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Thank you for purchasing a Wilson
®
antenna.
Please read all instructions before installing and check the parts supplied against those
listed in this guide. Wilson’s weatherproof fi berglass-encased antenna is omni-directional
and ideal for many marine applications including small boats, cabin cruisers and yachts as
well as RVs, offi ces and homes. It has the highest gain allowed for a mobile antenna and
has a built-in radial ground plane for maximum performance.
Our innovative design results in high effi ciency and low signal loss, which means more
signal to your cell phone or cellular data card. This performance-based marine antenna is
backed by Wilson’s 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year warranty.
Carefully Determine Your Mounting Location
The Wilson® Marine Antenna should be mounted as high as possible with no
obstructions. Marine antennas work on a “line-of-sight” basis, so the higher your antenna
is, the farther it can receive a signal. This gives you a greater range for your cellular
communications.
There is a compromise between installing the antenna as high as possible and keeping
the cable run short to reduce signal loss. For cable runs under 20 feet (recommended),
Wilson® has various RG-58 cable lengths and connectors available (sold separately).
If cable length over 20 feet is needed, we recommend increasing the cable size to RG-
9913 to reduce signal loss. Make sure your mounting location is as far away as possible
from other antennas and upright objects like masts. Be careful not to kink or crush the
antenna cable or bend it tightly around obstructions during installation. This can lead to
poor performance and signal loss.
For assistance with your installation, call Wilson Technical Support toll free at 866-294-
1660 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, or visit
www.wilsonelectronics.com. Wilson is closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Vertical Placement
Vertical placement is very important for proper operation. There may be a desire to angle
the antenna backwards for aesthetic reasons. However, not having the antenna mounted
vertically decreases its performance.
A general “rule of thumb” for placement is to install all antennas at least an antenna’s
length away from other antennas. If there is not enough separation between antennas
(especially when using a wireless signal amplifi er), then oscillations may occur causing
the amplifi er to power down.
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1. First, attach the antenna to the coupler.
2. Then, attach the coupler to the mount.
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Allow the cable to turn freely when
attaching or damage may occur!
