Shakespeare Electronic superhalo CA-VAT-10-R User manual

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Introduction 1 - 2
Theory of Operation
Packages Contents
Booster Hardware
Installation 3 - 8
Quick Install Guide
Configuring Gain Settings
Installation Steps
Troubleshooting 9 -10
Specifications
Safety Information
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2G-3G-4G Wireless
Adjustable Cellular Booster Kit
SuperHALO
CA-VAT-10-R
User Guide
TM

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on purchasing the SuperHalo, the finest cellular booster available!
The SuperHalo adjustable cellular boosters and kits remove the frustration over
dropped calls, limited range, and slow data rates by amplifying incoming and outgoing
cellular signals in watercraft of all sizes. The SuperHalo is designed with leading-edge
technology to detect and amplify weak incoming signals your cellular device would
otherwise miss and to broadcast a significantly stronger signal back to the cell tower.
This guide contains all the information you need to get your SuperHalo booster system
up and running.
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider
and have your povider’s consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of
signal boosters. Some providers may not sp. consent to the use of this device on
their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider.
Theory of Operation
The SuperHalo is a high-quality bi-directional booster that boosts cellular signals for
areas prone to weak cellular coverage.
The SuperHalo is a tri-band cell booster, increasing signal for 2G-3G voice and 4G
data.
The SuperHalo works with two antennas:
 An inside antenna that communicates with your cell phone.
 An outside antenna that communicates with the cell tower.
Signals sent from a cell tower are received by the outside antenna, amplified by the
booster and then sent to your phone via the inside antenna.
When your phone transmits, the signal is sent to the inside antenna and then sent to
the cell tower via the outside antenna.
Some cell signal is required for the SuperHalo to enhance cellular signal coverage. The
weakest cell signal for the SuperHalo to work is low -100dBm to high -90dBm. dBm is
an abbreviation for the power ratio in decibels of the radio power per one milliwatt.
To measure your existing cell signal on an Apple iPhone, dial *3001#12345#*and press
Call. In the top-left corner, a number appears instead of bars.
For Android devices, you can download several apps to measure exact signal
strength. In your phone's App Store, search for "check real signal strength" to find a
cell signal measurement app.

Unpack all package contents, compare them against the package contents list, and
check for damage. For missing or damaged items, contact your retailer. Keep the
carton and packing material to store the product or if you need to return it.
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Package
Package Contents
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50dB adj ustable marine booster
20-ft CM240-M marine cable
Marine c
40 -ft CM240-M marine cable
outside omni marine antenna
248 W-M inside panel antenna
an enn a
110W-M 10-ft inside patch antenna
12 V 18-ftDC power cord
SuperHalo Package
SuperHalo
Booster Kit *
SuperHalo Booster Hardware
The following image shows the key hardware components on the cellular
booster. Refer to this image as you install your SuperHalo kit components.
*Screws not supplied. Please purchase separately.
Galaxy 5239
Power Jack
Power Switch
Connector to Inside Antenna
FME connector to inside antenna
FME connector to outside antenna
Alert LED
LTE - 707 Dial
LTE - 781 Dial
Cellular - 800 Dial
PCS - 1900 Dial
AWS - 2100 Dial
outside antenna
with mount
inside antenna
with bracket
cable - 20’ & 40’
booster

Quick
Install
Guide
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Mount outside antenna in an elevated area with a
12” radius clear of obstructions
Install CM240 Low coax cable from outside antenna
to cellular booster
Using provided cable, connect booster to inside antenna
Install inside antenna in location where increased
cell reception desired most
Using power cord, plug booster into power source
Turn on booster for clear and consistent cellular coverage
Adjust power dials as needed. If red lights illuminate, it
may take a few seconds for the lights to go out after adjusting.
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INSTALLATION
Exterior Antenna
Interior Antenna
Connected Devices

Required Between
Outside and Inside Antenna
antenna separation
Note: As you can see from the table above, acquiring the recommended inside and
outside antenna separation optimizes coverage significantly. Panel antenna can be
vertically installed 6 ft. under outside antenna with the booster at full dB gain.
Inside panel antenna should face away from outside antenna. If panel antenna faces
outside antenna, the booster will oscillate and go into Auto Shutdown.
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INSTALLATION
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Adjust dB Gain according to table below if you cannot achieve maximum separation.
Configuring Gain Settings
1. Facing the front of your booster, find the following
dials starting from the top:
A. LTE-A (AT&T 4G)
B. LTE-U (Verizon 4G)
C. Cellular-800 (All Carriers 2G/3G)
D. PCS-1900 (All Carriers 2G/3G)
E. AWS (T-Mobile 4G)
2. Set these dials according to the coverage area
and the distance between the inside and outside
antennas.
3. Inside panel antenna provides up to 1,500 square
feet of coverage, or a 25 ft. wide by 100 ft. deep
marine craft.
• 50dB  8-10 ft. separation
• 47dB  5-7 ft. separation
• 44dB  3-4 ft. separation
• 40dB  1-2 ft. separation