Great video as always. Problem is, if there is no signal, not even one bar, they will not work and there are vast areas where there are no towers, which render them useless. Inreach is the best way to go IMHO. If you need to stay connected way off grid, get a Starlink, which are excellent.
Starlink is awesome, but it also has a monthly subscription, so if you're not going off grid regularly it's orettye expensive. A satellite communicator like the inReach should always be carried when going off grid. The way I view it is the weBoost and a satellite communicator solve different problems and both should be carried.
Good to see that you even get signal improvement since both antennas are so close together. Was talking to a weBoost rep and they were telling me that my signal will more than likely be broken up if the internal antenna and external antenna are closer than eight feet apart. Thinking of using a Quick Fist Clamp to secure the antenna in the down position, I'm a little sceptical on how durable the antenna clamp will be long term. You might not always get enough cell signal to make a call but get enough signal for GPS to work. That being said I'm hoping that this cell booster will give me enough signal to make a call if need be out in the middle of nowhere.
I almost used a quick fist myself but so far the little clip it came with is holding well and I've gone through some areas where it was slapped by branches. As far as signal, I haven't had issues with them being close. But if I remember correctly, the instructions it came with said it shouldn't be MORE than 8 feet apart. You might wanna double check that.
Hey Asia, you know your the first TH-camr to review this version of weboost. I just ordered one on Amazon. Just didn't a chance to open it because I'm currently deployed overseas until April
Hello Asia, so i like the vid, very informative. What is the molle brackets you have in the rear window? very clean install.Thanks for all the content. Alex
Great video, you answered every question I had, that's for sure. I'm a radio geek and when I saw it first was on lifestyle Overlands rig. My first thought was ok what the heck is that? So now that's on the list to get.
@@BaptismOverland well I'm a licensed Ham operator and had my GMRS too. I just need to renew it. I'll admit I'm more a GMRS person. However having a Ham set up and not needing it is ok too. However you could have one and listen, but if it is a true emergency you are allowed to use it. I wish there were" FCC approved gear" that was multi use for dual license holders. While the gear is there dual use might invite a letter from the FCC. Not a Rubicon is a great channel for GMRS Randy is very knowledgeable and his humor is dry. A lot of sad hams as he calls them like to try and say stupid stuff. I laugh because I'm not a sad ham. Let me know Bud😊
@@stephaniecurlee6936 I am a GMRS guy myself. And I watch Not A Rubicon. Love his channel! Would love a HAM license but I'll need to study up. Don't know if it's worth it yet or not
@@BaptismOverland I've never used it but a few occasions and that was on a local repeater. Ham for me is a backup to reach out. Now with the popularity of GMRS because of the boom with overlanding would be my choice. But I have ham gear too. The test isn't that bad, I took a class with my nephew and he hardly studied and passed lol. I studied and missed one. It is good to understand principals etc. The best contact I ever made was with my CB ssb. I talked to a guy in Ireland on a skip signal. It was brief but for a minute we could talk clear as day
i installed one last weekend...gosh that thing is expensive...i bought the rv style with the ''a/c wall charger'' and also ordered a second power cord with the 12v cigarette lighter style,so i can use it either in the truck when on the road and use the a/c wall charger in my jackery at camp spot.I use a velcro on the base on the antenna so i can move it.
I just got the one where you have to use the cradle since they are $152 at Walmart. I have no idea how it’s going to work out, but I wish you could unscrew the antenna when you don’t want to use it. I have it mounted on a hood lip mount that was left over from a ham antenna before I drilled my roof - and I don’t want to be driving around with it there on a daily basis. Because the feed line goes through the firewall, it’s just totally impractical to use. But we’ll see. I have a pickup, so I need to see how to mount it in back of the cab, I don’t have racks or anything it’s a 2WD work truck, but we do take it camping etc. in places with limited cell service.
