The RV community is finally getting wise to cell phone signal boosters. It used to be that an RV was designed for “getting away from it all,” but that term doesn’t mean what it once did. We don’t want to get away from the internet, as much as we say we do. We want to stay connected. Sometimes it’s even a requirement. People who work remotely are free to do their work in an RV, but only if they have an internet connection.
The problem with RVs is, they’re almost perfectly designed to block cell signals. From the fiberglass on the outside, the metal frame, the wiring, and even the hardwood cabinets, it’s a wonder that any cell signals get in at all, honestly. But that’s where cell phone signal boosters come in. They take signals from outside, massively amplify them, and pump them inside where you can use them. They’re a real hit with the RV community and you can get one from Solid Signal.
The US government regulates the power allowed for cell boosters. If there were no regulations, then boosters would interfere with each other, bringing down the whole system. There are different regulations for boosters designed for buildings and ones designed for moving vehicles.
For buildings, the booster is allowed to amplify the signal by 72dB, which corresponds to roughly 20,000,000 times amplification. For vehicle boosters, only 42dB is allowed, which corresponds to roughly 20,000 times amplification. So in other words, an in-building booster has the potential to be 1,000 times more powerful than a vehicle one.
But what if you want that extra power?
Vehicle cell boosters are designed with two things in mind. First, the area covered by the booster is going to be smallers. Second, there could be other vehicles nearby that are also using cell phone signal boosters. When two boosters are too close, they automatically scale their power down so neither one interferes with the other.
So, generally speaking, a more powerful booster isn’t going to help in most cases. The vehicle booster is going to be powerful enough to cover the whole area it needs to, and all that would happen would be that the booster would automatically power down to stop from feeding back. When you look at it that way, a larger booster is just a waste of money.
Well, here’s the thing. Chances are the FCC aren’t going to pull up next to your RV and check the output power. Even if they did, they’d find that it was within the allowable range because the booster would be in the right range. Remember, boosters scale down their power if they need to.
If you felt you were in a really remote area where no one was near you and cell signals were super-weak, you might be tempted to try a larger booster. It might work, it might not. There’s a point where signals are really so weak they can’t be amplified anyway. But at that point there’s nothing to stop you.
Shop at Solid Signal to get the right cell booster for your home, office, car, or even boat. We have all the best brands at the best prices. But I know it can be confusing. That’s why we have free tech support before, during, and after the sale. Call us at 888-233-7563 or fill out the form below. We’ll take great care of you!
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The problem with RVs is, they’re almost perfectly designed to block cell signals. From the fiberglass on the outside, the metal frame, the wiring, and even the hardwood cabinets, it’s a wonder that any cell signals get in at all, honestly. But that’s where cell phone signal boosters come in. They take signals from outside, massively amplify them, and pump them inside where you can use them. They’re a real hit with the RV community and you can get one from Solid Signal.
The difference between vehicle boosters and in-building boosters
The US government regulates the power allowed for cell boosters. If there were no regulations, then boosters would interfere with each other, bringing down the whole system. There are different regulations for boosters designed for buildings and ones designed for moving vehicles.
For buildings, the booster is allowed to amplify the signal by 72dB, which corresponds to roughly 20,000,000 times amplification. For vehicle boosters, only 42dB is allowed, which corresponds to roughly 20,000 times amplification. So in other words, an in-building booster has the potential to be 1,000 times more powerful than a vehicle one.
But what if you want that extra power?
Legally, you get what you get, and here’s why
Vehicle cell boosters are designed with two things in mind. First, the area covered by the booster is going to be smallers. Second, there could be other vehicles nearby that are also using cell phone signal boosters. When two boosters are too close, they automatically scale their power down so neither one interferes with the other.
So, generally speaking, a more powerful booster isn’t going to help in most cases. The vehicle booster is going to be powerful enough to cover the whole area it needs to, and all that would happen would be that the booster would automatically power down to stop from feeding back. When you look at it that way, a larger booster is just a waste of money.
But what if you really wanted to?
Well, here’s the thing. Chances are the FCC aren’t going to pull up next to your RV and check the output power. Even if they did, they’d find that it was within the allowable range because the booster would be in the right range. Remember, boosters scale down their power if they need to.
If you felt you were in a really remote area where no one was near you and cell signals were super-weak, you might be tempted to try a larger booster. It might work, it might not. There’s a point where signals are really so weak they can’t be amplified anyway. But at that point there’s nothing to stop you.
Get the right cell booster from Solid Signal.
Shop at Solid Signal to get the right cell booster for your home, office, car, or even boat. We have all the best brands at the best prices. But I know it can be confusing. That’s why we have free tech support before, during, and after the sale. Call us at 888-233-7563 or fill out the form below. We’ll take great care of you!
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