Uniden U60 4G CELLULAR BOOSTER UNI-2005-CPAL User manual

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
• Turn AC power OFFat the mains before working on any
electrical connections.
• AllACpowerwiringandcoaxialcablewiringmustconform
tolocalornationalcodes.
• TheAClinevoltagemustbewithin10%ofthevoltage
speciedforthebooster.
• AsolidcopperconductornolessthanNo.8AWGshouldbe
connectedtoground.
• DO NOT connectagroundwiretoagassupplyline.
• DO NOT openthebooster.Therearenoserviceable
partsinside.Touchinginternalpartscouldcausedamage
fromstaticelectricaldischarge.
OpeningthebaseunitDOES VOID THE WARRANTY.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About The Booster Kit ............................................................................
What is included ......................................................................................
Antenna Kitting Options .........................................................................
Quick Install Overview .............................................................................
How It Works, Tools Required & How to install your new Booster ......
Overview ...................................................................................................
Getting Started ........................................................................................
Check For Signal Strength ......................................................................
Run Coaxial Cable ...................................................................................
Install the Signal (Outdoor) Antenna .....................................................
Understand the Different Signal (Outdoor) Antennas ..........................
Install & Connect the Distribution (Indoor) Antennas ...........................
Understand the Different Distribution (Indoor) Antennas ....................
Power Up Your Cellular Booster .............................................................
Check the Cellular Booster Status .........................................................
Manual Gain Control, Uplink & Downlink Adjustments,
Dip Switch Control ...................................................................................
Technical Specications ..........................................................................
Notes and Warnings ...............................................................................
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................
FAQ ...........................................................................................................
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Our goal is to give you a proven solution that ends your frustration with weak and
dropped cellular signals so you can enjoy excellent call quality, more convenience
and greater productivity.
ABOUT THE BOOSTER KITS
NOTE: This manual contains important safety and operating
information. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual,
failure to do so could be hazardous and result in damage to your
cellular booster.
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless
provider and have your provider’s consent. Most wireless providers
consent to the use of signal boosters. Some providers may not consent
to the use of this device on their networks. If you are unsure, contact
your provider.
You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as
specied by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20
cm (8 inches) from any person.
You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the
FCC or a licensed wireless service provider.
WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be
inaccurate for calls served by using this device.
This is a CONSUMER device

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WHAT IS INCLUDED
UnidenU604GCellularBooster(UNI-2005-CPAL)
OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&30’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-103)
IndoorWhipOmniDirectionalAntenna(UNI-373)
AC/DCPowerAdapter
AC/DC POWER ADAPTER
UNIDEN U60 4G CELLULAR
BOOSTER (UNI-2005-CPAL)
OUTDOOR PANEL ANTENNA
(UNI-363) & 30’ U5D COAXIAL
CABLE (UNI-103)
INDOOR WHIP OMNI
DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA
(UNI-373)

