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nineback · nineback

I currently have the Wilson 4G cradle. Any recommendations for a good external antenna for use with my RV. Tom

pkhalin · pkhalin

So, just got a Wilson Sleek and was checking the QA on the carrier registration page. One of the questions on there was if I move my booster to another location, do I have to notify the carrier and the answer was yes. Once on the road, the answer to this would be an emphatic yes. Is this fluff or something...

Gpndavid · Gpndavid

We are about realize the full-time dream after two years of planning/prep. I have studied the excellent books and information provided in this forum and am grateful for your shared experiences. Based on the latest discussions, we will initially invest in hardware to pull in cell service based data...

Cowdog353 · Cowdog353

i was notified that I bought something on e-bay and paid for it with PayPal, I did not buy it! I've been violated! And I don't like it. i always thought I was being very careful with everthing, but I noticed several days ago that I was receiving unsolicitated e-mails. I had never received what others have...

Bill and Linda · Bill and Linda

For those interested in such things I found this article by Stewart Sweet rather interesting and indicative of the work the boys and girls in the backroom do to keep stuff working as best as possible when the equipment is 22,500 miles away. Having been in the TV biz I appreciate how this planning paid o...

Jack Mayer · Jack Mayer

I recently completed a review of the Rogue Wave. This device uses a Ubiquity Bullet and external antenna to better capture wifi signals. It is similar in function to the WiFiRanger Mobile, but is oriented at ONLY using wifi as the Internet source (backhaul). It performs that function quite well and i...

2 KOZs · 2 KOZs

We are FTs and have domicile in SD. We have Direct TV and cannot get local network and public tv with the satellite. In some parks we have been able to get network and public TV using the roof antenna but now we are at a Texas State Park as camp hosts and can't get many channels with the roof antenna due to...

phyllen · phyllen

Now that we sold the house, paid off everything, etc and are completely debt free, we are ready to shop around for a satellite system for our fiver. We have been fulltimers since 2/10. Would love comments regarding pros and cons of the various systems, providers and costs both intitial and monthl...

Cindi · Cindi

I have finally gotten to the point that I am sorting through all the pictures. The plan is to scan them all and that brings up how best to organize them. I have pictures "inherited" from both my Grandmother and my Mother that go back to the 1920's, Some of these are going to be a challenge to i...

BiggarView · BiggarView

We are at a sort of crossroads with our current TV and internet. As we approach going FT in a few years, we are switching from one source to another. Currently we are hooked up to Comcast but the current promo we are under is ending and the new rates make looking elsewhere worth checking out. We found a ATT...

Technomadia · Technomadia

AT&T just announced this morning that later this month all Mobile Share plan customers will have a new Rollover Data feature added to their plans. The deal isn't as robust as T-Mobile's new Data Stash program, but with AT&T still offering double data deals - this makes them a compelling ca...

galtgirl · galtgirl

We are getting ready to make the transition into living in the RV and I'm going to need a portable computer. I currently use an HP desktop for my computer needs while my husband has a laptop with lots of storage capacity. He keeps all our tax and other docs on it. I am not sure what would be best for me....L...

Gannet · Gannet

Let's say I occasionally need to do a really big download - 30 or 40 Gb. This isn't a problem with my current Fios setup, but once we fulltime even with a 30 Gb Jetpack plan that's not going to be practical. What do other folks do? Is there a way, or do I just have to forego?

Technomadia · Technomadia

If you just got your email from Millenicom - yes, it's true. All of their customer accounts are being acquired by Verizon directly. There are no further details to share regarding what that will mean for their customers in terms of plans offered, but customers should be contacted by Verizon directl...