I mean totally impractical to take on/off. I found a mount that will go in one of the stake holes in the bed rail, but then I lose a tie down point. Choices… haha
Nope! In fact anyone that's near the weboost interior antenna will get a boost in signal. There's no pairing or anything. All it's really doing is taking existing signal into its antenna and then amplifying it. Then when you look at your phone you'll see you just got more bars (btw if you don't, what you'll want to do is put your phone on airplane mode for about 15 seconds then when you go back on, it'll refresh your cell signal and you should see an increase at that point)
WeBoost has worked well for me. It just makes whatever connection I have, better. That’s all I asked. Go from choppy audio to clean audio. Restricted to FaceTime Audio to good enough for FaceTime Video.
Nice comprehensive video! Yeah that plastic holder is a weird design. If you mount it on the same surface as the folding metal mount, the plastic holder will be too high. In addition, because of how tight it is to snap the antenna mast into, I had three antennas crack, so be careful. Anyway, weboost sent me an OTR external antenna instead.
@@BaptismOverland LOL in my case, this did snap. 4 times! I am calling weboost next week to figure out a solution. If you are interested, I posted a few vids documenting the breakage, so you can know what to watch out for. Besides that, FYI, I really enjoy your content, it helped me build my rig--especially your DIY solutions! The badland winch is next on my todo list. Hopefully i will only install it no more than twice 😁, thanks to your vid. (probably gonna need to grind as well)
Well FWIW I installed the badlands on the runner not too long ago and it went smoothly! I think the issue we had was that the holes on the ARB bumper didn't FULLY match as good as the CBI bumper I put on the runner. That was the main issue we had which caused us to keep putting it on and off. Good luck! If you have any questions just ask!
Asia, Do you run the weboost on while in it laying down position while in town? And if so do you notice any improvement around town etc. Or does it have to be vertical to really use it. I know the higher you get it the better it is but, if you have this on in it's down position does it improve overall call quality better then not having a weboost? Keep up the awesome videos!
I haven't tried it! Most areas around town have strong signal. But I'll give it a go and let you know! That would be awesome to not have to raise the flag every time
The weboost 311248, 311229 & 311230 antennas only offer up to 4.3db gain. The 311115 is standard style steel antenna that offers up to 6.1db gain. The huge antenna is marketing hype to get peeps to spend money on an inferior product.
Range wise and functionality, not really. But that mount changes things because everyone I know that got a WeBoost ended up having to buy the rhino rack folding mount for it which adds to the cost
I do! I have both actually. The OME chair is awesome but bulky so I bring that for solo trips. The FR is smaller and super compact but doesn't have a table or really good cup holder but I bring that when it's my whole family.
@@BaptismOverland You should do a chair vid with different sized people. I need a overlanding chair and am afraid the FR will be to small or uncomfortable for me. or the OME will be to bulky. TY
@@MM-gm2yk I have a friend who's larger and the FR is def not the way to go. It wasn't comfy for him at ALL. He loved the OME chair. Very spacious and it's actually my own favorite. It's not SUPER bulky. What I like is that it's slim enough to slide into spaces. If you're bringing more than 2 yes. But 2 hasn't been too bad.
Sadly, I am going to have to unsubscribe from your channel. This has nothing to do with your phenomenal videography, editing and presentation. Nor does it have anything to do with your superb reviews. This is merely to satisfy the wife’s request that I stop buying every single mod and product that you review. Sorry. 😉
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@@BaptismOverland no i was researching to buy a booster and was about to get one of these. I was put off that all of the reviews (5 or 6) on weboost no one, ever mentioned this defeat. Weboost responded threadock was the cause. The shaft doesn’t crack, it is the antenna.
@@kimcroe yeah I know the issue you're talking about very well. But mine hasn't cracked at all. And it's not in different pieces vs the original. The way your original comment sounded (and the comment itself), I thought you already bought one and had issues. No one usually says it's junk unless they've had first hand experience with something.
