E60, E61, E63, E64, E87, E90: Compensator
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The compensator is fitted in the aerial cable at the customer's express wish.
Retrofitting a compensator.
The basic fittings for installing a compensator are no longer provided. This means that the compensator can only be retrofitted at considerable expense.
Construction
COMPENSATOR COMPONENTS LEGEND
| Key | Explanation | Key | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerial output to base plate | 2 | Power supply and switch-on signal for compensator |
| 3 | Aerial input from telephone aerial and GPS antenna |
How it works
The compensator equalizes losses in the aerial cables. The compensator ensures the full transmitting and receiving power of the mobile phone is available at the aerial. The use of the compensator increases the transmission output to the GSM antenna to a maximum of 2 watts. This increases the distance in the GSM mobile phone network.