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Technical Details
- Signal booster improves cellular signal for both voice and data rates in small area
- Boosts your cell phone's signal by more than 15 times
- Completely wireless; requires no physical connection to your cell phone
- Compatible with 800/1,900 MHz frequencies for all US and Canadian cellular providers (except iDen/Nextel/MIKE)
- Comes with 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year manufacturer's warranty
- Physical Characteristics-Dimensions-6.2" Height x 4.2" Width x 1.5" Depth: Physical Characteristics-Weight (Approximate)-10.24 oz.:
- Technical Information-Frequency Range-824 MHz to 1990 MHz: Technical Information-Network Supported-CDMA, TDMA, GSM:Technical Information-Maximum Gain-50 dB: Interfaces/Ports-Interfaces/Ports-TNC Female Antenna, F Female Antenna:
Product Description of Wilson Electronics Desktop Adjustable Gain Cell Phone Signal Booster for Home or Office - For Multiple Users
Wilson Electronics SignalBoost 801247 Cellular Phone Signal Booster 801247 Cell Phone Signal Boosters and ExtendersAmazon.com Product Description
Designed to give the best results when used in a single room, the Wilson Electronics Desktop (DT) Cell Phone Signal Booster increases your cell phone's signal by more than 15 times. It significantly improves your cell phone's overall performance by minimizing dropped calls, increasing data rates, and letting you enjoy clearer reception, making the Wilson DT the ideal solution in an office or at home.
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 The Wilson Electronics Desktop (DT) cell phone signal Booster. View larger. |
The primary cause of dropped calls is low signal output power from the cell phone to the cell tower, which limits the phone's ability to communicate with the tower. A typical cell phone provides merely one-fifth of a watt of output power. To address this problem, the amplifier and the outside antenna work together to increase the phone's output power by more than 15 times over using just the phone alone.
Enjoy Premium Reception and Fewer Dropped Calls
If you have to go to the window or outside to be able to use your cell phone, you know the frustration of weak cell phone signal reception. Using state-of-the-art technology, the Wilson DT amplifies the signal both to and from the cell tower, increasing the power to penetrate through natural or man-made obstructions, thus enabling you to communicate where you were unable to before.
The Wilson DT comes with a compact signal booster that fits neatly on your desk or small table, and it works best when placed in the room where you're experiencing problems with reception.
Included Hardware for Multiple Mounting Options
The Wilson DT is connected via a coaxial cable to the outside antenna, which performs best when mounted outside of the building and pointed towards the nearest cell tower. The antenna may also be mounted on a window (again, best when aimed at the nearest cell tower), or on an outside wall; however, some performance may be lost.
Once installed, the Wilson DT enhances the signal of multiple cell phones and data cards near the device. The result is that you will experience fewer dropped calls, clearer call quality, and improved data rates--even with 3G technologies.
Compatible with Most Cell Phone Models and Providers
The Wilson DT is compatible with all US and Canadian cellular providers, excluding iDEN, Nextel, and MIKE. Also, it supports CDMA, TDMA, GSM, and AMPS cell phone technologies, as well as data protocols such as GPRS, 1xRTT, HSDPA, EVDO, and EDGE. The use of radio distribution equipment that enhances, extends or amplifies a wireless signal may be prohibited without the consent of the wireless carrier upon whose network such equipment will be used. You should consult with your carrier before purchasing such equipment to use with that carrier’s service.
The Wilson DT Signal Booster includes a 30-day money-back guarantee and is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Specifications
- Frequency: 824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
- Amplifier Gain: 56dB / 56dB
- System Gain: 62dB
- Max Output Power: 1.3 watts
- Max RF (downlink): +9.5dBm
- Noise Figure: 3.5dB nominal
- Flatness: ±5dB
- Isolation: > 90dB
- Power Requirements: 120-240V AC, 50-60 Hz, 8W
- Connectors: TNC Female / F-Female
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.2 x 1.5 (inches)
- Weight: 0.64 lbs
Includes everything you need for a full installation DT amplifier, on-board antenna, outside antenna, coaxial cables (20 feet and 30 feet), cable connector, wall bracket, mounting hardware for pole, wall or window mount, and AC power supply.
