Does the 3G USB Modem Antenna work?

[Redstaar]

Hey there,

Just wanted to ask someone who has bought the 3G USB modem universal antenna if it actually works or not?

I have used the coverage checker on my carriers website only to find out that my work (where I intend to use the modem) is in a 3G pocket. However, the needed HSDPA signal is about 100 yards around me. To be a bit clearer, I am in a little 3G area (not even a square 200 yards) but surrounded by the wanted HSDPA signal.

I'm guessing the antenna would give my USB mobem that extra bit of power to collect the HSDPA signal which is in all truth not that far away.

Any advice would be much appreciated, and any feedback from anyone who has already bought the antenna would be great.

Cheers.

[andys_mf]

Hi Redstaar,

sorry for the delay in getting back to you - been on my hols!

I'm not sure how many people that have bought one use the forums, but the feedback that we're getting on them is really good. I've put a link below to the customer reviews page for the universal one.

Clip Antenna for Huawei USB Modems - CRC9 Connection Reviews & Comments

I've used the CRC-9 one with my E169 dongle on 3, and it added 2 bars to my signal strength at work (went from 2 to 4 bars) and at home it added one bar (from 3 to 4)

Obviously the improvement it makes will depend on where you're using it and what the signal strength is like where you are.

From the scenario you've described though, I'd say that the high gain one will suit you better. These make a bigger difference to the signal that you get, as long as they point in the direction of you networks transmitter. These are a newer product and we've not had any customer reviews yet for them - if its any help, we've sold 51 since we launched them and only had 4 returned as they'd ordered the wrong connection type.

3G High Gain Directional Antenna - Universal

Hope this helps

[Michelle Gao]

Hi there,

Would you tell me what is the type about the SSMB connector?Is it male or female?I got a HUAWEI E800,what do i need in earth?

Thanks
Michelle

[andys_mf]

hi michelle,

it is the ssmb aerial that you need for the E800. the link below will give you the links to the relevant antennas and confirm the one you need.

Which 3G Antenna do I need? | Mobile Fun Blog

[Michelle Gao]

Hi Andy,

I mean what's the type of SSMB connector.Is it the female(jack)?I have knew the antenna is correct,but i am not sure about the adapter.Could you help me?

Thanks
Michelle

[andys_mf]

Sorry Michelle, I'm not quite sure what you mean. The SSMB adapter is the name of the connection required for the E800 dongle.

Andy

[Michelle Gao]

Hi Andy

Do you have an antenna with TS-9 connector?

Thanks