SignalBoost™ DT Cellular/PCS Desktop Amplifier Kit (801247)
Indoor Desktop Amplifier Kit
A complete low-cost solution is now available for smaller areas inside your home, office or any indoor location where you need a stronger cellular signal. 
The Wilson SignalBoost DT Desktop wireless amplifier works in any inside location where improved cellular signal is needed: homes, offices, buildings. It greatly reduces disconnects and drop-outs and can be used with multiple cell phones and data cards simultaneously.
The SignalBoost DT is a complete package with everything you need is in the box. It features wireless operation with no connection to cell phone or data card and Power control logic that ensures maximum output power is within cellular standards
The Wilson SignalBoost DT Amplifier is Dual Band and works on all generations of CDMA, TDMA and GSM and is FCC and IC type accepted.
Each SignalBoost™ DT Amplifier Kit contains an amplifier, an outdoor/window directional 5 dB antenna, omni-directional inside antenna, two lengths of RG6 cable (20' and 30'), all mounting hardware, AC power supply and installation instructions.
How Does The Wilson SignalBoost Cellular Repeater Work?
The SignalBoost DT works with two antennas (included). The onboard antenna communicates with your cell phone or laptop data card, and the cradle antenna communicates with the cell tower.
The included directional cellular antenna is designed for installation outside on a wall or a pole, or inside on a window or wall, depending on your preferred configuration. The antenna receives the outside signal and sends it through the coax cable to the SignalBoost DT, where it is amplified and retransmitted much more strongly through the onboard antenna into the room.
When the onboard antenna picks up a signal from your cell phone or data card, the amplifier boosts that signal and transmits it through the cable to outside antenna and back to the cell site. (Note: the SignalBoost DT will only operate if there is adequate signal where the outside antenna is placed to amplify.). The better the outside signal, the more coverage from the inside antenna.
How Large An Improved Cellular Signal Coverage Area?
The Wilson SignalBoost DT was scaled for smaller areas such as around the desk in an office. With a very good outside signal, improved cellular coverage may be found in several rooms closest to the desktop antenna. For larger areas, consider the Wilson SmartTech Cellular Building Amplifiers.
Important Note: If, outside the building, your signal is very weak (less than 3 bars) or non existent, the SignalBoost DT will most likely not be effective. Consider the Wilson DirectConnect cellular power booster instead.
Wilson SignalBoost DT Benefits
- Amplifies signals to and from cell site
- Greatly reduces disconnects and drop-outs
- Works on all generations of CDMA, TDMA and GSM For 800 MHz Cellular and 1900 MHz PCS bands
- Supports multiple phones/data cards
- Significantly improves voice and data signal quality
- Increases data communication rates needed for 3G technologies
- Attractive, sleek design
- Automatic oscillation/overload protection
- Extends cell phone battery life
- Easy to install and use, and it's affordable
- Up to 10 times more powerful than your cell phone
- FCC and IC type accepted
Wilson SignalBoost DT Installation Guide (pdf file).
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Wilson SignalBoost DT Cellular Signal Amplifier
Comes with
- Wilson® SIGNALBOOST™ DT Cellular Signal Amplifier
- Outdoor / Window Directional 5 dB Antenna
- Omni-Directional Inside Antenna
- Two lengths RG6 Cable, 20' and 30'
- All Mounting Hardware
- AC Power Supply
- Item: AM801247
$329.95
IMPORTANT: This system requires good signal (at least 3 bars) outside building where ever the external antenna is placed. See Optional Panel Antenna Kit Below.
Wilson SignalBoost DT Installation Guide (pdf file).
Important Note: If, outside the building, your signal is very weak (less than 3 bars) or non existent, the SignalBoost DT will probably not be effective. Consider the Wilson DirectConnect cellular power booster instead.
Optional Panel Antenna - Increase Inside Coverage Area
For Weak Areas with insufficient signal In areas with particularly weak outside signals, additional coverage can be obtained by removing the onboard antenna and replacing it with a highgain inside panel antenna. Larger Diagram
Adding the Wilson Panel Antenna can double the inside coverage area.
The following optional Panel Antenna kits include:
- Wilson Panel Antenna (301135)
- 10ft or 20ft RG-58 Cable (FME F / N M connectors)
- TNC Male / FME Male Adapter
10ft - Wilson SignalBoost DT Panel Antenna Kit
$94.95
Panel Antenna, 10 foot RG-58 Cable, TNC M / FME M adapter. (Wilson SignalBoost DT NOT Included) AK801247PL10
20ft - Wilson SignalBoost DT Panel Antenna Kit
$104.95
Panel Antenna, 20 foot RG-58 Cable, TNC M / FME M adapter. (Wilson SignalBoost DT NOT Included) AK801247PL20
Wilson Wireless Repeater Setup
Your Wilson SignalBoost DT Amplifier works by picking up a stronger signal from an antenna mounted on a pole or wall outside your building or high on a window inside your building, facing the cell site. The amplifier then increases the signal and transmits it through the onboard antenna on the amplifier to your cell phone or laptop data card.
