Well-designed, properly operating, and properly installed signal boosters have the potential to improve consumers’ wireless network coverage without harming commercial, private, and public safety wireless network performance

This is part of the ongoing initiative to promote and improve voice and broadband services in the United States with the FCC also noting that signal boosters can aid public safety first responders, residents, businesses and students get the adequate cellular coverage that they require to function. The key motivations and points in the NPRM are quoted as follows:

“Police departments and emergency medical personell rely on signal boosters to extend land mobile coverage in areas of limited service and to improve communications during disasters and other emergencies.”

“Malfunctioning, improperly installed, or technically deficient signal boosters, may cause harmful interference”

“Our goal in this proceeding is to facilitate the development and deployment of well-designed signal boosters that do not interfere with wireless networks.”

So how exactly would the new regulations work? Well, the FCC is proposing a license-by-rule framework, whereby operation of signal boosters would be permitted by the agencies authority and thus “obviate the need for burdensome individual licensing requirements”. This would involve the establishing of a new Signal Booster Radio Service under Part 95 of the Commission’s Rules. The FCC is also considering an alternative approach whereby signal boosters would be licensed under existing laws for subscriber equipment, much like cellular handsets are today.

In short, the FCC is formalizing what most of us have known all along: cellular coverage is not good enough. In the modern age we are ever more reliant on our phones for important calls and increasingly data services. The FCC recognizes that the task of providing this service cannot fall on the carriers alone and is moving to make cellular signal boosters part of the solution.

The full document can be read here: FCC Signal Booster NPRM

Combine the AG PRO with external and internal antennas to create the most powerful custom Wilson kits available. External antenna options would be 1 or 2 of the Wilson 304411 dual band yagi antennas or the Wilson 301124 and 301129 individual yagi antennas, each connected with a combiner to provide signal to the 801280 amplifier.

Internally, you would use a single 301121 Dome antenna or 301135 panel antenna or multiple  antennas with a 2 way, 3 way or 4 way splitter. With the 70db gain on the 800 mHz frequency and 75db gain on the 1900 mHz frequency, the AG PRO will cover up to 30,000 square feet of office or warehouse space.

Being dual band, the AG PRO repeater kits work with all carriers 3G signals except T-Mobile 3G and Nextel. The new AG PRO Dual Band Repeater Kit strengthens weak signals, eliminates dropped calls, and speeds up poor data rates.

Repeaterstore.com will create custom kits to fit your exact needs including multiple floors, separate distinct areas that need coverage and very large open warehouse areas that also have  smaller office coverage needs. Contact us today to discuss the potential of the new Wilson 801280 AG PRO repeater kits!

• The DataPro is very similar to the 811201 Direct Connect Wilson currently offer. It has the same gain, noise, impedance and frequencies. However they have slimmed it down massively – a huge 85% reduction in volume. The 811225 measures a svelte 3.3in x 1.9in x 0.8in. It also has SMA Female connectors, presumably to connect to a different class of devices.
• Low power requirements – 5V DC, 1A.
• The provisional retail price is low – just $139. This is significantly cheaper than similar products offered by Wilson and others.
• The DataPro will be available in the next few weeks.

With the 811225 DataPro Wilson Electronics are targeting the Machine-to-Machine market. This means that you can expect to find the DataPro in a variety of internet connected devices, such as ATMs, kiosks, vending machines, Point-of-sale (POS) terminals etc. Any remote machine which requires a cellular connection can benefit from the 811225 DataPro.

As soon as we have more details we will update the the Wilson 811255 DataPro page, and post to this blog.

It is the most powerful, dual-band amplifier of its kind to date. This 75db Dual Band Amplifier, when connected with antennas as a Repeater Kit boosts both the Cellular & PCS signal inside a building or large home.

The new 75db Dual Band Repeater Kit strengthens weak signals, eliminates dropped calls, and speeds up poor data rates. Since the Wilson AG Pro 801280 Wireless Dual-Band Building amplifier is a single amp, it will simplify installation as well by using only one cable from the outside
antenna to the amplifier inside. Once inside the building, multiple internal antennas can be utilized to distribute the amplified signal. The RepeaterStore  will offer custom kits with different cable lengths and numbers of internal antennas .

As part of a kit, which includes an indoor and outdoor antenna and a cable, the Wilson 801280 can amplify a cell phone signal across an area of up to 30,000 square feet. Its extraordinary signal-boosting ability will provide robust coverage for up to 25 phones or data cards simultaneously.

The 801280 75db Dual-Band Repeater Kit is compatible with every major carrier (except Nextel) in the United States. In addition, by boosting the wireless signal, the new Wilson device will extend the battery life of your cell phone by allowing it to talk to an interior antenna at a 40ft distance instead of a cell tower 4 miles away.

For those that are seeking a cell booster kit with unparalleled performance and unrivaled versatility, the Wilson 75db Dual Band Repeater kit for large buildings is
an obvious 1st choice.

We currently are taking pre shipment orders and are looking to start delivery of the 75db Dual Band Repeater in January, 2011!

The iBooster 805201 by Wilson Electronics is an all-in-one signal booster that amplifies the incoming and outgoing AT&T signal for original iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4.  Your iPhone sits in the cradle-like booster and, while charging your phone, amplifies both voice and 3G data signals. The iBooster allows your iPhone to function as if it’s operating in a good service area. We’ve seen dramatic increases in download speed and voice reception when using the iBooster. 

The Wilson Sleek (815226) is a more universal booster that comes as plug-and-play kit: you can enjoy improved reception in minutes! For both of these cradle-type kits a small magnetic antenna is placed on the roof of your car or, when using the Sleek home/office kit (#859970), sticks to the window of your home/office.