@@kimcroe no need for apology! Was just clarifying. Because if you had one and had issues, WeBoost has been great with sending out replacements and such. They have really good customer service
Awesome video, I just installed mine, and I hardwired it. I'm taking it to the mountains tomorrow to test it out.
How has it been?
Good video. I like the “Can you hear me now ?” on the sign in the background. Perfect for this video.
Those signs are my Easter eggs!
Just picked up my Weboost! Tore my calf muscle this weekend so once a heal a bit gonna hook it all up. Yea good video ty
Nice! And rest it for sure! I've been there and couldn't sit still lol
@@BaptismOverland absolutely brother, MRI tomorrow!
Great video as always. Problem is, if there is no signal, not even one bar, they will not work and there are vast areas where there are no towers, which render them useless. Inreach is the best way to go IMHO. If you need to stay connected way off grid, get a Starlink, which are excellent.
Yeah. Starlink is envy worthy. Lol. I saw someone at camp with one. Really cool
Starlink is awesome, but it also has a monthly subscription, so if you're not going off grid regularly it's orettye expensive. A satellite communicator like the inReach should always be carried when going off grid. The way I view it is the weBoost and a satellite communicator solve different problems and both should be carried.
@@chrispisano3298 Actually, if you get the RV plan, you can pause it when you don’t need it. That’s what I do, turn it on and off and pay as you go 👍🏻
@@chrispisano3298 I carry the Garmin InReach but yeah I have to turn on the subscription for it every time we go out. Sometimes I forget...sigh
@@BaptismOverland Yea, I have to do the same. It's definitely annoying. I wish there was a true, pay as you go plan
i feel like im getting ready to play a bass fishing game every time i hear your intro
My job here is done.
Good to see that you even get signal improvement since both antennas are so close together. Was talking to a weBoost rep and they were telling me that my signal will more than likely be broken up if the internal antenna and external antenna are closer than eight feet apart. Thinking of using a Quick Fist Clamp to secure the antenna in the down position, I'm a little sceptical on how durable the antenna clamp will be long term.
You might not always get enough cell signal to make a call but get enough signal for GPS to work. That being said I'm hoping that this cell booster will give me enough signal to make a call if need be out in the middle of nowhere.
I almost used a quick fist myself but so far the little clip it came with is holding well and I've gone through some areas where it was slapped by branches.
As far as signal, I haven't had issues with them being close. But if I remember correctly, the instructions it came with said it shouldn't be MORE than 8 feet apart. You might wanna double check that.
I have been in a road in the BC interior where there was no bars.. flicked the weboost on I got 3-4 bars and data... all good !
Nice
Hey Asia, you know your the first TH-camr to review this version of weboost. I just ordered one on Amazon. Just didn't a chance to open it because I'm currently deployed overseas until April
Nice!! That's awesome!!
Looking forward to meeting you at expo next week.
Likewise!!
Hello Asia, so i like the vid, very informative. What is the molle brackets you have in the rear window? very clean install.Thanks for all the content.
Alex
Those are fr Amazon and made by Hooke Road. They're great! Holding up great!
Super thorough and informative. Thanks for making this!
Awesome review. I think I’m gonna go with a harness kit to hardwire it to an sPod.
Great video, you answered every question I had, that's for sure. I'm a radio geek and when I saw it first was on lifestyle Overlands rig. My first thought was ok what the heck is that? So now that's on the list to get.
