Site Survey Mode

Last Updated : Sep 06, 2022 |
The following method is used to put a subscribed phone into site survey mode.
  1. Go to the Call Time menu (Menu | Calls | Call Time).
  2. Activate the Admin menu by pressing * * .
  3. In Admin menu, select DECT Info.
  4. Select Link. The phone will display information about the base station.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    • C7 S10
      This is the DECT signal carrier and slot.
    • ss
      This is the signal strength. This is the main value that should be recorded and accessed as you perform the survey.
      Signal
      Description
      -40dB
      Strong signal typically seen when a phone is close to the base station.
      -62dB
      Minimum signal strength at which a base station will accept a phone wanting to handover from another base station.
      -68dB
      Signal strength below which the phone will begin looking for a base station to which it can handover.
      -75dB
      At this signal strength, the increased error rate will become apparent in the speech.
      -90dB
      At this signal strength calls are likely to disconnect. This is also the limit for one base station to synchronize with another.
    • Error rate / Q2 Error rate
      These are the error (corrupted) frames per second on the signals from and to the base station.
    • PARI
      The PARI of the DECT system.
    • Bear:
      The current power output of the phone.
      • Pwr = on hook
      • LU = off hook, Low power
      • US = off hook, Normal power
      • EU = off hook, High power
Related links
Performing a Survey