You need to get an outside antenna. Just like TV you get a better signal with a better antenna.
Dean & Judy
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On May 25, 2011, at 1:06 PM, Charlie Burke <cbburke199@gmail.com> wrote:
> Russell,
>
> We travel every summer. We will use local free wifi when it is
> available. Working in the Airstream does seem to limit coverage and
> signal strength. Although in more than once instance we were parked
> within a stones throw, literally of a repeater and could not get a solid
> signal. And of course in the summer time you are competing with who
> knows how many others for a piece of the bandwidth.
>
> Most of the time we have used Verizon's Mobile Broadband service thru my
> Motorola Razr. That way if we have cell phone service we have single
> line Internet access.
>
> This year we will be using a different approach. The boss got an HTC
> Incredible smart phone for Christmas. Included in it's capabilities is
> working as a mobile hotspot. So the plan is turn on her hotspot feature
> and link both our laptops to it.
>
> The old plan cost $50-60 per month, no contract, prorated. The new plan
> is $20 per month, no contract, prorated. By prorated I mean Verizon only
> charges for the days you have the service turned on.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Charlie
>
> On 5/25/2011 11:45 AM, RussellD wrote:
> > My wife and I just got back from our favorite resort where they advertise WiFi at all campsites. Well, we have found out that their WiFi and their repeaters do not cover every site. Have any of you experienced this problem? Do you use WiFi signal boosters? Or do you have your own WiFi "hotspots" for your Airstream? I recently tried out the "Clear" WiFi mobile hotspot, but couldn't get it to work in those outlaying areas. I have also seen other campers use external antennas and amplifiers for their Mobile WiFi's. Also note that we are Verizon customers. So, what works best for you? and, what works for you "boondockers" ??
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Russell Decker, Yuba City, CA
> >
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