I might have to ask you some Radio questions one day lol
@@BaptismOverland well I'm a licensed Ham operator and had my GMRS too. I just need to renew it. I'll admit I'm more a GMRS person. However having a Ham set up and not needing it is ok too. However you could have one and listen, but if it is a true emergency you are allowed to use it. I wish there were" FCC approved gear" that was multi use for dual license holders. While the gear is there dual use might invite a letter from the FCC. Not a Rubicon is a great channel for GMRS Randy is very knowledgeable and his humor is dry. A lot of sad hams as he calls them like to try and say stupid stuff. I laugh because I'm not a sad ham. Let me know Bud😊
@@stephaniecurlee6936 I am a GMRS guy myself. And I watch Not A Rubicon. Love his channel! Would love a HAM license but I'll need to study up. Don't know if it's worth it yet or not
@@BaptismOverland I've never used it but a few occasions and that was on a local repeater. Ham for me is a backup to reach out. Now with the popularity of GMRS because of the boom with overlanding would be my choice. But I have ham gear too. The test isn't that bad, I took a class with my nephew and he hardly studied and passed lol. I studied and missed one. It is good to understand principals etc. The best contact I ever made was with my CB ssb. I talked to a guy in Ireland on a skip signal. It was brief but for a minute we could talk clear as day
@@stephaniecurlee6936 That's awesome!
really helped me prep for my 4Runner install, thanks!
i installed one last weekend...gosh that thing is expensive...i bought the rv style with the ''a/c wall charger'' and also ordered a second power cord with the 12v cigarette lighter style,so i can use it either in the truck when on the road and use the a/c wall charger in my jackery at camp spot.I use a velcro on the base on the antenna so i can move it.
Def pricey. Hopefully you get your moneys worth after some uses!
Asia, Very impressive setup video. I am about to buy it…. Question: Does it work while in motion? Or is it only when you are parked?
It works in motion. We ran it while driving when we were in an area with low signal
I just got the one where you have to use the cradle since they are $152 at Walmart. I have no idea how it’s going to work out, but I wish you could unscrew the antenna when you don’t want to use it. I have it mounted on a hood lip mount that was left over from a ham antenna before I drilled my roof - and I don’t want to be driving around with it there on a daily basis. Because the feed line goes through the firewall, it’s just totally impractical to use. But we’ll see. I have a pickup, so I need to see how to mount it in back of the cab, I don’t have racks or anything it’s a 2WD work truck, but we do take it camping etc. in places with limited cell service.
Agreed! That would be awesome to not have it there full time.
I mean totally impractical to take on/off. I found a mount that will go in one of the stake holes in the bed rail, but then I lose a tie down point. Choices… haha
Seriously lol
Do you have to pair your cellphone to the WeBoost? Not sure how it connects to your phone. Thank you. Just subscribed
Nope! In fact anyone that's near the weboost interior antenna will get a boost in signal. There's no pairing or anything. All it's really doing is taking existing signal into its antenna and then amplifying it. Then when you look at your phone you'll see you just got more bars (btw if you don't, what you'll want to do is put your phone on airplane mode for about 15 seconds then when you go back on, it'll refresh your cell signal and you should see an increase at that point)
Thanks for the indepth install/review for the weboost cell booster! Chris KY4CKP - LCARA Ham Radio
WeBoost has worked well for me. It just makes whatever connection I have, better. That’s all I asked. Go from choppy audio to clean audio. Restricted to FaceTime Audio to good enough for FaceTime Video.
Thanks for the feedback!
I'm loving this thing so far!
Very awesome video, once again.
Thanks man!
Great video as usual
Nice comprehensive video! Yeah that plastic holder is a weird design. If you mount it on the same surface as the folding metal mount, the plastic holder will be too high. In addition, because of how tight it is to snap the antenna mast into, I had three antennas crack, so be careful. Anyway, weboost sent me an OTR external antenna instead.
Man I was thinking the same. It needs to be tight so it'll hold it but I myself was thinking...this can snap....lol
@@BaptismOverland LOL in my case, this did snap. 4 times! I am calling weboost next week to figure out a solution. If you are interested, I posted a few vids documenting the breakage, so you can know what to watch out for.
Besides that, FYI, I really enjoy your content, it helped me build my rig--especially your DIY solutions!
