So what about the 2nd or 3rd floors?
A splitter (859957) is connected right past the two 65dB amplifiers but before the internal Panel antenna. One side of the splitter continues to the Panel mounted on the 1st floor and the other port of the splitter is run up to the 2nd floor for additional coverage needed there.  At this time, however, the signal on the 1st floor is decreased, which means the coverage area on the 1st floor now has gone down.  What a dilemma !

A more efficient way to direct the internal signal is to use a “Tap” which is a type of ‘directional’ splitter. A Tap funnels a certain amount of signal through a specific port.  A common tap we use in multiple-floor installations is a 6dB/1.5dB Tap (#859906) which directs only 25% of the signal to the 6dB port and the remaining 75% signal through the 1.5dB port. This allows 75% of the remaining signal to be sent on to the 2nd & 3rd floors where it is split evenly using the standard 50/50 splitter (#859957).

At some point, after multiple splits/taps, the signal is degraded and will need to be boosted back up so it can continue down the cable. This is when a Pre-amp (811201 or 812201) should be installed to cover more square footage, for instance, on a 4th or 5th floor.  In this example, we would install the pre-amp directly in-line to the cable running up to the 4th & 5th floors. The pre-amp would need AC power, as it is an active amplifier, so plan this installation accordingly. The key to extending the inside coverage to a multi-story building as in this example, is to use Taps (#859906), Splitters (#859957)  and Pre-amps (#811201, 812201) as described

Hopefully this description is helpful;  please give us a call with your custom installation requirement!

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The 5BARz Road Warrior, now even more affordable, is a simple plug-in cell signal booster for your car, home, office or hotel room! To use, just plug in the cigarette adapter into your vehicle or the ac adapter in your home, office, or hotel room, place your phone in the dock provided and you’re all set to go!

Raise your signal with the 5BARz Road Warrior:

• No installation – just plug in when you need a boost!
• Faster internet – including 3G
• Stronger signals and better reception
• Works with your cell phone and data cards
• Good for all US carriers except Iden and T-Mobile 3G

Take advantage of this $50.00 mail-in rebate until June 30, 2010 and say goodbye to weak signals and dropped calls!

We’re also offering special discounts on our single band zBoost amplifiers. If your carrier operates on a single band you can use the Cellular 800/850 mhz band or the  PCS 1900 mhz band you can save with our Wi Ex zBoost YX500-CEL or YX500-PCS repeater kits. For a limited time only, we’re offering a $25 mail-in rebate on each of these systems!  Everything necessary to improve the cellular signal in an area up to 2500 sq. ft. is included.

If you are in need of a mobile repeater you can save $25 with a rebate on our Wi-Ex zBoost YX230 in vehicle kit!

• $25 rebate with the purchase of a zBoost YX510 - Buy Now!
• $25 rebate with the purchase of a zBoost YX500-CEL - Buy Now!
• $25 rebate with the purchase of a zBoost YX500-PCS - Buy Now!
• $25 rebate with the purchase of a zBoost YX230 – Buy Now!
• $50 rebate with the purchase of a zBoost ONE YX400-P – Buy Now!
  

The YX400-P is only compatible with the MetroPCS and Sprint Networks. The $50 rebate form can be downloaded on the YX400-P page.

Purchase must be from Repeaterstore.com only, not a third party sponsor or partner, between 2/1/10 and 2/16/10. Request must be postmarked by 3/16/10.  The $25 rebate form can be downloaded from each qualifying item page. Fill out the form completely. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Mail this form with a copy of your sales receipt and the original UPC label from the product packaging directly to Wi-Ex, their address is on the $25 rebate form.

• $25 rebate form for YX510, YX500, YX230 repeater kits
• $50 rebate form for the YX400-P repeater kit

Multi-level commercial buildings & hospitals are more likely to have cell phone reception problems because of the newer, robust construction standards used nowadays.  Along with earthquake & tornado standards, and to a greater extent, higher R rating insulation, these factors significantly lower the penetration of cellular signal inside the building. A normally good outside signal will degrade significantly just a few meters inside these types of buildings and a cell phone booster is usually the answer. Also, cellular signals that normally penetrate windows, will not penetrate the new reflective solar tints that are commonly used .

In situations like this, Wilson Ultimate II Repeater kits are installed with excellent results. With just two exterior antennas mounted outside the building, an amplified cellular signal can be distributed throughout the inside.  Multiple interior ‘dome’ antennas are used to spread this signal along hallways, in waiting /break rooms and into lobby areas or cafeterias.   These same Dome antennas are easily installed in the drop ceilings to provide evenly distributed Cellular/PCS signal to the offices, conference rooms, showrooms and warehouses of commercial buildings as well.

