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Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (10 of 10)

Question 10 of 10
Can I use an In-Building Wireless signal booster in a vehicle?

In-Building Wireless signal boosters are not recommended for use in vehicles as the higher gain usually requires a minimum separation of 40 feet between the inside and outside antennas. Less separation could cause the signal booster to go into oscillation (feedback) and shut itself down.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (9 of 10)

Question 9 of 10
Can I paint my antenna to match the interior of my building?

Wilson antennas can be painted as long as the paint does not contain metal flakes (metallic paint). The metal particles would change and disrupt the antenna's signal transmission characteristics.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (8 of 10)

Question 8 of 10
How much separation do I need between the outside and inside antennas? How much separation do I need between the signal booster and the antennas?

As a general rule, in-building 50 dB signal boosters should have at least 40 feet of separation between the inside and outside antennas. The 65 dB signal boosters should have at least 75-80 feet of separation. Separation is measured as a straight line between the two antennas because signal travels through the air in a straight line. Separation is not measured by the length of cables. In a vehicle it is best to place the antenna centered, or towards the rear area of the roof. The metal roof acts as a “shield’ between outside and inside antennas, making placement a bit less critical. In any case there is usually a red light on all of our signal boosters which indicates that an oscillation has been detected and prevented by the protection circuitry. If this occurs, consult the install guide as more separation may be needed. Point of interest: A signal booster does not need to be any specific distance from either the inside or outside antenna. You may, if necessary, connect the signal booster directly to one antenna or the other, though the separation between the antennas themselves remains critical.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (7 of 10)

Question 7 of 10
Can I use the signal strength bars on my phone to tune my Yagi antenna?

Yes. However, tuning accuracy will be limited and more difficult than with a cell phone in TEST MODE. If your cell phone does not have a test mode, the signal strength bars may be the only way to tune your Yagi. Bear in mind that signal bars are more a marketing tool than a true signal-strength indicator.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (6 of 10)

Question 6 of 10
How do I tune a Yagi antenna?

Point the main center beam of the Yagi in the general direction of the cell tower. Make sure the radials are pointing up and down. Connect the antenna to a cell phone in TEST MODE. Pan the Yagi left and right in 10 degree increments until you get the best signal strength reading from the phone. In most cases, you want a signal as strong as you can get. Signal strength is measured in negative decibels so a signal strength of -85 is stronger than -99. When you are panning the antenna, be sure to let go of the antenna or it may give inaccurate readings. Lock the antenna down at the position where you get the best signal strength.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (5 of 10)

Question 5 of 10
Where should I place the inside antenna on an In-Building Cell Phone Signal Booster system?

Place the inside antenna in the area where you need service the most. Keep the inside antenna out of contact with metal objects and away from electronic devices and electrical wiring. Some situations may require more than one antenna. Remember to keep the minimum separation between the inside and outside antenna. For any questions call us at 1-877-467-4241

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (4 of 10)

How many phones can I use at the same time on a wireless system?
Question 4 of 10

Though most signal boosters can operate on any cell service provider’s systems, the number of phones that can operate simultaneously on a wireless system depends on the outside signal strength. The stronger the outside signal is the more phones a signal booster can support. Conversely, the weaker the outside signal is, the fewer phones it can support. We have never received a report of a system supporting too few phones.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (3 of 10)

Question 3 of 10
How much coverage will your cellular signal booster (or amplifier) provide in my building/vehicle?

The amount of signal coverage depends on several factors, including the strength of the outside signal, its frequency, and, for a building system, the construction of the building. Please call our tech support line at 877-467-4241 for assistance on estimating the coverage you might get.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (2 of 10)

Question 2 of 10
What is a basic wireless signal booster system and how do I know if it will work for me?

A basic system includes an outside antenna to collect the signal from the cell tower, a signal booster to boost the signal, an inside antenna to broadcast the improved signal over the inside of the building or vehicle and cabling to connect the three parts together. A wireless signal booster system will work for you if you can make a cell phone call from where-ever you might put the outside antenna. If you can make a call from outside of your vehicle or from the roof of your house or building, the signal is probably strong enough for the system to help you. Check out all of our amplifier boosters at.
http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us
Or give us a call 877-467-4241

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (1 of 10)