The badland winch is next on my todo list. Hopefully i will only install it no more than twice 😁, thanks to your vid. (probably gonna need to grind as well)
Well FWIW I installed the badlands on the runner not too long ago and it went smoothly! I think the issue we had was that the holes on the ARB bumper didn't FULLY match as good as the CBI bumper I put on the runner. That was the main issue we had which caused us to keep putting it on and off. Good luck! If you have any questions just ask!
Asia, Do you run the weboost on while in it laying down position while in town? And if so do you notice any improvement around town etc. Or does it have to be vertical to really use it. I know the higher you get it the better it is but, if you have this on in it's down position does it improve overall call quality better then not having a weboost? Keep up the awesome videos!
I haven't tried it! Most areas around town have strong signal. But I'll give it a go and let you know! That would be awesome to not have to raise the flag every time
The weboost 311248, 311229 & 311230 antennas only offer up to 4.3db gain. The 311115 is standard style steel antenna that offers up to 6.1db gain. The huge antenna is marketing hype to get peeps to spend money on an inferior product.
Good job I love your work
Thank you!
I think I’m gonna make my own, price is similar.
Sweeet! Thanks!
Is there a difference between the overland and the other model other than a folding mount
Range wise and functionality, not really. But that mount changes things because everyone I know that got a WeBoost ended up having to buy the rhino rack folding mount for it which adds to the cost
Good vid. Off topic but do you use a specific chair for overlanding like the ARB/OME or Front Runner ?
I do! I have both actually. The OME chair is awesome but bulky so I bring that for solo trips. The FR is smaller and super compact but doesn't have a table or really good cup holder but I bring that when it's my whole family.
@@BaptismOverland You should do a chair vid with different sized people. I need a overlanding chair and am afraid the FR will be to small or uncomfortable for me. or the OME will be to bulky. TY
@@MM-gm2yk I actually had that planned out!!
@@MM-gm2yk I have a friend who's larger and the FR is def not the way to go. It wasn't comfy for him at ALL. He loved the OME chair. Very spacious and it's actually my own favorite. It's not SUPER bulky. What I like is that it's slim enough to slide into spaces. If you're bringing more than 2 yes. But 2 hasn't been too bad.
@@MM-gm2yk message me on IG if you have one. I'll show you a pic
Will this boot the mifi signal also
WiFi? No. It's a cell signal booster
Sponsored video by weboost?
I am not sponsored by WeBoost but was given this. No payments were made by either party.
Been looking at this or a satellite phone
I have both. And at least this doesn't have a monthly fee lol
Almost died on the trail without any signal
Oh man wow! Def get it then!
Actually for situations like that I would make sure to have a sat phone. No need for cell signal so long as you have direct line of sight to the sky
Sadly, I am going to have to unsubscribe from your channel. This has nothing to do with your phenomenal videography, editing and presentation. Nor does it have anything to do with your superb reviews. This is merely to satisfy the wife’s request that I stop buying every single mod and product that you review. Sorry. 😉
Hahahaha 😂😂😂
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This thing cracks at the antenna mount. $500 junk
My friend had that issue. But he had the regular one. Mine hasn't cracked and has held up. Do you have the overland edition one?
@@BaptismOverland no i was researching to buy a booster and was about to get one of these. I was put off that all of the reviews (5 or 6) on weboost no one, ever mentioned this defeat. Weboost responded threadock was the cause. The shaft doesn’t crack, it is the antenna.
@@kimcroe yeah I know the issue you're talking about very well. But mine hasn't cracked at all. And it's not in different pieces vs the original.
The way your original comment sounded (and the comment itself), I thought you already bought one and had issues. No one usually says it's junk unless they've had first hand experience with something.
@@BaptismOverland my apologies
@@kimcroe no need for apology! Was just clarifying. Because if you had one and had issues, WeBoost has been great with sending out replacements and such. They have really good customer service
Only 1 bar..that's not gonna work..just lost a sale...
😂
Please lose that awful (MUSIC?,) it destroys your instructions!!!!!
Yeah my newer videos aren't as pronounced with music. Totally understand man and thank you for watching!