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For Technical Support, call 866-294-1660 or 435-673-5021.

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Welcome to the Wilson Electronics Family of Products!

Thank you for purchasing the Wilson SignalBoost DT amplifi er system.  You are just minutes away from 
enjoying improved performance from your cellular phone and/or laptop data card.  When installed properly, 
the SignalBoost DT will signifi cantly reduce dropped calls and improve both voice and data signal quality.  
By taking a few minutes to read and follow the simple instructions in this guide, you will get the most out of 
your new amplifi er system.  If you have questions during or after installation, please don’t hesitate to contact 
a member of our Technical Support team by phone (866-294-1660 or 435-673-5021) or email (tech@
wilsonelectronics.com).  We’re here to help!

Before Getting Started

This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s SignalBoost DT.  

It is recommended that you read through 

all of the installation steps and familiarize yourself with the product.

  Read the instructions and visualize 

where you want to place the components before mounting any equipment.  If you do not understand the 
instructions in full, please contact Wilson Technical Support at 866-294-1660 or 435-673-5021.

Inside this Package:

SignalBoost DT 

Amplifi er

Antenna and Cradle

(locate outside on pole, 

wall, or inside on window)

AC Power

Supply

Coaxial Cables

(20 and 30 feet)

 Amplifi er

Wall Bracket

Wall-Mount

(Packet B)

Pole-Mount

(Packet A)

Tools Required for Installation:

Depending on your particular installation, you will need the following tools:

 

•  Wall-mount - Drill and 3/16-inch bit, Phillips-head screwdriver

 

•  Pole-mount - 1/4-inch open-end wrench or adjustable wrench

Desktop
Antenna

Cable

Connector

For Technical Support, call 866-294-1660 or 435-673-5021.

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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 amplifi ers 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.

Amplifi ers may also be returned directly to the manufacturer at the consumer’s expense, with a 
dated proof of purchase and a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number supplied by Wilson 
Electronics.  Wilson shall, at its option, either repair or replace the product.  Wilson Electronics 
will pay for delivery of the repaired or replaced product back to the original consumer if located 
within the continental U.S.

This warranty does not apply to any amplifi ers determined by Wilson Electronics to have been 
subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, or mishandling that alters or damages physical or electronic 
properties.

RMA numbers may be obtained by phoning Technical Support at 866-294-1660.

Disclaimer: The information provided by Wilson Electronics, Inc. is believed to be complete and 
accurate.  However, no responsibility is assumed by Wilson Electronics, Inc. for any business or 
personal losses arising from its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third 
parties that may result from its use.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this 
device.

Copyright © 2007 Wilson Electronics, Inc.  All rights reserved.

Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Amplifi er:

 

SignalBoost DT Dual-Band Cellular/PCS Amplifi er

Model # 271247-50, 271247-50 

 

FCC ID: PWO271247ASB 

IC: 4726A-271247ASB

The term “IC” before the radio certifi cation number only signifi es that Industry Canada technical specifi cations 
were met.

Summary of Contents for 801247

Page 1: ...gy that enables them to automatically adjust their power based on cell site requirements By detecting and preventing oscillation signal overload and interference with other users these Smart Technology amplifiers improve network cell phone areas without compromising carrier systems All products are engineered and assembled in the company s 55 000 square foot headquarters in St George Utah Wilson h...

Page 2: ...e 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 rese...

Page 3: ...ed by 6 dB every time the number of signals is doubled For Technical Support call 866 294 1660 or 435 673 5021 2 How it Works Your Wilson SignalBoost DT Amplifier works by picking up a stronger signal from an antenna mounted on a pole or wall outside your building facing the cell site The amplifier then increases the signal and transmits it to the desktop antenna The desktop antenna then transmits...

Page 4: ...unit is placed in the cradle Note the weaker the signal is at the cradle antenna the shorter the distance the desktop antenna will transmit therefore signal strength at the cradle antenna is extremely important The SignalBoost DT comes with all necessary parts for installation of the cradle antenna in three alternative locations see Figure 2 Outside on a pole bracket nuts and washers Outside on a ...

Page 5: ...ows you to mount the amplifier on a wall Just be sure that the desktop antenna is installed correctly see page 9 What color should the indicator light be showing Once the amplifier is powered up the indicator light should be green during normal operation The amplifier light is red what does that mean When the light is red the amplifier has shut down due to oscillation between the desktop antenna a...

Page 6: ...distance between the amplifier and the cell phone or cellular data card does not exceed 4 feet 2 Important Ensure that any other cell phones and cellular data cards are turned off unless they are at least twice the distance from the amplifier than the desired unit 3 Ensure that the distance between the desktop antenna and the cradle antenna is a minimum of 20 feet see Figure 17 If you are using a ...

Page 7: ...ied cable If you use both connect them together with the supplied cable connector Figure 8 2 Null Zone 5 feet NOTE If you are planning on using the vertical separation mounting options the desktop antenna must be located at least 15 vertical feet below the cradle antenna and within 5 horizontal feet of the cradle antenna This space is referred to as the Null Zone For Technical Support call 866 294...

Page 8: ...email tech wilsonelectronics com Cable Connector Coax Cable For Technical Support call 866 294 1660 or 435 673 5021 8 Vertical Separation Installation Pole Mount or Rafter Mount Select a location on the roof where the cradle antenna can be mounted on a pole directly above the desktop antenna with at least 15 feet vertical separation see Figure 8 1 The cradle antenna may also be mounted in the buil...

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