| 摘要 |
<p>This invention relates to a method of monitoring the radio signal strength at a specific location in a radio network having a radio node using a standard mobile handset. A special access point is provided in the network and the standard mobile handset is used to call the special access point. At least part of the communication link between the radio node and the standard mobile handset is monitored and both the uplink and the downlink measurements of the communication link are retrieved and used to generate a measurement report. A monitoring unit receives the measurement report, determines the signal strength from the monitoring report and thereafter transmits a signal strength indicator to the standard mobile handset. Preferably, the signal strength indicator comprises an audio signal. In this way, the operator of the standard mobile device is practically instantaneously provided with a clear unambiguous indicator of the signal strength allowing the operator easily identify areas of weak signal coverage in the location. Less skilled operatives can therefore monitor the radio signal coverage.</p> |
