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Amplifier

Installation

Guide

SignalBoost

Vehicle Wireless

Dual-Band

Cellular / PCS

Amplier

Contents:

Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1

How it Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2

Before Getting Started · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3

Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4

Installing a Wilson Amplier · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5

Installing a Wilson Inside Antenna (Wireless) · · · · · · · · 6

Attaching a Wilson Inside Antenna (Laptop/Data Card) · · 7

Optional Cell Phone Cradle Plus · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7

Powering Up a Wilson Amplier · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Understanding the Amplier Lights · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Warnings and Recommendations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9

About Wilson Electronics · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10

Amplier Specications · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Back Cover

Wilson

Electronics, Inc.

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

amplier.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Amplifier Installation Guide SignalBoost Vehicle Wireless Dual-Band Cellular / PCS Amplifier Contents: Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 How it Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Before Getting Started · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Installing a Wilson Amplifier · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Installing a Wilson Inside Ant
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee All Wilson Electronics products are protected by Wilson’s 30-day money-back guarantee. If, for any reason, the performance of any product is not acceptable, simply return the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase. 1-Year Warranty Wilson Electronics amplifiers are warranted for one (1) year against defects in workmanship and / or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase.
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Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Amplifier: SignalBoost Vehicle Wireless Dual-Band Amplifier Part # 801230 Model #271230 FCC ID: PWO271230SA (pending) IC:4726A-271230SA (pending) The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
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Before Getting Started This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s SignalBoost Vehicle Wireless 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.
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Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna To receive the best cell signal, select a location in the center of the vehicle’s roof 12 inches away from any other antennas and free of obstructions. Follow the specific antenna installation instructions included with the outside antenna (sold separately). ! Warning: Do not use any type of glassmount antenna with this amplifier. The outside and inside antennas must be shielded from each other to prevent oscillation. The outside antenna must be installed vertically.
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Installing a Wilson Amplifier ! Warning: Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside antenna 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 • On the console • On the dashboard Run the cable from the outside antenna and attach it to the SMA connector labeled “outside antenna” on the amplifier.
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Wireless Installing a Wilson Inside Antenna Install the Ultra-slim inside antenna 8-12 inches from where the cell phone is located or directly on the cellular data card or laptop. Amplifier Ultra-slim Antenna ! Warning: Do not install the Ultra-slim antenna within four inches of metal. (Metal found inside the vehicle’s seat will not affect the antenna’s performance.) Place the inside antenna on the side of the driver’s seat for maximum performance.
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Laptop or Data Card Attaching a Wilson Ultra-slim Inside Antenna to a Laptop or a Cellular Data Card Ultra-slim Antenna Amplifier The Ultra-slim antenna must be placed on or near the cellular data card to work properly. Attach the Ultra-slim antenna to the laptop or cellular data card with the VELCRO® included in the package. IMPORTANT: The adhesive of the gray Velcro patch that adheres to the laptop or cellular data card needs time to “cure.
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Powering up a Wilson Amplifier Make sure both the outside and inside antenna cables are connected before powering up the amplifier. Connect the power cable from the DC plug-in power supply to the amplifier and insert the large end into DC power socket (the cigarette lighter outlet.) ! Carefully insert the power cable. Warning: Use only the power supply provided in this package. The power supply must be 6 V DC. The amplifier may remain on all the time.
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Warnings and Recommendations Warning: In a wireless installation, 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: Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside antenna cables are attached to the amplifier.
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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.
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Amplifier Specifications Dual Band 800/1900 MHz Specifications 271230/801230 SMA Female 50 ohms 3.8 X 3.2 X 1.5 inch or 9.6 X 8.1 X 3.8 cm 4 oz or 0.