- Up to 6 ft coverage area - enough to cover your home office desk, car, truck, RV, or boat
- Intelligent microprocessor: STIX contains the revolutionary Cell Ranger microprocessor, which monitors signal conditions and selects which signals need amplification to provide optimal call quality.
- Use Cell Ranger STIX inside with our universal AC adapter accessory (sold separately)
- Easy installation: Simply attach the magnetic mount antenna to any metal surface (such as the boot of your car), and then plug in Cell Ranger and enjoy stronger signal
- 12V DC socket: Use STIX in your car, truck, RV, or boat. Buy our universal AC adapter and you can use it indoors or two. Search for "Cell Ranger PORT" to find our USB model.
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The Cell Ranger STIX 12V Cell Phone Booster gives you more signal; better call quality for cell phones, and up to 100% faster download speeds for 3G data cards. The Cell Ranger STIX 12V Cell Phone Booster fits in the 12V cigarette lighter adapter of cars, trucks, RVs, or boats. Order the Cell Ranger STIX 12V Cell Phone Booster today!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Pros
-cheap at $20 vs $120+ others cost
-easy to install in a car
Cons
-can not beat a $200 3+ watt booster (works over 1000 ft and supports 2-3 cells at the same time)
-limited effect range (see test below)
-only can use with one cell at a time
-positioning the antenna can be a pain. (seams to work better the higher you go)
Conclusion
-for a in car system this is fine, but if you want to increase your reception at home go for a 3 watt repeater, they cost $200-400 depending on how many cells you want to be able to use at the same time but have a much better range. (1000-2000 sq ft vs 5-8 ft)
This thing is good for increasing your reception in the car, after installing the unit these are my test
Before test getting 0-1 bars in car/out of car.
In Car
3" to 1' -5 Bars -front driver seat
1' to 2' -4-5 Bars -front driver seat
2' to 3' -4-5 Bars -front passenger seat
3' to 4' -3-4 bars -rear driver seat
4' to 5' -3-4 bars -rear passenger seat
5' to 6' -2-3 bars -rear passenger seat/outside
6' to 7' -1-2 bars out side
7' to 8' -0-1 bar no increase
In Office / bed room
reception before 1 bar by window 0 bars by desk.
installed high on window, I was not able to get the power station to my desk due to cord lenght, but as it was 4 feet away i was able to get 3 bars at my desk that i was not able to get before
test
3" to 1' -5 Bars -office
1' to 2' -5 Bars -office
2' to 3' -4-5 Bars -office
3' to 4' -4 bars -office
4' to 5' -3-4 bars -office (where my desk is)
5' to 6' -3-4 bars -office (by my door)
6' to 7' -3 bars -office out side my office
7' to 8' -2 bars -out side my office door
8' + -0 bars again,
-cheap at $20 vs $120+ others cost
-easy to install in a car
Cons
-can not beat a $200 3+ watt booster (works over 1000 ft and supports 2-3 cells at the same time)
-limited effect range (see test below)
-only can use with one cell at a time
-positioning the antenna can be a pain. (seams to work better the higher you go)
Conclusion
-for a in car system this is fine, but if you want to increase your reception at home go for a 3 watt repeater, they cost $200-400 depending on how many cells you want to be able to use at the same time but have a much better range. (1000-2000 sq ft vs 5-8 ft)
This thing is good for increasing your reception in the car, after installing the unit these are my test
Before test getting 0-1 bars in car/out of car.
In Car
3" to 1' -5 Bars -front driver seat
1' to 2' -4-5 Bars -front driver seat
2' to 3' -4-5 Bars -front passenger seat
3' to 4' -3-4 bars -rear driver seat
4' to 5' -3-4 bars -rear passenger seat
5' to 6' -2-3 bars -rear passenger seat/outside
6' to 7' -1-2 bars out side
7' to 8' -0-1 bar no increase
In Office / bed room
reception before 1 bar by window 0 bars by desk.
installed high on window, I was not able to get the power station to my desk due to cord lenght, but as it was 4 feet away i was able to get 3 bars at my desk that i was not able to get before
test
3" to 1' -5 Bars -office
1' to 2' -5 Bars -office
2' to 3' -4-5 Bars -office
3' to 4' -4 bars -office
4' to 5' -3-4 bars -office (where my desk is)
5' to 6' -3-4 bars -office (by my door)
6' to 7' -3 bars -office out side my office
7' to 8' -2 bars -out side my office door
8' + -0 bars again,
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I went through a few new android cell phones until I found one I really like (Samsung Captivate/Fascinate/Vibrant), except for one big issue --- it doesn't have as good of a signal as other phones. The only place it is a big problem for me is in my office. I always had Sony Ericssons in the past and didn't have a problem, even though most other people did with their Motorolas, Nokias, etc. My office-mate may get a signal here and there but it always cuts out pretty quickly. I used to have no issue until I switched from Sony Ericsson to Samsung (unfortunately, I didn't like the Sony Ericsson Xperia).
I wanted to get the Cell Ranger USB powered signal booster, but it was priced way higher than this one. I bought the in-vehicle booster and also got a dc/ac converter so I could use it in my office. I have found that I have to be right by the base/power part --- I mean within a foot. I have it hanging from an overhead cabinet on my wall. It rests in the air about a foot or so above my desk and I leave my phone under it. I get 2-4 bars this way when I wasn't getting any signal at all before.
Because of the need to be so close to the base, I would think that you would definitely need a bluetooth to use the phone in the car so that you could keep the phone right next to the power supply/base. I definitely recommend this signal booster as long as you understand the limitations and they would work for you, because it DOES increase the signal significantly.
