Razed11
Newbie level 1
My company builds and deploys an IoT device that currently uses a 3G modem. There are a number of these devices in the field and I'd like to improve our process when choosing sites.
Most phones support a mode to report the signal strength in dBm. So I can take an iPhone that uses the same network, disable LTE, and I'll get a number. It's not clear to me however if this number is meaningful, accurate, or precise.
Should I purchase a dedicated meter? If so what specs should I pay careful attention to? Any advice on a good measurement procedure once I have selected a number-giving device?
Thanks for reading.
Most phones support a mode to report the signal strength in dBm. So I can take an iPhone that uses the same network, disable LTE, and I'll get a number. It's not clear to me however if this number is meaningful, accurate, or precise.
Should I purchase a dedicated meter? If so what specs should I pay careful attention to? Any advice on a good measurement procedure once I have selected a number-giving device?
Thanks for reading.