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02-05-2020, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Posts: 5
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I bought an unlocked hotspot on ebay ($25), installed a Google Fi data sim in it and connected a smart outlet to the hotspot via wifi. Google Fi data sims are included with the phone plan. The only cost is for data at the rate of $10/gb. Based on the data useage so far it might cost 30 cents/month. Works great.
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02-05-2020, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Morrison, CO
Posts: 372
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I purchased a PowerTXT switch from these folks: https://5gstore.com/search/powertxt/ It was $50 cheaper when I bought it last year, but it includes 1 year of cell service. They sent me an email notification that my service was going to expire next month; it cost $25 to renew for the year. I works here in Colorado with temps below zero Fahrenheit. Super simple to set up and use and in a nice looking, small package. Browse around their website for all sorts of other "toys".
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N16CB RV7A
Airworthiness cert issued 12/24
best X-mas present I could have hoped for!
paid 'til 10-19
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02-05-2020, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Vaca Moo Airport - TA37 in East TEXAS
Posts: 1,331
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Originally Posted by dmattmul
I have to admit the instructions are a little "unclear" and it did take me a few attempts. The initial hurtle is to make sure the sim is "talking" to the network. This can be done by watching the flashing light. Less than one flash a second there are not communication (less than one bar issue I guess). If it's communicating it will flash one time per ~ 2 seconds. You need to tell it your phone number by entering the default password (1234) then the phone number you want it to recognize. (Using 001XXXXXXXXXX)After that pretty easy. You need to program it to stay latched when it receives the text message from your phone. I am not sure how not to use a text when you want to turn it on or off but since I get 50 messages per month for $ 1.50 I did not bother trying to figure this out. I even have the system send me a text response when it latches or unlatches. At 3 cents each it's not an issue. There is a APP (Apple) for the unit that seems to work ok.
I also have a Mini Ipad in the dash that I bring in when I'm not flying and could use this as a hot spot (Did this last year) just prefer not to leave the Ipad in my hangar. Plus I wanted to try this out. I found using the Ipad not fully six-sigma and multiple times came to the airport with the heater off. One thing I did (Mentioned in another post) I installed an old electric clock on the wall that starts when the power comes on. Lets me know exactly how long the heater has been on.
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See? That part about the light flashing is new to me and I've been emailing the darn seller since last week ! Can't wait for the H20 sim to get here now. Thank you !
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RV-8 N52VM: OnSpeed Gen2 AOA-3D, Dynon D-180, Autopilot, Titan 0-360A1A, Hartzell C/S, INS-429 IFR & GPS496, WingX & Stratux for backup & ADS-B IN. Enjoying life while building an airpark with FREE campsite for pilots www.facebook.com/VacaMooAirport/
Exempt by 3 out of the 10 ways but I still donated.
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02-05-2020, 08:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Eldridge, Iowa
Posts: 75
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Originally Posted by Pilot135pd
See? That part about the light flashing is new to me and I've been emailing the darn seller since last week ! Can't wait for the H20 sim to get here now. Thank you !
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I hope it works for you. The h2owireless sim won't work for me on the 5025. Maybe it is just in my area, but it looks like only T-Mobile will work here. I made several attempts with different h2owireless sims and no joy. Tried a friend's T-Mobile sim and it worked fine. As was stated, the flashing light is the first clue. If it doesn't slow to once every two seconds, you aren't connected to the network.
Good luck!
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Paul A. Fisher
RV-7A N18PF
Q-200 N17PF
APRS track
Last edited by n18pf : 02-05-2020 at 08:56 PM.
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02-05-2020, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Vaca Moo Airport - TA37 in East TEXAS
Posts: 1,331
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Originally Posted by n18pf
I hope it works for you. The h2owireless sim won't work for me on the 5025. Maybe it is just in my area, but it looks like only T-Mobile will work here. I made several attempts with different h2owireless sims and no joy. Tried a friend's T-Mobile sim and it worked fine. As was stated, the flashing light is the first clue. If it doesn't slow to once every two seconds, you aren't connected to the network.
Good luck!
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Thanks. T-Mobile has never had a good signal at my airport but I tried and wasted the time and money with the UltraMobile sim. It would have been great with the $3 plan since my controller is to open a gate. I?m really glad H20 sim is working for others because AT&T has the best signal here outside of cities in East Texas after Verizon.
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RV-8 N52VM: OnSpeed Gen2 AOA-3D, Dynon D-180, Autopilot, Titan 0-360A1A, Hartzell C/S, INS-429 IFR & GPS496, WingX & Stratux for backup & ADS-B IN. Enjoying life while building an airpark with FREE campsite for pilots www.facebook.com/VacaMooAirport/
Exempt by 3 out of the 10 ways but I still donated.
