Patent ID: 8634823
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: H01Q,H04B,H04W

Abstract:
1. A monitoring system for measuring the signal output of a cellular antenna including an AISG protocol interface and an AISG communication line, the system comprising: an antenna power monitor module being configured for receiving and measuring the broadcast signal power of a standard cellular antenna; a printed circuit board (PCB) being configured for filtering signal frequencies and dividing said measured broadcast signal power from the cellular antenna into at least one digital signal level based on the measured power; an RF shielded housing being configured for enclosing said module and said PCB, the housing comprising a distal end having a male AISG connector and a proximal end having a female AISG connector; said antenna power monitor module mounted in-line with said AISG protocol interface and perpendicular to the antenna; an AISG communications cable connected to said female AISG connector, wherein said AISG communications cable provides at least two measurements to at least two remote locations; and wherein one of said at least two measurements is the broadcast signal power from said cellular antenna.