By Sharon Hall


Since the introduction of cellular communications this industry has shown phenomenal growth. Cellular phones allow people previously of of touch to now communicate freely. They have freed people from the shackles of a desk because they can communicate wherever they are. The only problem is that reception is sometimes very unreliable, especially in rural area and where there are large obstructions such as mountains. However, with a signal booster Austin cellular phone users can enjoy reliable reception twenty four hours a day.

There are two major factors that influence the reliability and strength of cellular reception. The first is the distance from the tower and the other is physical obstructions. Service providers establish their networks by means of towers that receives the signals and pass them on to the next tower. Those on the edge of the footprint of a tower may experience unreliable reception. Mountains, buildings and even trees can also cause reduced reception.

There is a solution to this problem. Special amplifiers are now available. These devices simultaneously address both the factors that cause weak reception. They can receive weak signals, amplify them and then transmit them to a designated area. They are also able to bypass obstructions such as hills, trees and buildings. In this way reliable reception can be assured at all times.

These devices work on relatively simple principles and consist of three components. There is an outside aerial that needs to be installed at a place where reception is best. In most cases this will be as high as possible. This aerial relays signals via a cable to an amplifying device inside the building. This device amplifies signals and then transmits them through an inside aerial to the area where reception is desired.

Careful consideration of three main factors is necessary before purchasing an amplifying device. Firstly, it is necessary to decide which carriers need to be supported. The various carriers all operate on different frequencies and amplifying devices will only work with very specific frequencies. If more than one carrier needs to be supported a special outside antenna will be necessary but it is certainly possible to support multiple carriers.

It is also important to think about the strength of the existing reception. Very weak reception will require much stronger amplifiers and of course their is a cost factor involved. The size and layout of the area that needs strong and reliable reception is also very important because this will determine type of indoor antenna that will be required. It will be more costly if the required reception area covers several floors of a building.

There are also systems for individual use. Specialized amplifying systems are available for use in vehicles and boats. With these systems the networks that need to be carried is the main consideration. Then there is a type of cradle that is designed to work with one specific device. These systems are the most affordable but will only work when the device is in the cradle.

Cellular phones have certainly revolutionized communication. The technology is affordable and empowering. Problems with weak reception have now found a solution in the form of devices that amplifies even the weakest signals.




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