“CEL-FI QUATRA was an easy sell,” says Mike Gratz, President of Nautilus RF. “Not only was it a more cost-effective solution, but it was already pre-approved by all of the major carriers, which expedites installation time significantly.” In fact, CEL-FI QUATRA was installed and turned on within three weeks.
“From the university’s standpoint, the process was very hands-off and non-invasive,” explains Minich. “Nautilus handled all of the prep work, which really only involved drilling through the ceiling to run the cable. There was no inconvenience to students, faculty, or staff.”
Nautilus RF installed six Network Units and 16 Coverage Units throughout the University Center, using category cable to connect them. Four donor antennas were mounted on the roof – one for reach carrier – to hone in on each respective tower and maximize signal strength. When Gratz and his team went into the head end room on the third floor to power on CEL-FI QUATRA, they immediately saw green lights – indicating that the system was working as advertised.