FLARE 3.0 ® Cellular signal booster kit with combined booster and indoor antenna User Guide 04.02.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing SureCall’s Flare 3.0 cellular signal booster kit. SureCall’s Flare 3.0 was specifically designed to eliminate frustrations over dropped calls and limited range by amplifying incoming and outgoing cellular signals in homes and offices. If you have any questions during setup, please reach out to our US-based experienced support technicians: Call: 1-888-365-6283 Email: support@surecall.com Or,visit: www.surecall.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS How it works ........................................................................................................................................ 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS.....................................................................................................................5 BEFORE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................6 Installation Overview................................
How It Works How it works 1. An outside antenna collects signal from the cell tower. 2. The outside antenna sends the signal to the booster through coax cable. 3. The booster amplifies the cell signal and rebroadcasts the signal indoors to all mobile devices within range. 4. The booster amplifies outgoing cell signal back to the tower. Outside Yagi Antenna mi nim um 25 ft. se pa rat ion Booster Cable How the SureCall Flare 3.0 Booster Works 4 SureCall | www.surecall.
Package Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack all package contents. For missing or damaged items, contact your reseller. Turn over the signal booster and record the model and serial number for reference: Serial #: ________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________ Keep the carton and packing material to store the product in case you need to return. Your Flare 3.0 signal booster package includes the following items: 1.
Before Installation BEFORE INSTALLATION 1. Prior to securing the location of any booster parts, a “soft install” is recommended as adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. 2. Note that the outside antenna can be mounted to an exterior surface or a 1-2” diameter pole. A mounting pole is available separately (SC-MOUNT-JBAR) . PVC piping from your local hardware can also be used. 3.
Poor Good -60 dB -50 dB -70 dB -80 dB -90 dB Signal Strength -100 dB Installation Excellent Putting your phone in Field Test mode will also indicate what level of decibels (dB) your phone is currently receiving. Decibels are measured in the negatives, and a score closer to zero indicates you have a better signal. A signal of -120 dB indicates you have no service, while a score of about -50 dB means you have excellent signal strength For specific dB signal measurements, use the methods below.
Installation Ensure that the mounting area has at least a 12-inch radius clear of obstructions and other radiating elements and orient the antenna with the drip hole at the bottom. Nut Washer U-bolt Bracket Once you have identified your install location, assemble the u-bolt, bracket, nuts and washers onto a pole or pipe (not provided) as shown in the illustration. Keep the connections loose enough to allow the antenna to rotate until the optimum direction is found.
Installation Step 3. Place the Booster Place the booster in a central location where signal is needed and at least 25 ft. from the outdoor antenna location. When placing the booster, note that further separation between the booster and outside antenna will increase booster performance. Connect the open end of the RG6 cable from the outside antenna to the booster and tighten connection. Please note that the performance and range of your booster depends on three factors: 1.
LED Indicators IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE • Identify a location outside that receives a stronger signal and move the outside antenna to that location (higher is usually better). • Increase the distance between the booster and outside antenna. • See more tips and tricks or contact us at www.SureCall.
Troubleshooting LED INDICATORS NOTE: Normal operation is indicated by LEDs that are OFF -or- YELLOW Flashing. Only the presence of RED LEDs indicate potential need for adjustments. Note that power cycling the booster after each adjustment may be necessary. LED Position Condition Indication Left or Right OFF The booster is operating normally Left Yellow Flashing Yellow Flashing Automatic Gain Control (AGC) is self-adjusting. This is part of normal operation.
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Flare 3.0 (U.S.) ; Flare 3.0 CA (Canada) Uplink Frequency Range (MHz): 698–716 / 776–787 / 824–849 / 1850–1915 / 1710–1755 Downlink Frequency Range (MHz): 728–746 / 746–757 / 869–894 / 1930–1995 / 2110–2155 Donor/Server Port Impedance: 75 ohm / 50 ohm Maximum Gain: 72 dB Noise Figure: 7 dB VSWR: ≤2.
Kitting PreAGC PreAGC Pulse GSM 4.1 MHz AWGN Frequency (MHz) Input (dBm) Output (dBm) Gain (dB) Input (dBm) Output (dBm) Gain (dB) Uplink: 1710-1755 -49.5 20.0 69.5 -49.0 19.4 68.4 Uplink: 1850-1915 -49.5 22.1 71.6 -45.8 21.6 67.4 Uplink: 824-849 -39.3 25.3 64.5 -36.6 26.0 62.6 Uplink: 698-716 -36.8 25.0 61.8 -37.1 25.2 62.3 Uplink: 777-787 -38.6 22.1 60.7 -38.4 20.5 58.9 Downlink: 2110-2155 -55.2 12.5 67.7 -57.0 10.4 67.4 Downlink: 1930-1995 -57.2 11.
Consumer Guidelines CONSUMER GUIDELINES This is a CONSUMER device BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider’s consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider.
Warranty WARRANTY Three-Year Product Warranty Activate your three-year manufacturer’s warranty at www.SureCall.com/activate SureCall warrants its products for three years from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and/or materials. Specifications are subject to change. The three-year warranty only applies to products meeting the latest FCC Certification Guidelines stated on 2/20/2013 and going into effect April 30, 2014.
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