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| View Larger Image | Wireless Extenders zBoost YX510-PCS-CELDual Band Cell Phone Signal Booster up to 2500 Square Feet of Coverage for Home or Office (800 MHz and 1900 MHz Phones) | Wireless Phone Accessoryby Wireless Extenders
| List Price: | $399.00 | | Price: | $289.99 | | You Save: | $109.01 (27%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Sales Rank: | 103rd |
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FEATURES | - Extends cellular coverage for single or multiple users in homes or offices--provides up to 2500 square feet of coverage
- Dual-band device works with 800/1900 MHz frequencies from all major carriers--AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Alltel, Cricket, and more (not compatible with Nextel)
- Omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers
- Antenna can be installed outdoors above the roofline or indoors in the attic or near a window
- Extends phone battery life--uses less power when signal is stronger
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ACCESSORIES |
| Wireless Extenders zBoost YX012 Outdoor Antenna Grounding Kit
by Wireless Extenders
The zBoost YX012 Outdoor Grounding Kit is a safety item that should be used on all external mount antennas. Protects against electrical shorts or a nearby lighting strike. The antenna ground provides a lower path to a safe discharge point. Also grounding the antenna will "drain off" electrical noise leaving a cleaner signal. Included in the Kit: Qty. Description: 1 20' - 10AWG Ground Wire,1 15' - RG6 Satellite Rated Coax Cable, 1 Dual Ground Block, 1 12" Ground Strap,1 Ground Clamp (for cold...
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| Wi-Ex zBoost YX 050-PCS/CEL Dual-band indoor antenna for YX510 system
by Wi Ex
for use with Wi-Ex zBoost YX510 cell phone signal booster system only * dual-band 800MHz and 1900MHz indoor antenna * includes attached 9" coaxial cable *
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| Wi-Ex zBoost YX 029-PCS/CEL Dual-band outdoor antenna for YX510 system
by Wi Ex
for use with Wi-Ex zBoost YX510 cell phone signal booster system only * dual-band outdoor antenna * positional 800MHz and 1900MHz antennas *
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Designed for consumers, the zBoost dual band cell phone signal booster extends a zBoost Cell Zone for single or multiple users in homes or offices simulatneously. |
Amazon.com Product Description
Satisfy all your cellular phone needs with the Wireless Extenders YX510-PCS/CEL zBoost zP Wireless Booster, which works with both cellular frequencies (800 and 1900 MHz) and can extend cellular coverage up to 2500 square feet. This unit can handle signals from all the major cellular carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Alltel. The package includes everything you need: amplifier base unit, power supply, base unit antenna, low-loss SATV coaxial cable (RG6), signal antenna and mounting hardware. The omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers. Improve your cell signal with the dual-band YX510-PCS/CEL--perfect for boosting the signal of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon frequencies up to 2500 square feet. Using a revolutionary, patent pending technology that protects the carrier network, the YX300 improves indoor cell phone coverage by capturing and repeating the outside signal, bringing it into the building and enhancing it. This process creates a "Cell Zone" in your home or office. Click here to see a PDF overview of setting up the Wireless Booster. The Wireless Extenders zBoost system includes: Outdoor antenna (repeats the signal) can be installed outdoors above the roofline or indoors in the attic or near a window Coax cable (RG6- ultra low-loss, DBS satellite) connects from the outdoor antenna to the base unit Base unit: Sleekly designed, it amplifies the signal and provides oscillation detection/correction which protects the carrier network using patent-pending technology. Indoor antenna connects to the base unit to repeat the signal and create "Cell Zone"--no physical connection to the phone is needed. Installation Choosing the best location for installation of the Signal Antenna provides the best performance and the largest area of improved signal. Determine the location that provides the strongest signal using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone. For the best reception, find the location that provides the most bars of signal strength and locate the Signal Antenna at that location. Specifications US PCS 1900 MHz band Uplink: 1850 - 1910 MHz Downlink: 1930 - 1990 MHz US Cellular 800/850 MHz band Uplink: 824 - 849 MHz Downlink: 869 - 894 MHz Network formats: CDMA, GSM, TDMA, AMPS, GPRS, EDGE, 1xRTT, EVDO, HSDPA Total Signal Gain: 60dB (adaptive) Output Power: less than 0.5 Watt EiRP (w/ included antenna) Unit weight: 1 pound Unit size: 5 x 7 x 2 inches Power input: 100-120 VAC 60 Hz Power output: 5VDC, 1.5A Signal antenna cable: Outdoor rated 75 ohm DBS satellite coaxial cable, Type-F male Base unit antenna: 50 ohm, TNC male Note: If you need coverage for only one cellular carrier, check out the YX500/PCS (1900 MHz; Sprint and T-Mobile) or the YX500/CEL (800 MHz; AT&T and Verizon). |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 229 reviews)
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I don't understand but it works! by P. E. Raney (Nashville, TN)  4 Stars
October 31, 2009
Installation was simple. I used security ties to hold the antenna to a piece of 1.5" PVC. I glued on a couple of 90 degree elbows to create a hook and hooked it over a cross beam in the attic. I ran the antenna cable down and existing opening into a closet on the main floor of the house. Simple and total installation time was about 15 min.
Powered up the device and verified the lights. My cell phone signal went from 2 bars to 4 when I was near the device. When I walked away, the signal strength fell quickly but I never drop calls in the house now.