I wanted to get the Cell Ranger USB powered signal booster, but it was priced way higher than this one. I bought the in-vehicle booster and also got a dc/ac converter so I could use it in my office. I have found that I have to be right by the base/power part --- I mean within a foot. I have it hanging from an overhead cabinet on my wall. It rests in the air about a foot or so above my desk and I leave my phone under it. I get 2-4 bars this way when I wasn't getting any signal at all before.
Because of the need to be so close to the base, I would think that you would definitely need a bluetooth to use the phone in the car so that you could keep the phone right next to the power supply/base. I definitely recommend this signal booster as long as you understand the limitations and they would work for you, because it DOES increase the signal significantly.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I really don't like to give bad reviews, so when I say that this product does not work well, keep in mind it did not work well on the equipment I tested it on. I live in a rural area where I typically get 1 bar for my wireless 3G service. So, sometimes internet downloads are slow (packet retries?). DSL is not yet an option.
What I had in mind was to use the CellRanger to boost the signal going to my laptop. I have a Toshiba Satellite M115 laptop with Sierra Wireless USBConnect 881 on an AT&T 3G Network.
When I got the CellRanger, the label on the package stated: "IMPORTANT For proper function, your Cellular device should be 12 inches or more from the CellRanger unit." Keeping 12 inches or more, I tried for 6 days in my yard, car, & house to get more bars with no success.
When I began an email dialog with CellRanger support, they stated that " CellRanger should be no further then say 5"-6" from your USB-881 you might need a 15" USB extension cable to position the devices." I tried this but when you got too close, the USB-881 kicked offline & had to be unplugged, then re-inserted before it would work again, so more bars means nothing if you can't stay online.
I relayed the above info to CellRanger support & no solution was supplied, just a comment about wireless being like medication, it doesn't work for everyone. Needless to say, I sent the CellRanger back.
In a nutshell: Unless you enjoy aggravation, keep the CellRanger away from your laptop.
The good news is that I found a much cheaper solution with 100x less aggravation (i.e. you simply plug it in and it works): Wilson Electronics model 301103 Magnet Mount 5dB Gain Cellular Antenna & model 359924 Adapter Cable for Sierra Wireless 595U Air Card. I've tried it in my house & car & it works great!
Wilson also sells an inline amp & marine antenna if (like myself) you wanna' use Google Earth on your laptop (on your pontoon, not bass boat!) while on the water.
What I had in mind was to use the CellRanger to boost the signal going to my laptop. I have a Toshiba Satellite M115 laptop with Sierra Wireless USBConnect 881 on an AT&T 3G Network.
When I got the CellRanger, the label on the package stated: "IMPORTANT For proper function, your Cellular device should be 12 inches or more from the CellRanger unit." Keeping 12 inches or more, I tried for 6 days in my yard, car, & house to get more bars with no success.
When I began an email dialog with CellRanger support, they stated that " CellRanger should be no further then say 5"-6" from your USB-881 you might need a 15" USB extension cable to position the devices." I tried this but when you got too close, the USB-881 kicked offline & had to be unplugged, then re-inserted before it would work again, so more bars means nothing if you can't stay online.
I relayed the above info to CellRanger support & no solution was supplied, just a comment about wireless being like medication, it doesn't work for everyone. Needless to say, I sent the CellRanger back.
In a nutshell: Unless you enjoy aggravation, keep the CellRanger away from your laptop.
The good news is that I found a much cheaper solution with 100x less aggravation (i.e. you simply plug it in and it works): Wilson Electronics model 301103 Magnet Mount 5dB Gain Cellular Antenna & model 359924 Adapter Cable for Sierra Wireless 595U Air Card. I've tried it in my house & car & it works great!
Wilson also sells an inline amp & marine antenna if (like myself) you wanna' use Google Earth on your laptop (on your pontoon, not bass boat!) while on the water.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It works!
I have AT&T. Due to what I believe is architectural issues with my home, I get a very poor signal or none at all in one room, which of course happens to be my home office. Read more
Published 17 days ago by patrick80639
Effective??
Makes the cell phone bars increase but don't exactly help as far as I can tell. Soon as i start using phones (CDMA - Verizon and or GSM - Tmobile) the service stops and bars... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Madashell
I love this works great
I love it ! It works great and the wire was long enough to run it through my trunk by my intena to my sig lighter in my Toyota camery to the front of my car to plug it in! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lovemybf
srtill get droped calls in the same places
Glad I didn't pay over $40.00 doesn't really work for me lost signal in same places tried moving it all over the top of my car still the same
Published 2 months ago by frog
It works....period!
This product does work...but for ONE phone only...not for multiple users, and also purchase the dc to ac converter for in home use.
Published 4 months ago by SoCalMan
Does not work
Unit does not work there telephone # does not work and the email service has yet responded to any of my emails. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nolan Robertson
Return Policy non-existent
Do not buy this item if you have any thought you might need to return it. I bought the wrong one (for a car instead of for a house). Read more
Published 11 months ago by frustrated
cell phone booster - cell ranger stix 12V
Definitely improves service in rural area of MI. Sharp reduction in calls dropped and increased reception for clear conversations. Will buy a second for spouse's car.
Published 12 months ago by SouthBranch
It works within a close range
Got this product with 3 intentions. To pump up cel phone signal at home (AT&T signal in my home is very poor), in a car and, eventually, in a boat. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. C. Ferreira
surprising
This rather affordable device gave me 5 bars in a barely 1 bar area. I was able to (for the first time) utilize my android apps at my place of employment which was very... Read more
Published 15 months ago by H.Adam
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