
If your phone needs to within 2 inches from the antenna you might as well buy the "Drive sleek" and save 300 bucks (hopefully antenna options). At least you can use your phone as long as it's still in the cradle and a very long cable...maybe???
@OutdoorAuto2 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t have as much boost 😳
@warehouse13-motorsports4 жыл бұрын
Been on that road numerous times.
@OutdoorAuto4 жыл бұрын
I always tell people the most dangerous part of Whitewater Rafting is the drive to the river... as long as you pay attention and know what you are doing. That road is beautiful though.