I don't understand how my signal strength looks the same but works so much better. It is very odd but it works. I tested me cell phone in places that were always a problem and it holds the call. There must be a component of signal quality in addition to signal strength.
I don't understand how this works but I like it.
It would be great if the indoor antenna was a higher gain. I think this is why signal strength drops so quickly.
This is a good product and I would buy it again.
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Great out of the box! by John Ennis (Natchitoches, La) 4 Stars
October 29, 2009
This really has helped my family out. It used to be that we had to step outside on the deck to talk on our phones, and place them next to a window to get them to pick up enough of a signal to even ring. Now, we have a good enough signal to talk throughout our mobile home.
There are a couple of things that you need to know. The signal is great, but drops off once you step away from the base unit. After about 30 feet away, I am unable to make calls, but that was remedied by putting the external antenna higher up. I bought some TV antenna masts in 5 ft sections from Lowes and the antenna is now 35 feet up in the backyard and that helped a lot. I am also going to purchase the directional antenna. Even though the signal is fine for calling/ I want a stronger signal for using my Verizon Aircard on my laptop. (We are too far for cable/ DSL)
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Works if you install correctly by Dave Holden (San Francisco, CA USA) 4 Stars
October 28, 2009
As per the other reviewers, I fiddled with the antennas, which makes all the difference in the world. IF you put the outside antenna way up high or even get the enhanced antennas you'll get great indoor reception. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the feedback on antenna replacement is by interpreting blinking LEDs which is about the most annoying feedback mechanism since the invention of computers, but it's cheap.
Punchline, from 0-1 bars up to 4-5 bars indoors, can't complain too bad.
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DIDN'T SEEM TO DO A THING by Jon L. Daly (Boston, MA)  1 Stars
October 27, 2009
Tried the product in every location - 1st floor, second floor, on deck - and I saw no difference in my cell phone coverage. Marginal coverage with many dropped calls both with and without device turned on.
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Not very powerful... by Derek Southard (Syracuse, NY)  3 Stars
October 23, 2009
Spending nearly $300 on such a simple device seemed absurd at the time, but as there are very few options in the marketplace and cellphone coverage is necessary at home I bought it anyway. After trying the several installation configurations suggested by the manufacturer, the best option - antenna outside and receiving a 4-bar signal/transmitter placed far from antenna - only provides a strong signal within 3-4 meters from the transmitter and rapidly deteriorates as you move away, disappearing entirely at 6-7 meters and thus confining a caller to the room where the transmitter is installed. $300 to provide service to less than 1/4 of my house. Lousy.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| Wireless Extenders zBoost YX012 Outdoor Antenna Grounding Kit
by Wireless Extenders
The zBoost YX012 Outdoor Grounding Kit is a safety item that should be used on all external mount antennas. Protects against electrical shorts or a nearby lighting strike. The antenna ground provides a lower path to a safe discharge point. Also grounding the antenna will "drain off" electrical noise leaving a cleaner signal. Included in the Kit: Qty. Description: 1 20' - 10AWG Ground Wire,1 15' - RG6 Satellite Rated Coax Cable, 1 Dual Ground Block, 1 12" Ground Strap,1 Ground Clamp (for cold...
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| Wi-Ex zBoost YX 029-PCS/CEL Dual-band outdoor antenna for YX510 system
by Wi Ex
for use with Wi-Ex zBoost YX510 cell phone signal booster system only * dual-band outdoor antenna * positional 800MHz and 1900MHz antennas *
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| Wireless Extenders zBoost YX209 Dual Band Outdoor Signal Antenna for YX510-PCS-CEL
by Wireless Extenders
The YX029-PCS-CEL is a dual-band outdoor signal antenna system allows your Wi-Ex cell phone signal booster (YX510) to provide a larger area of improved indoor signal strength and improve indoor performance where weak outdoor cell signals exist. The antenna operates with signals in both the 800 MHz Cellular and the 1900 MHz PCS bands. The YX029-PCS-CEL dual-band antenna system consists of two antennas, a Yagi (beam type) antenna for Cellular, a Panel antenna for the PCS band. An antenna combiner...
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| Wireless Extenders zBoost YX030-0W8 8 Inch Window Entry Cable for YX500-PCS, YX500-CEL, and YX510-PCS-CEL
by Wireless Extenders Direct Relationship
The zBoost YX030-0W8 8" Window Entry Cable allows you to pass the signal through a window frame. This item allows the cable to pass through a window or doorway without drilling holes. The connector ends are F(Female) to F(Female). You will need a second RG-6 cable with this accessory. One cable goes between the Base unit and this Window Entry Cable and the second cable would go between this Window Entry Cable and the Signal (Outdoor) Antenna.
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| Wireless Extenders zBoost YX027-PCS-CEL Dual Band Directional Indoor Base Unit Antenna Upgrade for Use with zBoost YX510 and YX500 Series Units
by Wireless Extenders
The YX027-PCS-CEL is an optional base unit antenna upgrade for the YX510 and YX610 which provides additional signal strength in interior spaces and can be used to increase the area of indoor cell coverage. The directional antenna replaces the omni-directional indoor antenna and connects to the base unit providing 6 dBi of gain for the 800 MHz Cellular band and 9 dBi for the 1900 MHz PCS band. The antenna includes a removable mounting bracket for easy installation on walls and other surfaces.
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