Antenna Separation - Wilson Electronics SignalBoost DT Installation Manual

Antenna Separation
The distance between the cradle antenna and the amplifi er with the on­board antenna is extremely important!
If they are too close together, they will oscillate, causing the system to shut down, as indicated by a red light
on the amplifi er. It is very important to keep the distance between the two units at least 20 feet (30 or 40 feet is
even better). (See Figure 4) Depending on your specifi c installation, you may need the 20­foot coax cable, the
30­foot cable, or both cables connected with the supplied barrel connector.
Figure 4
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Cradle
Antenna
Correct Antenna Separation
Even at 20 feet, the amplifi er may shut down, as indicated by the red light. By moving the on­board antenna
to a horizontal position, you may be able to change the red light to a green light, indicating that the system is
operating properly (see Figure 5).
If you are unable to maintain the 20­foot minimum separation between antennas, it may be possible to achieve
normal operation (a green light) at less than 20 feet by moving the on­board antenna to a horizontal position,
as noted above, and rotating the on­board antenna in relation to the cradle antenna (see Figure 6). Do not
position the on­board antenna over the amplifi er unit.
If you are not able to change the red light to green in this manner, more separation is needed between the
cradle antenna and the on­board antenna.
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Amplifi er with
On­Board
Antenna
Figure 5
Figure 6
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Antennas too close.
Cradle
Antenna
Amplifi er with
On­Board
Antenna
Incorrect Antenna Separation