Amplifier
Installation
ide
u
Mobile Wireless
Dual-Band
Cellular / PCS
Amplifi er
Contents:
Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
How it Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Before Getting Started · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
Installing a Wilson Amplifi er · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
Installing the Low-Profi le Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6
Powering Up a Wilson Amplifi er · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
Warnings and Recommendations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Understanding the Amplifi er Lights · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
About Wilson Electronics · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
Amplifi er Specifi cations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Back Cover
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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
amplifi er.
Wilson
Electronics, Inc.
®
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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.
1-Year W arranty
Wilson Electronics amplifi ers are warranted for one (1) year against defects in
workmanship and / or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the
product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase.
Amplifi 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.
This warranty does not apply to any amplifi 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 866-294-1660.
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.
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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 © 2007 Wilson Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Amplifi er:
Mobile Wireless Dual-Band Amplifi er
Model # 271245, Part # 801201
FCC ID: PWO8012SM IC: 4726A-8012SM
The term “IC” before the radio certifi cation number only signifi es that Industry Canada
technical specifi cations were met.
Inside this Package
Wireless
amplifi er
DC plug-in
power supply
Low-profi le
antenna
How it Works
Y our new Wilson amplifi er has been carefully engineered to signifi cantly improve the
performance of your cell phone or cellular data card in mobile applications. Together with
an outside antenna (sold separately), the amplifi er’s state-of-the-art technology is designed
to increase your signal up to 10 times, reduce disconnects and dropouts, and increase data
communication rates needed for 3G technologies.
The outside antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the cable to the
amplifi er. The signal is then boosted and sent through the inside antenna. Your cell phone
or data card then communicates with the improved signal. When the cell phone or data
card transmits, the signal goes through the inside antenna, is boosted by the amplifi er and
broadcast back to the cell tower through the outside antenna.
Wilson Electronics manufactures a wide variety of antennas to help you customize your
amplifi er for your specifi c application. Several are shown below. See your dealer or visit
www.wilsonelectronics.com.
NOTE: Use of this amplifi er with an
antenna gain higher than 6.12 dBi is in
violation of FCC regulations for which the
offender is fully liable. All Wilson mobile
antennas are 6.12 dBi or less.
Mini
Magnet
Dual-Band
Mount
Dual-Band
Trucker
Mount
Dual-Band
Marine
Antenna
Dual-Band
Dual-BandMagnet
NMO
Mount
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Before Getting Started
This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s dual-band, mobile wireless amplifi er. It is
important to read through all of the installation steps for your particular application
prior to installing any equipment. 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, seek professional help, or contact Wilson
Technical Support at 866-294-1660.
Installation Diagram
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Outside
Antenna
Inside
Antenna
DC Power
Supply
Warning: In a wireless installation,
do not plug the amplifi er directly into the
cell phone or data card using an antenna
adapter. It will damage the amplifi er.
Cell Phone
PDA
Notebook
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Amplifi er
Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna
To receive the best cell signal, select a location in the center of the vehicle’s roof 12 inches
away from any other antennas and free of obstructions.
Follow the specifi c antenna installation instructions included with the outside antenna (sold
separately).
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Warning: Do not use any type of glassmount antenna with this amplifi er. The outside
and inside antennas must be shielded from
each other to prevent oscillation.
The outside antenna must be installed
vertically. Signal performance will be
degraded if the antenna is not vertical.
Optional Magnet-
Mount Antenna
Shown
Part #301103
The antenna cable may be run through the
door to the amplifi er.
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Warning: The outside antenna must
have a separation of at least 10 inches from all
persons during normal operation.
Carefully
Pull Down
Door Seal
Run Cable
Under
Seal
Tuck Cable
Under Seal
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 through 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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Installing a Wilson Amplifi er
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Warning: Do not plug in the DC power
supply until the outside and inside antenna
cables are attached to the amplifi er.
