Measuring Cellular Repeaters Using The MT8220T BTS Master

Many cellular users have experienced something like a “dead zone” when using cellular data, or making calls. This usually occurs when signals transmitted from cellular base stations are severely attenuated due to obstructions such as large buildings, dense vegetation, hills or mountains, etc. Sometimes buildings have materials used in construction that absorb the downlink signals. The area blocked by the obstacles can be referred to as “radio shadow” and reduces the area coverage of the base station. One solution to these problems is the use of a repeater or bi-directional amplifier. Download the application note to find out how two methods of using a repeater, such as The MT8220T BTS Master,  can extend signal coverage.