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Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals
Anyone who uses a cell phone or cellular data card knows the frustration of not
being able to connect to or maintain a strong cellular signal . When this occurs, it is
generally due to one of two reasons:
1 . Location of the Nearest Cell Tower – Cell towers are situated to provide broad
coverage; however, there are many areas in which signal strength may be
reduced by topographic features or by local government restrictions on the
height or placement of the towers themselves . Rural areas generally have
fewer cell towers than urban regions .
2 . Natural and Man-Made Obstructions – Signal strength can also be negatively
affected by trees, hills, buildings, weather, and other obstructions. You may be
relatively close to a cell tower but still unable to make a call . This often occurs
in homes, offices and other buildings in which stucco, concrete or metal walls
may block the signal .
The Signal Booster works with multiple antennas . The Inside Antenna
communicates with your cell phone and the Outside Antenna communicates with
the cell tower . The Outside Antenna receives the cell tower signal and sends it
through the cable to the Signal Booster, where it is amplified and re-transmitted
much stronger through the Inside Antenna into the room . When the Inside Antenna
picks up a signal from your cellular device, the Signal Booster amplifies that signal
and transmits it through the cable to the Outside Antenna and back to the cell
tower .
Cell Tower
The antenna should be mounted as shown in the illustration above .The mounting
bracket, included with antenna, is adjustable and will accommodate pipe
diameters from 1 .25 inches to 2 inches (pipe sold separately #901117) . Mount
the antenna so that there is at least 3 feet of clearance in all directions around it .
Position the antenna so that it has an unobstructed line of sight to the cell tower’s
strongest signal . Make sure the antenna is not pointing across your own roof or
at the Inside Antenna as this will cause the oscillation protection circuitry to shut
down the Signal Booster (refer to page 11) .
Installing the Outside Antenna
(#314411-40075 shown)
Drip hole on bottom
Cell Tower
Antenna