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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE
YX500-PCS Technical Specifications
Frequency 1850 – 1990 MHz (PCS only)
Networks: CDMA, GSM, TDMA, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, HSPA
Total Signal Gain: 58dB (adaptive)
Signal Antenna Gain: 3.5dBi Colinear; F-type female
Base Unit Antenna Gain: 0dBi whip; TNC male
Cable Loss: 6dB (50 feet of 75Ω, 3000 MHz RG-6)
RF Output Power: ¼ Watt EiRP (with included antenna)
Base Unit Weight: 12 oz.
Base Unit Size: 5” x 7” x 2”
AC Power Input: 100 – 120 VAC 60Hz
DC Power Output: 5 VDC, 2.0A
Operating Conditions: Indoor use only 5° to 40°C (40° to 105°F)
Coverage (open areas): 4-5 signal bars at roof antenna; 60’ diameter at 3-4 bars inside; 2500 sq. ft. circle
FCC ID: SO4YX500-PCS
Industry Canada ID: 5544A-YX500PCS
Patents pending
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For more FAQ’s, visit our website: www.Wi-Ex.com
What can I expect my cell phone signal range and strength to be inside my home or office?
The closer you are to the base, the stronger the signal. This will vary with different conditions.
Some of the conditions that will affect the improved coverage area are signal strength
outdoors, the type of building materials in the home, the placement of the unit and the
antenna’s proximity to cellular towers.
Your expectations should be that your indoor coverage will be improved. You will be able to
make calls where you couldn’t before. The degree of improvement will depend upon many
factors. The intent of zBoost® products are to bring outside coverage inside. If you want an
even stronger signal, consider a more powerful signal antenna or an internal directional
antenna, available for purchase at www.wi-ex.com
.
Will the zBoost® YX500-PCS or YX500-CEL unit work with any wireless service?
No, while the zBoost® YX510 Dual Band will work with any US carrier, except Nextel, the
zBoost® single band units (YX500-PCS and YX500-CEL) will work only within their respective
frequency band.
zBoost® YX500-PCS frequency range is 1850 – 1990 MHz and zBoost® YX500-CEL frequency
range is 824 – 894 MHz. Since many carriers now use both frequencies, we recommend
zBoost® YX510 Dual Band to support both Cellular and PCS frequency ranges simultaneously.
At this time our zBoost® YX500/510 Series models do not work with the iDEN (Nextel)
service. To determine what kind of service you have please visit www.wirelessadvisor.com
enter your zip code and locate your service provider.
Where should I place my zBoost® Base Unit to get the best coverage?
You should place your base unit where you need coverage the most. The base unit is the
component that amplifies the signal inside. The coverage is improved in a circular manner
from the base unit. The further you are away from the base unit, the weaker the signal. The
base unit could be placed in the family room, the basement, an office, a bedroom, a home
office or a any other centralized location.
Note: if you place the Signal Antenna too close to the Base Unit, the system will shut down.
Both the Install (
) and Signal ( ) lights will blink red. This is a normal condition for this
scenario. It just means that you need to ensure that you have sufficient distance between the
2 antennas; otherwise, it will detect feedback or noise and automatically shut down. Lack of
sufficient vertical separation is usually the cause.
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