Installing the Outside Antenna
1) Find a tough spot to mount your outside aerial. Either use the mounting kit provided or find a secure place to attach the antenna.
Make sure you're installing the antenna at the highest point possible. Try to face the aerial towards the nearest mobile mast.
2) Take your coaxial cable and connect it to the outdoor aerial.
3) From a drip loop with your coaxial cable. A drip loop prevents water from rain from following the cable into the building. A drip
loop is a dip in the cable, letting the water drip down instead of flowing down the cable in a straight line.
4) Seal the connection between the aerial and the cable connector by using either a silicone sealant or self-amalgamating tape.
It will prevent moisture from building up and entering the cable line.
Install Cable from Outdoor Antenna to Repeater Unit
The coaxial cable is what connects the outdoor signal aerial to the inside mobile repeater base unit. Coaxial cables are specially
designed to shield the signals inside the cable from interference from the outside.
To ensure a high signal, you need to lay the cables carefully to avoid damaging the cable or adding interference. Any kinks, loops
or sharp turns can add interference. Stretching the cable or banging the cable will also cause interference. Please ensure that the
outdoor aerial is, at least, 10m away from the Mobile Repeater base unit.
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Avoid Bending the Cable
Bending the coaxial cable can result in distortions. It can cause problems right away if it's a severe kink, or it can cause problems
a couple of years down the line in mild cases.
Bends wear cause microscopic fractures in the aluminum sheath in the exterior of the cable. In hot and cold weather, the cable's
casing can expand and contract. Microscopic tears or cracks caused by bends can later turn into major problems.
Never make sharp bends with the cable and avoid forming loops or links.
• Do Not Tamper With the Equipment
Do not tamper with the aerial, the repeater or the cables. Don't cut the cable or remove connectors. Cutting coaxial cable requires
specialized tools and training. Any tampering will void your warranty.
Warnings
Outdoor Antenna & Coaxial Cable
Choose Location for Outdoor Antenna
• The outdoor aerial should always install in outdoors. Even if you have a good attic or room at roof height, the antenna should
still be placed outside for best results.
• Using your mobile phone, walk on your roof and look for a location that gets a good signal. There should be no obstructions
between the nearest mobile mast and where you intend to place the outside aerial.
• Your outdoor aerial should be at least 10 meters away from your indoor antenna. Otherwise, the two signals will oscillate and
interfere with one another.
• For best results, make sure there are no obstructions between your outdoor aerial and the nearest mobile mast.
• Before wiring your coaxial cables, plug in the entire system with the cables still loose. It lets you test your connection and
signal before laying down permanent cabling and wiring.
Tips
• Do not install your aerial on a metallic surface, like a water pipe or vent.
• Avoid other electrical equipment and high voltage power lines.
• Avoid other aerials, including satellite dishes.
Warnings