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ANTENNA KITTING OPTIONS
UNI-601 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&30’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-103)
UNI-602 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&50’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-104)
UNI-603 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&75’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-123)
UNI-604 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&100’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-105)
UNI-605 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&30’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-111)
UNI-606 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&50’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-112)
UNI-607 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&75’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-121)
UNI-608 OutdoorYagiAntenna(UNI-366)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
UNI-609 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&30’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-103)
UNI-610 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&50’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-104)
UNI-611 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&75’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-123)
UNI-612 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&100’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-105)
UNI-613 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&30’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-111)
UNI-614 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&50’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-112)
UNI-615 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&75’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-121)
UNI-616 OutdoorYagiHighGainAntenna(UNI-367)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
UNI-617 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&30’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-103)
UNI-618 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&50’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-104)
UNI-619 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&75’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-123)
UNI-620 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&100’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-105)
UNI-621 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&30’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-111)
UNI-622 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&50’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-112)
UNI-623 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&75’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-121)
UNI-624 OutdoorPanelAntenna(UNI-363)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
UNI-625 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&30’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-103)
UNI-626 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&50’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-104)
UNI-627 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&75’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-123)
UNI-628 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&100’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-105)
UNI-629 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&30’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-111)
UNI-630 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&50’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-112)
UNI-631 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&75’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-121)
UNI-632 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
UNI-633 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
UNI-634 OutdoorPostAntenna(UNI-362)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
Outdoor Antenna & Cable Kit Options
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UNI-373 IndoorWhipOmniDirectionalAntenna(UNI-373)
UNI-651 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&3’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-119)
UNI-652 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&15’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-118)
UNI-653 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&30’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-103)
UNI-654 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&50’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-104)
UNI-655 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&75’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-123)
UNI-656 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&100’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-105)
UNI-657 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&30’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-111)
UNI-658 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&50’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-112)
UNI-659 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&75’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-121)
UNI-660 IndoorPanelAntenna(UNI-374)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
UNI-661 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&3’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-119)
UNI-662 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&15’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-118)
UNI-663 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&30’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-103)
UNI-664 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&50’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-104)
UNI-665 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&75’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-123)
UNI-666 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&100’U5DCoaxialCable(UNI-105)
UNI-667 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&30’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-111)
UNI-668 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&50’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-112)
UNI-669 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&75’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-121)
UNI-670 IndoorDomeAntenna(UNI-372)&100’U400CoaxialCable(UNI-113)
Indoor Antenna & Cable Kit Options
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QUICK INSTALL OVERVIEW
1. Uniden Booster - Select Location
InstalltheUnidenBoosterinanareathatisprotectedfromtheweather,properly
ventilatedandisawayfromexcessiveheatandmoisture.
2. Donor (Outdoor) Antenna - Select Location
Theideallocationfortheoutdoorantennaisontheroofofthebuildingor
amaststructure.Theantennashouldbeplacedinamannerthatallowsitto
capturethebestpossiblecellularsignal.
3. Outdoor Coaxial Cable - Select Location
Connecttheoutdoorcoaxialcabletotheconnectiononthebackoftheoutdoor
antennaandrunthecabletotheUnidenBoosterandattachittotheconnector
labelled“outdoor”ontheUnidenBooster.
4. Indoor Coaxial Cable - (if used)
Connecttheindoorcoaxialcabletotheconnectorlabelled“indoor”onthe
UnidenBooster.Runthecabletothelocationofyourindoorantennaandattach
ittotheconnectoronthebackoftheindoorantenna.
5. Indoor Antenna
Theideallocationfortheindoorantennawillbetheareaofyourpropertywhere
youneedtoimprovethesignalmost.
Note: Thesignalstrengthwillbestrongestclosesttotheantenna.
Whip Antenna-connectthewhipantennadirectlytotheUnidenBoostertothe
connectorlabelled“indoor”.
Panel or Dome Antenna-mounttowallorceilinginyourselectedlocationand
attachtocoaxialcablethatisconnectedtotheUnidenBooster.
6. Lightning Surge Protector - (sold separately)
Thelightningsurgeprotectorconnectsinbetweentheoutdoorantennaand
theUnidenBooster.Thelightningsurgeprotectorcanbeinstalledindoorsor
outdoors.Whenconnectingoutdoors,installthelightningsurgeprotectorinline
betweentheoutdoorantennaandtheoutdoorcoaxialcable.Whenconnecting
indoors,installthelightningsurgeprotectorinlinebetweentheoutdoorcoaxial
cableandtheUnidenBooster.
7. Commissioning The System
A.BeforepoweringuptheUnidenBooster,besurethatallconnectionsaretight
andconrmthepoweradapterisconnectedtotheAC110voltline.
B.PowerontheUnidenBoosterbyconnectingthepoweradaptertothedevice.
C.CheckthestatusofthealarmLEDlightsandbesuretheyareallgreen.
ThegaincontroldipswitchesontheUnidenBoosteraresetintheoffposition
whenshipped,pleaserefertotheinstructionmanualformoredetailed
instructionstoattenuateyourUnidenBooster.

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Phillips Screwdriver Drill Cellular Phone
(to check signal strength)
TOOLS REQUIRED
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HOW IT WORKS
Thecellularboosterprovidesreliabletwo-waycellularcoveragebyimproving
signalstrengthinhomes,buildings,ofces,andotherareaswherecellular
receptionisweakorunreliable.
Thesystemampliesthesignalfromthenearestcellulartowerandretransmitsat
ahigherpowerlevelwithinalocalarea.
Thismanualprovidessimpleinstallationinstructionsthatwillhaveyourcellular
boosterkitrunninginrecordtime.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR NEW
CELLULAR BOOSTER
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Booster
Indoor Antenna
Outdoor Antenna
Coaxial Cable

