zBoost YX055-CEL User manual

YX055-CEL Signal Antenna Installation
The 18-element Yagi antenna you have purchased provides enhanced cellular performance with
your zBoost signal booster.
Maximum performance will be achieve d when the antenna is ai med at the stronge st signal from your
wireless provider. If you know the direction of your provider’s tower, simply point the antenna in th at
direction. Note: the closest tower may NOT be used by your provider. Some helpful hints are included if
you are unsure where your tower is located.
Note: Unplug the Base Unit until all cables are connected. Plug-in the Base Unit and
verify that the Power light stays green and no red indicators light; otherwise, you
may have to reorient the antenna or relocate to another location in the room. See
the Troubleshooting section and www.zBoost.com for more information.
Installation Steps:
1. The highest point will usually produce the best results. If you do not have roof access, you
should choose the side of the building with the strongest signal. With your wireless phone turned
on, walk around your house while noting the number of “bars” on your signal strength indicator.
2. When you have determined the location of the strongest signal, install and tighten the antenna to
your antenna mast or pole with the brackets provided. Loosely tighten the mast, so that you can
rotate it from the base.
3. Connect the RG-6 coax cable to the antenna.
4. Wrap the F- type connector using the Coax-Seal tape provided in the package.
5. Route the antenna cable indoors and connect it to the base unit using the Cell Phone Signal
Booster installation instructions.

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Antenna Aiming:
To get the maximum benefit, you will want to take special care to make sure you point the antenna in the
direction of the best signal for your wireless service provider.
1. Place your cell phone on a non-metal surface which is 6-8 feet from the Base Unit Antenna.
2. Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed on
your cell phone. For best results, you want your phone to display in the middle of the signal
meter range or less so that it can go up as you rotate the Signal Antenna to the optimum
direction. If it is reading too high, move the phone farther from the base unit antenna.
3. Record the number of signal bars (or range) ________(A) on your cell phone. Leave the phone
in the same place and pointing in the same direction for the following steps.
Note the direction of the antenna starting position_________________________.
4. Rotate the antenna mast 90 degrees and then record the phone signal bars _________(B).
5. Continue to rotate the antenna mast another 90 degrees in the same direction and record the
phone signal bars _________(C).
6. Again, rotate the antenna mast another 90 degrees in the same direction and again record the
phone signal bars _________(D).
7. Look for the highest reading above. Set the antenna to that position and tighten the antenna
mast.
8. If you desire to optimize further, then look for the two highest signal bar readings above and move
the antenna between these two points to find the highest signal bars reading.
9. Once you have determined the highest reading position tighten the antenna mast.
You have now completed the Directional Signal Antenna installation.
¾ Please consult your zBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster installation guide for complete
troubleshooting information.
For the latest installation tips, visit our website at www.zBoost.com
Specifications:
Frequency Range 824-896 MHz
Gain 15dBi
BeamwidthH 27 degrees
V 25 degrees
F/B Ratio >20 dB
VSWR <1.5
Impedance: 75 ohms
Polarization Vertical
Dimension 62.99”L x 7.5”H x 1.5”D
Weight 1.3 lbs
Connector Type F-female (with supplied Type F bullet adapter)