An external cell phone antenna can help improve the reception of your cellular or digital phone by moving the wireless signal away from your head (your head can block a considerable amount of signal) and by changing and/or increasing your antenna's radiation pattern.
Where do I connect an antenna to my phone?
Many of today's cellular and digital PCS phones are equipped with RF ports which enable you to connect an external antenna to your phone. RF ports may be located on the back, bottom, top or side of your cell phone. Unfortunately some phones have no port that would enable to attach an external antenna to.
What type of connectors do antennas have?
Antennas come equipped with standard connectors such as TNC Male, Mini-UHF Male and FME Female.
What are some ways to attach an antenna to my phone?
A few phones (such as Motorola Bag Phones) come equipped with a standard connector. Nothing else is needed. However, most phone RF connectors are not standard so they require an adapter.
What if my phone doesn't have a standard connector?
There are installable hands free kits that come with antenna adapters that will fit one of these standard antennas. There are also External Antenna Adapters (or RF Adapters) that allow you to attach an antenna directly to your phone. This type of adapter is usually a short thin wire with a connector to your phone on one end and a standard antenna connector (TNC Female, Mini-UHF Female or FME Male) on the other.
