[Geowanking] Cellular provider-type device

Martin May martin at brightkite.com
Wed Sep 12 16:35:45 PDT 2007


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

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Martin May
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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
>
>
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