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Plokoon111 · 05-27-2008, 4:37 PM

They seems to be a lot of cell towers adding on, like a month ago this lattice tower got another carrier on it. And two monopoles are adding tiny pieces. Each time I pass the mono poles more is added. Is there something important going on like, does this have anything to do with Wi-max?

spleck · 05-27-2008, 4:43 PM

Can you take any pictures?

larry · 05-28-2008, 1:30 PM

Sprint is adding WiMax in a number of markets right now so some of that could be them. But a lot of those WiMax panels will be add-ons to Nextel arrays.

Plokoon111 · 05-28-2008, 7:06 PM

Today while riding the bus, I noticed a flag cell site from far away, there was a crane next to it, lifting panels up. And the panels that are going on all these monopoles aren't big there really small, with 4 panels facing each direction.

spleck · 05-28-2008, 9:55 PM

Have you noticed any new carriers advertising in the area? I think MetroPCS and maybe even Cricket picked up licenses for Philly in the 1700 spectrum auction.

Eric47 · 05-28-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by larry

Sprint is adding WiMax in a number of markets right now so some of that could be them. But a lot of those WiMax panels will be add-ons to Nextel arrays.

whens the launch date? this is the first i have heard of any actual wimax buildout.

do you have links?

RJB · 05-28-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by larry

Sprint is adding WiMax in a number of markets right now so some of that could be them. But a lot of those WiMax panels will be add-ons to Nextel arrays.

Larry could you show us what Wimax panel looks like? Or at least a close up of one.

Plokoon111 · 05-29-2008, 6:55 PM

Today saw a mono pole with guys on it. And everyone I saw today had wire/strings next to it connected to the top, what are they for?

RJB · 05-29-2008, 8:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Plokoon111

Today saw a mono pole with guys on it. And everyone I saw today had wire/strings next to it connected to the top, what are they for?

You really need to get some pictures so we can answer easie for you.

Bill Clinton · 05-30-2008, 1:58 AM

Yes by all means, try to get some pictures. T-Mobile 3G is a possibility, WiMax is another possibility, or maybe Metro or Cricket if one of those carriers is building out in your area. Get some pictures and I'm sure someone here will be able to figure it out.

spleck · 05-30-2008, 9:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric47

whens the launch date? this is the first i have heard of any actual wimax buildout.

ClearWire has substantial buildout already of the Expedience pre-WiMAX system. Most of the components are WiMAX upgradeable or dual-mode. Also, according to Wikipedia, Sprint has 3 test markets of WiMAX as of January. Sprint WiMAX Soft Launch Under Way - New York Times

larry · 06-14-2008, 7:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RJB

Larry could you show us what Wimax panel looks like? Or at least a close up of one.

They don't look much different than regular CDMA panels. It's one panel per sector added to an IDEN cell site. Here's a recent WiMax panel installation in Los Angeles, CA:

RJB · 06-14-2008, 9:01 PM

You right is does not look to much different at all.

larry · 06-14-2008, 9:11 PM

I know that Sprint has already put up many of these WiMax panels all around So. Cal. But I can't say for sure if the actual WiMax equipment has been installed yet.

RJB · 06-14-2008, 9:12 PM

If you can you need to see if any cabinets are changed out.

larry · 06-14-2008, 9:25 PM

In order to do that I would have to get inside the equipment bunker and that's not easy to do. lol The WiMax equipment installations have to be enclosed in the shed and not outside like the Sprint CDMA equipment typically is.

RJB · 06-14-2008, 9:28 PM

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Originally Posted by larry

In order to do that I would have to get inside the equipment bunker and that's not easy to do. lol The WiMax equipment installations have to be enclosed in the shed and not outside like the Sprint CDMA equipment typically is.

Sorry for my ignorance but why do they need to be inside? Expensive equipment?

larry · 06-14-2008, 9:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RJB

Sorry for my ignorance but why do they need to be inside? Expensive equipment?

I believe the vendor requires it for some reason. I don't know why but I'm sure someone like TelecomJunkie can tell us.

05-27-2008, 4:37 PM	#1
Plokoon111 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philly PA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A lot of additions to cell towers near my house They seems to be a lot of cell towers adding on, like a month ago this lattice tower got another carrier on it. And two monopoles are adding tiny pieces. Each time I pass the mono poles more is added. Is there something important going on like, does this have anything to do with Wi-max?

05-27-2008, 4:43 PM	#2
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05-28-2008, 1:30 PM	#3
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 13,384 Phone(s): LG Rumor 2, Sanyo Katana II Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 29 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Images: 154 My Auctions	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house Sprint is adding WiMax in a number of markets right now so some of that could be them. But a lot of those WiMax panels will be add-ons to Nextel arrays.

05-28-2008, 7:06 PM	Original Poster #4
Plokoon111 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philly PA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house Today while riding the bus, I noticed a flag cell site from far away, there was a crane next to it, lifting panels up. And the panels that are going on all these monopoles aren't big there really small, with 4 panels facing each direction.

05-28-2008, 9:55 PM	#5
spleck Tool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle GA Posts: 609 Phone(s): iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS Provider(s): AT&T Devices: Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx, Canon EOS Rebel XTi Thanks: 15 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Images: 18	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house Have you noticed any new carriers advertising in the area? I think MetroPCS and maybe even Cricket picked up licenses for Philly in the 1700 spectrum auction.

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Plokoon111 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philly PA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house Today saw a mono pole with guys on it. And everyone I saw today had wire/strings next to it connected to the top, what are they for?

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RJB Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,064 Provider(s): VZW, AT&T Thanks: 36 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts Images: 96	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house You right is does not look to much different at all.

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larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 13,384 Phone(s): LG Rumor 2, Sanyo Katana II Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 29 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Images: 154 My Auctions	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house I know that Sprint has already put up many of these WiMax panels all around So. Cal. But I can't say for sure if the actual WiMax equipment has been installed yet.

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RJB Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,064 Provider(s): VZW, AT&T Thanks: 36 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts Images: 96	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house If you can you need to see if any cabinets are changed out.

06-14-2008, 9:25 PM	#16
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 13,384 Phone(s): LG Rumor 2, Sanyo Katana II Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 29 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Images: 154 My Auctions	Re: A lot of additions to cell towers near my house In order to do that I would have to get inside the equipment bunker and that's not easy to do. lol The WiMax equipment installations have to be enclosed in the shed and not outside like the Sprint CDMA equipment typically is.

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