Question 1 of 10
How do I boost my cell phone signal?
Dropped calls and slow data rates are generally caused by distance from a cell tower or natural and man-made obstructions, such as buildings, hills, trees, etc... Cellular signals for both cell phones and data cards can be boosted by the use of a high gain antenna or the combination of an antenna and bi-directional signal booster system and YourWirelessSolutions offers multiple solutions to stay connected. There are two components to ensuring reliable cellular communication. The first step is receiving a strong signal. A Wilson high gain antennas collect weak or distant cellular signals and send them to the signal booster. The signal booster then boosts those signals and rebroadcasts them to nearby cell phones and data cards. The second part of the equation is transmitting the signal back to the cell tower which is typically the weakest part of a phone’s ability when used alone. With a Wilson bidirectional signal booster you are able to broadcast a much stronger signal back to the cell site at a greater distance. A high quality Wilson signal booster system is critical to maintaining a constant connection and increased cellular standards. All Wilson signal boosters are FCC-type accepted and most important, is our patented oscillation protection, which activates within milliseconds to prevent harmful interference to cell sites. It also monitors the signal boosters operation for optimum performance. Wilson offers a wide range of powerful mobile wireless and building signal boosters for all carrier frequencies as well as high-gain antennas with multiple mounting options. For more details call at 1-877-467-4241.
http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us

What is a Cellular Repeater and what can it do for me???

We get calls everyday from customers that can’t get a cell phone signal in their building. Or they have a cellular air card in their computer and it just runs slow once they get into their building or house. We have a solution for these customers, a cell phone repeater or a wireless cellular amplifier system. We have repeater systems for all the cellular carriers available.
A cellular repeater works by bringing a cellular signal into a place where there is no signal or the signal is very faint. Cellular amplifiers allow users to get clear calls in areas that might have been cellular dead zones without them. There are practical and affordable solutions available for single or multiple phones in both vehicles and all sizes of buildings.

What type of person needs a cellular repeater?
Business people
People who travel and use their phones in airports or in hotels.
Homes or Business within buildings that make cell phone conversations nearly impossible. (Concrete Block or Metal)
Users who are tired of dropped calls, lost signals, or poor cellular service
Truckers
Business people who are "on call" and can’t afford to miss a call
Cell phone users who have given up their "land line"
RVers
Or anyone who wants clarity on their calls.

A repeater amplifier system can make the difference of getting that important call or missing that important call. Clear strong signals from an amplified cellular phone repeater can increase the range and clarity of the incoming and outgoing signals and also help increase your data rates on your computers air card. Many amplification systems work with multiple devises, while others work on a single devise. Contact us for help finding the right solution to your problem at 1-877-467-4241.
http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us

FAQ's In-Building Amplifiers

What is a Cellular Repeater Amplifier?
A cellular repeater or wireless cellular amplifier is a type of cellular amplifier. A cellular repeater works by bringing a cellular signal through a antenna on the outside of your building to an amplifier then to an inside broadcast antenna to a place where there is no signal or the signal is very faint. Amplification devices allow users to get clear calls in areas that might have been cellular dead zones without them.

How do I know which Amplifier to use?
To determine which amplifier to use, one needs to know the frequency band of your cellular provider, your outside signal strength how strong or how weak, and the characteristics of the facility that requires coverage. Characteristics include, square footage (how much area do you want to cover), how many floors, what is the building made of (wood structure, cinder block, steel siding, metal roof), and internal walls, shelves (anything that will block signal). These are some of the main things that will help us determine which amplifier to choose.

How much area will a amplifier cover?
There is not a set, fixed answer to this question. If you have a good strong signal outside this is the easy one to fix. We just need to bring the good signal from outside into the building. If we use one of our small building systems SOHO you can expect up to 5000 square feet of coverage. The 50dB systems 1000-2000 square feet and the 62dB up to 5000 square feet. Larger systems (65 & 68dB) can cover up to 50,000 square feet.
(These guidelines are based upon an 800MHz amplifier, 1900MHz results are a bit less.)

That sounds great but what if I have a weak signal?
This usually means that your building is on the edge of the cell coverage area or
being blocked from the cell tower by some physical obstacle such as a hill or
building. This can be a problem, but sometimes it can be solved.
I always tell people if you multiply anything by 0 you still have 0. So the question is:
Do you have enough signal to work with? A poor or weak signal can be enhanced, but the inside coverage will be affected.
If the signal is too weak you may have to go to a cellular booster (wired).

Why do I have to have separation between antennas?
If you don’t have proper separation between antennas your amplifier will oscillate. What is oscillation you ask? Oscillation is when the outside antenna hears the amplified signal from the indoor antenna or the indoor antenna hears the amplified signal from the outside antenna. This event is similar to microphone/speaker feedback in audio.
Typical recommended separation is:
50dB 45’-50’
60dB 70’-75’
65dB 80’+
Many things can figure into separation distances (steel siding, metal roof, or weak signal).
But it is always best to go with the recommended separation distances.

