Installation
SIGNALBOOST™
Dual-Band
Cellular / PCS
Amplifier
Contents:
Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
How it Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Before Getting Started · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Installation Overview · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
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Installing the Antenna (Vehicle) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
Installing the SIGNALBOOST™ Amplifier (Vehicle) · · · 5
Installing the Antenna (Home/Office) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6
Installing the SIGNALBOOST™ Amplifier (Home/Office) 6
Installing the Universal Connector · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
Powering Up the Amplifier · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Warnings and Recommendations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
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About Wilson Electronics · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
Amplifier Specifications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Back Cover
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Warning: This manual contains
important safety and operating information.
Please read and follow the instructions
in this manual. Failure to do so could be
hazardous and result in damage to your
amplifier.
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Wilson
Electronics, Inc.
Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Amplifier:
SIGNALBOOST™ Dual-Band Cellular/PCS Amplifier
Model/Part #811210 / Part #811211
FCC ID: PWO819DA
Patent Pending
IC: 4726A-819DA
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Inside this Package
12 V DC power
supply (vehicle)
Mini Magnet-
Mount Antenna
(811211 only)
SIGNALBOOST™
amplifier
Universal
connector
VELCRO®
Cable Wrench
How it Works
Your new Wilson SIGNALBOOST™ Amplifier has been carefully engineered to significantly
improve the performance of your cell phone or cellular data card in both vehicle and home/
office applications. Together with an antenna, the amplifier’s state-of-the-art technology is
designed to increase your signal up to 10-15 times, reduce disconnects and dropouts, and
increase data communication rates needed for 3G technologies. The universal connector
fits all cellular and PCS phones and data cards. (Not designed for iDEN/NEXTEL)
The antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the cable to the amplifier.
The signal is then boosted and sent through the extension cable to the universal connector
on your cell phone or data card, which then communicates with the improved signal. When
the cell phone or data card transmits, the signal goes through the universal connector
and the extension cable, is boosted by the amplifier and broadcast back to the cell tower
through the antenna.
NOTE: Use of this amplifier with an antenna gain higher than 6.12 dBi is in violation of FCC
regulations for which the offender is fully liable. All Wilson mobile antennas are 6.12 dBi or
less.
Mini Magnet-Mount
12-inch Magnet-Mount
Antenna
Soft Carrying
Case
(Part #859924)
Window Bracket and
AC/DC Power Supply
(home/office)
Antenna
(Part #301113)
(Part #301103)
(Part #859940)
Optional Items
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Before Getting Started
This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s dual-band, SIGNALBOOST™ amplifier.
It is important to read through all of the installation steps for your particular
application prior to installing any equipment. Read through the instructions, visualize
where all the equipment will need to be installed and do a soft installation before mounting
any equipment. If you do not understand the instructions in full, please contact Wilson
Technical Support at 866-294-1660.
Installation Overview
The following steps provide a summary of the amplifier/antenna installation process using
the mini magnet-mount antenna (included with Part #811211). However, they are not a
substitute for the complete installation instructions on the following pages, which you should
read thoroughly. If you are using a different antenna, follow the specific instructions that
come with it.
STEP 1 Install the Antenna
For a vehicle installation, attach the antenna in the center of the vehicle’s roof and run the
cable through the door to the amplifier. For a home or office installation, attach the antenna
to the optional window bracket, affix the bracket to a window with the suction cups and run
the cable to the amplifier. (See pages 4 and 6 for details and warnings.)
STEP 2 Install the Amplifier
Position the amplifier in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight. Run the cable
from the antenna and attach it to the FME-Male connector labeled “outside antenna” on the
amplifier. (See pages 5 and 6 for details.)
STEP 3 Attach the Universal Connector
Attach the universal connector cable to the FME-Male connector labeled “Universal
Connector” on the amplifier. Attach the other end of the cable to your cell phone or cellular
data card with the supplied VELCRO®. (See page 7 for details.)
STEP 4 Power up the Amplifier
IMPORTANT! Before connecting the power supply, ensure that both the antenna cable and
the universal connector cable are connected. (See page 8 for details.)
Antenna
(sold separately)
Laptop
Connection
Cell Phone
Connection
SIGNALBOOST™
Amplifier
SIGNALBOOST™
Amplifier
Cigarette
Power Supply
AC Power Supply and
Window Bracket
sold separately
(Part #859940)
SIGNALBOOST™
Amplifier
Mobile Installation Diagram
Home/Office Installation Diagram
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Vehicle Installation
Installing the Antenna
To receive the best cell signal, select a location in the center of the vehicle’s roof at least 12
inches away from any other antennas and free of obstructions.
The antenna must be installed vertically.
Signal performance will be degraded if the
antenna is not vertical.