Camper_Boy · Camper_Boy

The resort we are spending the winter at provides a cable modem for our use for internet. My documentation that came with my Wifi Ranger says that I should be able to use this, but I haven't been able to get the wifi ranger to recognize the input. I verified that the signal is good by plugging the Etherne...

sdman · sdman

I am starting this topic since I don't see anything current on this subject about changing your service address. I am FT with no other Directv service address other than the RV. I changed my service address 2 years ago from my original address with no problems, NJ to FL. Then after 5 months I tried agai...

birder526 · birder526

We will be full-timers in a teardrop camper starting in April and wonder what service providers folks recommend for cell and internet. We use the internet for emails and blogging. Thanks for any insights. Diane and Michael

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

I signed up for the Verizon 20 GB service for $99.99 back on Nov 3, and today, ten days later, I got an alert telling me that I've used 75% of my data allotment. I went on-line and downloaded my usage stats to a spreadsheet, added it all up and arrived at just over 3.7GB. Since the stats on-line were only curr...

Max Signal · Max Signal

http://www.wirelessweek.com/news/2014/11/yellowstone-park-considers-bumping-bandwidth-mobile?et_cid=4243742&et_rid=507049921&location=top

Joe_Camper · Joe_Camper

Hey guys. I have the Millenicom Pantech 291 hotspot. I want to be able to set up a wireless network so I can print wirelessly to our printer. Then I need a cat-5 connection to our Denon internet capable sound system. I may also want to supply my Dish Hopper with an internet connection which is also a cat-5 c...

Cindy T · Cindy T

I have a Toshiba Laptop, Satellite C855D, that came with Windows 8 installed. Later I installed Windows 8.1. The moment that I installed 8.1, the battery stopped working. It now says "plugged in and not charging". My husband has gone through the normal procedures of removing the batt...

cheryls-other-half · cheryls-other-half

OK technomadia/jack, everyone else. This is a request for a sanity check before we put the $$$ on the credit cards today. I think we're finally ready to buy the Millenicom package . I've read (and reread) the entire new internet handbook at least twice. Loved Jack's detailed chapter on antennas. I...

The Junkman · The Junkman

Getting reading to order my back up plan to the roof top traveler swm.. Tried searching this out again,, just got more confused.. Looking to have a mobile unit to set up so I am never without SATV. I need a tripod for the dish.. and believe this is best ones if I remember the posts? http://tv4rv.com/suns...

Camper_Boy · Camper_Boy

So, after the wifi Ranger demo at the Pigeon Forge Rally last year, we were convinced that the wifi ranger was the way to go once we hit the road, whenever that happened. Well, now it's happened, and we are getting ready to embark on our fulltiming adventure. I went on the wifi ranger website, only to fi...

bjoyce · bjoyce

After AT&T reacted to T-Mobile with their double your data for the same price promotion, then Sprint reacted to AT&T, and now Verizon has also reacted. Any Verizon More Everything plan of 15GB or more is doubled, so 15GB becomes 30GB, etc. I did a bit of arithmetric, determined that we could...

Joe_Camper · Joe_Camper

I know a lot of you use WiFi Ranger products. Have you ever needed help? I can't get my Millenicom hotspot to tether to the GO2. I called the support number at WiFi Ranger and got a voice mail. They never called back. Sent them an Email, I get a generic reply about power booting. I'd already done that about 3...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Does anyone know if a grandfathered Verizon data plan with unlimited data is tied to the account or a phone number? If we tried to add another phone to the same plan, would it also have unlimited data?

Gpndavid · Gpndavid

Bought a used 2007 coach with in motion King Dome. I know they come new set up for Direct TV. Is there a way to tell what service it is currently set up for without going on the roof, removing the cover and examining the dip switches? I bought a Dish receiver and activated service, but 120 channels did no...

