Expected Coverage by Outside Signal

Strong signal outside 5 bars The entire cab
Moderate signal outside 3 to 4 bars The driver and passenger seats
Weak signal outside 1 to 2 bars 18 inches or less from the inside antenna
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weBoost Drive Reach OTR Mobile Signal Booster Kit | 477154

The Drive Reach OTR is built for trucks that work where the bars run out. Its antenna bolts to a mirror rail or a mount point the truck already has, adjusts from 7.5 to 40 inches, and boosts every major US carrier at once.

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Boosts 5G and 4G LTE on Every US Carrier, Including:

MVNOs like Mint, Cricket, and Visible run on these networks too, along with more than 90 regional carriers.

Introducing the Drive Reach OTR

The work is usually a long way out, past the edge of town or at a site off some county road. That is where the signal fades until nothing on the phone will load and the call you need to make will not go through. One road service mechanic who runs this booster used to handle that the only way he could, packing up his tools, heading down the road until his phone found a bar, making the call, and coming back to the job. The Drive Reach OTR is a cell signal booster made for the truck that spends its day out there.

The antenna it ships with is a good deal stronger than the small ones you see on cars, and that extra strength is what it takes to receive signal from a tower that is miles behind you. It goes up on a mast, clear of the cab and whatever is riding on top, so nothing on the truck blocks it. That signal travels down to the amplifier, which boosts it, and the antenna inside the cab broadcasts it where you sit.

The first thing that changes is the phone in your hand. A bar or two outside usually turns into three or four near that same antenna, so the call you could not make from the site goes through on the first try, and the tools never leave the ground. The laptop stays on the hotspot in the cab, and calls hold together across the stretches between towns. That mechanic doesn't pack up and hunt for a bar anymore.

A little signal outside the truck is all a booster needs. Where there is really none, it is no help. If the work puts your truck a long way out from the nearest tower, and you're done leaving a job just to make a phone call, then the Drive Reach OTR is the solution for you.

At a glance

Antenna Height Adjustsfrom 7.5 to 40 inches with the two mast extensions
Every US CarrierVerizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular
Works While You Drivenot just when you are parked
All Weather Antennait meets US Military and NEMA IP66 standards
$0 Monthlyyou own the system outright

How It Works

Each of the three pieces below does a different job, and where you put it decides how well the next one works.

Diagram: how the semi signal booster system works
The outside antenna on the semi diagram

The Outside AntennaReceives signal from distant cell towers and passes it over a cable to the amplifier.

The amplifier on the semi diagram

The AmplifierReceives the signal from the outside antenna, boosts it significantly, then passes it to the inside antenna.

The inside antenna on the semi diagram

The Inside AntennaBroadcasts the boosted signal throughout the space for clear calls, reliable texts, and fast data.

The booster also works in reverse. The inside antenna receives signal from the devices in the vehicle, the amp boosts it up, and then the outside antenna broadcasts the strong signal back to the distant cell towers. This gives you a strong, reliable two-way connection to the cell tower.

How Much Coverage Should You Expect?

How much coverage you get depends on the signal you already have outside. The stronger it is out there, the farther the boosted signal carries inside.

Strong signal outside5 bars, -80 dBm or better
The entire cab
Moderate signal outside3 to 4 bars, about -90 dBm
The driver and passenger seats
Weak signal outside1 to 2 bars, about -100 dBm
18 inches or less from the inside antenna
Not sure what signal you have outside? Check the bars on your phone where the outside antenna will go, or send us a message and we will help you figure out what you have.
weBoost Drive Reach OTR Signal Booster Kit - OTR Antenna Mounted

How the Installation Process Works

The steps below are the whole job, and the order matters, because the antenna is assembled before it goes on the truck.

Build the Antenna to the Height You Need

The two mast extensions are 13 inches and 18 inches, so the antenna can stand anywhere from 7.5 to 40 inches. Run the coax up through the extensions and out through the side exit adapter first, then put thread locker on the metal thread points only and never on the plastic body. The spring is optional and cannot be used with both extensions at once.

Mount It Above Everything Else on the Truck

Some trucks have built in antenna mounting points. If yours does not, the included 3-way mount works on vehicles with mirror rails, and the antenna also works with third party CB antenna mounts. It belongs above the roofline and clear of any gear riding on top. The coax is strong enough to be shut in most vehicle doors, so getting it into the cab usually needs no other route.

Set the Inside Antenna Where You Use Your Phone

It goes on the dash or the side of the seat, held by the Velcro strips in the box. Put it near where your phone actually rides, close enough that the phone sits in the boosted signal and not so close that it is stacked on top of it. It also has to stay at least 8 inches from any person.

Put the Amplifier Somewhere With Air Around It

It goes behind or under a seat, and the included bracket holds with Velcro strips, screws, or zip ties. Run both cables so nothing gets pinched when the seats move, then connect the outside antenna cable to the port marked Outside Antenna and the inside one to the port marked Inside Antenna.