Conclusion
Always remember the first thing you need to know is what is your signal strength outside your building. Then the frequency of the carrier, check out our link for frequency lookup.
How much area are you wanting to cover (what is your square feet). One last thing to know, a 800MHz amplifier will cover a lot more area then a 1900MHz. Once you have this info you can give us a call at 877-467-4241 and we will be happy to help with your selection.

Seven things to look for when selecting a quality cellular amplifier

Here is some great information from Wilson Electronics.
With a lack of industry standards in the cellular amplifier market, Wilson Electronics outlines seven tips for selecting a quality amplifier to reduce dropped calls, increase data rates and ensure cellular signals stay within reach.

1) Bi-directional amplification: Select an amplifier that is bi-directional, meaning an amplifier that boosts both the cell site’s incoming downlink signal and outgoing uplink signal. Some amplifiers on the market only boost the downlink signal to the phone, with no amplification of the uplink signal. In this scenario, users will show an increase in bars and might be able to receive calls, but will not have the power to reach back to the cell site for a reliable call. High power uplink amplification yields two benefits - better call reliability and longer battery life.

2) High downlink receiver sensitivity: Receiver sensitivity is an amplifier’s ability to pick up weak signals that a typical cell phone may not hear. The higher the receiver sensitivity an amplifier can provide the better. Buyer beware, some amplifier manufacturers claiming to have high receiver sensitivity are touting numbers collected in perfect cellular signal scenarios. Quality amplifiers are
tested in real world, weak signal, environments to ensure unsurpassed receiver sensitivity.

3) High uplink output power: The lack of output power from the phone to the cell site is the reason most dropped calls occur. Lowering output power is the easy and low-quality method to prevent oscillation and to keep costs down through less expensive components and simpler designs. By cutting these corners, many amplifiers on the market today deliver less output power than a typical cell phone or data card. Higher output power, with no corners cut, ensures the strongest possible cellular connection.

4) Oscillation detection and shutdown: Similar to a microphone being too close to a speaker, oscillation, also known as feedback, can be attributed to improper installation. However, improper design of a wireless amplifier can also be the cause. This oscillation can make cell sites shut down, violating FCC regulations. A violation could lead to fines imposed by the FCC and confiscation of a user’s amplifier. An amplifier that has a reliable and proven method of quickly and automatically detecting oscillation and shutting down when needed will protect both the cell site and the user.

5) Cell site overload protection: A quality amplifier is capable of monitoring proximity to a cell tower and automatically adjusts its output power to accommodate this change in distance. An amplifier operating at full power when too close to a cell tower will overload the site and impair service to a large number of users. Like oscillation, cell site overload can lead to intervention by the cellular
operator and the FCC, as well as put the user at risk to costly fines and amplifier confiscation.

6) 100 percent customer satisfaction guaranteed: Identify a company that stands behind its products and be skeptical of sellers and manufacturers that do not offer an unconditional money back guarantee. Also, read the fine print to make sure the guarantee you are getting is legitimate. A company that stands behind its products and offers extended customer services to the end user, such as a U.S. based tech support helpline, is a good indicator that the product is of high quality.

7) Design Excellence: Inquire as to the prospective supplier’s engineering team. Many suppliers today are not able to maintain the extensive research and development team needed for reliable amplifier performance. Choose a vendor that has a full time engineering staff solely dedicated to the design of quality amplifiers and antennas.

Check out all the great Wilson products on our websites: http://www.wilsoncellular.us or http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com

Smoothtalker offers a great Vehicle Wireless Amplifier for a Great Price

Smoothtalker, a amplifier company based out of Canada, has developed a nice low cost effective dual-band wireless cell phone booster for your vehicle. Smoothtalker is based out of Aurora, Ontario Canada has been building Cellular Amplifiers since 1998. Since then they have offered a large selection of in-vehicle Custom Charging Cradles for most North American phones; durable fixed-in-vehicle Hands-Free Kits that are both Simple and Satisfying to use and the Absolute Best Performing Mobile Signal Boosters available.
Smoothtalkers new Dual Band Vehicle Wireless Amplifier kit includes the 3 watt amplifier, low-profile magnet mount exterior antenna, interior antenna, and the car power supply. The best thing about this system is the price. Compared to the Wilson 801212 amplifier kit the Smoothtalker BRM120 retails for $100 less. YourWirelessSolutions carries the Smoothtalker BRM120 and will be adding more of the Smoothtalker line in the near future. So check it out at: http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us.

