Building a 2024 Outback Wilderness

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Betsy
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Blac
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KI7VRZ
Thank you. :relaxed:

I will do that. It is more than likely to be very similar to my Surecall, which would boost a cell signal if the user has a bar or two. If there is no signal, then one is out of luck.

With my Surecall, I had a Zoom meeting with my museum supervisor while in the middle of nowhere for a stage rally. Everything was steady and clear since the little antenna could boost my signal by locating a cell tower. However, when camping in the Cascades, I did not have much of a signal, and my Surecall could not find a cell tower due to the trees. So, my Surecall is not perfect, but when it works, it works great. Regarding the Weboost, I will see how it does when I get out again.
 

Cascadia

Rank V
Member

Educator II

2,420
Golden
First Name
Betsy
Last Name
Blac
Member #

25508

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KI7VRZ
Just an update on the Weboost. It has been great so far. I typically turn it on when I am driving through the Rockies so that I have a decent cell signal. It has helped to keep everything constant. Last weekend, I was volunteering for a Motorsports event near the Utah border (Rangely) and I had zero to low signal without the Weboost. I flipped the switch on to see if I could get a boost. My cell phone's signal went from zero or very low to Roaming, which is not perfect, but much better than what I had. I was able to text, call, and check my emails.

This is what my Wilderness currently looks like.

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