Subj : Re: cell service was: Note f To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Thu Feb 06 2020 21:52:34 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 03-Feb-2020 19:48 <=- BM>>> I know television signals will drop out: for me it's a combination of BM>>> antenna location, gusting winds, and probably tree branches moving. NB>>> Those sound possible also... but I don't know enough about cell phone NB>>> signals really... As we were just saying last message, coverage can NB>>> be spotty for all sorts of reasons... BM>> Yes. The general rule is "line of sight": if you can effectively see BM>> the antenna you should be able to connect. Then add on the plusses BM>> and minuses: bouncing in the Ionosphere will increase the distance, BM>> going through a wall or roof or tunnel will decrease. Etc., etc. NB>> And one might not see a tower for the trees, but still effectively NB>> have a fairly clear line of sight as far as the signal goes.... BM>> True, and some of the towers are 'hidden': NB>> Or at least disguised.... :) BM> Why is there a giant cactus in the middle of that field?! That's a rather odd one.... BM>> there's one located for some reason essentially in the middle of the BM>> parking lot for a strip mall which is a very tall pole -- they use a BM>> crane to pull the top 'cap' up to get the the antennae inside. Not BM>> all that large a diameter. NB>> I've seen some that are hidden in (slightly thicker than normal) NB>> flagpoles at hotels.... :) BM> The one I'm thinking of is definitely thicker and taller than a normal BM> flagpole. Also never flies a flag! One that I'm thinking of does fly an American flag... one of those really large ones... :) Makes the fatter, taller pole seem more in proportion... :) ttyl neb .... Save this message ! You may need it ! --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .