{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Here\u2019s a practical set of measurements to record when you test antenna positions: Record RSRP, RSRQ and SINR for the serving cell and its band to understand signal strength and quality. Capture latency, jitter, and real throughput (both download and upload) to reflect real usage. Note the serving cell ID and operating band, plus any available details like MCC/MNC. Track the physical setup as well: coax length, cable losses, mounting orientation, and distance from the router. Also log environmental conditions such as time of day, weather, temperature and any obstructions in the signal path. Finally, note the location name or spot and any directional changes you make (azimuth/elevation). During testing, use the same antenna and cable length for every candidate location. Test each spot for several minutes under similar conditions and, if possible, repeat the tests to verify stability. Record the results for each location and compare sustained performance, not just peak numbers. The goal is to identify the spot that delivers the best overall stability and usable throughput over time.","answer_source":"approved_parent_and_related_qas","category":"Cell Tower Location and Signal Testing","category_slug":"cell-tower-location-and-signal-testing","created_at":"2026-10-21T19:13:32+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-10-21","display_date":"2026-10-21","drip_batch":"daily_conversation_breadcrumb","drip_status":"published_topup","id":"conv-daily-20261021-8962e804","image_ids":["comset-category-hero-017-cell-tower-location-and-signal-testing","comset-product-ant-yagi-10sp-installed","comset-product-ant-lte-006a"],"image_url":"","last_updated":"2026-10-21T19:13:56+00:00","local_cache_status":"pending_airtable_sync","publish_status":"published","published":true,"published_at":"2026-10-21T19:13:32+00:00","question":"What exact measurements should I record when testing antenna positions?","question_intent":"conversational_followup","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:13:32 GMT","scheduled_for":"2026-10-21T19:13:32+00:00","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"comset-online","slug":"what-exact-measurements-should-i-record-when-testing-antenna-positions","source":"daily_qa_drip_conversational_followup","source_queue_id":"","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"daily_qa_drip_conversational_followup","source_urls":[],"status":"active","tags":["conversation follow-up","daily drip"],"updated_at":"2026-10-21T19:13:56+00:00"}