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The Wilson DT is ideal for improving you cell phone signal and data rates in a single room. | Everything you need for better reception is included in the box. View larger. |
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Review of Wilson Electronics Desktop Adjustable Gain Cell Phone Signal Booster for Home or Office - For Multiple Users
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185 of 191 people found the following review helpful.
Good Booster ToolBy JDP
No matter whose providing our cell phone service, dead zones still seem to be an issue. The overpriced and underachieving booster that my service provider billed us for was absolutely worthless. In short, after four days use I boxed it up and sent it back for an account credit. When the opportunity came along to take the Wilson Electronics 801247 Cell Phone Signal Booster for a test drive I had some serious doubts.
Opening the box, the first thing I noticed was the hard plastic body casing for both the exterior antenna and the amplifier. Speaking from personal experience I know that the exterior antenna unit will have a short lifespan against the elements unless it is weather proofed. Corrosion will definitely have an effect on the connectors. Vulcanizing tape, electrical tape and Scotch coat is a must if this product is installed outdoors. My other gripe is the design of the cradle. Its a given that the cradle will accumulate standing water which could result in damage to the unit.
That said, I did a quick inventory of hardware that included the DT amplifier, amplifier antenna, exterior antenna, mounting hardware, barrel connector, ac power supply, and both 20' and 30' coaxial cables. Kudos to the folks at Wilson for providing a detailed and readable instruction manual. Tools that will come in handy if mounting outdoors including the protection that I mentioned earlier are a drill, 3/16" bit, phillips head screwdriver and an adjustable wrench. After determining the location of the strongest signal, I opted to mount the exterior antenna inside on a facing window.
Just a reminder to mount the front of the antenna so that it faces outside (which is the logo side) and not in the direction of the amplifier. To keep the system from oscillating and shutting down, I placed the amplifier about 20 feet away from the antenna. Always point the onboard antenna backwards towards the exterior antenna. The flashing of the red light means the gear is too close to each other and the unit will shut down. The green light means all systems are go. Luckily we got this model up and running after only two tries.
Now the important test. In the same space and about 10 feet away from the amplifier I opened my cell phone and got a surprise. Instead of getting the customary one bar for this location, I had the full compliment. That has never happened here. Conversations were crisp and clear. Instead of turning up my volume to hear the other party, I had to lower the volume on my phone. That is a first. To further test this system, I left the office, closed the door and walked down the hall to the soda machine which is about an additional 30 feet away. Even though I lost a couple of bars, my reception was still clear.
It goes without saying that this product is far superior then the overpriced piece of junk that my cell phone provider shipped out to me. The Utah based manufacturer backs this system with a one year warranty and also a 30 day money back guarantee. The company website is somewhat basic but offers great links to various product operating manuals, tech support and a toll free customer service number.
In closing, my only disappointment remains with the overall design of the exterior antenna and cradle. Still this booster delivers on a great signal. With proper installation (weatherizing) this Wilson Electronics product may just be the right choice for those of us that can't hear you now.
63 of 65 people found the following review helpful.
good product, does what it says it will doBy P. Boyce
I switched from a verizon cell phone to the iphone 4 and at&t. Coverage in my area, Sedona, AZ is not that good with at&t. In my house I was getting 1-2 bars and a few dropped calls with my new phone. When I went up on the roof, I discovered that I could get 5 bars on my phone. So I bought the Wilson unit and installed it as per their clear instructions, putting the antenna on the roof and the amplifier in my living room. It raised my bars in the house to 4-5 bars. Calls are clear and strong now. Very happy.
Important point: what you need to understand is that this unit will only amplify an existing cell signal. It cannot amplify a non-existent signal. In other words, you have to find a place in your house, probably on the roof, where you get good strong cell reception. Then the unit will bring that strong signal into your house. The unit cannot create a signal where none exists.
98 of 106 people found the following review helpful.
A Good Investment! Wilson's Cellular Signal Booster: A Critical ReviewBy Andre Lawrence
Wilson's Electronics, a company out of St. George, Utah has been producing a number of products that enhances the performance of many of the digital devices that we use and rely upon. "The Cellular Signal Booster" is a powerful amplifier system that's used to strengthen the reception of the radio waves to/from a cellphone and Internet data cards.
I've tested the product for two weeks using my Blackberry Curve (T-Mobile), The Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Modem (Sprint) for Sprint and to measure the signal strength, the on-line site, Speed Test dot Net.
