Phonetone PTE-C980D - Step 4: Mount the Signal Booster; Step 5: Power Up; Step 6: Manual Gain Control; Step 7: Measuring Booster Performance

Step 5: Power Up
Step 6: Manual Gain Control If Needed
(Specific for only Tri-band or Five-band Boosters)
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NOTE:
1.Do NOT connect the power adapter to the Signal Booster until
you have connected both the Inside and Outside Antennas.
2.The booster case may become warm during operation,this is
normal, please don’t worry.
Note: It is best to avoid turning the gain dial below 40 dB as this
could cause affected frequency band to stop amplifying.
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Step 7: Measuring Booster Performance
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Note: Having an accurate measurement of signal strength in
decibels (dBm) is crucial when measuring the performance
of the booster. Decibels accurately measure the signal
strength you are receiving, bars are not always a reliable
measure of signal.
DID YOU KNOW a signal increase of just 3dB is 2 times the
power and signal amplification?
EXCELLENT
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
GOOD FAIR POOR DEAD ZONE
3G/1x -70dBm -71 to -85dBm -86 to -100dBm -101to -109dBm -110dBm
4G/LTE -90dBm -91 to -105dBm -106 to -110dBm -111 to -119dBm -120dBm
2X
4X
10X
100X
3dB
20dB
6dB
10dB
GAIN IMPROVEMENT
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
OFF
44 54
65
OFF
44 54
65
OFF
44
54
65
OFF
44 54
65
LTE
CELL
PCS
AWS
Gain(dB)
Band 12,13,17
LED INDICATORS
Band 5
Band 2
Band 4
OFF
44 54
65
Gain adjustment dials
Gain Value
Gain Value Scale