User's Manual

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This chapter describes how to plan
your amplifier installation, including
how to determine the best locations
for the inside and outside antennas.
3.1 - Overview
The general amplifier installation process follows
these steps:
1. Decide where to mount the exterior antenna.
This will generally be on the wall or roof of the
building in the location with the strongest sig-
nal. You will need to decide whether to use an
omnidirectional antenna mounted vertically
or a directional Yagi antenna pointed directly
at the cellular tower (line of sight). You must
also consider attaching a grounded lightning
protector between the exterior antenna and
the amplifier.
2. Decide where to mount the interior
antenna(s), being sure to take separation
requirements into account. In general, long
narrow spaces will benefit most from direc-
tional flat-panel antennas while more square
spaces will benefit more from omnidirectional
dome antennas.
3. Decide where to mount the amplifier. This
should be in a secure indoor location near a
grounded power source.
CHAPTER 3: Planning