Q: Why does the Wilson installation guide say an exterior antenna on a vehicle must be placed at least 11 inches away from any person? Is it a health hazard if the antenna is closer?

A: The FCC requires that such a warning be placed on any product that emits more power than your cell phone – as does an antenna connected to a Wilson signal booster. The warning states that people should stay 11 inches from the device. The warning applies ONLY to any person who is outside the vehicle. All persons inside a vehicle are protected from the antenna by the vehicle’s metal roof. Even if the rooftop antenna is located just a few inches from a vehicle occupant, the roof provides 100 percent shielding for that person and all occupants.

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Wilson Wide Band Multi Frequency Directional Antenna

Wilson Wide Band Multi Frequency Directional Antenna

Wilson now offers a Wide Band Log Periodic Directional Antenna we call the Wilson  ”Wedge” Antenna. It is a higher gain directional antenna that covers a wide range of frequencies including frequencies used by cell phones and cellular data cards.

This antenna is a great directional antenna for use with dual band repeater type systems including the Wilson SignalBoost DB Pro, Wilson SOHO Cellular Repeater and Wilson SmartTechnology Building Repeaters.

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Frequency Ranges

• 700 MHz
  • Gain: 8 dBi
  • VSWR Max: 2:1
• 800-915 MHz

• Gain: 8 dBi
• VSWR: 1.5:1

• 915-1710 MHz
  • Gain: 7 dBi
  • VSWR: 1.6:1