Select a location to install the amplifi er that
is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight
or moisture and that has proper ventilation.
Recommended installation locations are:
• Under the seat
• Under the dash
Run the cable from the outside antenna and
attach it to the FME-Male connector labeled
“outside antenna” on the amplifi er.
Attach the inside antenna cable to the FMEMale connector labeled “inside antenna” on
the amplifi er.
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Installing the Low-Profi le Antenna
Amplifi er
Low-profi le
Antenna
Install the low-profi le inside antenna 8-12
inches from where the cell phone or cellular
data card will be used.
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Warning: Do not install the low-profi le
antenna within four inches of metal. (Metal
found inside the vehicle’s seat will not affect
the antenna’s performance.)
Place the inside antenna on the side of the
driver’s seat for maximum performance.
Install the inside antenna at least eight
inches, but not more than 12 inches, from
where the cell phone or cellular data card
will be used.
Install the inside antenna at the same angle
as the cell phone when held in use, or place
next to the laptop’s cellular data card. This
will maximize the signal strength.
For a more professional-looking installation,
the low-profi le antenna may be slid under
the seat cover or leather, high on the
driver’s seat.
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Warning: The inside antenna must
be installed with a separation of at least
eight inches from all persons and must not
be located in conjunction with any other
antenna or amplifi er.
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Powering up a Wilson Amplifi er
Carefully insert the power cable.
IMPORTANT: Do not power up the amplifi er unless antenna cables are attached to
amplifi er.
Make sure both the outside and inside
antenna cables are connected before
powering up the amplifi er.
Connect the power cable from the DC
plug-in power supply to the amplifi er
marked “Power” and insert the large end
into DC power socket (the cigarette lighter
outlet.)
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Warning: Use only the power
supply provided in this package. The
power supply must be 6 V DC.
The amplifi er may remain on all the time.
However, leaving the amplifi 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 amplifi er
through the ignition switch so the amplifi er
is turned on and off with the vehicle.
NOTE: The aluminum casing of a Wilson amplifi er will adjust very quickly to the ambient
temperature of its environment. For example, in the summer, when the inside of a car can
reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the amplifi er temperature may be 150 degrees or higher.
The casing will be hot to the touch, similar to a metal door handle or a steering wheel. Such
high temperatures will not damage the amplifi er, nor do they pose a fi re risk to the vehicle.
As recommended in these instructions, install the amplifi er in a location with adequate
ventilation, such as under the seat, in the trunk or under the dashboard. Keep the area free
of items that could block air fl ow to the amplifi er.
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Warnings and Recommendations
Warning: In a wireless installation, do not plug the amplifi er directly into
the cell phone or cellular data card using an antenna adapter. It
will damage the cell phone or cellular data card.
Warning: Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside
antenna cables are attached to the amplifi er.
Warning: RF Safety: The inside antenna must be installed with a
separation of at least eight inches from all persons and must not
be located in conjunction with any other antenna or amplifi er.
Warning: RF Safety: The outside antenna must be installed with a
separation of at least 10 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 amplifi er. All
roof-mount antennas should be centrally located on the roof of
the vehicle. Mirror-mount antennas should be at least six inches
from the ground and leave at least 20 inches of separation from
any persons near or around the vehicle. Use of this cellular
amplifi er with an antenna gain higher than 6.12 dBi is in violation
of FCC regulations for which the offender is fully liable. All
Wilson mobile antennas are 6.12 dBi or less.
Separation of inside and outside antennas is very important. The metal
roof of the vehicle acts as a barrier and helps shield the two antennas from
each other, preventing oscillation.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, it is important to separate the inside and outside antennas
by at least fi ve feet. This prevents the amplifi er from overloading or oscillating.
Distance between antennas
through a sunroof must be
5 feet or more.
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Understanding the Amplifi er Lights
The power light PWR will turn green
when the amplifi er is successfully
powered up. When the 800 MHz or
1900 MHz lights are lit green, the
amplifi er is amplifying the outside
signal.
