Wilson Electronics SIGNALBOOST C-Booster User manual

Amplifier
Installation
Guide
SIGNALBOOST™
C-Booster™for BlackBerry®Curve™*
Dual-Band Wireless *
Part # 805206 Model # 271220 FCC ID: PWO271220SA IC: 4726A-271220SA**
Wilson
®
Electronics, Inc.
Warning: 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 amplier.
* Curve is a registered trademark of Research In Motion
Limited, Inc.
** The term “IC” before the certication number only signies
that Industry Canada technical specications were met.
A) The C-Booster achieves the best performance while the Curve*remains in
the cradle and a Bluetooth headset is used.
B) When the C-Booster™is dash mounted, the Curve*can be removed and still
maintain good amplication from a distance of up to 2½ feet.
C-Booster
BlackBerry®* Curve™* Signal Booster
*Trademarkof RIM Ltd., Corp.
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A B
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General
Your new Wilson amplier has been carefully engineered to signicantly improve the performance of your
Curve* in mobile applications. Together with an outside antenna, the amplier’s state-of-the-art circuitry is
designed to increase your Curve* signal to and from the cell site, up to 20 times greater than the Curve*
alone. The C-Booster™ reduces disconnects and dropouts and increases data communication rates on
2G and 3G networks.
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The roof mounted outside antenna collects the cell tower signal and sends it through its cable to the
amplier located inside the cradle. The signal is then boosted and sent to the Curve* via the built-in
antenna inside the cradle/amplier. When the Curve* transmits, the signal is picked up by the antenna
inside the cradle, boosted by the amplier and broadcast back to the cell tower via the roof mounted
outside antenna.
In addition to the convenient mini magnetic roof mount antenna included with your kit, Wilson Electronics
offers a wide variety of outside antennas to help you customize your amplier for a specic application. All
models (shown on the next page) double the power to the cell site compared to the mini magnet antenna.
See your dealer or visit www.wpsantennas.com.
Mini Magnet-Mount
antenna
*Curve is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited, Inc.
DC Plug-In
Power Supply
Vehicle Dash
Mounting Brackets
C-Booster™
Wireless Amplier/
Cradle
C-Booster
BlackBerry®* Curve™* Signal Booster
*Trademarkof RIM Ltd., Corp.
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For permanent
vehicle roof mount
on cars and
pickup trucks.
Mounts on
Wilson NMO style
mounts: 901101,
901102, and
901103
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Designed for
mirror mounting
on large trucks.
Mounts on Wilson
3/8” mounts:
901104 and
901106
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