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02-06-2020, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Spring Hill, FL
Posts: 101
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US Mobile
When I received my US Mobile sim I installed in my IPhone to check the carrier and signal strength at the hangar. I used one of my old unlocked IPhones from overseas since I did not want to place it in my current I-Phone. Decent signal and the carrier was AT&T.
Originally I tried to get a T-Mobile sim card from T-Mobile but they said the pay as you go sim cards have been discontinued. If you can get a T-Mobile pre-paid sim card seems the best way to go. T-Mobile network has a very strong signal at my hangar but could not get. They will sell you a T-Mobile sim for a minimum of 35 bucks a month. US Mobile with "Monthly Fixed Fee" is around 4 bucks a month.
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RV-14A QB building, Lycoming 390 Thunderbolt arrived July 2019, Garmin avionics, Vertical Power, EFII-32 Ignition and Fuel, Whirlwind 300-72, Parts became a real airplane 8/15/2020.
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02-06-2020, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Vaca Moo Airport - TA37 in East TEXAS
Posts: 1,331
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmattmul
When I received my US Mobile sim I installed in my IPhone to check the carrier and signal strength at the hangar. I used one of my old unlocked IPhones from overseas since I did not want to place it in my current I-Phone. Decent signal and the carrier was AT&T.
Originally I tried to get a T-Mobile sim card from T-Mobile but they said the pay as you go sim cards have been discontinued. If you can get a T-Mobile pre-paid sim card seems the best way to go. T-Mobile network has a very strong signal at my hangar but could not get. They will sell you a T-Mobile sim for a minimum of 35 bucks a month. US Mobile with "Monthly Fixed Fee" is around 4 bucks a month.
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T-Mobile owns Ultra Mobile and that's their pre-paid system. You have to tell the T-Mobile person to get you one of their $3 a month Ultra Mobile sim cards https://www.ultramobile.com/paygo/ . It'll cost you about $14 all said and done the first time but then just $3 a month for 30 texts or calls (see the website on the link I included here) but they really try to sell you their monthly plans.
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RV-8 N52VM: OnSpeed Gen2 AOA-3D, Dynon D-180, Autopilot, Titan 0-360A1A, Hartzell C/S, INS-429 IFR & GPS496, WingX & Stratux for backup & ADS-B IN. Enjoying life while building an airpark with FREE campsite for pilots www.facebook.com/VacaMooAirport/
Exempt by 3 out of the 10 ways but I still donated.
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02-20-2020, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Eldridge, Iowa
Posts: 75
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilot135pd
See? That part about the light flashing is new to me and I've been emailing the darn seller since last week ! Can't wait for the H20 sim to get here now. Thank you !
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Carlos, did you ever get your h2owireless sim to work? I couldn't get it to work here, so I'm wondering if it is just me. It works on a friend's T-Mobile sim, so I may just have to pitch my h2owireless sim. Thanks
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Paul A. Fisher
RV-7A N18PF
Q-200 N17PF
APRS track
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02-20-2020, 11:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Vaca Moo Airport - TA37 in East TEXAS
Posts: 1,331
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Quote:
Originally Posted by n18pf
Carlos, did you ever get your h2owireless sim to work? I couldn't get it to work here, so I'm wondering if it is just me. It works on a friend's T-Mobile sim, so I may just have to pitch my h2owireless sim. Thanks
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STILL haven't been able to get it to work  
I have an H20 sim so it should be getting a very strong signal like it does when I place the sim in a iphone (gets calls and texts perfectly in the iphone) but that light still flashes once per second when I place the sim in the controller and it doesn't accept any commands. I just borrowed an android phone because apparently it's easier to program the box with it and an app that isn't available on IOS. We'll see. Very frustrated with this.
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RV-8 N52VM: OnSpeed Gen2 AOA-3D, Dynon D-180, Autopilot, Titan 0-360A1A, Hartzell C/S, INS-429 IFR & GPS496, WingX & Stratux for backup & ADS-B IN. Enjoying life while building an airpark with FREE campsite for pilots www.facebook.com/VacaMooAirport/
Exempt by 3 out of the 10 ways but I still donated.
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02-20-2020, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Eldridge, Iowa
Posts: 75
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilot135pd
STILL haven't been able to get it to work   :mad
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I'm glad it's not just me!  . I guess I'll just have to pitch the h2owireless sim, and go to T-Mobile. I hope you get yours working.
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Paul A. Fisher
RV-7A N18PF
Q-200 N17PF
APRS track
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