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SIGNALBOOST™ DT

Dual-Band

Cellular/PCS

Amplifi er System

Installation Guide

Contents:

Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 

1

Package Contents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 

2

Tools Required for Installation · · · · · · · · · · 

2

How It Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 

3

Before Getting Started · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

4

Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals · · · · · ·

4

How to Check Your Outside Signal Strength

4

Installing the Cradle Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · 

5

Installing the Amplifi er Unit · · · · · · · · · · · · · 

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Powering Up the Amplifi er  · · · · · · · · · · · · · 

10

Understanding the Indicator Light  · · · · · · · 

10

Warnings and Recommendations  · · · · · · · 

11

Frequently Asked Questions  · · · · · · · · · · ·

11

About Wilson Electronics · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

12

Amplifi er Specifi cations  · · · · · · · 

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Summary of Contents for SignalBoost DT

Page 1: ...tarted 4 Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals 4 How to Check Your Outside Signal Strength 4 Installing the Cradle Antenna 5 Installing the Amplifier Unit 9 Powering Up the Amplifier 10 Understanding the...

Page 2: ...apply to any amplifiers determined by Wilson Electronics to have been subjected to misuse abuse neglect or mishandling that alters or damages physical or electronic properties RMA numbers may be obta...

Page 3: ...f your new amplifier system If you have questions during or after installation please don t hesitate to contact a member of our Technical Support team by phone 866 294 1660 or 435 673 5021 or email te...

Page 4: ...the SIGNALBOOST DT The signal is then boosted and sent to the on board antenna which communicates with your cell phone or data card When the cell phone or data card transmits the on board antenna pick...

Page 5: ...walls block the signal Whether you re too far from the nearest cell tower to obtain a usable signal or you re located in an area or building where the signal is obstructed the Wilson SIGNALBOOST DT c...

Page 6: ...installation of the antenna on a roof or balcony to obtain the strongest signal mounting the cradle outside on a pole not included may be your best option see page 8 IMPORTANT Depending on your partic...

Page 7: ...e strip and place it on the back of the cradle see Figure 4 Peel the backing from the other side of the strip and press the cradle onto the glass at the desired location 4 Insert the antenna into the...

Page 8: ...ten the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver 5 Insert the antenna into the cradle with the Wilson label facing in the direction of the cell tower The cable connection should protrude through the bo...

Page 9: ...ntenna into the cradle with the Wilson label facing in the direction of the cell tower The cable connection should protrude through the bottom of the cradle 5 Connect one end of the supplied coax cabl...

Page 10: ...fier Otherwise you will need to purchase three screws washers and anchors 5 Align the triangular bracket with the screw anchors Figure 9 and attach it with screws and washers Tighten the screws with a...

Page 11: ...r pin and then into a wall outlet Understanding the Indicator Light The indicator light on the top of the amplifier will be GREEN when the unit is powered up and working properly If the indicator ligh...

Page 12: ...ALBOOST DT to get the best coverage You should install the amplifier in the area where you most need an improved signal The farther you are from the amplifier the less improvement you will experience...

Page 13: ...com About Wilson Electronics Wilson Electronics Inc a leader in the wireless communications industry for over 40 years designs and manufactures amplifiers antennas and related components that signifi...

Page 14: ...3 7 dBm 4 Power output for multiple received channels downlink Maximum Power The maximum power is reduced by the number of channels Number of channels 800 MHz 1900 MHz 2 13 4 dBm 14 3 dBm 3 9 9 dBm 10...

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