Mobile Scan
The "Mobile Scan" mode must be selected for scans performed while on the move, for example, from a vehicle. This mode is intended for users who wish to perform coverage measurements.
Once the mobile scan file is imported, the interface will display the date and time the scan started, as well as the number of channels received, unique multiplexes received, unique transmitters received, and TII codes detected.
The different reception points present in the scan's CSV file appear on a map. Their color represents the global reception level of the multiplex.
• If the point is red, it means that reception is relatively weak, and therefore audio decoding of services is impossible or very difficult.
• If it is orange, reception is weak/very moderate, but audio decoding is generally possible, although it may cause interruptions.
• If it is green, reception is satisfactory, and audio decoding can be performed without problems.
Each color has a light and dark variant to show the intensity of the weak or strong reception.
Clicking on a point displays its details. The global reception level (SNR) of the multiplex is shown, along with the number of transmitters received at that precise location. The list of transmitters is displayed, including the distance between each site and the reception point, the power (ERP), and the TII codes.
The reception level of each transmitter is displayed in dB format. The list is automatically sorted from the best-received to the worst-received transmitter.
By clicking the "Draw Path to TX Site" button, the map zooms out to allow you to see exactly where the transmitter is from the reception point.
To exit this mode, simply click the button again, and you will return to the previous view.
The "Elevation Profile" button allows you to view the topographic profile between the reception point and the transmitter site.
By hovering your mouse cursor over the line in the window that opens, you will see the elevation of the location and its position on the map.
When the line is green, it means the transmitter site is in direct line of sight from the reception point. If it is red, there is an obstacle between the two locations.
You can specify a height (in meters) from the ground for the reception and the transmitter site points.
By clicking on a specific point along the line in the "Elevation Profile" window, the map zooms in precisely on that location. This allows you to see where an obstacle is located, for example.
To return to the previous view, simply click anywhere along the line in the "Elevation Profile" window.
By clicking the "Filter by transmitter site" checkbox, you can filter the display of reception points to a specific transmission site.
This allows you to clearly see where a particular transmitter was received along the route.