If one or both frequency lights turn
red, oscillation is occurring and the
amplifi er has powered down. The
outside antenna needs to be moved
farther from the inside antenna. Move
the outside antenna on the roof of
the car to the rear of the car, but at
least 8-12 inches from the rear or
side windows. Remove power from
the amplifi er and reinstall power - this
resets the amplifi er.
If the lights are now green, the
oscillation has stopped and the
amplifi er is working. If the red light is
still on, move the antenna farther away
and repeat the process.
Always use a magnet-mount or roofmount antenna. Do not use a glassmount antenna, as oscillation may
cause continuous shut-down of the
amplifi er.
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An amber light in either the 800
MHz or 1900 MHz position indicates
overload from the cell site. The
amplifi er has temporarily shut down
and will automatically reset.
About Wilson Electronics
Wilson Electronics, Inc. has been a leader in the wireless communications
industry for nearly 40 years. The company designs and manufactures amplifi ers,
antennas and related components that signifi 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 amplifi 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 fi ne-tune antenna designs and
performance. For its amplifi ers, Wilson uses a double electrically insulated 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 around the world.
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Amplifi er Specifi cations
Dual Band
Model Number / Part Number 271245 / 801201
Connectors FME-Male
Impedance (input/output) 50 ohms
Dimensions 5.6 x 3.6 x 1.7 inch or 14.2 x 9.1 x 4.4 cm
Weight 1.44 lbs or 0.65 kg
Frequency 824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
1
Passband Gain (nominal)
800 MHz 50 dB
2
20 dB Bandwidth (nominal)
1900 MHz 60 dB
800 MHz (uplink/downlink) 53.5 MHz / 47.7 MHz
1900 MHz (uplink/downlink) 86 MHz / 83 MHz
Power output for single cell phone (uplink) 800 MHz 1900 MHz
CDMA +30.9 dBm +30.5 dBm
GSM +30.0 dBm +29.7 dBm
EDGE +30.4 dBm +30.3 dBm
AMPS +30.2 dBm
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Power output (uplink) for multiple
cell phones:
Number of
cell phones
2 +25.0 dBm +24.7 dBm
3 +21.5 dBm +21.2 dBm
4 +19.0 dBm +18.7 dBm
5 +17.0 dBm +16.7 dBm
6 +15.5 dBm +15.2 dBm
Power output for single received channel
(downlink)
CDMA +10.0 dBm +9.9 dBm
GSM +11.0 dBm +9.9 dBm
EDGE +10.9 dBm +9.6 dBm
AMPS +10.3 dBm
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Power output for multiple received
channels (downlink). The maximum
power is reduced by the number of
channels:
Number of
channels
2 -11.6 dBm -3.1 dBm
3 -15.1 dBm -6.6 dBm
4 -17.6 dBm -9.1 dBm
5 -19.6 dBm -11.1 dBm
6 -21.1 dBm -12.6 dBm
Noise Figure (typical) 3 dB nominal
Isolation > 90 dB
Power Requirements
Amplifi er Usage 6 V, .5 A - 1.5 A (subject to uplink power)
Notes:
1. Nominal gain is the maximum gain at any frequency in the passband.
Average gains are: 37 dB (800 MHz uplink & downlink) 45 dB (1900 MHz uplink & downlink)
2. Nominal bandwidth is the difference between two frequencies that are adjacent to the passband where the amplifi cation is 20 dB
lower than the passband amplifi 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. The maximum power for 2 or more simultaneous signals will be reduced by 6 dB every time the number of signals is doubled.
Wilson® Electronics, Inc.
Phone: 866-294-1660 www.wilsonelectronics.com Fax: 435-656-2432
800/1900 MHz Specifi cations
Maximum Power
800 MHz 1900 MHz
800 MHz 1900 MHz
Maximum Power
800 MHz 1900 MHz
Part #110435 AIG MW 044 / 06.05.08
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