BOLTON TECHNICAL BT974822 Long Ranger Ultra High Gain Parabolic Antenna User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- BOLTON TECHNICAL
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The Long Ranger
Ultra High Gain Parabolic Antenna
BT974822
IN THE BOX
- 2 x Grid Reflectors
- 1 x Feedhorn
- 1 x Reinforced L-Bracket
- 2 x U-Bolts
- 2 x Toothed Saddles
- 4 x Short Bolts & Washers
- 4 x Long Bolts & Washers
- 1 x Right Angle Connector
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
2 × 10mm Wrench or Socket
Adjustable Wrench and/or Pliers
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Bring two halves together with the tabs overlapping. Alternate the tabs
over/under.| Carefully check the tab arrangement. Excess pressure indicates
incorrect alignment.| With holes aligned, secure the two halves with the short
bolts to the four outer positions.
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All four outer bolts should be tightly secured with the head of the bolt
facing inward.| With the feedhorn vertical, use one hand to hold 2 long bolts
in place on the left & right arm brackets.| Position feedhorn so bolts &
connector pass through the reflector. Place L-Bracket over bolts and
connectors as shown.
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Secure the left & right bolts in place to hold the bracket. Then proceed with
the remaining bolts for the top & bottom of the feedhorn.| Depending on your
mount location. You can slide assembled antenna over the mast or secure
U-bolts around the mast on this step.| U-Bolts & toothed saddle should be
positioned as shown for the best grab on the mast.
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Once on mast, secure nuts on U-bolt. L-bracket allows for vertical alignment
in combination with holes & the U-bolts.| Use the included right-angle
connector for a safe cable connection.| Completed Antenna NOTE: The antenna
has a very narrow radiation beam. Antenna will only work within the narrow
signal cone.
AIMING THE ANTENNA
- THIS ANTENNA HAS A WELL-DEFINED SIGNAL AREA. IT WILL ONLY WORK WHEN AIMED CORRECTLY AT THE INTENDED TARGET.
- RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN RURAL AREAS, OR AREAS WITH WEAK SIGNALS.
- PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS RECOMMENDED.
1 ASSEMBLE
Be sure to assemble the antenna per the assembly sheet included
2 LOCATE
Aim the antenna at the intended target. In most cases, it will be a
cellular tower that hosts your desired carrier’s antennas. Keep in mind that a
tower nearby that you know the location of, may not be the broadcast tower for
your desired frequency range and carrier. If you are unsure which tower to
use, a number of tower location apps by carrier & frequency are available.
FINDING THE TOWER:
The best way to see improvements in signal is with a spectrum analyzer. If one
is not available you will use a “rough indicator” like the bars on your phone
or speed tests on your devices. As you aim better or worse, you will see the
difference in your device. NOTE: It may take up to 1 minute for your phone to
update the signal strength reading with the bars. For real-time readings on
your phone, manually change to show the signal in dBm.
If possible, use a lower gain antenna with a larger spread to locate the
general direction of the tower. If not available scan with the grid 2°-4° at a
time to find the tower.
When aiming grid, be aware of the narrow signal beam. The grid can only “see”
within the signal pattern for a given frequency. Once the best position is
found, secure the grid firmly to ensure performance.
THE SIGNAL PATTERN VARIES DEPENDING ON YOUR FREQUENCY SELECTION 6° – 20° THE TOWER MUST BE WITHIN THE SIGNAL PATTERN TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY
EXPERT TIPS
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| USE MINIMUM CABLE LENGTH
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| MAXIMIZE ANTENNA HEIGHT
| FIND A CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT
| USE TWO GRIDS FOR MIMO
| DO NOT BEND CABLE AT CONNECTORS
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References
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