* First Impression
** Battery of Tests
*** Results and Interpretation
**** Pro's and Con's
***** Conclusion
* The product comes as a three-piece kit: the Outside antenna and cradle, the base unit "Signal Booster Amplifier," and the Desktop antenna (which recently replaced an attached "Arm antenna.") The kit also includes 50' of coaxial cable and an assortment of installation tools that allows for installation in several ways.
** Blackberry-- This isn't the recently released 3G Curve, so when I get a WiFi connection, it's the only time I can get a reliably fast signal for phone and internet connection. (This was why I eventually opted to upgrade my USB data card to the MiFi.) The MiFi gives me the WiFi signal I prefer, but the MiFi is limited to a range of 30'- 40'. When I'm on a call or picking up my email, the signal defaults to Edge beyond that 35' or so.
With the Signal Booster on, the range jumped from 35' to about 115- 120'. That's almost one full block away from my apartment. I also noticed clearer phone conversations.
The MiFi-- (casual observance) After the initial set--using the first interior antenna supplied--there was clearly a faster response time in surfing the internet. The latency effect on sites like YouTube seemed considerably shorter, same thing for downloading music video from there.
*** (Measured results)-- I ran tests for 10 days in total. I measured the test at various times: early in the morning, in the wee hours during the week ("off peak times.) And, the other times were what I called "peak times:" right after school, 8-10 pm during the week and on the weekends. The measured results were from Speed Test dot net.
Novatel MiFi's spec. sheet: The MiFi under the best conditions will provide up to
EV-DO Rev. A- 3.1 Mbps download/ EV-DO Rev. A- 1.8 Mbps upload
Without CSB (best results- off peak times)
(Jan 29, off peak hrs.) 1Mbps download/.28 Mbps upload
(Jan 29, off-peak hrs.)--With the CSB
1.37 Mbps download/ .3Mbps upload
(Jan 31, off peak hrs.)--With the CSB
1.28Mbps download/ .38Mbps upload
(Feb 14, peak times)--With the CSB
1.03Mbps download/ .49Mbps upload
(Feb 15, peak times)--With the CSB
.72 Mbps download/ .24 Mbps upload
(Feb 16, peak times)--With the CSB
.68 Mbps download/ .41 Mbps upload
**** Pro's and Con's
Pro's
+ Easy to install/ All tools needed are provided
+ System gives an extremely strong amplified signal. (I can't verify the company's claim that it can magnify the signal response by 10x, however by my own test it is clearly about 4x.)
+ Customer service and tech support are friendly and thorough in their explanations.
+ System enables a cross-platform of devices from different carriers to function simultaneously without a drop in performance.
+ The entire kit is small enough to be packaged in an average size plastic grocery bag.
+ The system has a unique technology built-in that allows for surfing around high-traffic areas to find a less congested signal--avoiding overloading nearby towers.
+ Price for the system is competitive to other brands
+ Proudly designed and manufactured in the US by Americans.
Con's
- The kit is made out of a light-weight plastic. [It is too early to tell how durable the outdoor antenna will hold up under extreme changes in weather. Here in Miami (FL), the temperatures range above 70+ ten months out of the year, during the sweltering summer months, the added humidity makes it feel well over 100. What about windy and blistery cold areas?]
- The AC adapter is considerably short for the distance it is forced to maintain. There's a minimum proximity that the indoor antenna ("Desktop Antenna") must maintain from the base and there's also a minimum distance that the outdoor antenna must maintain from the base. I found its sweet spot a bit awkward until I made a makeshift ledge for it.
- Optional add-on's that gamers might want to consider like a dedicated range antenna-- a "Yagi"--for example, are upwards of $60+.
***** It's hard to ignore a system like this that offers so much to cellphone and mobile internet users for a home-based business as well as a small office environment. The kit is relatively compact, easy to install and has few parts to be concerned with.
Durability should be a consideration as there's only a 1-year limited warranty. And, with a retail price of $300, replacement costs can be unnerving under the wrong circumstances. The other side is also true, customer service and tech support are extremely helpful and should allay most fears when it comes to their products and installation.
I can easily see this product (and some of their other products, for that matter) increasing personal and professional productivity in a number of different scenarios. That, in my opinion, makes Wilson's Cellular Signal Booster a good investment.
4 ½ stars.
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