Lightfin · Lightfin

We have DISH Network in our home, and the old original antennas in our '99 39Z Bounder. We are heading south soon for the winter, and I'd like to have the same DISH channels in the motorhome. We also want to be able to watch different shows at the same time on the rear and front TV's (my wife is not a big sp...

el Rojo and Pam · el Rojo and Pam

I'm getting 2 to 3 bars (signal) 4G LTE without the Wilson Sleek and 4 to 5 bars with it and can't get internet through it. My computer sees it, connects and can't get past the identifying part. Any clues? Need some help, Red

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	4G Mobile Antenna (Preview) I currently have the Wilson 4G cradle. Any recommendations for a good external antenna for use with my RV. Tom	nineback	14	3297	10:20 AM Apr 25, 2015 by Jack Mayer
	Wilson Sleek and notifying carrier of change of location. (Preview) So, just got a Wilson Sleek and was checking the QA on the carrier registration page. One of the questions on there was if I move my booster to another location, do I have to notify the carrier and the answer was yes. Once on the road, the answer to this would be an emphatic yes. Is this fluff or something...	pkhalin	3	1325	05:57 PM Apr 8, 2015 by pkhalin
	Unlimited data plan-keep it or drop it (Preview) We are about realize the full-time dream after two years of planning/prep. I have studied the excellent books and information provided in this forum and am grateful for your shared experiences. Based on the latest discussions, we will initially invest in hardware to pull in cell service based data...	Gpndavid	8	2525	05:02 PM Apr 1, 2015 by jaynjazz
	At the tender age of 68 it was my first! (Preview) i was notified that I bought something on e-bay and paid for it with PayPal, I did not buy it! I've been violated! And I don't like it. i always thought I was being very careful with everthing, but I noticed several days ago that I was receiving unsolicitated e-mails. I had never received what others have...	Cowdog353	4	1528	09:58 AM Mar 18, 2015 by cheryls-other-half
	DirecTV's Backup Satellite Goes Into Service DirecTV Satellite TV (Preview) For those interested in such things I found this article by Stewart Sweet rather interesting and indicative of the work the boys and girls in the backroom do to keep stuff working as best as possible when the equipment is 22,500 miles away. Having been in the TV biz I appreciate how this planning paid o...	Bill and Linda	1	1596	06:41 PM Mar 9, 2015 by The Junkman
	Rogue Wave Review- A WiFi Capture Device (Preview) I recently completed a review of the Rogue Wave. This device uses a Ubiquity Bullet and external antenna to better capture wifi signals. It is similar in function to the WiFiRanger Mobile, but is oriented at ONLY using wifi as the Internet source (backhaul). It performs that function quite well and i...	Jack Mayer	2	2062	02:57 PM Feb 8, 2015 by Technomadia
	How to get network and PBS with DirecTV (Preview) We are FTs and have domicile in SD. We have Direct TV and cannot get local network and public tv with the satellite. In some parks we have been able to get network and public TV using the roof antenna but now we are at a Texas State Park as camp hosts and can't get many channels with the roof antenna due to...	2 KOZs	5	1608	08:13 AM Feb 5, 2015 by Bill and Linda
	ready to get a satellite TV system (Preview) Now that we sold the house, paid off everything, etc and are completely debt free, we are ready to shop around for a satellite system for our fiver. We have been fulltimers since 2/10. Would love comments regarding pros and cons of the various systems, providers and costs both intitial and monthl...	phyllen	20	4379	05:30 PM Jan 31, 2015 by BigD629
	Genealogy and Pictures Questions (Preview) I have finally gotten to the point that I am sorting through all the pictures. The plan is to scan them all and that brings up how best to organize them. I have pictures "inherited" from both my Grandmother and my Mother that go back to the 1920's, Some of these are going to be a challenge to i...	Cindi	8	2181	08:14 PM Jan 28, 2015 by Cindi
