User's Manual

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Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals
Anyone who uses a cell phone or cellular data card knows the frustration
of not being able to connect to or maintain a strong cellular signal. When
this occurs, it is generally due to one of two reasons:
Location of the Nearest Cell Tower – Cell towers are situated to 1.
provide broad coverage; however, there are many areas in which
signal strength may be reduced by topographic features or by local
government restrictions on the height or placement of the towers
themselves. Rural areas generally have fewer cell towers than urban
regions.
Natural and Man-Made Obstructions – Signal strength can also 2.
be negatively affected by trees, hills, buildings, weather, and other
obstructions. You may be relatively close to a cell tower but still
unable to make a call. This often occurs in homes, offices and other
buildings in which stucco, concrete or metal walls may block the
signal.
The Signal Booster works with two antennas. The Inside Antenna
communicates with your cell phone and the Outside Antenna
communicates with the cell tower. The Outside Antenna receives the cell
tower signal and sends it through the cable to the Signal Booster, where
it is amplified and re-transmitted much stronger to the Inside Antenna into
the room. When the Inside Antenna picks up a signal from your cellular
device, the Signal Booster amplifies that signal and transmits it through
the cable to the Outside Antenna and back to the cell tower. (Note: The
Signal Booster will only operate if there is an adequate signal to amplify.)
Cell Tower
The antenna should be mounted as shown in the illustration above.
The mounting bracket, included with antenna, is adjustable and will
accommodate pipe diameters from 1.25” to 2” (pipe sold separately
part# 901117). Mount the antenna so that there is at least 3 feet of
clearance in all directions around it. Position the antenna so that it has
an unobstructed line of sight to the cell tower’s strongest signal. Make
Outside Antenna Installation (Included in some kits)