I-pad use

along with some kind of cell phone booster (any recommendations??)
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Wilson Dual-Band (800/1900 MHz) Mobile Wireless (801201) and replace the magnetic base antenna with the RV / Trucker Roof Mount Antennas (301119)
Maximum power maximum gain.
 
jkidd":xhi4ec62 said:
Wilson Dual-Band (800/1900 MHz) Mobile Wireless (801201) and replace the magnetic base antenna with the RV / Trucker Roof Mount Antennas (301119)
Maximum power maximum gain.
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I don't think that will help with the 4G or 4G LTE signal as it's not within either of those frequency bands. I know Wilson makes a Tri-Band booster that will work with 4G/LTE signal, but I don't think it's a mobile solution.

They do seem to have some carrier specific boosters that support all necessary bands. Ex.:

http://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/wil...gnal-booster-complete-kit-single-user-cradle/
 
i have the 3G Att iPhone with unlimited data plan. i was going to upgrade to the iPhone 5 but was told i had to give up my unlimited plan (which I loath to do).
Any one know about jail breaking a 3G? I want to use it as a hot spot with an ipad and smart TV.
 
beermanPDX":18efzd74 said:
jkidd":18efzd74 said:
Wilson Dual-Band (800/1900 MHz) Mobile Wireless (801201) and replace the magnetic base antenna with the RV / Trucker Roof Mount Antennas (301119)
Maximum power maximum gain.
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I don't think that will help with the 4G or 4G LTE signal as it's not within either of those frequency bands. I know Wilson makes a Tri-Band booster that will work with 4G/LTE signal, but I don't think it's a mobile solution.

They do seem to have some carrier specific boosters that support all necessary bands. Ex.:

http://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/wil...gnal-booster-complete-kit-single-user-cradle/
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Yes your right. The updated version should be out in a month or so. I've stayed away from the cradles because they didn't offer the power that the big one has. If your looking for a data only solution you might want to check the towers in the areas your going to cruise the 4g and 4g LTE might not be available for sometime. If your looking to boost phone service then the one above will work. Wilson is also telling me that some of the new product will only work with a single provider.
 
We use PDANet on our Android with good results. Don't know if it is available for IPhone.
 
I may be getting confused but I pretty sure, when you connect an Iphone to and IPad using the personal hotspot, the IPad will be able to use the GPS from the Iphone when using the Garmin Blue Chart App. If I start the Blue Chart App without the IPhone connected, I get no location for the vessel (the boat icon is not on the screen). When I connect the Iphone, the vessel icon shows up on the screen at the correct location. I can't say for sure it is the GPS position but it sure seems like it. I need to get out of cellular range to be sure.
 
tpbrady":2ft0nxi3 said:
I may be getting confused but I pretty sure, when you connect an Iphone to and IPad using the personal hotspot, the IPad will be able to use the GPS from the Iphone when using the Garmin Blue Chart App. If I start the Blue Chart App without the IPhone connected, I get no location for the vessel (the boat icon is not on the screen). When I connect the Iphone, the vessel icon shows up on the screen at the correct location. I can't say for sure it is the GPS position but it sure seems like it. I need to get out of cellular range to be sure.
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Does your Ipad have the Black Antenna area on the back about 3/4" X 4 inches long?
 
Jody,

It is an IPad Mini without 3G/4G. The reason I wanted to be out of cellular range was to be sure the IPhone wasn't passing location data based on a cellular connection. None of the GPS apps I have on the IPad see a GPS position, but do provide a position based on the WiFi signal. The only thing that piqued my interest was the vessel icon appearing and disappearing whenever I connected or disconnected the hotspot. I did find an app that says it would pass the gps from the IPhone to an IPad, but none of the GPS apps on the IPad could sort it out.

Tom
 
You might want to look at Bad Elf's new blue tooth GPS receiver.
 
I've looked at it, but the IPad is the backup to 2nd backup. I'm done spending for now.

Tom
 
thataway":k9yc4cyv said:
I went with Verizon and the Jet Pac--the reason that we have found Verizon only many places where we cannot get Sprint and A T and T. Not cheap or really fast. We went with the $60 for 3 Gig and were very careful, and only a few mb left at the end of the month. This month I am going with the $90 10 Gig plan, and I don't think they are even measuring use... Most of the time we would go with the 3 gig, but I have a lot of data intense files I have to send/receive this month...

Speeds: download at 19.93 Mb/sec Upload at 10.8 Mb/sec.
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wow that is fast
 
I reviewed many Ipad posts. Which carrier will give me the best coverage on the Inside and outside of the B coast and inside passage. I will usually use wifi at fuel stops but would still like the best options.
Thanks
Jim on Endurance.
 
Verizon works best for us. Good to hear from you.
 
jkidd":1ke4ksxc said:
You might want to look at Bad Elf's new blue tooth GPS receiver.
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I still have a nearly new Bad Elf Pro (the Bluetooth version) in the box that I used a couple of times before I got the new iPad. PM me if interested.

Charlie
 
I have A T & T for the I pad--rarely use more than the 2 gig. We did use it in AK--works in most of the cities. We use a T & T because of reception at home and our family all use it. As I noted above, Verizon is better coverage, and we have the Jet Pac and a cheap Verizon phone for that. But those are used for business or emergencies.

If you have a 3G ro 4G I pad, you have the GPS built in. The Navionics does not require connection for the charts--just open them before you leave WiFi areas to be sure they are downloaded and open.
 
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