Cell phones keep you connected everywhere you go, however they have a limitation and that is they need appropriate signals to be able to connect you to others. When the signals are low or are not available then it is nothing less than an empty device of no use. You feel frustrated in situations like this, but now no more because now we have cellular repeater, a cell phone signal amplifier.
What is a cellular repeater? As commonly defined in the wireless telecommunications industry cellular repeater is a type of BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier) used to improve cell phone reception with the means of a reception antenna, an internal rebroadcast antenna and a signal amplifier. They are a smaller version of the broadcast towers used by network providers to be implemented in a building. The best part of using them is that it is really easy to install, even you by yourself can do it.
Here is a step by step guide on installation of cellular repeater:
- Cellular repeaters are available in kits and can be bought from a nearby cellular store. Along with it you will also need some household tools and hardware supplies.
- You need to fit the repeater at a place where your cell phone shows maximum coverage. Hence ascertain the area in your building with maximum coverage by moving around with your cell phone, stop when it shows full network availability.
- Fix the “Donor” antenna bracket against the wall this can be done using few wooden screws and a screwdriver. Loosen the bracket at the top so as to fit in the donor base, tighten the collar once done.
- Now it is time to connect the coax cable to a power source, if you have one outside then this should not be a big problem. If not then you will have to look for the nearest power source to the donor inside the house; drill a hole into the wall, window or door; pass the cable through it and connect.
- Fix the BDA next to the power source, plug in the cord
- Fix the other end of the coax cable into the Donor and screw the coverage antenna on a central wall that is common for all the rooms in the house. Ensure that you fit the cable high on the wall so as to receive optimum benefit
- Fix the other end of the coax cable into the BDA output, run the cable up to the coverage antenna and fix it in the coax input given on the antenna.
- Do not leave the cable hanging down the walls fix it appropriately using “U” clamp staples and use silicone paste to seal all empty spaces around the holes.
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