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Ideal for mounting
on non-metal
surfaces.
*Curve is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited, Inc.
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This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s C-Booster™ Dual-Band Wireless Cellular Amplier. 
 If you do not understand the instructions in
full, contact wpsantennas Technical Support at 877-594-5766
Wiring Diagram
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*
C-Booster
BlackBerry®* Curve™* Signal Booster
*Trademark of RIM Ltd., Corp.
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To receive the best cell signal, select a location for the outside antenna that is preferably in the center of the vehicle’s roof, 12 inches
away from any other antennas and free of obstructions, at least 8-12 inches from the rear or side windows or sunroof.
The outside antenna must be installed vertically. Signal
performance will be degraded if the antenna is not vertical.
The antenna cable is small yet strong enough that it may be shut
in most vehicle doors without damaging the cable.
For a more professional-looking installation, the antenna cable
may be run under the door seal. Carefully pull down the door
seal. Run the cable under the seal and push the seal back into
place. This prevents constant wear and tear on the cable as the
door opens and closes. The antenna cable is small enough to
easily tuck under the door seal or plastic molding.
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Run Cable
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Vehicle Installation
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signal to and from
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*
*Curve is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited, Inc.
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1. Insert the two vent clips into the circular hole in the bracket and slide them
to each end of the slot. The at surface of the clips should face upward.
2. Slide the bracket clips into the chosen vent location until they snap into
place. If necessary, use a thin-bladed screwdriver to gently pry the clips
apart as they slide into the vent.
3. Position the moveable arm at the base of the bracket to achieve the
desired angle and to provide additional stability for the C-Booster™.
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
1. Clean the area where the bracket is to be mounted with an alcohol pad
and a soft cloth. Allow to dry.
2. Peel the backing to expose the adhesive and press the bracket onto
the desired location in the vehicle. Note: be sure the tab is positioned
, not horizontally.
3. Allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours before you attach the C-Booster™.
4. Once the cradle is attached, you can adjust the angle of the adhesive
bracket by applying gentle pressure to the top or bottom of the
C-Booster™. Lock bracket into position with a Phillips head screwdriver
once desired angle is established.
OPTION 3
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This mount allows for adhesive mounting as well as more permanent
screw mounting. This option is designed to swivel when the knurled nut is
loosened, for greater adjustability of the C-Booster™ viewing angle. For
adhesive mounting, follow steps 1, 2 and 3 of option 2.
, use an ice pick or an awl to punch through the
adhesive and expose the four screw holes in the bracket. You must provide
the screws of an appropriate size for your particular application. Using the
bracket as a template, mark the locations for the screws as shown, drill pilot
holes, attach the bracket with adhesive, and tighten all screws.
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Three different mounting brackets are provided for attaching the C-Booster™ to your vehicle’s dash. Choose the appropriate one for
your application. See bracket specic mounting options below.
*Curve is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited, Inc.
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Once you have installed your selected mount in the desired location, attach the cradle by
aligning the rectangular hole on its back with the tab on the mount. Grasping the sides of
the cradle, slide it downward approximately ¼ inch into place.
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Connect the mini-USB plug on the power cable to the amplier’s mini USB port on the
C-Booster™. Insert the adapter into the cigarette lighter outlet of your vehicle.
The amplier may remain on all the time. However, leaving the amplier on in a
vehicle when it is not running can discharge the battery in a day or two.
A good option is to power the amplier through the ignition switch so that the amplier
is turned on and off with the vehicle. The 5 VDC power source on many vehicles is
shut off with the ignition key.
Note: The C-Booster™5V power supply provides charging current to the Curve*.
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WARNING: Use only the supplied Wilson power supply/connector to power your
C-Booster™.
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Separation of inside and outside antennas is very important. In a vehicle, the
metal roof acts as a barrier and helps shield the two antennas from each other,
preventing oscillation.
Oscillation can occur when the roof mounted antenna is too close to the antenna
inside the vehicle (internal to the C-Booster™). An oscillation (or feedback) in an
amplier is similar to when a microphone is too close to a speaker in a sound system,
resulting in a loud whistle. An oscillation in a cellular amplier, if allowed to occur, can
affect nearby cell sites’ ability to handle calls.
If the light turns red, oscillation is occurring and the amplier has powered down. The
outside roof mounted antenna needs to be moved farther from the amplier. In a
vehicle installation, move the outside antenna on the roof of the car farther to the rear
of the car, but at least 8-12 inches from the rear or side windows or sunroof. Remove
power from the amplier and reconnect power - this resets the amplier.
If the light is now green, the oscillation has stopped and the amplier is working. If the
red light is still on, move the antenna farther away and repeat the process.
In a vehicle, always use a magnet-mount or roof-mount antenna. Do not use a glass-
mount antenna, as oscillation may cause continuous shut-down of the amplier.
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1) Make sure that the 5 VDC power source is supplying power to the C-Booster by
checking that the plug’s red light is on.
2) If the DC plug-in power supply is properly inserted, but the plug’s light doesn’t
come on, then check the 12 volts from the car socket, and check the fuse DC
plug-in power supply.
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1) Make sure that the antenna connector is on tightly.
2) Place the Outside Antenna on its side (see picture). Reset C-Booster™ power (off
and back on) again. The light should now be green (antenna was too close). Turn
C-Booster™ off and proceed to step 3.
3) Return the outside antenna to its upright position, and move it further towards
the rear of the vehicle, (away from the C-Booster™) but no closer than 8 inches
from a sunroof, rear or side windows. Power C-Booster™ back on and recheck
for a green light. If light is still red, continue moving the antenna further back and
resetting the power until the light changes to green and stays green. Remember
to stay more than 8 inches away from a sunroof, rear or side windows.
4) If the light remains red, call Wilson Technical Support at 1-877-594-5766
USB power connector.
Connect to Wilson’s power supply
Antenna
connection
C-Booster
BlackBerry®* Curve™* Signal Booster
*Trademark of RIM Ltd., Corp.
Curve* charging
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Warning: Do not plug in the DC plug-in power supply until the outside antenna cable is attached to
the amplier.
Warning:  The C-Booster™ cradle/amplier must be installed with a separation of at
least 8 inches from all persons and must not be located in conjunction with any other
antenna or amplier.
Warning: The outside antenna must be installed with a separation of at least 8 inches
from any of the vehicle’s occupants or nearby persons and must not be located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or amplier.


