RPT-9000DH:
Dual-Band Hybrid
RF over Fiber Cellular Repeater
The RPT-9000DH Hybrid is a dual-band, carrier-class cellular repeater and bi-directional amplifier (BDA) supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, EDGE, EVDO, HSPA+, UMTS, LTE*, iDEN, TDMA, and AMPS technologies.
The RPT-9000DH expands cellular coverage without the need to install a new cellular tower. In many applications, it can reduce the need for new tower installations by up to 90%. Depending on terrain and network conditions, coverage can be extended up to approximately 80 km (50 miles) or more** from the nearest cellular tower. When using the integrated hybrid fiber optic capability, the distance between the Master and Slave units can be up to 20 km (12 miles) over single-mode fiber.
The integrated Hybrid RF-over-Fiber technology allows RF signals to be transported over fiber optic cable to a remote coverage antenna, making it possible to extend cellular service around large obstacles such as mountains, hills, and canyons.
Typical applications include providing coverage to valleys and RF shadow areas, rural communities, underground tunnels, large buildings, campuses, emergency response locations, and virtually any area with weak or non-existent cellular reception.
Benefits
- Extends GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, LTE*, iDEN, TDMA, and AMPS cellular service from existing cell towers up to 80 km/50 miles or more*
- Distances on the single-mode fiber of up to ~ 20 km/12 miles
- The hybrid feature extends antenna distance around hills and mountains using a single strand of single-mode fiber optic cable
- Extends cellular Voice, SMS, and Data services
- Saves up to 90% of the cost for a new cell tower
- Allows areas with a weak signal or dead spots to have full cellular service
- Provides hard-to-reach services like underground tunnels, parking garages, tall buildings, malls, and valleys
- Simple and rapid deployment
- No programming knowledge required
- Separate amplifiers and up/downlink IF boards for reliability and modular design
- Supports standard 600, 700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2300, or 2600 MHz cellular service
- 850 MHz and 1900 MHz FCC and IC certified
- Power output: +30 dBm RMS
- Hardened NEMA enclosure with AC or DC power supply
- Low power requirements: 50 watts
- Extreme temperature capability / -30° to +60° Celsius
- Simple visual LED indicators for aligning antennas
- Simple attenuation switches for amplification settings
- Reliable cellular repeater designed and manufactured in North America
- 2-Year Warranty
Frequency Specifications
Current Bands and Uplink/Downlink Options (choose 2 bands from the list below)
| Band Number |
Band Frequency |
Band Name |
Uplink (MHz) |
Downlink (MHz) |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
Geo- Area |
| 1 | 2100 | IMT | 1920-1980 | 2110-2170 | 60 | Global |
| 2 | 1900 | PCS | 1850-1910 | 1930-1990 | 60 | NAR |
| 3 | 1800 | DCS | 1710-1785 | 1805-1880 | 75 | Global |
| 4 | 1700 | AWS-1 | 1710-1755 | 2110-2155 | 45 | NAR |
| 5 | 850 | CLR | 824-849 | 869-894 | 25 | NAR |
| 7 | 2600 | IMT-E | 2500-2570 | 2620-2690 | 70 | EMEA |
| 8 | 900 | E-GSM | 880-915 | 925-960 | 35 | Global |
| 12 | 700a | Lower SMH | 699-716 | 729-746 | 17 | NAR |
| 13 | 700c | Upper SMH | 777-787 | 746-756 | 10 | NAR |
| 27 | 800 | SMR | 806-821 | 851-866 | 15 | NAR |
| 30 | 2300 | WCS | 2305-2315 | 2350-2360 | 10 | NAR |
| 71 | 600 | USDD | 663-698 | 617-652 | 35 | NAR |
Long-Distance, Bidirectional Coverage
The RPT-9000DH Hybrid extends cellular service up to 80 km (50 miles) or more** while providing complete bidirectional voice and data communications. Users enjoy the same cellular services they receive directly from the carrier, including voice calls, SMS messaging, email, and Internet access, with little or no difference in functionality.
Support for Multiple Cellular Providers
The RPT-9000DH Hybrid can simultaneously extend the coverage of multiple cellular providers. If the donor antenna receives signals from more than one carrier, the unit will regenerate and repeat each provider operating within the supported frequency band.
Because the RPT-9000DH is carrier-agnostic, it retransmits only the licensed cellular frequencies it receives, ensuring subscribers continue using their existing carrier's services. For installations where multiple carrier towers are located in different directions, optional antenna configurations are available to optimize reception.
Reach Areas Where Traditional Repeaters Can't
Not every installation has a clear line of sight to the serving cellular tower. Hills, mountains, canyons, and other terrain can block RF signals, making conventional repeater installations ineffective.
The RPT-9000DH Hybrid overcomes these obstacles by transporting RF signals over single-mode armored fiber optic cable between the Master unit (located near the donor antenna) and the Slave unit (located at the coverage area). This RF-over-Fiber technology allows reliable cellular coverage to be extended into areas where service was previously unavailable.
A Better Alternative for Remote Connectivity
Providing reliable communications in rural, underground, or difficult-to-reach locations can be challenging. While satellite systems, Wi-Fi, traditional telephone lines, microwave links, and ISM radio solutions may be suitable in certain applications, each has limitations related to cost, coverage, mobility, or complexity.
When cellular service is available within range of a donor site, the RPT-9000DH Hybrid provides a cost-effective alternative by extending existing 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular coverage to the desired location. Users continue to enjoy all the familiar features of their cellular service while the RPT-9000DH regenerates and delivers a strong, reliable signal where it is needed most.
Let the RPT-9000DH Hybrid be your solution. Call or email your XPANDAcell representative today.
* 4G LTE 600 USDD, 700 SMH, 1700 AWS, and 2300 WCS under development.
** Distance is dependent on cellular tower configuration, timing, and terrain. 2G GSM has a theoretical limit of 35 km unless advanced timing/extended range is enabled on the BTS.
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