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Adding an External GPS Antenna to a Verizon Wireless Network Extender

While Verizon has some of the best coverage in the country, there are places where it’s not that great. This is especially true when inside a brick building or deep within an office building. It’s also the case in areas where building codes are stringent to minimize damage from earthquakes and hurricanes (Florida for example). Verizon came up with a solution by offering a wireless network extender. These extenders are made by Samsung. These work real well in that they act as a repeater taking in the cell signal then re-transmitting within your building. The issue is that the deeper … Read more

Extending your AT&T Cisco 3G MicroCell

Have lousy AT&T reception in your home or office? Get an AT&T Microcell Wireless Cell Signal Booster Tower Antenna. Want even better reception? Add an external antenna. These work real well in that they act as a repeater taking in the cell signal then re-transmitting within your building. The issue is that the deeper within your building you place this extender, the further it is from your window and less likely it is to receive a GPS signal. In order to receive a GPS signal, the GPS antenna must be able to see the sky where the satellites are present. No sky, … Read more

Mounting a Radar Detector Anywhere BUT the Windshield

Did you know that in some states it is illegal to have anything stuck on your windshield? It you are in California or Minnesota and we hear it is starting in Florida, you will receive a ticket for having it attached to your windshield and you can read more about that here. They don’t mind you having the detector, it’s where you put it. Although, be aware, some states do mind if you have one of these, so be careful that you are using a detector where it is legal. While we find some radar detector manufacturers (like Escort) typically … Read more

Using EZ-Pass M-Tag IPASS or Smart-Tag on a Motorcycle

Not every state has toll roads, but for those that do, the EZ-Pass, M-Tag, IPASS or Smart-Tag is a huge time saver. For those unfamiliar with this technology, it’s a small box that allows you to drive through the toll instead of sitting in long lines waiting to drop quarters into a bucket or hand dollars to a collector. The box emits a signal that is picked up as you drive through the toll which is equipped with a reader. Normally, you get a discount when using these versus cash. You load them up with credits ahead of time and then … Read more