Most cell phone users have found themselves in a situation where they are unable to use their cell phones to make calls and this is due to weak signals in the so-called "cellular dead zones". In such situations, there is not much you can do except installing a cell phone signal booster. These are also known as cellular repeaters or amplifiers. The main purpose of these gadgets is to reduce the number of dropped calls and at the same time help; you extend your cell phone range. Cell phone range is mostly dictated by the service providers and is limited to a specific radius.
With these gadgets, you will now be able to make easy and better quality long distance calls that will ensure reliability. These gadgets are manufactured by several companies and this will include companies such as JD Teck and Wi-Ex zBoost products. In order for you to install these signal boosters, it will vary according to the type of product. However, there are the typical steps that will be involved in any installation and are relevant to the zBoost cell phone booster for all its users including home and office users. The steps will include:
Identifying the most suitable location and this should be the one with the strongest signals and install an external antenna. In order to find this spot you will need to be looking at the signal strength indicator on your mobile phone handset.
Using the mounting brackets to vertically install the antenna and this should be at least three feet away from metallic objects such as air conditioning as well as pipes.
Taking the coaxial cable that comes as part of the assembly and attaching it to the base of the signal antenna.
Run the other end of the coaxial cable through your window and attach it to the base unit, which is kept in doors, and this is done by using an optional window entry kit.
Ensure that the base unit's antenna is at a 90-degree angle to the base unit.
Lastly connect the power supply to the base unit. You will also be required to adjust the distance between the two antennas in order to eliminate any error indications.
All cell phone boosters are designed to work in a similar way as the cellular broadcast towers that are used by the network service providers in order to broadcast signals with the only difference being that the boosters are much smaller and are meant to be used in a limited area an example being several rooms together.
Depending on their make, all the boosters are capable of capturing and extending the cell phone's coverage up to several thousand square feet. Other suitable models are also deigned to be able to extend the same cellular coverage but this time inside a vehicle. Cell phone boosters work with most of the major mobile phone carriers and they are capable of increasing the phone's battery life as well as reducing the level of harmful radiation from the handset.
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