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About Wilson Electronics
Wilson Electronics, Inc., a leader in the wireless communications industry for over 40 years, designs and
manufactures amplifi ers, antennas and related components that signifi cantly improve cellular telephone signal
reception and transmission in a variety of mobile, small building and large building applications.
With extensive experience in antenna and amplifi er research and design, the company's engineering team
uses a state-of-the-art testing laboratory, including an anechoic chamber and network analyzers, to fi ne-tune
antenna designs and performance. For its amplifi ers, Wilson uses a double electrically insulated RF enclosure
and cell site simulators for compliance testing.
Wilson amplifi ers feature patent-pending Smart Technology™ that enables them to automatically adjust
their power based on cell site requirements. By detecting and preventing oscillation, signal overload and
interference with other users, these Smart Technology™ amplifi ers improve network cell phone areas without
compromising carrier systems.
All products are engineered and assembled in the company's 55,000-square-foot headquarters in St. George,
Utah. Wilson has product dealers in all 50 states and in countries around the world.
Improving Your Cellular Signal
3301 East Deseret Drive
St. George, Utah 84770
www.wilsonelectronics.com
Toll-Free: 866-294-1660
Fax: 435-656-2432
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Contents:
Before Getting Started · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Package Contents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Tools Required for Installation · · · · · · · · · ·
How It Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals · · · · · ·
First Step: Find the Strongest Signal · · · · ·
Antenna Placement · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Antenna Separation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Installing the Cradle Antenna · · · · · · · · · ·
Vertical Separation Installation · · · · · · · · ·
Installing the Amplifi er Unit · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Powering Up the Amplifi er · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
Understanding the Indicator Light · · · · · · · 10
Warnings and Recommendations · · · · · · · 11
Frequently Asked Questions · · · · · · · · · · · 11
Amplifi er Specifi cations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13
Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
™ DESKTOP About Wilson Electronics Wilson Electronics, Inc., a leader in the wireless communications industry for over 40 years, designs and SIGNALBOOST™ DT manufactures amplifi ers, antennas and related components that signifi cantly improve cellular telephone signal reception and transmission in a variety of mobile, small building and large building applications. -
Page 2: Before Getting Started
U.S. Inside this Package: This warranty does not apply to any amplifi ers determined by Wilson Electronics to have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, or mishandling that alters or damages physical or electronic properties. -
Page 3: How It Works
How it Works Amplifi er Specifi cations Dual-Band Wireless Your Wilson SignalBoost DT Amplifi er works by picking up a stronger signal from an antenna mounted on a 800/1900 MHz Specifi cations pole or wall outside your building facing the cell site. The amplifi er then increases the signal and transmits it to Model Number 271247-50 271247-75... -
Page 4: First Step: Find The Strongest Signal
First Step: Find the Strongest Signal Can I use my own cable for my installation? The low-loss RG6 cable included with your product has been specifi cally selected for the SignalBoost DT. Use Before you install your SignalBoost DT, it is very important that you determine the location of the best available of another type or longer length of cable will likely degrade the system’s performance. -
Page 5: Antenna Placement
Warnings and Recommendations The roof or the outside walls of your house or building are the prefered place to mount the cradle antenna. The best choice is to place the cradle antenna outside on the roof, mounted to a pole, facing toward the cell site (see page 3), where you can make calls or you have several bars on your phone. -
Page 6: Antenna Separation
Antenna Separation Powering Up the Amplifi er 1. Ensure that the distance between the amplifi er The distance between the cradle antenna and the amplifi er with the desktop antenna is extremely important! If and the cell phone or cellular data card does not they are too close together, they will oscillate, causing the system to shut down, as indicated by a red light on exceed 4 feet. -
Page 7: Installing The Cradle Antenna
Rafter Mounting Option NOTE: If you are planning on using the vertical Installing the Cradle Antenna separation mounting options the desktop 1. Using the cradle as a template, position it on the antenna must be located at least 15 vertical Outside Pole Mount (Packet A) rafter in the desired location and mark the screw feet below the cradle antenna and within 5... -
Page 8: Vertical Separation Installation
Vertical Separation Installation Outside Wall Mount (Packet B) (Pole Mount or Rafter Mount) 1. Select a location on an outside wall as high as Select a location on the roof where the cradle possible and at least 20 feet away from where the antenna can be mounted on a pole directly above amplifi...
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