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Finding the best location for the outdoor antenna is the
most important part of the install
. In
this section, we explain the simplest method for positioning and aiming. Section 12 covers
some more advanced information you can use to optimize your signal further.
If you've got the
upgraded Grid Parabolic Antenna
, refer to section 13 for how to aim it.
The Goal
Your aim is to find the best
location
and
direction
for the outdoor antenna that maximizes
signal strength and in particular, signal quality, for the frequency bands available in your area.
Set up the GO G41 as a Signal Meter
If you have a long power extension cable
, we
recommend taking the GO G41 outside with you
and using the 5 ft cable and Log Periodic Antenna
in the kit to set up the GO G41 as “signal meter.”
Here are all the parts you’ll be using:
Don’t have a long power extension cable?
Keep the GO G41 indoors near a power socket,
and use the 30 ft coax cable included in the kit to take the outdoor antenna outside.
Everything will be the same as the diagram above, except you'll use the 30 ft coax cable
instead of the 5 ft jumper.
Finding the best outdoor antenna location without a power extension cable is a little bit
harder. You won’t easily be able to stay connected to the GO G41 via Bluetooth, so you may
need a second person near the booster watching the Wave app as you take signal readings.
Positioning & Aiming the Outdoor Antenna
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POWER EXTENSION
CABLE
Log Periodic antenna
5 ft Jumper
Pigtail
Connect pigtail to
the port on the
GO G41
GO G41 and
Power Supply