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Thisguidewillhelpyouproperlyinstallyourcellularboosterkit.Itisimportant
toreadthroughalloftheinstallationstepsbeforeinstallingyourequipment.
Thoroughlyreadthroughtheinstructions,visualizewherealltheequipmentwill
needtobeinstalledanddoasoftinstallationbeforemountinganyequipment.
Ifyoudonotunderstandtheinstructionsinfull,pleasecontacttechnical
supportat 1-800-215-7015.
OVERVIEW
BOOSTER – select location
Installtheboosterinanareathatisprotectedfromthe
weather,properlyventilatedandisawayfromexcessiveheat
andmoisture.
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SIGNAL ANTENNA (OUTDOOR) - select location
Mountthesignal(outdoor)antennainanelevatedoutdoor
locationsothatitpointstowardsthecellulartowerandawayfrom
wheretheinsideantennawillbelocated.
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OUTDOOR COAXIAL CABLE - select location
Theoutdoorcoaxialcableisusedtoconnectthesignal
(outdoor)antennatothebooster.
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INDOOR COAXIAL CABLE - (if used)
Theindoorcoaxialcableisusedtoconnectthedistribution
(indoor)antennatothebooster.
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DISTRIBUTION ANTENNA (indoor)
Theideallocationforthedistributionantennawillbetheareaofyour
propertywhereyouneedtoimprovethesignalmost.
NOTE: The signal strength will be strongest closest to the antenna.
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LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR - (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Thelightningsurgeprotectorconnectsinbetweenthesignal
antennaandthebooster.
IMPORTANT: Lightning surge protector must be grounded.
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IMPORTANT: Thesignal antenna (outdoor)shouldalwaysbe
separatedfromthedistributionantenna(indoor)byatleast20
verticalfeetincludingtheseparationofathickbarriersuchas
arooforawall.Dependingonthestrengthofyouroutdoor
signal,theweakerthesignalthelessseparationdistanceis
required.
7COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM
SignalAntenna (outdoor)
SurgeProtector
Booster
DistributionAntenna(indoor)
Splitter
(ifusingmutlipleantenna)
DistributionAntennas
(optionalantennasfor
additionalcoverage)
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Plan the layout of your system
Beforeyougetstartedyouwillneedtoplanthelayoutofyoursystem.This
involvescheckingsignalstrengthforsignalscomingfromthecellulartower,as
wellasantenna,boosterandcableplacement.
IDENTIFY THE BEST LOCATION TO INSTALL THE SIGNAL
(OUTDOOR) ANTENNA.
Check for signal strength
Select a location on theroofofthebuildingtoinstallthesignalantenna,
bymonitoringyourcellularphone’ssignalstrength(signalbars)tondthe
strongestsignalfromyourcarrier’scellulartower.
Mark the area
Markthatareaastheinstallationlocationforthesignal(outdoor)
GETTING STARTED
thereisenoughseparationbetweenthedistributionandsignalantenna
or that they are shielded from each other to ensure the distribution
antenna does not send a signal back into the signal antenna. If you
cannotachievetheseseparations,eitherchooseanalternatelocation
forthesignal(outdoor)antennaordetermineiftherearenaturalbarriers
inthebuildingconstructionitselfthatwillattenuatesignalsbetween
thetwoantennassothatoscillationcanbeprevented.
IMPORTANT: Conrmthatyouhaveatleast20feet
of vertical distance between the marked antenna
location and the location where you will place the
distribution (indoor)antenna.Topreventthesystem
from oscillation (feedback) youwanttoensurethat
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RUN COAXIAL CABLE
Looselyrunthecoaxialcablefromyouroutdoorantennatoyourbooster.(after
youhavetestedthesystemyoucanpermanentlysecurethecoaxialcable).
As you route and pull cabling, follow these
general guidelines:
• Bendcablesandroutethemsmoothly,andprotecttheouterskin
againstanydamage.
• Keephorizontalcablesstraightandfastenthemwithatieeverythreetove
feet.
• Bindandfastenverticalcableseverysixtoeightfeet.
• Waterproofalloutdoorconnectionswithsiliconecaulking
• Becarefulwhenpluggingtheconnectorinsoasnottodamage
thecenterpinsontheconnectors.
INSTALL THE SIGNAL (OUTDOOR) ANTENNA
Mount the signal (outdoor) antenna:
Thesignalantennashouldbelocatedashighaspossibleinordertocapturethe
bestqualitysignalfromthecellulartower.
Wheninstallingadirectionalantenna,inordertoavoidlargetreesorobstacles,
youmayneedtoslightlytilttheantennaupwardstocaptureausablesignal.
Usethemountinghardwareinthekittoattachthesignal(outdoor)antennato
thebuilding.
Connect the signal (outdoor) antenna:
Connectthesuppliedcoaxialcabletotheantenna.Werecommendapplying
siliconecaulkingtofullywaterprooftheconnection.
Attachthecableinsuchawaythatadriploopisformed.
(seeimagenextpage).
Oncemounted,connectoneendofthecoaxialcabletothesignal(outdoor)
antennaandtheotherendtothecellularboosterwhereitismarked“outdoor”.

