Cellular Communications
D-8
Issue 2 May 1995
The following is a brief list of some of the interferences your
signal is subject to when using cellular channels:
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Man-made and natural structures, such as buildings,
tunnels, trees, hills, and valleys can block your signal.
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Your proximity to the cell’s transmission tower can affect
your signal’s strength.
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Heavy phone traffic, especially during peak periods such
as rush hour and lunch hour, and contention for an
available frequency can determine if your data call
connects.
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Hand-offs, the passing of your call from one cell to
another, can cause delays which result in lost data or
disconnection. Note that a hand-off can occur even while
you are stationary, especially during peak periods.
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Your signal’s reflection from buildings and passing
vehicles can affect your data transmission. This problem
may occur while you are stationary or moving.
