Wilson Electronics WeBoost DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET Installation Manual

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A WILSON ELECTRONICS BRAND
DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET
Cell Signal Booster For Fleet Trucks
®
Installation Guide
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weBoost App to guide you through the installation.
See inside page for more details.
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  • Page 1 A WILSON ELECTRONICS BRAND DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET Cell Signal Booster For Fleet Trucks ® Installation Guide Use our weBoost App to guide you through the installation. See inside page for more details. support.weboost.com 1-866-294-1660 NEED HELP?
  • Page 2 Download the weBoost App Download the weBoost App Use our app to guide you through setting up a weBoost cell phone signal booster in your home, business, or vehicle. Boost every network, including 5G, right away. Videos to guide you Antenna positioning guide Before and after cell through installation...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ______ Index Package Contents Select Mounting Location STEP 1: Assemble The Antenna STEP 2: Mount Outside Antenna STEP 3: Mount Inside Antenna STEP 4: Hardwiring To Power STEP 5: Connect Coax Cables To Booster STEP 6: Connect Power Supply To Booster STEP 7: Light Patterns Troubleshooting...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    ________ Package Contents Power Supply, Drive Reach Outside Antenna Inside Hardwire Power Signal Booster & Cable Adapter Antenna Supply & In-line & Bracket Fuse Holder 13 in. & 18 in. 3-Way Antenna Mast Extensions, Mount Side-Exit Adapter, Spring, & Thread Lock Packs CELL SIGNAL BOOSTER DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET...
  • Page 5: Step 1: Select Mounting Location

    ______ Step 1: Select Mounting Location Select mounting location on vehicle. The antenna can be mounted in any CB mount or antenna mounting point on the vehicle. For best performance mount the antenna above the metal cab (it does not need to be above cab wind deflector). Depending on the type of truck, there may be built-in antenna mounting points.
  • Page 6: Step 2: Assemble The Antenna

    ______ Step 2: Assemble The Antenna Once you have determined the best location for the antenna cable from antenna and have determined if mast extensions are needed, insert cable through mast. Mast Extension NOTE: Mast extensions may not be needed depending on your mounting point.
  • Page 7 ______ (STEP 2 cont.) 13” Mast 13” Mast 13” Mast 18” Mast Antenna Spring (can be used optionally) Side Exit Adapter DO NOT USE Antenna Spring with 2 Mast Extensions DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET CELL SIGNAL BOOSTER...
  • Page 8: Step 3: Mount Outside Antenna

    ______ Step 3: Mount Outside Antenna These are some typical antenna mounting points. If the vehicle does not have built-in mounting points, a 3-way mount is included that will work on vehicles with mirror rails. Upper Side Top of Mirror Mirror Arm 3-Way Mount on bird perch...
  • Page 9 ______ (STEP 3 cont.) If installing with the antenna spring, assemble the 3-way mount as shown below. Side Exit Adapter Side Exit Adapter must be used with Antenna Spring add Thread Locker Antenna Spring add Thread Locker Mount disc washer with lip in the DOWN position 3-Way Antenna Mount...
  • Page 10: Step 4: Mount Inside Antenna

    ______ Step 4: Mount Inside Antenna Identify a place to mount the inside antenna, either on the side of the seat or on the dash and mount. The location should be at least 18 inches but no more than 36 inches from where the cellular device will be used.
  • Page 11: Step 5: Hardwiring To Power

    ______ Step 5: Hardwiring To Power The Drive Reach OTR Fleet kit includes a CLA and Hardwire power option. The CLA power can be connected to a vehicle cigarette lighter port. Hardwire instructions are below. Use the steps below as a general template for wiring the power. There are multiple options for wiring and steps will vary depending on the vehicle type.
  • Page 12 ______ (STEP 5 cont.) ■ Testing the booster power. With the power supply hardwiring completed and inside and outside antennas in place attach the power supply to the booster. Turn the vehicle ignition on and make sure the booster power lights turn on. Then turn the ignition off to make sure the booster powers off.
  • Page 13: Step 6: Connect Coax Cables To Booster

    ______ Step 6: Connect Coax Cables To Booster Fasten adapter to end of cable from the outside antenna and connect to the port labeled “Outside Antenna” on the booster. NOTE: Bracket can be used to fasten booster in a specific location if desired. Booster Booster fasten Adapter...
  • Page 14: Step 7: Connect Power Supply To Booster

    ______ Step 7: Connect Power Supply To Booster Connect the power supply cord to the end of the booster, labeled “12V DC.” NOTE: Do NOT connect the power to the signal booster until you have connected both the inside and outside antennas. from Outside Antenna from Inside Antenna Power Supply...
  • Page 15: Light Patterns

    ______ Light Patterns Solid Green This indicates that your booster is functioning properly and there are no issues with installation. Blinking Red, Then Solid Green This indicates that one or more of the booster bands has reduced power due to a minor feedback loop condition called oscillation. This is a built in safety feature to prevent harmful interference with a nearby cell tower.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ______ Troubleshooting FIXING BLINKING OR SOLID RED ISSUES This section is only applicable if the booster is red or blinking red and you are not experiencing the desired signal boost. Unplug the booster’s power supply. Relocate the inside and outside antenna further from each other. The objective is to increase the separation distance between them, so that they will not create this feedback condition discussed before.
  • Page 17: Safety Guidelines

    ______ Safety Guidelines Use only the power supply provided in this package. Use of a non-weBoost product may damage your equipment. Connecting the signal booster directly to the cell phone with use of an adapter will damage the cell phone. RF Safety Warning: Any antenna used with this device must be located at least 8 inches from all persons.
  • Page 18: Antenna Kit Options

    ______ Antenna Kit Options The following accessories are certified by the FCC to be used with the Drive Reach Booster. This radio transmitter 4726A-460061 has been approved by innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum gain indicated.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    ______ Specifications Drive Reach Model Number 460061 FCC ID: PWO460061 IC ID: 4726A-460061 Connectors SMA-Female Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms Frequency 698-716 MHz, 728-756 MHz, 777-787 MHz, 824-894 MHz, 1850-1995 MHz, 1710-1755/2110-2155 MHz Maximum Power 700 MHz 700 MHz 800 MHz 1700 MHz 1900 MHz Power output for single cell...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    2 YEAR WARRANTY weBoost Signal Boosters are warranted for two (2) years against defects in workmanship and/or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase. Signal Boosters may also be returned directly to the manufacturer at the consumer’s expense, with a dated proof of purchase and a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number supplied by weBoost.
  • Page 21 Notes support.weboost.com 1-866-294-1660 NEED HELP? DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET CELL SIGNAL BOOSTER...
  • Page 22 Notes support.weboost.com 1-866-294-1660 NEED HELP? CELL SIGNAL BOOSTER DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET...
  • Page 23 Notes support.weboost.com 1-866-294-1660 NEED HELP? DRIVE REACH OTR FLEET CELL SIGNAL BOOSTER...
  • Page 24 3301 East Deseret Drive, St. George, UT 1.866.294.1660 www.weboost.com support@weboost.com Copyright © 2020 weBoost. All rights reserved. weBoost products covered by U.S. patent(s) and pending application(s) For patents go to: weboost.com/us/patents NOT AFFILIATED WITH WILSON ANTENNA GDE000466_Rev01_02.14.22...

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