If the vehicle has a sunroof, it is important to keep the outside antenna at least 8 inches from the edge of
the sunroof. This prevents the amplier from oscillating.
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Wilson Electronics, Inc. has been a leader in the wireless communications industry for nearly 40 years.
The company designs and manufactures ampliers, antennas and related components that signicantly
improve cellular telephone signal reception and transmission in a wide variety of applications, both mobile
and in-building.
With extensive experience in antenna and amplier research and design, the company’s engineering
team uses a state-of-the-art testing laboratory, including an anechoic chamber and network analyzers,
to ne-tune antenna designs and performance. For its ampliers, Wilson uses a double-shielded RF
enclosure and cell site simulators for compliance testing.
All products are engineered and assembled in the company’s 50,000-square-foot headquarters in St.
George, Utah. Wilson has product dealers in all 50 states as well as in countries all over the world.
*Curve is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited, Inc.
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 Dual Band

Impedance (input/output) 50 ohms
Frequency 824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
 800 MHz uplink 40 dB (typical) / 46 dB (maximum)
800 MHz downlink 40 dB (typical) / 49 dB (maximum)
1900 MHz uplink 41 dB (typical) / 50 dB (maximum)
1900 MHz downlink 41 dB (typical) / 50 dB (maximum)
 800 MHz (uplink/downlink) 35 MHz / 45 MHz (maximum)
1900 MHz (uplink/downlink) 70 MHz / 87 MHz (maximum)
 800 MHz 1900 MHz
CDMA 31.4 dBm 30.1 dBm
GSM 26.9 dBm 26.3 dBm
EDGE 26.0 dBm 25.1 dBm
 800 MHz 1900 MHz
CDMA 5.6 dBm 1.8 dBm
GSM 0.7 dBm -2.7 dBm
EDGE -2.5 dBm -6.4 dBm

 The maximum power
is reduced by the number of channels: Number of channels
Maximum Power3
800 MHz 1900 MHz
2 6.7 dBm 0.2 dBm
3 3.2 dBm -3.4 dBm
4 0.7 dBm -5.9 dBm
5 -1.3 dBm -7.8 dBm
 12 V DC (Nominal), 1.2 A

1. Nominal gain is the maximum gain at any frequency in the passband.
2. Nominal bandwidth is the difference between two frequencies that are adjacent to the passband where the amplication is 20 dB lower than the passband
amplication. One of the frequencies is lower than the passband and the other is higher.
3. The Manufacturer’s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would
have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to
be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device.
4. Data is in accordance with IC spec RSS-131. The maximum power for 2 or more simultaneous signals will be reduced by 6 dB for each doubling of the number
of signals.
Wilson®Electronics, Inc.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.wpsantennas.com
Part #110777 - C-Booster™ 010 / 06.09.09
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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.
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Wilson Electronics ampliers are warranted for one (1) year against defects in workmanship and / or materials. Warranty issues may be resolved by returning the
product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase.
Ampli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 within the continental United States.
This warranty does not apply to any ampli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 877-594-5766
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.
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.
Copyright © 2008 Wilson Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
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