The zBoost YX500-CEL and YX500-PCS are two separate units that work on different frequencies. Both cover up to 2,500 square feet, but the different units work for different carriers. The YX500-CEL works with carriers on the 800MHz frequency. Top carriers like Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and AT&T work in the 800MHz frequency.

The solution is simple. Find the best place outdoors where you get the strongest cell reception. It can be on the roof, attic or on your chimney. It must be placed at least five feet away from metal, because metal interferes with the incoming signal from the cellular tower.
You must then run the coax cable through your house to plug into the base unit. The outdoor antenna is an omni-directional antenna. That means it picks up the signal from more than one cell tower. You don’t have to point it towards the cell tower.

You can purchase upgradeable antennas, like the YX026. It’s a directional antenna, so you would have to point it towards the tower where signal is coming from. This provides a better signal for your base unit to amplify. It would increase your indoor signal because the upgraded antenna does a better job of drawing in the signal from the cellular tower.

If you have AT&T, Alltel or a carrier that works in the 800MHz frequency range, the YX500-CEL is the perfect solution to improve your cell phone signal. The YX500-PCS works on the 1900MHz frequencies for carriers such as Sprint.

The outdoor antenna for the zBoost Wi-Ex YX500-CEL is a rugged one. It is built to survive extreme weather. The device works best wherever you receive the strongest cellular signal. If the best reception is outside, then place the antenna outside. If the best signal is in your attic, then place the antenna there.

The outdoor antenna draws the signal in from the cell tower and then boosts it through the base unit. The amplifier is in the base station. It amplifies the cell signal from your phone, providing a two-way street, improved both incoming and outgoing signals. This advantage means your cell phone won’t be ‘straining’ to get a cell signal, improving battery life.

The antenna must be mounted away from metal, by at least five feet, because metal interferes with the incoming signal from the cell tower. The zBoost YX-500 CEL works on the 800MHz frequency. There are also some upgradeable antennas, like the YX 021. It’s a direction antenna that must be pointed towards the cell tower. It draws the signal in better, providing a better indoor signal. Which booster to choose also depends upon the signal strength outdoors; if you have fewer bars, you’ll need a strong outdoor antenna.  

The zBoost Wi-Ex YX500 CEL covers 2500 sq. feet, which makes it perfect for a home or small office. The omni directional antenna collects signals from more than one cell tower. If you have AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon Wireless, the YX500 CEL is the best cell signal booster solution for you.

The YX510 is a dual-band boosting solution. It works on both the 800MHz and 1900MHz frequencies and with all major carriers, including Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint. The only technology it is not compatible with is the iDEN technology used in Nextel’s Push-to-talk network.

The Wi-Ex YX500-CEL works on the 800MHz frequency. It’s a more economical approach than the YX510. Both operate with omni-directional antennas, mounted where users get the best signal and improves the cell signal both outgoing and incoming from the cellular tower.

To use the YX500-CEL, place the outdoor antenna where you receive the best signal. If you get the best signal in the attic, place the antenna in the attic. The booster works as a two-way system. Users not only get an improved signal from the cell tower, but their outgoing calls also improve. It increases cell phone battery life because it won’t spend so much energy looking for a better signal.

The YX500-CEL is a single band solution that works on the 800MHz frequency. It works with carriers like Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Alltel. The YX500-PCS works on 1900MHz frequency with carriers like Sprint. The YX510 works on both frequency bands, meaning it covers you if you have more than one cell carrier.

All three devices have the same materials in the kit, omni-directional outdoor antenna, 50 fee of coax cable, base station. The amplifier in the base station boosts different frequencies.

If you have more than one carrier, the zBoost Wi-Ex YX510 is the dual-band solution that should work for you. If you have Sprint service, the YX500-PCS is the best solution for you. If you have AT&T or Verizon Wireless, then check out the YX500 CEL edition. It’s a great cell signal booster for the 800MHz frequencies.