Ensure reliable communication at sea with cellular signal boosters for boats and yachts. Solve connection problems in the marine environment. Discover the advantages and types of amplifiers
Connection on board boats and yachts is increasingly important in recent years for various reasons. The stable internet connection offers the possibility of receiving and sending useful navigation information, such as weather forecasts and sea conditions. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity to take advantage of the services and applications offered by the mobile network, such as GPS navigation.
The importance of connection on board boats and the problem of low signal in a marine environment
The secure connection is necessary to maintain contact with colleagues on the ground in the event of an emergency. Cell phone signal amplifiers can be a solution to have a stable connection.
However, the connection in a marine environment can be poor or insufficient due to various reasons:
- Being far from cell towers significantly decreases signal quality;
- There may be various obstacles between the vessel and the antennas that can block the signal. Obstacles can include mountains, buildings, bridges or other vessels;
- Weather conditions (rain, fog or storms) also have a significant impact on the quality of the signal
Cellular signal amplifier technology
To solve the problem of poor signal you can use signal amplifiers for boats. They are devices that capture the weak signal, amplify it and then spread the enhanced signal. This improves the signal for reliable communication.
Having a secure signal on board becomes a necessity and offers many advantages:
- It is essential for emergency communication in the event of accidents or adverse weather conditions.
- It offers the possibility of using GPS connection and real-time data. This helps improve navigation accuracy.
- A stable connection allows the crew and passengers to stay in touch with the outside world during the long journey.
Types of amplifiers
Cell phone signal amplifiers are devices that must work reliably in a marine environment, because they are exposed to humidity, salt, corrosion, changing temperatures and many others. Repeaters used in the marine environment are often created with waterproof cases or special coatings to help protect the internal electronics from external conditions. They are also usually designed to cover a large area on board the vessel, so that all areas of use, including decks and cabins, are covered by the enhanced cellular signal.
There are different types of signal amplifiers for boats. They vary in frequency, power and supported carriers. Some examples of cellular signal amplifiers for boats are:
- Nikrans NS-GD-L-Boats is a cellular signal amplifier for boats that supports 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies, has a power of 15 dBm and two omnidirectional antennas. The device has coverage of up to 1200 m2 and works with all Italian operators.
- The Nikrans NS-Smart-Boats is a cellular signal amplifier for boats that supports all frequencies used in Italy. It has a power of 20 dBm and offers coverage of up to 3000 m2. It is compatible with all Italian managers.