The Nokia Symbian OS phones can run an app that shows cell reception as a percentage (with graphs) and show Cell ID information as well.
I think that it may be possible to use one of the USB data cables to connect to a Nokia phone and view that data on a laptop. I definitely remember reading something like this at one point. Beau On 9/12/07, Martin May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ian, > > In case you are considering starting an effort to build coverage area > maps, we should talk. If you are doing the driving, you might as well > collect cell ID information which we can then use to geo-locate handsets. > > Martin > > -- > Martin May > CTO, Brightkite.com > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > T 720-299-4027 > > On Sep 12, 2007, at 4:54 PM, Ian White wrote: > > Unlikely question of the day.... > > Anybody know of a device that indicates which network(s) provide reception > in a given area? Call it a 'cellular sniffer' if you like... > > My hack to get this done is to carry 4 cellphones bound with duct tape. > When I'm done using it, it will be the perfect mobile for a baby's crib!! > > But I'd prefer a slightly more, er, elegant hack. > > i > > > -- > Ian White :: Urban Mapping, Inc. > 690 Fifth Street Suite 200 :: San Francisco CA 94107 > T.415.946.8170 :: F.866.385.8266 :: urbanmapping.com > _______________________________________________ > Geowanking mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.burri.to/mailman/listinfo/geowanking > > > > _______________________________________________ > Geowanking mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.burri.to/mailman/listinfo/geowanking > >
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