This is the weBoost Home Studio, one of the least expensive cellular boosters from weBoost. It’s designed to cover a small home and provide boost for voice only. What if it were possible to add a few more parts, tweak it a little bit, and get a massive improvement in range and also get 4G/LTE boost?
Sorry for the bait-and-switch, but it isn’t There are some things that you can do, but overclocking, turbocharging, whatever you call it… that’s not one of them. Why?. Let’s take it one step at a time.
This cellular booster has 65dB of boost power. That’s pretty good, but it’s not as good as you can get. Remember for each 3dB you add, you’re doubling the amount of power the booster has. So even a small gain could mean a lot.
Is it possible to upgrade to the 72dB power of its much more expensive relative the weBoost Home Complete? After all, 7dB more means more than eight times the power, which is why the more expensive booster is rated to cover a larger area. Unfortunately, there isn’t a hidden knob somewhere in the booster than would let you “crank it up to 11.” Adding more AC power isn’t going to do it either, it’s just going to fry the electronics.
A lot of people remember when it was possible to customize your cellular signal booster kit with different indoor and outdoor antennas. That stopped back in 2014 when new FCC rules came out. Those rules said that all cell boosters had to be sold in pre-approved kits, unless they were installed by professionals.
The result is that most cell boosters are tuned to work with the antennas that come in the box. While you can upgrade the antenna, it’s rare that it’s going to give you any real benefit. Today’s cell boosters get so much performance from the antennas they have that if your booster isn’t “doing it for you,” chances are you are better off with a difference booster system than trying to play around with adding or subtracting antennas. You can buy cellular antennas at Solid Signal, but they don’t always work with consumer grade cell boosters and when they do, they’re often a waste of money.
If you really want to get the most out of your cellular booster, put the antenna up high. Try to get it 15 feet above the roof line, above trees and other obstructions if you can. Most cell phone signal boosters today come with directional antennas. So, take your antenna and try to point it as close to the tower as possible. There are a lot of cell tower aiming apps for free in your favorite app store.
Good aiming and putting the antenna up high will generally get you quite a bit more signal and it will generally work a lot better than trying to substitute the antenna or hot-rod the electronics. Trying those things is a waste time at best, and at worst you’ll destroy the booster you paid a lot of money for.
Whether you need a cell booster system or just a little bit of cable, you’ll find everything you need when you shop at Solid Signal. We have pro-grade parts at prices you can afford. If you’re not sure what you need, give us a call! The number is 888-233-7563 and you can reach us during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form and we’ll get right back to you.
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Sorry for the bait-and-switch, but it isn’t There are some things that you can do, but overclocking, turbocharging, whatever you call it… that’s not one of them. Why?. Let’s take it one step at a time.
Power
This cellular booster has 65dB of boost power. That’s pretty good, but it’s not as good as you can get. Remember for each 3dB you add, you’re doubling the amount of power the booster has. So even a small gain could mean a lot.
Is it possible to upgrade to the 72dB power of its much more expensive relative the weBoost Home Complete? After all, 7dB more means more than eight times the power, which is why the more expensive booster is rated to cover a larger area. Unfortunately, there isn’t a hidden knob somewhere in the booster than would let you “crank it up to 11.” Adding more AC power isn’t going to do it either, it’s just going to fry the electronics.
Range
A lot of people remember when it was possible to customize your cellular signal booster kit with different indoor and outdoor antennas. That stopped back in 2014 when new FCC rules came out. Those rules said that all cell boosters had to be sold in pre-approved kits, unless they were installed by professionals.
The result is that most cell boosters are tuned to work with the antennas that come in the box. While you can upgrade the antenna, it’s rare that it’s going to give you any real benefit. Today’s cell boosters get so much performance from the antennas they have that if your booster isn’t “doing it for you,” chances are you are better off with a difference booster system than trying to play around with adding or subtracting antennas. You can buy cellular antennas at Solid Signal, but they don’t always work with consumer grade cell boosters and when they do, they’re often a waste of money.
Here’s what you can actually do.
If you really want to get the most out of your cellular booster, put the antenna up high. Try to get it 15 feet above the roof line, above trees and other obstructions if you can. Most cell phone signal boosters today come with directional antennas. So, take your antenna and try to point it as close to the tower as possible. There are a lot of cell tower aiming apps for free in your favorite app store.
Good aiming and putting the antenna up high will generally get you quite a bit more signal and it will generally work a lot better than trying to substitute the antenna or hot-rod the electronics. Trying those things is a waste time at best, and at worst you’ll destroy the booster you paid a lot of money for.
Get what you need from Solid Signal
Whether you need a cell booster system or just a little bit of cable, you’ll find everything you need when you shop at Solid Signal. We have pro-grade parts at prices you can afford. If you’re not sure what you need, give us a call! The number is 888-233-7563 and you can reach us during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form and we’ll get right back to you.
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