The antenna cable may be run through the
door to the amplifier.
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Warning: The antenna used with this
amplifier must have a separation distance of at
least 11 inches from all persons.
For a more professional-looking installation,
Carefully
Pull Down
Door Seal
Run Cable
Under
Seal
the antenna cable may be run under the
door seal. Carefully pull down the door
seal. Run the cable through the seal
and push the seal back into place. This
prevents constant wear and tear on the
cable as the door opens and closes.
The antenna cable is small enough to easily
tuck under the door seal or plastic molding.
Tuck Cable
Under Seal
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Vehicle Installation
Installing the Wilson SIGNALBOOST™ Amplifier
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Warning: Do not plug in the DC
power supply until the antenna and universal
connector cables are attached to the amplifier.
Select a location to install the amplifier that
is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight
or moisture and that has proper ventilation.
Recommended installation locations are:
• Under the seat
• Under the dash
Run the cable from the antenna and attach
it to the FME-Male connector labeled
“outside antenna” on the amplifier.
Attach the universal connector cable to the
extension cable and attach the extension
cable to the FME-Male connector labeled
“Universal Connector” on the amplifier.
Then attach the universal connector to your
cell phone or data card. (See page 7)
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Home/Office Installation
Installing the Antenna
To receive the best cell signal, select a window location at least 12 inches away from any
radio or television antennas and free of obstructions.
Using the suction cups, position the
optional mounting bracket on the window at
a height convenient to where the amplifier
will be located, then attach the antenna to
the bracket.
The antenna must be installed vertically.
Signal performance will be degraded if the
antenna is not vertical.
!
Warning: The antenna used with this
amplifier must have a separation distance of at
least 11 inches from all persons.
Installing the Wilson SIGNALBOOST™ Amplifier
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Warning: Do not plug in the AC power
supply until the outside antenna and universal
connector cables are attached to the amplifier.
Select a location to install the amplifier that
is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight
or moisture and that has proper ventilation.
Recommended installation locations are:
• On a desk or table top
• In a bookshelf
• On the floor
Run the cable from the mini magnet-mount
antenna and attach it to the FME-Male
connector labeled “outside antenna” on the
amplifier.
Attach the universal connector cable to the
extension cable and attach the extension
cable to the FME-Male connector labeled
“Universal Connector” on the amplifier.
Then attach the universal connector to your
cell phone or data card. (See page 7)
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Installing the Wilson Universal Connector
Amplifier
Universal
Connector
The universal connector must be placed
directly on the cell phone or cellular data
card to work properly. Attach the universal
connector to the cell phone or cellular data
card with the VELCRO® included in the
package.
The universal connector and extension
cable included in the package are long
enough to reach the amplifier location. This
allows for ease and convenience of use.
To adjust the universal connector for the
best signal, go to a weak signal location
where your cell phone registers only 1-2 bars
without the universal connector connected.
(Be sure the amplifier is turned off when
checking for low signal.) Then, attach the
universal connector to the phone, power up
the amplifier and you should see a signal
improvement of 2 or more bars.
NOTE: Many phones take up to 20 seconds
to reset the bar indicator.
To maximize performance, attach the
universal connector as close as possible
Cellular data card
to the original antenna on your cell phone or
cellular data card.
For cell phones with an internal antenna,
place the universal connector on the back,
upper left-hand corner of the phone. (Figure 1)
NOTE: Certain phones, such as the Motorola
RAZR, have internal antennas at the base,
rather than the top, in which case the universal
connector should be attached at the bottom
rear of the phone.
For cell phones with an external antenna,
place the universal connector directly below
the phone’s original antenna. (Figure 2)
If you have any questions as to the location
of the antenna on your phone, call Wilson
Technical Support at 866-294-1660 or visit
Figure 1
Figure 2
To Amplifier
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Powering up the Amplifier
Make sure both the outside antenna and
universal connector cables are connected
before powering up the amplifier.
For vehicle use, connect the power cable
from the DC power supply to the amplifier
input marked “Power” and insert the large
end into DC power socket (the cigarette
lighter outlet).
For home or office use, connect the
cable from the AC/DC power supply (sold
separately) to the amplifier input marked
“Power” and insert the plug end into a
standard wall outlet.
Carefully insert the power cable.
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Warning: Use only Wilson power
supply units. Use of a non-Wilson
12 V DC power supply (included)
product may damage your equipment.
The amplifier may remain on all the time.
However, leaving the amplifier on in a
vehicle when it is not running can discharge
the battery in a day or two.
A good option is to power the amplifier
through the ignition switch so the amplifier
is turned on and off with the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Do not power up the
amplifier unless the antenna and universal
connector cables are attached to the
amplifier.
