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Through put on LTE
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Don't know if this is relevant. This happened today.
I took paddle's of router. Router reported internal antenna being used. Switched router off/on, started download. Very poor.
Switched router off inserted paddles. Switched on again. Download back to normal. Router reported external antennas.
I will do this again tomorrow. See if this happens again.
Internal antenna is even better as those paddle antenna.
See post below post 30
I took paddle's of router. Router reported internal antenna being used. Switched router off/on, started download. Very poor.
Switched router off inserted paddles. Switched on again. Download back to normal. Router reported external antennas.
I will do this again tomorrow. See if this happens again.
Internal antenna is even better as those paddle antenna.
See post below post 30
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In an attempt to answer all your posts...
Regarding your question about LTE radio identification:
Regarding radiation patterns of base station antennas, I'm not sure you will find that anywhere. It's not as if this stuff is for sale on the Internet. Well, you *can* actually pick up used base station parts but to trace the antenna and radio parts for your base station? Unlikely.
Regarding the performance anomaly where you removed the paddle antennas and noted a drop in speed. This could be merely because your B593 hopped to neighbouring cell at that point in time. Without Cell IDs being logged at the time, one will never know.
In my own testing I've found the paddle antennas on the B593 to make zero difference. There is no measurable increase in RSSI or RSRP.
Regarding your interest in an AC to DC converter for the B593, @jcheek posted about this. If I can find the post I will link you.
Regarding your question about LTE radio identification:
Regarding radiation patterns of base station antennas, I'm not sure you will find that anywhere. It's not as if this stuff is for sale on the Internet. Well, you *can* actually pick up used base station parts but to trace the antenna and radio parts for your base station? Unlikely.
Regarding the performance anomaly where you removed the paddle antennas and noted a drop in speed. This could be merely because your B593 hopped to neighbouring cell at that point in time. Without Cell IDs being logged at the time, one will never know.
In my own testing I've found the paddle antennas on the B593 to make zero difference. There is no measurable increase in RSSI or RSRP.
Regarding your interest in an AC to DC converter for the B593, @jcheek posted about this. If I can find the post I will link you.
The question I want to ask @jcheek. I prosume it is a modified sine wave inverter. I have seen his post. But picture taken is unclear. All cheapies are not pure sinewave, they are a bit more expensive.
Hello
I found my tower. It is the one 1km from my house.
Tank you @jcheek for the info supplied.
I did first a turn at tower-B. When I booted up the modem I found only 4 bar signal.
For info only Paddle sticks being used.
From the modem I found the following:
RSSI 64dBm
RSRP 91dBm
RSRQ 6dB
Speed test did not reveal much.
Of to tower-A. Booted the modem up and found 5 bar signal. I then new this is the one.
Info from modem.
RSSI 52dBm
RSRP 71dBm
RSRQ 6
Speed test also did not improve, on my previous highs.
1) first test http://www.speedtest.net/result/4602550287.png
2) 2nd test http://www.speedtest.net/result/4602553811.png
Now I need to decide what type of antenna I need?
I found my tower. It is the one 1km from my house.
Tank you @jcheek for the info supplied.
I did first a turn at tower-B. When I booted up the modem I found only 4 bar signal.
For info only Paddle sticks being used.
From the modem I found the following:
RSSI 64dBm
RSRP 91dBm
RSRQ 6dB
Speed test did not reveal much.
Of to tower-A. Booted the modem up and found 5 bar signal. I then new this is the one.
Info from modem.
RSSI 52dBm
RSRP 71dBm
RSRQ 6
Speed test also did not improve, on my previous highs.
1) first test http://www.speedtest.net/result/4602550287.png
2) 2nd test http://www.speedtest.net/result/4602553811.png
Now I need to decide what type of antenna I need?
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Now for the interesting part using internal antenna.
Have a look at those pic's. Surprise the RSSI RSRP figures improved again by a large margin. I don't have an explanation for this.
First test:
I have read a loot of post on the forum. This is the lowest I have seen.
First one called "tower signal internal" I took screen shot as I got up and running.
After this I did a couple of speed test. Nothing surprisingly.
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/4604580997
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/4604585123
Upload speed has improved, not on the download side of things.
Second test:
After the speed test I did another modem RSSI and RSRP screen shoot.
This one is called "Tower signal internal B". Then concluded with two succession speed test.
http://www.speedtest.net/result/4604589132.png
http://www.speedtest.net/result/4604599191.png
Download speed has not changed that much, but there is a improvement in upload.
From the RRSI and RRSP has improved a loot against the previous post I made. Speed test reveals more constant through put. I think there is a limitation on this tower. Telkom needs to supply me info.
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Morning
Another curved ball.
I did some testing last night by using the internal antenna.
results are as following.
First pic is about RRSI,RSRP and RSRQ. RSSI made a improvement over paddles.
View attachment 287390
Then completed a speed test.
