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== GSM 850 Field Test Results ==
 
== GSM 850 Field Test Results ==
  
'''TEST HAS STARTED (in Ottawa)'''
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'''TEST HAS STARTED (in transit to Toronto)'''
  
As many of you are aware the GTA01's GSM 850 is non-functional at this time. This test was designed by many in the OpenMoko community (thanks to Michael Shiloh) to rectify the situation. A GTA01 was modified and is being shipped around North America and the results will be posted here as they are gathered.
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As many of you are aware the GTA01's GSM 850 is non-functional at this time. This test was designed by many in the Openmoko community (thanks to Michael Shiloh) to rectify the situation. A GTA01 was modified and is being shipped around North America and the results will be posted here as they are gathered.
  
 
== Coverage Maps ==
 
== Coverage Maps ==
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**Nevada    http://www.sqi.gu.edu.au/kimages/Buttons/Bullets/Dots/green_dot_sh.gif
 
**Nevada    http://www.sqi.gu.edu.au/kimages/Buttons/Bullets/Dots/green_dot_sh.gif
*** OpenMoko Team
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*** Openmoko Team
 
*** CES Conference
 
*** CES Conference
 
**** Area: Las Vegas
 
**** Area: Las Vegas
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**** SIM Model #: UNKNOWN
 
**** SIM Model #: UNKNOWN
  
**Ottawa https://www.healthcarehost.net/everydayessentials/images/reddot.jpg
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**Ottawa http://www.sqi.gu.edu.au/kimages/Buttons/Bullets/Dots/green_dot_sh.gif
 
***Jean-Michel Bouffard
 
***Jean-Michel Bouffard
 
**** Area: Ottawa and Gatineau
 
**** Area: Ottawa and Gatineau
 
**** Bands: 850/1900 (It may be possible to find some 850MHz only locations if going outside the urban area. When looking at the transmitters map, there are some 850MHz only towers)
 
**** Bands: 850/1900 (It may be possible to find some 850MHz only locations if going outside the urban area. When looking at the transmitters map, there are some 850MHz only towers)
 
**** Provider Tested: Rogers
 
**** Provider Tested: Rogers
**** Result: '''Test In Progress'''
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**** Result: Works
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**** Result graphs (''Note: an unknown problem caused incorrect data to be recorded after 40-45 mins of testing''):
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*****[http://openmokast.org/files/gsm850/graph_gatineau_wakefield_March_4th_2008.PNG Trip from Gatineau (QC) to Wakefield (QC) on HW 5 and road 105]
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*****[http://openmokast.org/files/gsm850/graph_chambly_quebec_March_8th_2008.PNG Trip from Chambly (QC) to Quebec City (QC) on HW 20]
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*****[http://openmokast.org/files/gsm850/graph_quebec_March_8th_2008.PNG Driving around Quebec City (QC)]
 
**** Test Call: Successful
 
**** Test Call: Successful
 
**** SIM Model #: UNKNOWN
 
**** SIM Model #: UNKNOWN
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gsmd only gives us operator name, signal strength and connection status.  We cannot currently get band, but the app now shows Cell ID so we might be able to tell when we switch towers.  gpsd didn't give me what I needed, so the program watches /dev/nmeaNP instead.  You will need to launch gllin manually.
 
gsmd only gives us operator name, signal strength and connection status.  We cannot currently get band, but the app now shows Cell ID so we might be able to tell when we switch towers.  gpsd didn't give me what I needed, so the program watches /dev/nmeaNP instead.  You will need to launch gllin manually.
  
Give it a shot and give me feedback.  Version 0.12 is available as [http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/openmoko-dashboard_0.12_src.tar.gz source tarball] and as [http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/openmoko-dashboard_0.12_armv4t.ipk ipk installer]. --[[User:Sagacis|Sagacis]] 03:11, 7 March 2008 (CET)
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Give it a shot and give me feedback.  Version 0.13 is available as [http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/openmoko-dashboard_0.13_src.tar.gz source tarball] and as [http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/openmoko-dashboard_0.13_armv4t.ipk ipk installer]. --[[User:Sagacis|Sagacis]] 03:35, 8 March 2008 (CET)
Version 0.12 reminds you to start gllin and doesn't segfault.
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Version 0.13 reminds you to start gllin and doesn't segfault.
  
 
I added a git repository for the code at http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/mokoprojects.git --[[User:Sagacis|Sagacis]] 06:19, 6 March 2008 (CET)
 
I added a git repository for the code at http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/mokoprojects.git --[[User:Sagacis|Sagacis]] 06:19, 6 March 2008 (CET)
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This tool, [[Openmoko-debugtool]], can be used to make it easier to control the phone when console is difficult to use. For example, in a car with a USB charger, the fast charge mode can be enabled at the touch of a button.--[[User:Jmichel|Jmichel]] 13:57, 17 March 2008 (CET)
  
 
Usage notes:
 
Usage notes:
* gllin MUST be started otherwise openmoko-dashboard will segfault (execute "gllin" from terminal)
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* gllin MUST be started manually (execute "gllin" from terminal)
 
* Log file is /home/root/dashboard.log
 
* Log file is /home/root/dashboard.log
 
--[[User:Jmichel|Jmichel]] 17:51, 5 March 2008 (CET)
 
--[[User:Jmichel|Jmichel]] 17:51, 5 March 2008 (CET)
  
 
[[Category:Neo1973 Phase 1 related]]
 
[[Category:Neo1973 Phase 1 related]]

Latest revision as of 23:58, 22 August 2008

Contents

[edit] GSM 850 Field Test Results

TEST HAS STARTED (in transit to Toronto)

As many of you are aware the GTA01's GSM 850 is non-functional at this time. This test was designed by many in the Openmoko community (thanks to Michael Shiloh) to rectify the situation. A GTA01 was modified and is being shipped around North America and the results will be posted here as they are gathered.