For those of you who enjoy a wireless experience, RepeaterStore has many options to fit your needs. A good start would be the Wi-Ex zBoost YX545 SOHO Dual Band Repeater Kit. The YX545 improves standard voice calls but also 3G data & internet browsing, exactly what the iPhone 4 does. It will wirelessly cover up to 2500 square feet while supporting up to 20 users simultaneously with no need to connect to your phone to improve reception. Another excellent kit option is the Wilson 801262 DB Pro Dual Band 62dB Amplifier and kit. The amplifier has 62dB of gain, and when purchased as a full kit can cover up to 5,000 sq ft.

Whether you are desperately looking for improved iPhone 4 reception, or need better signal strength with any other cell phone/ smartphone, we can help! Browse our website or give us a call at (800) 761 3041 to learn about the many signal booster and cell phone amplifiers we have available! You can also contact us by email with any questions you might have regarding cell phone signal issues and repeaters to eliminate dropped calls!

Long distances on the highway can be tedious and being out of touch because of poor cell signal can make things worse. You can be prepared to be in constant contact with family, friends or anyone else with a Mobile Repeater kit from the Repeaterstore.com. With a simple installation, you can have a better signal along your entire route.

Some of the options you’ll want to consider will be:

• Do you want to plug in your phone for best reception
• Do you want to have a wireless situation so you and others in the vehicle can use their phones or data cards
• Are the signal areas you will be passing through exceptionally weak, i.e. mountainous or extremely remote

These varying situations can be dealt with by getting different mobile kits or by building a custom kit. There are a variety of amplifiers and antennas for mobile systems.

Choose one of the complete kits available if you are a traveler with basic needs and requirements, like being on the open road going from town to town or, if you are traveling in a larger vehicle like an RV, you can get one of the larger mobile repeater kits.

Wilson Electronics makes several units to cover your needs:

• 811210  SignalBoost – a unit that attaches to your phone or data card with a Velcro patch
• 801230 Mini-SignalBoost – a low wattage wireless kit
• 801241 SignalBoost Pro – a more powerful wireless kit with multiple power supplies available
• 811201  Direct Connect – kit with a cable connected to your phone antenna port
• 801201 Wireless Vehicle Amplifier -  the most powerful Wilson vehicle amplifier
• 815226  Sleek - Wilson’s newest amplifier kit where you place your phone in a cradle and use an external headset or Bluetooth

For the RV traveler  these Wilson kits work very well:

• 841233  Mini-SignalBoost RV Kit
• 841295  Ambulance and RV Kit for larger vehicles

Take advantage of one of these mobile repeater kits to stay in touch throughout your trip for safety and peace of mind!

Please contact us at 800-761-3041 for help in determining the best solution to your traveling needs.

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Each carrier tries to provide a good usable signal, but unfortunately, many obstacles exist that the carrier cannot overcome: trees, valleys, hills, cement or brick buildings and buildings with metal roofs or metal siding or basements.  These obstacles block or hinder the normally adequate signal which results in broken or dropped voice calls and very slow or non-existent internet service.

Dropped phone calls and slow internet service can be remedied with a cellular booster or repeater kit.  A repeater kit helps this communication by ‘re-transmitting’  the callers signal using:

1. An internal antenna to receive the cell phone signal inside the building, home, car or boat,
2. A cellular amplifier,
3. An external antenna to send a signal to the cell tower. These components are joined together by coaxial cables.

Home or building kits can be customized using different lengths of cable for multiple interior antennas. These antennas can be on a single floor or on multiple floors. The cost of these kits can range from $250 for a small home or RV to $2500 for a large home with multiple floors.  Commercial buildings may require a couple of repeater kits to supply signal to areas from 20,000 to 100,000 square feet.

Whether it’s mobile, home or office that leaves your phone or data card silent, we can tailor a repeater kit for you to bring those essential tools back to life!

The long rumored high gain Wilson amplifier has just been announced. The Wilson 801280 AG Pro 75 Adjustable Gain amplifier has a massive 75dB of gain, which makes it the most powerful consumer cellular repeater by a large margin. With that kind of gain, we expect the Wilson 801265 to cover 20,000-30,000 sq ft of coverage. It should therefore be ideal for huge office spaces, warehouses and outdoor areas such as campgrounds or ranches.

It looks like the displays on the front of the 801280 have small dials on, which show the gain that the amplifier is currently supplying. It is unclear whether this is the automatic gain control seen in other Wilson kits, or whether there is also a user-defined gain level on top of that. The display will certainly make installation easier, as any reduced power output due to feedback can be seen immediately. This will allow installers to adjust the antenna location and direction, to get the most out of the AG Pro amp.

As they have with previous kits, Wilson Electronics may package a kit together with a standard set of antennas and cables. This will almost certainly be called the Wilson 841265 AG Pro 75 kit and will probably have 2 exterior yagi antennas and a number of internal antennas. However, as the Wilson 801280 is so powerful we expect that most customers will prefer a kit customized to their exact situation. If you have an area over 10,000 sq ft to cover, then we recommend you contact us using this form.

The Wilson 801280 AG Pro 75 Adjustable Gain cellular amplifier kit significantly improves the performance of your cell phone or cellular data card in small office/home office applications. Its advanced technology is designed to significantly improve voice and data signal quality and reduce disconnects and drop-outs. It features the same patented Wilson Smart-Tech technology found in all Wilson amplifiers. This technology automatically reduces gain, preventing oscillation and keeping your kit working.

Wilson 801280 Image

The AG Pro 75 will have the same casing as the popular Wilson SOHO amplifier:

Specifications

Wilson 801280 Installation

Click here for the Wilson 801280 Installation Guide (PDF)

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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