	Carrying over S&B TV and Internet equipment to an RV (Preview) We are at a sort of crossroads with our current TV and internet. As we approach going FT in a few years, we are switching from one source to another. Currently we are hooked up to Comcast but the current promo we are under is ending and the new rates make looking elsewhere worth checking out. We found a ATT...	BiggarView	4	1451	08:38 PM Jan 14, 2015 by BiggarView
	AT&T to Join T-Mobile in offering Rollover Data (Preview) AT&T just announced this morning that later this month all Mobile Share plan customers will have a new Rollover Data feature added to their plans. The deal isn't as robust as T-Mobile's new Data Stash program, but with AT&T still offering double data deals - this makes them a compelling ca...	Technomadia	2	1272	05:41 AM Jan 8, 2015 by The Junkman
	Chromebook vs PC laptop (Preview) We are getting ready to make the transition into living in the RV and I'm going to need a portable computer. I currently use an HP desktop for my computer needs while my husband has a laptop with lots of storage capacity. He keeps all our tax and other docs on it. I am not sure what would be best for me....L...	galtgirl	7	2177	10:25 AM Jan 7, 2015 by cheryls-other-half
	What do you do for Big Downloads? (Preview) Let's say I occasionally need to do a really big download - 30 or 40 Gb. This isn't a problem with my current Fios setup, but once we fulltime even with a 30 Gb Jetpack plan that's not going to be practical. What do other folks do? Is there a way, or do I just have to forego?	Gannet	17	2195	05:13 PM Dec 19, 2014 by bjoyce
	Millenicom Customer Accounts Acquired by Verizon ( 1 2 ) (Preview) If you just got your email from Millenicom - yes, it's true. All of their customer accounts are being acquired by Verizon directly. There are no further details to share regarding what that will mean for their customers in terms of plans offered, but customers should be contacted by Verizon directl...	Technomadia	71	5809	07:41 PM Dec 3, 2014 by The Junkman
	Need help using wifi Ranger with ethernet connection (Preview) The resort we are spending the winter at provides a cable modem for our use for internet. My documentation that came with my Wifi Ranger says that I should be able to use this, but I haven't been able to get the wifi ranger to recognize the input. I verified that the signal is good by plugging the Etherne...	Camper_Boy	4	1533	09:29 PM Nov 26, 2014 by The Junkman
	Directv Temporary Service Address Change (closed) (Preview) I am starting this topic since I don't see anything current on this subject about changing your service address. I am FT with no other Directv service address other than the RV. I changed my service address 2 years ago from my original address with no problems, NJ to FL. Then after 5 months I tried agai...	sdman	10	3603	12:01 PM Nov 25, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	internet and cell phone service for full-timers (Preview) We will be full-timers in a teardrop camper starting in April and wonder what service providers folks recommend for cell and internet. We use the internet for emails and blogging. Thanks for any insights. Diane and Michael	birder526	21	2238	10:16 PM Nov 23, 2014 by FinanceGuy
	FYI - Verizon usage alerts for former 20GB Millennium Accounts (Preview) I signed up for the Verizon 20 GB service for $99.99 back on Nov 3, and today, ten days later, I got an alert telling me that I've used 75% of my data allotment. I went on-line and downloaded my usage stats to a spreadsheet, added it all up and arrived at just over 3.7GB. Since the stats on-line were only curr...	Penny and Paul	5	1708	02:50 PM Nov 14, 2014 by Penny and Paul
	Interesting article on Yellowstone (Preview) http://www.wirelessweek.com/news/2014/11/yellowstone-park-considers-bumping-bandwidth-mobile?et_cid=4243742&et_rid=507049921&location=top	Max Signal	0	978	11:10 AM Nov 3, 2014 by Max Signal
	Need help with setting up a WIFI network in RV (Preview) Hey guys. I have the Millenicom Pantech 291 hotspot. I want to be able to set up a wireless network so I can print wirelessly to our printer. Then I need a cat-5 connection to our Denon internet capable sound system. I may also want to supply my Dish Hopper with an internet connection which is also a cat-5 c...	Joe_Camper	19	2224	06:41 PM Nov 2, 2014 by cheryls-other-half
