Signal Repeater Antenna

jetdavdub · #1 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 10:08 AM

Has anyone used one of the booster antennas for the Touch Pro? They are supposed to be a signal repeater to help with signal. One can be had for $20.00

Also I need a second battery, where is a good place to get one? Probably OEM.

elmerfudpucker · #2 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 10:09 AM

They are a load of crap, update your PRI or reflash your radio if you want to help your signal.

jetdavdub · #3 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 10:18 AM

what is the pri?

well I've tried several radios, i don't notice much difference to be honest. I'm right up the road from an alltel tower and I think because I dropped my phone it has done something to my reception. I have only dropped it once. But I still get 4 bars if right in a large city.

elmerfudpucker · #4 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 10:21 AM

Basicly it is a list for your phone to tell it what towers to hit for a signal, you can find a "update PRI" in your settings menu. four bars out of how many?

eightbit · #5 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 12:02 PM

I'm using one of these- http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Exten.../dp/B000A3OLZC

and it works great, closer to $200 than to $20...

**psycho_maniac** · #6 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by elmerfudpucker

Basicly it is a list for your phone to tell it what towers to hit for a signal, you can find a "update PRI" in your settings menu. four bars out of how many?

dont you mean PRL
preferred roaming list

elmerfudpucker · #7 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by psycho_maniac

dont you mean PRL
preferred roaming list

crap!

yep,

thanks.

osva · #8 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 02:00 PM

Try to get an airave..

eightbit · #9 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by osva

Try to get an airave..

Doesn't that require a monthly fee?

digiblur · #10 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 03:43 PM

No, they will send it for free and waive the monthly charge if you are in a low signal area. I've had one for over a year now and love it.

And to correct the previous poster a PRL is not a list of towers. It's a list of cellular systems that your phone can roam off of. It will not increase coverage for native signal.