Before you install your SignalBoost DT, it is very important that you determine the location of the best available cellular signal. This will affect where you place the cradle antenna and will help you get the best performance from your system.
You will find the strongest signal outside your house or building, at the highest place available. Your cell phone can help you find the strongest outside signal, using any or all of the following methods:
- Place calls from several locations outside your building and note where you get the best reception.
- Check the bar indicator on your cell phone display and note where the signal appears to be the strongest. Note: cell phone bars are only an approximation of signal strength and vary from phone to phone. They can take up to 30 seconds to reset to a new reading. Be patient and repeat your signal check several times.
- Some cell phones have test modes for reading accurate signal strength. Using the test mode on your cell phone, move around the outside of your building and determine the location of the strongest signal. Putting your phone into test mode or call Wilson's Technical Support Department at 866-294-1660 or 435-673-5021.) Once you have determined where the outside signal is strongest, you should plan to install the cradle antenna in that general area, either outside or inside.
Wilson SignalBoost DT Specs
- Frequency 824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
- Passband Gain: 50 dB / 50 dB
- 20 dB Bandwidth (nominal)
- 800 MHz - 32 MHz
- 1900 MHz - 74 MHz
- Linear Output Power +30 dBm
- Power output for single cell phone (uplink)
- ............. 800 MHz ........... 1900 MHz
- CDMA ..29.9 dBm ...........29.7 dBm
- GSM .....28.8 dBm ...........31.1 dBm
- EDGE ...30.8 dBm .......... 31.1 dBm
- AMPS ....29.5 dBm
- Power output for single received channel (downlink)
- ............. 800 MHz ............. 1900 MHz
- CDMA ..15.6 dBm ............ 12.5 dBm
- GSM .....11.7 dBm .............11.6 dBm
- EDGE .. 12.4 dBm .............9.5 dBm
- AMPS ....12.3 dBm 3
- Max Output Power +35 dBm
- Noise Figure 3.5 dB nominal
- Flatness ± 2 dB / ± 2 dB
- Impedance Onboard antenna: 50 ohms Cradle antenna: 75 ohms
- Isolation > 90 dB
- Power Requirements 110-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 0.6 A max
- Connectors To onboard antenna: TNC Female To cradle antenna: F Female
- Dimensions 6.2 x 4.2 x 1.5 (inches) 15.7 x 10.7 x 3.8 (cm)
- Weight 0.64 lbs / 0.29 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of improvement in cell phone performance can I expect with the SignalBoost DT?
The SignalBoost DT’s performance will depend somewhat on the strength of the cellular signal outside your home or building. However, if you install the SignalBoost DT in accordance with the instructions in this guide, you can expect a significant improvement in your ability to use your cell phone or cellular data card indoors around 10 feet from the inside antenna.
Where should I install my SignalBoost DT to get the best coverage?
You should install the amplifier in the area where you most need an improved signal. The farther you are from the amplifier, the less improvement you will experience. It is also important to install the external antenna in a location where you have the strongest outside signal. Also keep in mind the distance between the amplifier and the external antenna. You will need at least 20 feet of separation to prevent the start of oscillation, but you will probably want to stay within the 50 foot length of the coax cable. We have additional cable and the necessary connectors but using more cable will result in some signal loss.
Instead of placing the amplifier on a desk or table, I’d rather attach it to a wall – will it still work OK?
Yes! Your SignalBoost DT comes with a triangular wall bracket that allows you to mount the amplifier on a wall. Just be sure that the onboard antenna is positioned at a 45degree angle (see page 9 of instructions).
What color should the indicator light be showing?
Once the amplifier is powered up, the indicator light should be green during normal operation.
The amplifier light is red – what does that mean?
When the light is red, the amplifier has shut down due to oscillation between the onboard antenna and the external antenna. Increase the distance between the two antennas then remove and reinsert the power cable to reset the amplifier.
I have a Nextel phone – will the SignalBoost DT boost that signal?
The SignalBoost DT is designed to work with both the Cellular (800 MHz) and PCS (1900 MHz) bands, but not the iDEN/Nextel frequency. We offer specific amplifiers for iDEN/Nextel users.
Can I use my own cable for my installation?
The low loss RG6 cable included with your product has been specifically selected for the SignalBoost DT. Use of another type or longer length of cable will likely degrade the system’s performance.
Can I use different antennas than the ones supplied in the box?
Yes! While the SignalBoost DT is designed to give you reliable signal improvement with the included antennas, We offer a variety of optional antennas and accessories that enable you to customize your SignalBoost DT to your specific needs.
There are frequently several people using cell phones in my office at the same time – will the SignalBoost DT improve the signal for all of them?
Absolutely! The SignalBoost DT is designed to support multiple users simultaneously (within the range of the onboard antenna).
