RF Survey is Collection of data from the site or in Field

for installing a new site. Just checking the Practically of

Cell Site, for making determination for Coverage Region of
Cell Site & for Deciding the Link/Connectivity with the
another Cell Site. this task results in physical changes in
the network, by modifying or adding new sites and/or
equipment.

New Site
RF Survey is used to find the Problems in the Site.
Because ,In wireless network many issues arise day by
day, which can prevent the signals from reaching all
parts. Examples; By multipath Distortion, “Near-far” end
Problem. In order to avoid the problem, we are doing RF
Survey. RF Survey helps us to find the place where
multipath distortion can occur, any interference. By doing
RF Survey, we can eliminate the problem
As in any task to be performed, the 'Site Survey' should be first of all
well-planned, so that its execution, as best as possible.
Therefore, it is advisable to follow some basic procedures, or some
tasks that are common and necessary: a pre-analysis before any 'Site
Survey'.
Before heading to the 'Site Survey' region, it is extremely important to
make a complete analysis of that region. For this, all available
resources should be used: Aerial Photos, Google Earth, Maps, etc...
Important: Always take the printed data with you: the areas of interest
highlighted, with a longer zoom and a smaller one, especially in the
focus area.
• GPS (72 H)
•Laser Distance Meter
•Digital Camera
•Magnetic Compass
It is a space-based satellite navigation
system that provides location and time
information in all weather, anywhere on or
near the Earth, where there is an
unobstructed line of sight to four or more
GPS satellites.
It help us to show information like
•Lat-Long
•Acceleration
•Highway Map
•Direction
•Distance between to Lat-Long
•And many more…….
Its freely accessible to anyone .The GPS
program provides critical capabilities to
military, Engineers and commercial users
around the world.
An Electronic Tool which measure the
distance by using laser beam.
Its mostly prefer by professionals like
engineers to measure the more
accurate distance.
It measure from 0.05 M to 250 M with
plus or minus 1mm
Mainly use to measure the
height/Dimensions of Building/Site.
 •Used for Pana and
sector Pictures.
•Proof for a desired Lat-
Long and Distance.
•Location of New built
site.
•Every Pictures Include
both GPS and Laser
Distance Laser Meter.
•Take photos of nearest building/buildings which are within 20
meters radius of candidate.
•Any building of height G+5 or above within 20meters search
ring of candidate, will be considered as Obstruction.
•Obstruction photo will be require in the report.
•Used for taking 12
Pictures each taking
after exact 30o to
Complete 360o view.

•Pictures start from 0o to

360o
 we need to see some criteria in cell site
1.Site Location
2. Orientation or Azimuth of GSM Antenna.
3. Height of GSM Antenna.
4. Tilt of the GSM Antenna
The steps to perform a site survey
1.Obtain a facility diagram in order to identify the potential radio frequency
(RF)obstacles.
2.Visually inspect the facility to look for potential barriers or the propagation of
RF Signals and identify metal racks.
3.Identify user areas that are highly used and the ones that are not used.
4.Determine preliminary access point (AP) locations. These locations include
the power and wired network access, cell coverage and overlap, channel
selection, and mounting locations and antenna.
5.Perform the actual surveying in order to verify the AP location. Make sure to
use the same AP model for the survey that is used in production. While the
survey is performed, relocate APs as needed and re-test.
6.Document the findings. Record the locations and log of signal readings as
well as data rates at outer boundaries.
Take photos of Proposed GBM Location from all
possible angles defining its location.

GBM
Location
G+6
•Take photos of nearest
building/buildings which are within
20 meters radius of candidate.

•Any building of height G+5 or

above within 20meters search ring
of candidate, will be considered as
Obstruction.

•Obstruction photo will be require

in the report.
Survey engineer must draw a correct layout GBM
location & nearer area with correct neighboring
building information.
Neatly Draw and labeled
appoximate 20 meter area
Map around Site.

Mention every Building, i.e.,

G+N, Parks, Ground, School,
Water tank etc.

Road View around site and

distance between site and
other buildings