[edit] Coverage Maps

Master GSM Coverage Map by Frequencies

AT&T/Cingular Coverage

Canadian Cell Tower Map

American Cell Tower Map

UNICEL US "National" GSM Coverage (UNICEL and "Partner" GSM cells)

http://www.gpsnow.com/images/gmmscnnav7.jpg Map Shows GPS Coverage

https://www.healthcarehost.net/everydayessentials/images/reddot.jpg the GTA01 WILL STOP

http://www.sqi.gu.edu.au/kimages/Buttons/Bullets/Dots/green_dot_sh.gif the GTA01 HAS stopped and moved on

[edit] Test Locations in USA


[edit] Test Locations in Canada'

[edit] The Script

Was useless and I deleted it See app below, its great and now shows cell tower info --KrisAbsinthe

[edit] The Executable

I've created a native openmoko gui application to display the gsm and gps information and log to a file.

Dashboard-1.png

gsmd only gives us operator name, signal strength and connection status. We cannot currently get band, but the app now shows Cell ID so we might be able to tell when we switch towers. gpsd didn't give me what I needed, so the program watches /dev/nmeaNP instead. You will need to launch gllin manually.

Give it a shot and give me feedback. Version 0.13 is available as source tarball and as ipk installer. --Sagacis 03:35, 8 March 2008 (CET) Version 0.13 reminds you to start gllin and doesn't segfault.

I added a git repository for the code at http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/mokoprojects.git --Sagacis 06:19, 6 March 2008 (CET)

This tool, Openmoko-debugtool, can be used to make it easier to control the phone when console is difficult to use. For example, in a car with a USB charger, the fast charge mode can be enabled at the touch of a button.--Jmichel 13:57, 17 March 2008 (CET)

Usage notes:

  • gllin MUST be started manually (execute "gllin" from terminal)
  • Log file is /home/root/dashboard.log

--Jmichel 17:51, 5 March 2008 (CET)

Personal tools

GSM 850 Field Test Results

TEST HAS STARTED (in Ottawa)

As many of you are aware the GTA01's GSM 850 is non-functional at this time. This test was designed by many in the OpenMoko community (thanks to Michael Shiloh) to rectify the situation. A GTA01 was modified and is being shipped around North America and the results will be posted here as they are gathered.

Coverage Maps

Master GSM Coverage Map by Frequencies

AT&T/Cingular Coverage

Canadian Cell Tower Map

American Cell Tower Map

UNICEL US "National" GSM Coverage (UNICEL and "Partner" GSM cells)

http://www.gpsnow.com/images/gmmscnnav7.jpg Map Shows GPS Coverage

https://www.healthcarehost.net/everydayessentials/images/reddot.jpg the GTA01 WILL STOP

http://www.sqi.gu.edu.au/kimages/Buttons/Bullets/Dots/green_dot_sh.gif the GTA01 HAS stopped and moved on

Test Locations in USA


Test Locations in Canada'

    • Ottawa https://www.healthcarehost.net/everydayessentials/images/reddot.jpg
      • Jean-Michel Bouffard
        • Area: Ottawa and Gatineau
        • Bands: 850/1900 (It may be possible to find some 850MHz only locations if going outside the urban area. When looking at the transmitters map, there are some 850MHz only towers)
        • Provider Tested: Rogers
        • Result: Test In Progress
        • Test Call: Successful
        • SIM Model #: UNKNOWN

The Script

Was useless and I deleted it See app below, its great and now shows cell tower info --KrisAbsinthe

The Executable

I've created a native openmoko gui application to display the gsm and gps information and log to a file.

Dashboard-1.png

gsmd only gives us operator name, signal strength and connection status. We cannot currently get band, but the app now shows Cell ID so we might be able to tell when we switch towers. gpsd didn't give me what I needed, so the program watches /dev/nmeaNP instead. You will need to launch gllin manually.

Give it a shot and give me feedback. Version 0.12 is available as source tarball and as ipk installer. --Sagacis 03:11, 7 March 2008 (CET) Version 0.12 reminds you to start gllin and doesn't segfault.

I added a git repository for the code at http://sagacis.doesntexist.com/projects/mokoprojects.git --Sagacis 06:19, 6 March 2008 (CET)

Usage notes:

  • gllin MUST be started otherwise openmoko-dashboard will segfault (execute "gllin" from terminal)
  • Log file is /home/root/dashboard.log

--Jmichel 17:51, 5 March 2008 (CET)