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Jim does the version 2 have better reception that the mini?

I don't know.  The last time I checked the V2 it was very, very slow.  That was in Indio, CA.  I'll have it in Quartzsite next week and will see how it does.  I just checked speed on my cable internet, 29 down and 48 up, makes no sense.
Edit, VPN is the problem, working on that now.