Plug the Amplifier Into the 12 Volt Outlet

The included power supply goes into the same outlet you charge a phone from. If that outlet stays live with the truck shut off, switch the amplifier off when you park for more than a day, so it does not pull on the battery.

Not sure it will fit your vehicle? Send us a message before you order and we will work out where the outside antenna goes on yours.

Which Booster Fits Your Truck?

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Still using the Drive 4G-X OTR? The Drive Reach OTR is our recommended replacement.

Still Deciding?

  • Try It for 90 Days

    Signal changes as you move, so the test that counts is watching your own bars with the booster in place. If it does not do enough, send it back within 90 days for a full refund.

  • 2-Year Warranty

    weBoost covers the hardware itself. If something stops working, send us a message first and we will help you figure out whether it is the equipment or the install.

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What's Included

Everything below ships together.

The Support That Comes With It

Installation Support

Our team has guided thousands of vehicle installs.

Placement Help

If the boost is smaller than you expected, send us a message and we will work through where the antennas are sitting. That is one of the first things to check.

Lifetime Support

The help does not run out when the warranty does. We are still here for a different vehicle, a new phone, or a setup that stopped working the way it used to.

Recommended Accessory

The included power supply uses the 12 volt outlet. This one hardwires in, powering the amplifier only while the truck runs and handing the outlet back.

Specifications

These are the specifications we have on file for this booster.

SKU477154
UPC810005963015
Warranty2 Years
ConditionNew
Gain (Up/Down)50 dB
Outside Antenna TypeOmnidirectional
Inside Antenna TypeOmnidirectional
Impedance50 ohm
Power Requirements12V 1.8A
Dimensions6 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches

Product Documents

Open any of them before you order or after your booster arrives.

weBoost Drive Reach OTR Installation Guide weBoost Drive Reach OTR Spec Sheet weBoost Drive Reach OTR One Pager

Regulatory Advisories

The FCC requires the advisory below on every consumer signal booster, including this one.

This is a CONSUMER device. BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider's consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider. You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider. WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device.

Please note, the three largest carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon) and more than 90 regional carriers have given blanket consent for use of all boosters certified to the current FCC standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will it fit my truck?

Almost certainly. Some trucks come with antenna mounting points already. If yours does not, the 3-way mount in the box works on trucks with mirror rails, and third party CB mounts work too. Put the antenna where it stands higher than the roof and higher than anything riding on top.

How tall does the antenna have to be?

That is yours to choose. Two mast extensions come in the box, 13 inches and 18 inches, and the antenna can stand anywhere from 7.5 to 40 inches depending on how many you use. A taller build gets the antenna above more of what is blocking it, and a shorter one clears more doorways.

Can I lower the antenna for low clearance or for trees?

Yes. The mast unscrews, so you can run a shorter setup or take the antenna down when a route calls for it, and putting it back up is quick enough to do at a stop.

Will it work where I have no signal at all?

More often than the phone suggests. The OTR antenna stands high and receives from towers well beyond a phone's own range, so a screen reading no service is not the final answer out there. The hard limit is a stretch where no signal arrives, and no booster on the market gets a call through there.

How close does my phone have to be to the inside antenna?

It depends on the signal outside. With a strong signal outside, the boosted signal fills the cab. With one or two bars outside, keep your phone within about 18 inches of the inside antenna, which is why we tell people to put that antenna where their phone actually rides.

Does it work with my carrier?

Yes. It boosts every major US carrier at the same time. That covers Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, along with the smaller networks that run on them.

Will it boost my hotspot and my laptop?

Yes. A hotspot runs on the cellular network just like your phone, so it gets the same boost, and so does a laptop working through it. Keep the hotspot near the inside antenna the way you would a phone.

Will it drain my truck battery?

It runs on the 12 volt outlet, not on your phone. The one case to watch is an outlet that stays powered with the truck off. Flip the amplifier off if the truck is going to sit for a day or more, or have it wired to the ignition and the question takes care of itself.

Do I need my carrier's permission?

No. The major US carriers have given blanket consent for boosters certified to current FCC standards, and this one is certified. You do have to register it with your carrier, which is a short form on their website.

How do I know it's working?

Park where your signal is weak, check your bars with the amplifier off, then turn it on and watch them for a minute. That is the only fair comparison, because the signal changes as you drive. A green light on the amplifier means it is running normally. A red light means one band shut itself off to avoid interfering with a tower, and the fix is usually more distance between the outside antenna and the inside one.

How is this different from the Drive Reach OTR Fleet?

The difference is the power supply, and nothing else. Both run the same amplifier at the same 50 dB of gain, the same OTR antenna, and the same 3-way mount. This one plugs into the 12 volt outlet. The Fleet version is wired into the vehicle and requires professional installation.

Why buy this here instead of Amazon?

Mounting is the conversation worth having before you order, because mirror rails and mounting points differ from truck to truck. Send us a message with the make and model and we will figure out where the antenna goes on yours. The person who answers then is the same one who answers after it arrives.

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weBoost Drive Reach OTR Mobile Signal Booster Kit | 477154

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