View attachment 287392
Question: Looking at the speed result. Can the spikiness be improved using external antenna? Referring to the download side. I have not received some sort of indication from the forum. I know RSSI and RSRP will improve. Is Telkom the culprit. I don't think the tower is saturated, causing this. Don't know if there is a fiber back haul at this cell.
Second pic is about RRSI,RSRP and RSRQ. RSSI is the same as above.
View attachment 287394
Then completed a speed test.
View attachment 287396
From this data obtained I can see that the internal antenna are better to the paddle stick.
RSSI made a improvement norm is +/- 72 versus +/- 67 (dBm). 5 dBm improvement.
Another curved ball.
I did some testing last night by using the internal antenna.
results are as following.
First pic is about RRSI,RSRP and RSRQ. RSSI made a improvement over paddles.
View attachment 287390
Then completed a speed test.
View attachment 287392
Question: Looking at the speed result. Can the spikiness be improved using external antenna? Referring to the download side. I have not received some sort of indication from the forum. I know RSSI and RSRP will improve. Is Telkom the culprit. I don't think the tower is saturated, causing this. Don't know if there is a fiber back haul at this cell.
Second pic is about RRSI,RSRP and RSRQ. RSSI is the same as above.
View attachment 287394
Then completed a speed test.
View attachment 287396
From this data obtained I can see that the internal antenna are better to the paddle stick.
RSSI made a improvement norm is +/- 72 versus +/- 67 (dBm). 5 dBm improvement.
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Hi
Went to the antenna place in Midrand. (Poynting)
Got this antenna A-XPOL-0002-V2. Made shure it is V2 antenna.
Ok now I need to do installation. It will take a while. Season 4 of Diablo is starting this weekend.
Lets see the time frame.
I will first do some test inside the house with antenna attached.
Went to the antenna place in Midrand. (Poynting)
Got this antenna A-XPOL-0002-V2. Made shure it is V2 antenna.
Ok now I need to do installation. It will take a while. Season 4 of Diablo is starting this weekend.
Lets see the time frame.
I will first do some test inside the house with antenna attached.
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The journey started with antenna, A-XPOL-0002-V2.
Did a quick check, mounted antenna on mast. Cables through window.
Pointed antenna into direction of tower. Five (5) signal bars.
Even my upload speed increased.
Result 1st antenna RSSI etc.
Now the Speed test.
Bought a 47cm bracket. Does not get passed gutter. Need to get bend pole to assist.
This is my journey so far. Need to complete installation.
Did a quick check, mounted antenna on mast. Cables through window.
Pointed antenna into direction of tower. Five (5) signal bars.
Even my upload speed increased.
Result 1st antenna RSSI etc.
Now the Speed test.
Bought a 47cm bracket. Does not get passed gutter. Need to get bend pole to assist.
This is my journey so far. Need to complete installation.
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Completed the installation yesterday.
I have bought a straight mast from poynting which did not suit my installation.
Next best thing get one from Mica. I will not post any pictures from the installation.
Due mast I bought. Material is flimsy and workmanship to the pipe is disgusting.
Well I bought it but I'm warning you don't get it. I need another one this time to redo mast.
In Afrikaans we say daai ding is donners skeef.
I have bought a straight mast from poynting which did not suit my installation.
Next best thing get one from Mica. I will not post any pictures from the installation.
Due mast I bought. Material is flimsy and workmanship to the pipe is disgusting.
Well I bought it but I'm warning you don't get it. I need another one this time to redo mast.
In Afrikaans we say daai ding is donners skeef.
This is my last post under this heading.
I tried to use aluminum pole did not work out as I wanted to be.
Then bought a curved aluminum pole that really did not prickle my fancy. It was skew and slightest wind made the antenna swing.
Then switched over to exhaust pipe. Got the pipes bend as I wanted it, more sturdy then aluminum version.
The mast moves less frequent when the wind blows.
Five bar signal all the time.
Question RSSI and RSRP changes a bit when I have a look at those values.
This is my 5cent input or journey.
I tried to use aluminum pole did not work out as I wanted to be.
Then bought a curved aluminum pole that really did not prickle my fancy. It was skew and slightest wind made the antenna swing.
Then switched over to exhaust pipe. Got the pipes bend as I wanted it, more sturdy then aluminum version.
The mast moves less frequent when the wind blows.
Five bar signal all the time.
Question RSSI and RSRP changes a bit when I have a look at those values.
This is my 5cent input or journey.
Looks good mate. Well done!
BTW, are you not worried about lightening strikes? How does one protect one self from lightening with this type of setup?
1) We have Palm tree in our garden, thus the highest point.
2) I need to earth the mast. But if mother nature would come down, don't think earth cable will survive.
3) The mast does not sticks out above the roof. Antenna point in the right direction.
4) I have not line of sight of the tower. 1km away from tower.
5) Other structures in front of me. (houses and trees)
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