Cell Antenna on 195

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   Not sure it you are looking to boost a cell signal while camping or just want to know what the existing antenna is for,  but if you are interested in a cell booster system I use the weBoost slim:
https://www.weboost.com/boosters/vehicle

Combined with these:

https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-WILSON-400-Wideband-Directional-700-2700/dp/B07R1PZ2T9/ref=pd_sbs_107_img_2/145-8709395-3663044?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07R1PZ2T9&pd_rd_r=01794182-4424-4045-9fe1-0df676c9b46f&pd_rd_w=hMtct&pd_rd_wg=aS4GE&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=A53AT902BYZZV2GZ4DZQ&psc=1&refRID=A53AT902BYZZV2GZ4DZQ

I mount the directional antenna on an extension pole like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S8XIE0/ref=emc_b_5_t

which I clamp to the front edge of the slide when its extended. There is also an adapter needed to connect the low loss coax cable to the booster, best to call Wilson to get that. You can mount the booster and cable in a storage area, mount the cradle inside the trailer convenient to connect your phone to the TV, and then just pull out the cable, connect it to the antenna, clamp it to the slide, and extend it. Once set up you need to slowly rotate the antenna to maximize signal strength. The whole process takes me about 10 minutes as part of camp setup. 

If you have a weak cell signal this system pulls it in well. Most of the time it works great for me, Netflix and HBO streaming no problem. It can't work miracles though, it can't boost a signal that isn't there, so if you're camped in the bottom of a hollow out of line of sight to a cell tower you still won't get anything.  

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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Topic: Cell Antenna on 195 Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 6:40am
	Not sure it you are looking to boost a cell signal while camping or just want to know what the existing antenna is for, but if you are interested in a cell booster system I use the weBoost slim: https://www.weboost.com/boosters/vehicle Combined with these: https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-WILSON-400-Wideband-Directional-700-2700/dp/B07R1PZ2T9/ref=pd_sbs_107_img_2/145-8709395-3663044?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07R1PZ2T9&pd_rd_r=01794182-4424-4045-9fe1-0df676c9b46f&pd_rd_w=hMtct&pd_rd_wg=aS4GE&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=A53AT902BYZZV2GZ4DZQ&psc=1&refRID=A53AT902BYZZV2GZ4DZQ I mount the directional antenna on an extension pole like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S8XIE0/ref=emc_b_5_t which I clamp to the front edge of the slide when its extended. There is also an adapter needed to connect the low loss coax cable to the booster, best to call Wilson to get that. You can mount the booster and cable in a storage area, mount the cradle inside the trailer convenient to connect your phone to the TV, and then just pull out the cable, connect it to the antenna, clamp it to the slide, and extend it. Once set up you need to slowly rotate the antenna to maximize signal strength. The whole process takes me about 10 minutes as part of camp setup. If you have a weak cell signal this system pulls it in well. Most of the time it works great for me, Netflix and HBO streaming no problem. It can't work miracles though, it can't boost a signal that isn't there, so if you're camped in the bottom of a hollow out of line of sight to a cell tower you still won't get anything.
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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630	Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 12:54am
	I think you're mistaking the TV antenna for a cell antenna. The coax connection should be behind the TV. Most of the TV antennas also have an amplifier (little on/off switch next to the coax connector).
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Tars Tarkas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446	Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 9:17pm
	Can't help you, but this is the first I've heard of a Pod with a cell antenna. How do you know that's what it is? TT
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MikeVagg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Jan 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 9:08pm
	Hi, antenna question, we have a new 2000 195, it has the twin cell antenna (with the tv antenna) I have a Verizon hot spot coming, that will use the two external antennas. Where do I find the connectors for them? All I can see coming into the rv is the tv coax. Thanks in advance, Mike Vagg