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PL8RDR Signal Strength

Signal Strength

There are two types of signal strength that can come into play. You may be using WIFI or you may be using LTE (cellular communication).

If you are a WIFI user you can test signal strength with multiple applications that are typical a free download.

If you are a LTE user you can see the signal strength by looking at the device's status from the LPR Scanning screen.
By tapping on Status at the top right of the screen you will be presented with a list of items and their connection status. 
Signal Strength will appear at the bottom of this list.

The closer to zero the better.

dBm

Comment

-51

Best

-80

Minimum for best connectivity

-90

Noisy connection; not stable

-96

our office window (usable)

-107

LTE tablet outside (usable)
Phone in basement

-111

Worst

failed

failure to get signal