AC/DC power supply (not included)
NOTE: The aluminum casing of the SIGNALBOOST™ amplifier will adjust very quickly to
the ambient temperature of its environment. For example, in the summer, when the inside
of a car can reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the amplifier temperature may be 150 degrees
or higher. The casing will be hot to the touch, similar to a metal door handle or steering
wheel. Such high temperatures will not damage the amplifier, nor do they pose a fire risk.
As recommended in these instructions, when installing the amplifier in a vehicle, select a
location with adequate ventilation, such as under the seat or dashboard. Keep the area
free of items that could block air flow to the amplifier.
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Warnings and Recommendations
Warning:
Do not plug the amplifier directly into the cell phone or cellular
data card using an antenna adapter. It will damage the cell
phone or cellular data card.
Warning:
Warning:
Do not plug in the power supply until the antenna and universal
connector cables are attached to the amplifier.
The antenna must be installed with a separation of at least
11 inches from nearby persons and must not be located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or amplifier.
Use of this amplifier with an antenna gain higher than 6.12 dBi
is in violation of FCC regulations for which the offender is fully
liable. All Wilson mobile antennas are 6.12 dBi or less.
Recommended amplifier installation locations for a vehicle are:
• Under the seat
• Under the dash
Power the amplifier through the ignition switch so the amplifier is turned on and
off with the vehicle.
Recommended amplifier installation locations for a home or office are:
• On a desk or table top
• In a bookshelf
• On the floor
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About Wilson Electronics
Wilson Electronics, Inc. has been a leader in the wireless communications
industry for nearly 40 years. The company designs and manufactures amplifiers,
antennas and related components that significantly improve cellular telephone
signal reception and transmission in a wide variety of applications, both mobile
and in-building.
With extensive experience in antenna and amplifier research and design, the
company’s engineering team uses a state-of-the-art testing laboratory, including
an anechoic chamber and network analyzers, to fine-tune antenna designs and
performance. For its amplifiers, Wilson uses a double electrically insulated RF
enclosure and cell site simulators for compliance testing.
All products are engineered and assembled in the company’s 50,000-square-foot
headquarters in St. George, Utah. Wilson has product dealers in all 50 states as
well as Canada and Mexico, Central and South America.
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Amplifier Specifications
Dual Band
800/1900 MHz Specifications
811210
Model Number
Connectors
FME-Male
Impedance (input/output)
Dimensions
Weight
Frequency
1Passband Gain (nominal)
50 Ohms
5 x 3.5 x 1.2 inch or 12.7 x 8.9 x 3 cm
1.03 lbs or 0.468 kg
824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
800 MHz (uplink/downlink)
1900 MHz (uplink/downlink)
220 dB Bandwidth (nominal)
26 dB / 26 dB
26 dB / 26 dB
800 MHz (uplink/downlink)
1900 MHz (uplink/downlink)
53 MHz / 62 MHz
112 MHz / 110 MHz
³Power output for single cell phone (uplink)
800 MHz
+33.0 dBm
+34.3 dBm
+34.1 dBm
+30.1 dBm
1900 MHz
+29.3 dBm
+30.3 dBm
+30.2 dBm
CDMA
GSM
EDGE
AMPS
Power output for single received channel
800 MHz
1900 MHz
(downlink)
CDMA
GSM
+5.1 dBm
+3.2 dBm
+3.2 dBm
+3.2 dBm
+6.8 dBm
+4.4 dBm
+4.6 dBm
EDGE
AMPS
4Power output for multiple
received channels (downlink).
Maximum Power
The maximum power is reduced by
the number of channels:
Number of
channels
800 MHz
1900 MHz
2
3
4
5
6
+1.0 dBm
-2.5 dBm
-5.0 dBm
-7.0 dBm
-8.5 dBm
+1.7 dBm
-1.8 dBm
-4.3 dBm
-6.3 dBm
-7.8 dBm
Noise Figure (typical)
Isolation
Power Requirements
3.5 dB nominal
uplink/downlink more than 50 dB
12 V, 2 A (subject to uplink power)
Notes:
1. Nominal gain is the maximum gain at any frequency in the passband.
2. Nominal bandwidth is the difference between two frequencies that are adjacent to the passband where the amplification is 20 dB
lower than the passband amplification. One of the frequencies is lower than the passband and the other is higher.
3. The Manufacturer’s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For situations when multiple carrier
signals are present, the rating would have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can
cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by
an attenuator at the output of the device.
4. The maximum power for 2 or more simultaneous signals will be reduced by 6 dB every time the number of signals is doubled.
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Wilson
Electronics, Inc.
3301 East Deseret Drive, St. George UT 84790
For additional Technical Support visit
Phone: 866-294-1660
Fax: 435-656-2432
Part #000000 AIG SB 012 / 02.07.07
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