Bolton Technical Bt974822 Long Ranger Ultra High Gain Parabolic Antenna User Guide (+ PDF)

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The Long Ranger
Ultra High Gain Parabolic Antenna
BT974822

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1 IN THE BOX

2 RECOMMENDED TOOLS

3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

4 AIMING THE ANTENNA

5 Documents / Resources

5.1 References

6 Related Posts

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


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.

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.

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.

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.