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Question

Need to know how to extend bluetooth range for headset

Jan 13, 2014 3:35AM PST

Hello everyone, I need some help.

I have a hp elitepad 900 with bluetooth as well as a couple of bluetooth computers. I have them paired to my my motorolla HT820 wireless hands free head set.

(yes I know it is old tech. but I am partially def in one ear and background noise makes it worse these work the best for me, plus they have great sound)

Ok here is the problem, the range. I am living in an apartment building with 12" thick reinforced concrete outer walls, and 6" reinforced concrete inner walls with 12" reinforced concrete celing... You get my problem, I am basically living in a bomb shelter.

I get signal with the line in the open living area, 20' but as soon as i step out on to the balcony, or up stairs or other room or if I turn my head away from the computer it starts to break up.

I would love to get signal in every room and out side to chat and use skype, but how can I do this.

My head set is a transmitter/ hands free microphone and reciever/ speakers. I know that there are extenders to throw your signal further but I dont think this will help me as I also need to transmit from my headset.

Is there such thing as a bluetooth relay station? that can capture and resend my signal further?? Please let me know any help would be great.

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Never saw a relay system.
Jan 13, 2014 3:40AM PST

We can guess why since delays and such are unacceptable on audio systems. Your best bet is to place the laptop on the boundary zone where the door way is.

What I don't understand from your post is your claim there are extenders then I can't find the make/model to check them out.

Bluetooth may be the wrong solution here. It was meant to be about a 10 meter solution.
Bob

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There are USB BT DONGLES
Jan 13, 2014 4:02AM PST
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Bluetooth is supposed to be short range...
Jan 14, 2014 5:58AM PST

Probably the best, cheapest and easiest way to squeeze a bit more distance is to use a real antenna for both transmitter and receiver. External fractal antennas for Bluetooth frequencies will be physically small, but following exact dimensions during construction will become important for best performance. Also, directionality (transmitting your signals in line-of-sight) of the antenna will increase the useful signal power.