Apple Responds To The iPhone 4 Antenna Issue: Hold It Different Or Use A Case

By now everyone has heard about the antenna problems with the new Apple iPhone 4. . Basically, it seems like wireless signal strength degrades if you hold the lower left corner on most devices. Steve Jobs CEO for Apple responded to the problem with the following.
Gripping any phone will result in some attenuation of its antenna performance, with certain places being worse than others depending on the placement of the antennas. This is a fact of life for every wireless phone. If you ever experience this on your iPhone 4, avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band, or simply use one of many available cases.
Jobs’ solution to hold the phone differently is a bit unreasonable. His other solution to buy one of the new cases we at YourWirelessSolutions can help.
Coming soon to http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com cases from Case Mate and Incipio. As of right now everyone is scrambling to get there hands on these cases. So please be patient as we will have them available mid July. These cases mostly retail for under $30.
So check out these and all the other cases available at: http://www.wilsoncellular.us or http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com

Review: BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Car Kit

Review for the BlueAnt Supertooth 3

The Good: First of all and most important is its ease of use, with voice recognition software, plus a text-to-speech feature that will announce the incoming caller ID. Call quality is also very good.

The Bad: The Supertooth 3 is not the best choice for someone that is soft spoken. It does require someone with a strong voice for the voice commands.

Overall: The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 is an excellent choice for a car speakerphone, especially since it will call out incoming caller ID so you can keep your eyes on the
Road and your hands on the wheel.

The Review: As hands-free driving laws go into effect around the nation, many people are looking to Bluetooth solutions for use in the car. Headsets are a good choice, of course, but not everyone wants to mess with a tiny headset, especially when driving. The other choice would be a Bluetooth speakerphone, which can be easily attached to a car's visor. The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 has the an excellent sound and noise-cancellation technology but it also features advanced voice recognition software, so you can answer and end calls simply by speaking to the speakerphone. It will also call out incoming caller ID to you, so you can keep your eyes on the road. The Supertooth 3 currently retails for under $100 on our website. http://yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://wilsoncellular.us

The Supertooth 3 is set up with two volume keys on top of the device, while a charger jack sits on the right side. Two LED lights indicating battery life and Bluetooth connectivity sit underneath the End/Reject button. The microphone is on the bottom right. On the back of the Supertooth 3 are two strong magnets that attach easily to an included metal clip, which you can then attach easily to a car's visor.
I paired the BlueAnt Supertooth 3 speakerphone with my iPhone 3G. The process is pretty easy--the Supertooth 3 goes automatically into pairing mode the first time it starts up. Then it asks you to confirm the language selection by speaking
in a variety of languages (you have a choice of six languages; American English, British English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German). Next, the Supertooth 3 will ask you to pair your phone, which is as easy as finding the Supertooth 3 under Bluetooth devices, and entering the pin code, just like any other Bluetooth device.
Once again this is a great choice for a Bluetooth car kit. The ease of use and the voice commands makes this one of the best on the market today. And paired with one of our vehicle amplifiers how can life get any better. So check it out at.
http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us

Cellphone-Mate CM2000WL-62 In Building Amplifier Kit

Yourwirelesssolutions now has available the new building amplifier kit from Cellphone-Mate. The Cellphone-Mate CM2000WL-62 in building wireless amplifier kit is a dual band (800/1900MHz) 62dB amplifier system. This kit includes the Cellphone-Mate CM2000WL-62 Amplifier, the Cellphone-Mate CM222 Dome interior antenna, the Cellphone-Mate CM100-L Omni Directional exterior antenna, 50’ and 20’ pieces of coax to tie everything together. This is an ideal system for buildings up to 5000 square feet at a very reasonable price. Finally a good quality low cost (under $600) dual band in building wireless amplifier system. Now available at: http://wilsoncellular.us/cellphonemate-cm2000wl62-dualband-62db-inbuilding-wireless-amplifier-kit-p-1172.html.
Check out all of our great wireless building amplifier systems at. http://yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://wilsoncellular.us

Wilson Sleek Review

Check out the review in our video section of the Wilson Sleek. Available now at www.yourwirelesssolutions.com.

Apple Acknowledges IPhone Signal Strength Inflated

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Welcome

Yourwirelesssolutions is a website (www.yourwirelesssolutions.com) that sells all types of cellular accessories. We specialize in cellular signal enhancement, selling cellular amplifier systems and cellular antennas. This blog will give you information on the products that will help you strengthen your cellular signal and improve cell phone and data communications for both building and vehicle.