Signal Strength

[Guest socaltrojans]

I love my new BJII, but i was hoping to get a slingbox so i can watch NBA playoff games and MNF next season at work (i work nights). The only issue i have is my signal is very very weak inside my work. Is there any way to increase the signal on the BJII? I can't install a repeater box inside my work, so is there a way to do it on the phone it's self? Even if it drains battery faster when not plugged in. And hopefully, it won't be an exorbatant cost either, but cost i can deal with.

[Guest jonathanbaker1]

Not that I know of... Signal strength is one of those things, ya get what ya get. You could try one of those crazy looking metalized stickers

that supposedly boost cellphone reception. I just did a quick google search.. some products going from $165 to $499. ZOIKES!!!!! Somebody here has got to know of a way to boost cheaply.

[Guest socaltrojans]

Has anyone tried and external antenna?

I know there is the port for one behind the battery cover

Thanks

[Guest jonathanbaker1]

Has anyone tried and external antenna?

I know there is the port for one behind the battery cover

Thanks

Correct. There is a port for one, underneath the battery cover and under the round black cover (which is, apparently, just a stupid sticker..) The Samsung seems to use the standard FME type port. All you would need to do is modify your battery cover. Basically this means drilling a hole so you can keep your battery cover on/closed while still using the port.

Here's some good links I found on port types and connectors:

Cell phone antenna plugs types / locations.

The website also has plenty of things to buy, but I wouldn't buy there. If I find a halfway inexpensive one, I'm buying it. It shouldn't be more than $20.