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DripLoop
CAUTION: pleaseensureneitheryounortheantennacomeincontactwith
electricalpowerlines.
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT
SIGNAL (OUTDOOR) ANTENNA
Signal(outdoor)antennas,areneededtocapturethesignalemanatingfrom
yourcarrier’scellulartower.Therearedifferenttypesofsignal(outdoor)
antennaseachdesignedtomeetyourspecicneeds.Theyagilpdaantenna,
thepostantenna&thepanelantenna.

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The Yagi Lpda Antenna
Theyagiisaveryprecisedirectionalantennawith
apowerfulreach.Thisantennashouldbeinstalled
inanelevatedpositionandmustbepointed
towardsyourcarrier’scellulartower.
Note: This antenna is not meant to capture
signal from multiple carriers.
The Post Antenna
Thepostisanomni-directionalantennawitha360
degreereach.Thisantennashouldbeinstalledin
anelevatedposition.Itisdesignedtocapturethe
signalfrommultiplecarriertowers.
The Panel Antenna
Thepanelisadirectionalantennawitha120
degreereachandisdesignedtocapturethe
signalfrommultiplecarriertowers.Thisantenna
shouldbeinstalledinanelevatedpositionand
mustbepointedtowardsyourcarrier’scellular
towers.

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Thelightningsurgeprotectorcanbeinstalledindoorsoroutdoors.When
connectingoutdoors,installthelightningsurgeprotectorinlinebetweenthe
signal antenna (outdoor)andthecoaxialcable.Whenconnectingindoors,install
thelightningsurgeprotectorinlinebetweentheoutdoorcoaxialcableandthe
booster.
INSTALL THE DISTRIBUTION (INDOOR)
ANTENNA
Selecttheinstallationlocationofyoursupplieddistribution(indoor)antenna
basedonthefollowing:
Dome omni directional antenna
Placeinthecenteroftheareawherethesignalneedstobeamplied.
Panel directional antenna
Placeintheouterperimeteroftheareathesignalneedstobeamplied.
Whip omni directional antenna
Mountdirectlytotheconnectormarked“indoor”onthecellularbooster.
LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR
(sold separately)
IMPORTANT: Lightningsurgeprotectormustbe
grounded.Connectagroundwiretotheappropriateplace
onthelightningsurgeprotectorandconnecttheotherend
toaveriedgroundsource.
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CONNECTING THE DISTRIBUTION (INDOOR)
ANTENNA
Dome omni directional antenna
Connectoneendofthecoaxialcabletothedomeantennaandtheotherendto
thecellularboosterwhereitismarked“indoor”.
Panel directional antenna
Connectoneendofthecoaxialcabletothepanelantennaandtheotherendto
theconnectoronthecellularboosterwhereitismarked“indoor”.
Whip omni directional antenna
Connecttheantenna’senddirectlytotheconnectoronthecellularbooster
whereitismarked“indoor”.
NOTE: In some cases multiple distribution antennas will be required for com-
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UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTION
ANTENNAS
Thereareseveraltypesofdistribution(indoor)antennas:thewhipantenna,the
domeantenna&thepanelantenna.
INDOOR ANTENNAS
The Whip Antenna
Thewhipantennaisanomni-directionalantenna
witha360degreereach.Itisdesignedto
distributethesignalfromthecenterofthe
affectedarea.Typicallyitisconnecteddirectlyto
the booster.
The Dome Antenna
Thedomeantennaisanomni-directional
antennawitha360degreereach.Itisdesigned
todistributethesignalfromthecenterofthe
affectedarea.Typicallyitisinstalledinafalseor
droppedceiling.
The Panel Antenna
Thepanelisadirectionalantennawitha120
degreereachandisdesignedtodistributethe
signalfromaperimeterwallorceiling.

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Thefollowingdiagramsshowthereachofeachantennabasedonthelayoutof
thespacetheyaremountedin:
Image
1
Image 3
2
: Indoor Panel Antenna
: Indoor Dome Antenna
: Booster
: Splitter
(2 way cavity splitter
shown)
Image
Image 1&2:Omnidirectionalantennaswillprovidebettercoverage 
  forsquarerooms.
Image 3: Directionalantennaswillprovidebettercoveragein  
  rectangularrooms.
NOTE: installingadditionaldistribution(indoor) antennas may be
necessarywhentheareathatneedscoverageisverylargeorhasbarriers
thatblockcellularsignalssuchasmultilevelhomesandbuildings.

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IMPORTANT: Itisimportanttoleaveatleast20feetof
verticalseparationspacebetweentheindoorandoutdoor
antennas.
Donotconnectyourcellulardevicetothecellularbooster,
asitmaydamageyourcellulardevice.
ANTENNA SEPARATION
!
PointYagiAntenna
awayfromIndoor
Antenna
Indoorantenna