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Turnkey DAS Packages from Harris Communications

You may be missing important calls because your building blocks cell phone signals, but a large-scale distributed antenna system (DAS) may be cost-prohibitive, or simply overkill for a smaller facility. In this case, a turnkey DAS may be your best option.

Harris Communications offers turnkey DAS in-building wireless solutions, which are ready to go the moment we install them. Our team will come to your facility and locate weak points in your building to provide the best solution for you. If you aren’t confident that your mobile phone signal will follow you from office to office or floor to floor, then you need Harris Communications to conduct a site survey.

Turnkey DAS That Doesn’t Skimp on Quality

You can think of turnkey DAS as a startup kit– everything you need is included, and can even be self-installed in the right circumstances. Harris Communications will assess your unique needs and assemble a solution using the highest-quality components on the market, and then guide you from start to finish, and even assist with troubleshooting once the system is live.

We care about our customers and truly believe that adequate cell phone coverage improves the quality of life for building occupants, so we strive to make our services affordable for organizations of any size, and any type of facility. From tall skyscrapers and large sporting venues to university campuses and parking garages, Harris Communications provides cutting-edge turnkey distributed antenna solutions throughout the United States to provide reliable cell phone performance.

Can I Install My Own Distributed Antenna System (DAS)?

Can I Install My Own Distributed Antenna System (DAS)?

It depends on many factors, but you can self-assess to get a better idea if you can install a DAS by yourself.

A poor DAS installation can cause more problems than it solves. We at Harris Communications have seen a lot of expensive mistakes made by unethical or inexperienced installers, and we’ve fixed a lot of them for our clients. If you are looking for a cost-effective DAS solution, we can help you ensure you don’t make those mistakes to begin with.

Download our Facility Manager’s Guide to DAS Installation: Getting it Right The First Time (PDF 1.6MB) to learn the ropes of DASs. We’ve pulled our expertise together in this guide to help building operators and owners get the results they expect from their DAS installation.

This guide will give you insight into the most common cell phone reception problems solved by DAS, the biggest mistakes you must avoid, what to look for when selecting a DAS installation provider, or attempting a DIY installation. You will also learn what you can expect when working with a quality provider like Harris Communications.

DOWNLOAD GUIDE TO DAS INSTALLATION

Turnkey DAS Systems: Request A Proposal

Each distributed antenna system is somewhat unique, as each building or facility has its own set of unique challenges to be addressed. If you would like to know more about the cost and pricing of a turnkey DAS, fill out the form below to begin the conversation.

    Turnkey Distributed Antenna Systems: What to Avoid

    With thirty years of experience, we have seen a lot of different scenarios when it comes to DASs, and these are some of the key things to look out for.

    Low-quality DAS Components

    Some unethical providers will simply purchase cheap DAS equipment off the internet, install it in your building in an amateur fashion, and then leave you to clean up the resulting mess of carrier fines, lack of functionality, and wasted time.

    Harris Communications doesn’t play around with cheap components; we firmly back all of the brands we use, which we have selected after rigorous testing and years of firsthand experience. In many cases we hold special certifications to operate and/or install the equipment we use.

    Poor Site Survey/No Site Survey

    Look for a provider that offers turnkey services from site survey to design, carrier approvals, implementation, programming, and close-out packages.

    The site survey should include a review of both internal conditions and external conditions (for instance, how far and in what direction the nearest cell phone towers are, which parts of the building may provide the biggest challenges in delivering cell signal, etc.).

    The plan should be based on the site survey and your stated needs. For instance, do you need the cell signal in the elevator? What about in the basement? Harris Communications will not over-build your DAS to make a quick profit, that’s part of our core values.

    Incomplete Startup Package

    When you select a turnkey solution, it’s supposed to be ready to got when it’s handed over to you. Unfortunately, not all DAS installers provide everything you need to get up and running. Your provider should have a clear roadmap of every part of the distributed antenna system, and be able to explain it to you in plain english.

    To get a better idea of what needs to be included in a turnkey DAS, download our Facility Manager’s Guide to DAS Installation: Getting it Right The First Time (PDF 1.6MB) to be prepared with the right questions.

    Outsourced Installation Services

    The implementation and programming of your new DAS should be carried out by employees of the installer, and not subcontracted out to another organization that may not respect your needs or may perform sub-standard work.

    While the actual installation takes only weeks or months to complete, the quality of service you receive will affect your organization’s prosperity far into the future. Look for an installer with a pristine service record and a commitment to a partnership approach.

    Poor-quality Follow Up Services

    At the end of the installation, the provider should offer a close-out package containing detailed maps of the entire installation, annotated in such a manner that service personnel and future installers can readily understand every aspect of the installation and effectively service, inspect, or update it. Many good providers also offer service packages that can help you plan and control maintenance costs.

    Your DAS provider should be willing to return calls promptly, discuss your questions and concerns patiently, and back their work with service level agreements and warranties.

    Industries We Serve

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    Public Safety
    Apartments / Multi-use Facilities
    Offices / Commercial
    Hospitals / Healthcare
    K-12 & Higher Education