	Toshiba laptop battery won't charge after installing Windows 8.1 Toshiba laptop Windows 8.1 (Preview) I have a Toshiba Laptop, Satellite C855D, that came with Windows 8 installed. Later I installed Windows 8.1. The moment that I installed 8.1, the battery stopped working. It now says "plugged in and not charging". My husband has gone through the normal procedures of removing the batt...	Cindy T	10	2350	05:56 PM Oct 30, 2014 by Cindy T
	Ready for Millenicom/3G/4G and routers -- sanity check pepwave soho vs. wifi ranger (go2) opinions (Preview) OK technomadia/jack, everyone else. This is a request for a sanity check before we put the $$$ on the credit cards today. I think we're finally ready to buy the Millenicom package . I've read (and reread) the entire new internet handbook at least twice. Loved Jack's detailed chapter on antennas. I...	cheryls-other-half	24	4369	01:08 PM Oct 30, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	Direct tv satv dish ..portable.. (Preview) Getting reading to order my back up plan to the roof top traveler swm.. Tried searching this out again,, just got more confused.. Looking to have a mobile unit to set up so I am never without SATV. I need a tripod for the dish.. and believe this is best ones if I remember the posts? http://tv4rv.com/suns...	The Junkman	4	1671	09:37 AM Oct 21, 2014 by The Junkman
	Which wifi ranger to choose? wifi ranger internet (Preview) So, after the wifi Ranger demo at the Pigeon Forge Rally last year, we were convinced that the wifi ranger was the way to go once we hit the road, whenever that happened. Well, now it's happened, and we are getting ready to embark on our fulltiming adventure. I went on the wifi ranger website, only to fi...	Camper_Boy	41	18397	10:26 PM Oct 17, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Verizon Double your data through Oct 31, 2014 (Preview) After AT&T reacted to T-Mobile with their double your data for the same price promotion, then Sprint reacted to AT&T, and now Verizon has also reacted. Any Verizon More Everything plan of 15GB or more is doubled, so 15GB becomes 30GB, etc. I did a bit of arithmetric, determined that we could...	bjoyce	18	2287	06:59 AM Oct 17, 2014 by bjoyce
	No WiFiRanger Service (Preview) I know a lot of you use WiFi Ranger products. Have you ever needed help? I can't get my Millenicom hotspot to tether to the GO2. I called the support number at WiFi Ranger and got a voice mail. They never called back. Sent them an Email, I get a generic reply about power booting. I'd already done that about 3...	Joe_Camper	6	1401	04:51 AM Oct 17, 2014 by Joe_Camper
	Question about Grandfathered Verizon plans (Preview) Does anyone know if a grandfathered Verizon data plan with unlimited data is tied to the account or a phone number? If we tried to add another phone to the same plan, would it also have unlimited data?	NWescapee	1	960	11:12 PM Oct 16, 2014 by Technomadia
	Is my KingDome Direct or Dish? (Preview) Bought a used 2007 coach with in motion King Dome. I know they come new set up for Direct TV. Is there a way to tell what service it is currently set up for without going on the roof, removing the cover and examining the dip switches? I bought a Dish receiver and activated service, but 120 channels did no...	Gpndavid	2	960	07:58 PM Oct 14, 2014 by GENECOP
	Seeking satellite TV guidance (Preview) We have DISH Network in our home, and the old original antennas in our '99 39Z Bounder. We are heading south soon for the winter, and I'd like to have the same DISH channels in the motorhome. We also want to be able to watch different shows at the same time on the rear and front TV's (my wife is not a big sp...	Lightfin	4	1666	08:32 AM Oct 10, 2014 by Lightfin
	Question about Verizon Hot Spot? (Preview) I'm getting 2 to 3 bars (signal) 4G LTE without the Wilson Sleek and 4 to 5 bars with it and can't get internet through it. My computer sees it, connects and can't get past the identifying part. Any clues? Need some help, Red	el Rojo and Pam	7	1480	08:25 AM Oct 10, 2014 by el Rojo and Pam
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