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T-Man

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Last week I had to set up a 3G router. As the signal was not so great I had to put up a aerial. Problem is, where do I point it to?

Is there a Google Earth KML or similar available with all the tower locations, and maybe also their capabilities (GPRS/EDGE/3G)?

Same problem applies to Vodacom/MTN/Cell C and also iBurst.
 
T-Man said:
Last week I had to set up a 3G router. As the signal was not so great I had to put up a aerial. Problem is, where do I point it to?

Is there a Google Earth KML or similar available with all the tower locations, and maybe also their capabilities (GPRS/EDGE/3G)?

Same problem applies to Vodacom/MTN/Cell C and also iBurst.
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The wireless providers in South Africa are very cagey about the locations of their towers.
We need to lobby our local government representatives to make this law.

In the meantime, I hear if you ask VD nicely he may be able to help you. ;)
 
Step 1: Point the antenna is a direction and check signal strength.
Step 2: If not satisfied, adjust the antenna by 1 degree and check signal strength.
Step 3: Repeat step 2, 358 times

Good luck :D

Edit: It's actually not too hard to find the best tower by trail and error. I found the best tower in my area rather quickly.
 
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T-Man said:
Last week I had to set up a 3G router. As the signal was not so great I had to put up a aerial. Problem is, where do I point it to?

Is there a Google Earth KML or similar available with all the tower locations, and maybe also their capabilities (GPRS/EDGE/3G)?

Same problem applies to Vodacom/MTN/Cell C and also iBurst.
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what are your co-ordinates , i will then check which towers are close to you
 
T-Man said:
Last week I had to set up a 3G router. As the signal was not so great I had to put up a aerial. Problem is, where do I point it to?

Is there a Google Earth KML or similar available with all the tower locations, and maybe also their capabilities (GPRS/EDGE/3G)?

Same problem applies to Vodacom/MTN/Cell C and also iBurst.
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Hi T-Man

I replied to your pm
 
T-Man said:
Last week I had to set up a 3G router. As the signal was not so great I had to put up a aerial. Problem is, where do I point it to?

Is there a Google Earth KML or similar available with all the tower locations, and maybe also their capabilities (GPRS/EDGE/3G)?

Same problem applies to Vodacom/MTN/Cell C and also iBurst.
Click to expand...

You can find a tower location by using an app like OpenSignalMaps
 
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