| | |  | Phone Signal Boosters | Home » » Wireless Extenders zBoost YX300-PCS/CEL zPersonal Dual Band Cell Phone Signal Booster for a Single User (Wireless) | | | | | | | Description: | | Increase Your Cell Phone Signal at Your Workspace using zBoost zPersonal (zP) Designed for travel and single-users, the zBoost zP cell phone signal booster extends a Cell Zone for single user in dorms, hotels, homes or offices. zBoost zP wireless version, has an antenna that sits in your work area. The zBoost zP package includes everything you need -- window unit, antenna and power supply. No set-up, just put it in the window and plug it in - Instant Cell Zone. | | | Features: | |
• Increases your indoor cell signal coverage for your workspace--up to 6 feet
• Dual-band device works with 800/1900 MHz frequencies from all major carriers--AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Alltel, Cricket, and more (not compatible with Nextel)
• Ideal for for single users in dorms, hotels, homes or offices
• Great or travel--small footprint and lightweight
• Extends phone battery life--uses less power when signal is stronger
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.6 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.9 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 93 reviews |
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 workedNov 19, 2009
This works as described. I went from 0-1 bars to a steady 3-4 bars. -1 star only because it only works for 1 phone at a time. I did have a little trouble setting up. I could not get the red light to go green, even when all appeared set up correct. All I did to fix it was unplug and replug it in and it went to green and worked like a charm.
 Most PleasedNov 13, 2009
This little beauty increased my 1 bar of cell service to a constant 5 bars and edge network too.
The pricing was excellent as well.
Bruce
placement is keyNov 13, 2009
I bought the zboost personal extender just over a month ago. Before I bought the product I read many reviews and most were very mixed. When I got it i tried many places of placement. For the first two weeks i had the antenna ( black ) and the receiver ( white ) in the same room. The zboost got the job done with 1 or two bars. It wast until i moved the receiver to another room that the performance skyrocketed. My room is in the basement where there is no service any where down there ever. i get 3 bars or higher every where now. i placed my antenna upstairs in the room above mine and used Velcro to mount it to the window. Then i drilled in the floor upstairs to downstairs and mounted my antenna low and used every inch of the antenna cord. Placement is key when using this product but other than that one thing its an awesome product. My advise when setting it up is take your time. Really spread the two apart and leave your cellphone in the spot where the receiver will go before you mount anything. test test test.
Device works pretty well, if setup correctly...Nov 10, 2009
I read most of the product reviews listed here before I purchased the zBoost YX300-PCS/CEL Signal Booster, 50 % positive isn't bad. There are a few IMPORTANT things to point out. As mentioned in previous posts, this will not create a non-existant signal. If you have no cell signal within 10-15 feet of the target area, don't purchase the device. Another behavior other customers were concerned about was the flashing red light. We haven't had to power cycle the device because of a flashing red light yet. My observations have been, if the device is seperated from the antenna correctly and obtaining a signal from the cell tower, the light should remain a solid green. If you see a flashing red light, something is wrong. Either move the device to receive a signal or verify the antenna is properly seperated. A flashing green light indicates data transfer or a mobile telephone call is in progress. I have it plugged into a power strip with a power switch, in the event it needs to be power cycled. As previously mentioned, it will only service one mobile device at a given time and has a very limited range, generally 2-4 feet (as with all radio equipment, it's based on atmospheric conditions). The closer your cell phone is located to the transmitting antenna (black piece), the better. My configuration has the white box in a window above the patio door, with the antenna cord wrapped around to a sofa about 10 feet away from the box. The antenna is positioned vertically, behind the sofa, against the wall. For the perceptive folks out there, you probably guessed that the sofa gets the best signal in the room. It's worth the $59 if you have the correct environment. I hope this helps someone.
 Pretty good performance, makes a critical difference, delivers valueNov 04, 2009
Overall, I'm pleased with the zBoost YX300 zPersonal Cell Phone Signal Booster unit, which I purchased to help with signal strength in my home office. It makes a definite difference. Not huge, but big enough to meet my needs, and well worth the price.
I work out of my home office, and use my cell phone (currently a Palm Centro on Verizon) at my desk regularly. Standing out on my sidewalk, I get three bars. In most of my house, I get 2 bars. For whatever reason, sitting at my desk I would occasionally get two bars, but usually only one and sometimes none. After adding the zBoost, I always get two bars at my desk, which is a critical difference. I had hoped that I would get 4 bars at my desk, but that didn't materialize. But I'll settle for always having at least two bars, because now my calls don't drop and my voice quality is good.
I found the setup pretty straightforward, with the exception of the suction cups on the antenna end not sticking very well, even to a slick surface. I solved that problem with an adhesive cable tie base, attaching the antenna to it with a couple of plastic cable ties. Fortunately, the suction cups on the base unit stick to the glass just great.
It is crucial to observe the distances specified in the instructions, which are pretty scanty, on the back of the box. My base unit is stuck to the window at approximately the same height as the antenna (about five feet up), and the two are ten feet apart, give or take a couple of inches, and have a clear line of sight between them. I sit midway between the two, i.e., five feet from each. Both base and antenna are vertically oriented, if that makes any difference. The idiot light on the base is always green.
It is also crucial to connect the antenna cable to the base first, and only then plug in the power. The light will be red, and stay that way for ten or fifteen minutes while the unit acquires signal towers, etc. Once it turns green, you can accurately guage the results.
So, just three stars, because I had hoped for more bars, but the ones I got have made a critical difference to me. I would recommend this device to anyone with similar needs - just keep your expectations modest.
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