• Christmas Day – December 25, 2009
• New Years Eve – December 31, 2009
• New Years Day – January 1, 2010

On Christmas Eve, December 24,2009, ONLY Next Day Air shipments will go out but it will be a regular delivery day.

Our shipping cutoff for delivery before Christmas is:

• 10am on Wednesday, December 23 for Next Day Air
• 10am on Tuesday, December 22 for 2nd Day
• 10am on Monday, December 21 for 3 Day

As of Friday, December 18 we are no longer guaranteeing ground shipments for Christmas delivery

Repeaterstore Holiday Hours

Repeaterstore.com customer service holiday hours will be as follows:

• Christmas Eve, December 24: 8am – 2pm PST
• Christmas Day, December 25: Closed
• New Years Eve, December 31: 8am – 5pm PST
• New Years Day, January 1, 2010 – Closed

This week, RepeaterStore.com attended CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas. The conference featured over 1,200 exhibitors encompassing all aspects of the wireless industry. Needless to say, our eyes were fixed firmly on the cellular repeaters.

Over the course of the 3-day conference, we met many of our current suppliers (Wilson Electronics, Wi-Ex, Digital Antenna) and others we are planning to add to our store in the very near future (Shyam, Cell Ranger, and more). We discussed the current repeaters on the market, as well as some new products manufacturers are releasing this year.

The following posts will expand on the new products we saw. We’ve taken some photos and we hope you enjoy this glimpse at CTIA Wireless 2008!

In collaboration with Repeaterstore.eu, our European based sister company, Repeaterstore is proud to announce a new database of worldwide mobile phone frequency information. Now anyone around the world can easily find a suitable repeater to boost their mobile phone signal!

The database has aggregated information on over 200 countries around the world and transformed it into a very simple to use interface. To use the database, you simply select the country you are located in, then select the Service Provider that your mobile phone uses. The database can tell you what frequency that Service Provider operates their network on and will link you directly to the repeaters we have that work on those frequencies.

Try it out: Repeater Store Worldwide Mobile Phone Frequency Tool

Side Note: In the US, the licensed cell phone frequencies are 800/850MHz and 1900MHz, and all US networks operate somewhere within these bands. For most of the rest of the world however, the Mobile Phone Networks operate on the 900MHz & 1800MHz frequency bands and repeaters must be made especially for those frequencies. You can find these 900/1800MHz repeaters at RepeaterStore.eu. For standard US 800/1900MHz Repeaters try our Top Cell Phone Repeaters on Repeaterstore.com

Wilson is one of the longest established companies in the market. Their products are considered among the best quality available and we are delighted to have them in our catalog.

The inclusion of Wilson products means a significant expansion of our product range. For example, the inclusion of 60db amplifiers extends our product range to cover wider areas such as large offices and warehouses: The new 60dB wireless amplifiers increase the coverage of standard cellular repeaters by approximately 2.5 times. 60dB amplifiers will be available on 800MHz and 1900MHz frequency bands, as well as as an iDEN amplifier which supports Nextel – a first for RepeaterStore. An iDEN amplifier will also be available in the standard 50dB format, offering coverage of up to 2,500 square feet. The range also features new cellular repeater accessories such as antennas and surge protectors.

One new product we are particularly excited about is the SOHO dual band amplifier. Available shortly, we predict the SOHO will be one of the most popular amplifiers with customers. Designed specifically for home and small office environments, apartments, high rises, condominiums, and dormitories, it should fit very well into the consumer market.

Wilson products will be available for sale on RepeaterStore from next week, the Wilson catalog can be previewed by following this link:

Wilson Electronics Leading Amplifiers / Antennas & Accessories

Wilson Electronics Amplifier / Antenna & Accessory FULL Catalog

Updates will focus not only on improvements to the site, changes to our product range, and press releases but will also include comment and analysis of developments in the cellular repeater industry. We hope to provide both first-time customers and more experienced visitors with RepeaterStore’s take on a rapidly growing field.

All comments are welcome, and please check back regularly for entries on a wide variety of “repetitive” topics!

Coming soon: an interview with RepeaterStore’s Sina Khanifar about the most comprehensive cellular frequency database yet available, currently in development.

Our website sells a variety of repeater products for home/small office use and we are in the process of adding in-vehicle repeaters, direct connect boosters and more powerful repeaters for use in larger spaces. We sell products from many different manufacturers and wish to remain an independent voice of the repeater industry. Our customers can reassuredly contact us for unbiased advice concerning products from different manufacturers.

In addition to this, we provide a great deal of information for visitors to our site. The FAQ section covers a number of common issues concerning cellular repeaters. We provide a buyer guide to aid our customers to select the right cellular repeater for them. Customers can also view many user submitted reviews for testimonials on the products we sell. Last, but not least, we endeavor to regularly update this news section with developments in the cellular repeater industry and will supplement the news with our own articles on repeater related issues… Check back soon!