What is a "Repeater Mobile Signal"? The Most Authoritative Explanation.
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What is a "Repeater Mobile Signal"? The Most Authoritative Explanation.
What is a mobile phone repeater?
A mobile phone repeater is a type of “active repeater” antenna. It’s a telecommunications device that takes a mobile signal and re-broadcasts it through a specific area, and are particularly useful in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia.
What is the difference between a booster and a repeater?
The Booster - connects by cable to a mobile phone and amplifies (boosts) the incoming and outgoing signal. The Repeater - picks up the mobile signal, amplifies it, and then re-transmits the signal to mobile phones / devices nearby.
How to use a cell phone repeater to improve signal coverage?
In order to use a cell phone repeater to improve signal coverage, two primary requirements must be met: Adequate isolation between donor and rebroadcast antennas All RF amplifiers add noise to the existing noise floor from the donor signal. The additional noise added by an amplifier is referred to as its "noise figure."
Where can I find information about mobile phone repeaters and boosters?
For details about the rules regarding mobile phone repeaters or boosters, contact our Customer Service Centre on 1300 850 115 or
[email protected].
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