First and foremost, thanks to everyone that has posted detailed information about the Ubee PXU1900 and other Clear devices; I have found many posts here useful at enhancing my experience with Clear thus far.
I have been using the Ubee PXU-1900 while mobile and with the dock while at home to catch a signal. While in my house I usual get between one and two bars in the connection manager and using the PXU1900 connected to a Cradlepoint CTR-500 I own I can get a steady two bars. I have been very pleased with Clear service, but I occasionally lose signal and have to reconnect; therefore, I started to explore my options to improve my service.
At the recommendation of the local Clear store in the Northpark Center Mall in Dallas, I added the Clear Series M modem to my account to just leave the modem/antenna in one spot instead of moving around and having to "sit just right" to keep signal/connection as i have with the PXU1900.
I am majoring in Telecommunications Engineering so I decided to open up my new little toy to see what was on the inside; I took a few pictures for you all to examine:

Clear Motorola CPEi 725 External Center by bluepoint951, on Flickr

Clear Motorola CPEi 725 External Ports Closeup by bluepoint951, on Flickr
Clear_Motorola_CPEi_725_Antenna_Closeup_3 by bluepoint951, on Flickr

Clear_Motorola_CPEi_725_Antenna_Closeup_4 by bluepoint951, on Flickr
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I have a set of 14 pictures I took of this modem you can view here:
Clear Series "M" - Motorola CPEi 725 Pictures
Since using the new Motorola modem at home I have found I get a steady two bars throughout the house; however, I'd like to get this to a more stable 3 or 4 if possible. if I connect the modem outside I get a solid 4 and even occasion 5 bars on the modem. I own this equipment; therefore, I was curious if it possible to use a pigtail [and a small case modification] to hook up an external antenna to this modem. I have a perfect spot where I can run an 5-8ft line from an external antenna on the outside of the home to the modem; unfortunately, I am not sure which type of connector to use based on what I see on the modem PCB. Just comparing from pictures of the Gemtek modem, the connector does not appear to be an U.FL/IPEX type; thus I am here to seek help & information from you all.
I have seen the suggestion of many here to use the Ubee PXU1900 as it already has an external adapter; however, Clear would not allow me to port my number from Verizon and have only an "On-The-Go" service type. The reason for this setup comes down to $. For what I pay for "On-The-Go" service and POTS, I get the "Choose 3" from Clear; consequently, I get to use Wi-MAX while around town, a good service at home, and cheaper phone service with more value.
I have been using the Ubee PXU-1900 while mobile and with the dock while at home to catch a signal. While in my house I usual get between one and two bars in the connection manager and using the PXU1900 connected to a Cradlepoint CTR-500 I own I can get a steady two bars. I have been very pleased with Clear service, but I occasionally lose signal and have to reconnect; therefore, I started to explore my options to improve my service.
At the recommendation of the local Clear store in the Northpark Center Mall in Dallas, I added the Clear Series M modem to my account to just leave the modem/antenna in one spot instead of moving around and having to "sit just right" to keep signal/connection as i have with the PXU1900.
I am majoring in Telecommunications Engineering so I decided to open up my new little toy to see what was on the inside; I took a few pictures for you all to examine:

Clear Motorola CPEi 725 External Center by bluepoint951, on Flickr

Clear Motorola CPEi 725 External Ports Closeup by bluepoint951, on Flickr


Clear_Motorola_CPEi_725_Antenna_Closeup_4 by bluepoint951, on Flickr
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I have a set of 14 pictures I took of this modem you can view here:
Clear Series "M" - Motorola CPEi 725 Pictures
Since using the new Motorola modem at home I have found I get a steady two bars throughout the house; however, I'd like to get this to a more stable 3 or 4 if possible. if I connect the modem outside I get a solid 4 and even occasion 5 bars on the modem. I own this equipment; therefore, I was curious if it possible to use a pigtail [and a small case modification] to hook up an external antenna to this modem. I have a perfect spot where I can run an 5-8ft line from an external antenna on the outside of the home to the modem; unfortunately, I am not sure which type of connector to use based on what I see on the modem PCB. Just comparing from pictures of the Gemtek modem, the connector does not appear to be an U.FL/IPEX type; thus I am here to seek help & information from you all.
I have seen the suggestion of many here to use the Ubee PXU1900 as it already has an external adapter; however, Clear would not allow me to port my number from Verizon and have only an "On-The-Go" service type. The reason for this setup comes down to $. For what I pay for "On-The-Go" service and POTS, I get the "Choose 3" from Clear; consequently, I get to use Wi-MAX while around town, a good service at home, and cheaper phone service with more value.
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