Procedure: Performing Wireless Test Calls
Issue 5 June 1999
4-15
Procedure: Performing Wireless Test
Calls
The following procedure verifies that calls of good voice quality can be originated
and received throughout the coverage area(s).
NOTE:
See the appropriate DWBS WT guide if you need more detail regarding the
WT’s operation.
1. Using the installation map as your guide, enter the coverage area(s), and
place a call to another WT.
a. To make the call, press , wait for dial tone, and dial the number
of a wired telephone.
b. When your call is connected, begin your “test” conversation.
c. Start walking through the entire coverage area(s) and listen for
significant degradation in voice quality (such as static or
interference) that is strong enough to disrupt the call. If there are
problems, note the following:
— Location where the problem(s) begin
— Precise description of the problem(s)
— Approximate boundaries of the problem(s), if applicable
— Signal strength reading where the disruption is greatest (see
the following step for the key sequence)
2. Move into the area of greatest interference and obtain a signal strength
reading for the WT.
For the 9601 WT, do so as follows:
a. Press .
b. Press .
c. Press the Info soft key.
d. Press to display the signal strength.
NOTE:
The signal strength reading from the 9601 WT is not dynamic.
You must press and to obtain a signal strength
reading. Remember to take precise notes of the signal
strength and any other problems that you may encounter.
For the 9630 Series WT, do so as follows:
a. Press .
b. Press four times.
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