Boosting Cell Reception at Home

[BillTheCat]

Does anyone know of a (inexpensive) method of boosting the cellular reception in a fixed structure? I live in an area where the cell signal is rather weak, and fades in and out depending on where I happen to be in my house, yet is pretty good on my deck. Fine by me... except when it rains.

I was hoping there might be a device that would either boost the normal cell signal, or perhaps overcome the building materials to give me better signal inside the house. It would need to be wireless, rather than connected physically to the phone, though.

Would something like this work? CLICKY (http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Extenders-Phone-Signal-Booster/dp/B000E14G7S) Couldn't one of those old-fashioned 'passive' mobile antennas work?

I have no idea if these things really work, and if they're worth the price.

Thanks!

[stanglifemike]

I would also like to know of a good solution.

[The Reaper]

The signal reception,sound quality, GPS etc..is related to the Radio ROM on your phone. You could try playing around with a couple of different radios and see which one works better for you.

Here's a thread that helps you determine which radio is the best for you..ummm yeah ...its called the ultimate radio thread :)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393182

I think this is the best (inexpensive) method that boosts reception IMHO..;)

[BillTheCat]

The signal reception,sound quality, GPS etc..is related to the Radio ROM on your phone. You could try playing around with a couple of different radios and see which one works better for you.
Yes, I understand, but a lack of signal is something that won't be significantly helped by any differences in flashed radios.

I'm presently on 1.65.16.25 and have been experiencing the same signal issues that I've had on every other cellphone I've owned, so I have to believe it's a signal issue more so than a radio issue. It's got to be a combination of location/terrain/building materials that are the problem. That's why I was asking about boosters or passive antennas - you know - something like this:

http://www.daydeal.com/files/images7/car_antenna.jpg

Thanks!

[zeezee]

solder the antenna wire to the cell radio lol

[jolley_small]

When I was using my phone as a modem in my flat (with very very poor reception) I found the only way to boost my signol was to line my bin with tin foil, plonk in the phone and point the bin in a direction. Worked for me lol :p