Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of modifying an existing antenna base station comprising the steps of replacing legacy antenna support brackets (10) with a new mast clamp arrangement (200) coupled with a steering and locking unit (100).

Abstract: Systems and methods of modifying an existing antenna base station are provided. Such methods may comprise the steps of replacing legacy antenna support brackets (10) with a new mast clamp arrangement (200) coupled with a steering and locking unit (100).

Abstract: A cellular antenna steering and locking apparatus (100) has a first bracket (158) for attachment to a fixed structure, a second bracket (198) for attachment to a cellular antenna, a joint arrangement between the first and second brackets to facilitate rotation there between about a pivot axis and a locking mechanism (104) having a first condition in which rotation between the first and second brackets is prohibited, and a second condition in which rotation between the first and second brackets is permitted, the locking mechanism having a control (114) rotatable between the first and second conditions.

Abstract: A cellular antenna steering and locking apparatus (100) has a first bracket (158) for attachment to a fixed structure, a second bracket (198) for attachment to a cellular antenna, a joint arrangement between the first and second brackets to facilitate rotation there between about a pivot axis and a locking mechanism (104) having a first condition in which rotation between the first and second brackets is prohibited, and a second condition in which rotation between the first and second brackets is permitted, the locking mechanism having a control (114) rotatable between the first and second conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods of modifying an existing antenna base station are provided. Such methods may comprise the steps of replacing legacy antenna support brackets (10) with a new mast clamp arrangement (200) coupled with a steering and locking unit (100).

Abstract: An antenna mounting apparatus (10) in which an antenna bracket (32) can be rotated relative to a mount (20) in an azimuth direction and is selectively, automatically locked in position.

Abstract: A method of determining the optimum radio planning parameter of an antenna azimuth heading, comprising receiving, by a control system, a first set of data indicative of network performance for mobile devices of users within a specified geographical area covered by an antenna sector having a first azimuth heading; determining, by the control system, a first set of average values of parameters indicative of network performance based on the first set of data; receiving, by the control system, a second set of data indicative of network performance for mobile users within the specified geographical covered by an antenna having a second azimuth heading, wherein the second azimuth heading is different from the first azimuth heading, determining, by the control system, a second set of average values of parameters indicative of network performance for the antenna sector having the second azimuth value based on the second set of data; comparing the first and second sets of average values of parameters indicative of net

Abstract: A mobile vehicle repeater antenna system, comprising: a scanning antenna system comprising one or more scanning antennas, wherein the one or more scanning antennas are configured to receive, for at least a first azimuth heading value and a second azimuth heading value, data comprising mobile communication signal and network parameters, a donor antenna system comprising one or more antennas, wherein the one or more antennas are configured to receive and transmit mobile communication signals, a controller connected to the scanning antenna system and the donor antenna system, wherein the controller is configured to compare the received data for the at least first azimuth heading value and the second azimuth heading value; determine whether the first azimuth heading value or the second azimuth heading value provides optimal network and signal parameters according to predefined criteria; and control operation of the one or more antennas of the donor antenna system in accordance with the determination.

Abstract: An antenna mounting apparatus (10) in which an antenna bracket (32) can be rotated relative to a mount (20) in an azimuth direction and is selectively, automatically locked in position.

Abstract: An antenna mounting apparatus (10) in which an antenna bracket (32) can be rotated relative to a mount (20) in an azimuth direction and is selectively, automatically locked in position.

Abstract: A mobile vehicle repeater antenna system, comprising: a scanning antenna system comprising one or more scanning antennas, wherein the one or more scanning antennas are configured to receive, for at least a first azimuth heading value and a second azimuth heading value, data comprising mobile communication signal and network parameters, a donor antenna system comprising one or more antennas, wherein the one or more antennas are configured to receive and transmit mobile communication signals, a controller connected to the scanning antenna system and the donor antenna system, wherein the controller is configured to compare the received data for the at least first azimuth heading value and the second azimuth heading value; determine whether the first azimuth heading value or the second azimuth heading value provides optimal network and signal parameters according to predefined criteria; and control operation of the one or more antennas of the donor antenna system in accordance with the determination.

Abstract: A method of adjusting at least one cellular communications antenna mounted on an antenna structure, wherein the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, is movable relative to the antenna structure, the method comprising the steps: determining or retrieving current position values of the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, in first, second and third dimensions; receiving a desired position value for the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, in the first dimension relating to a desired position of the antenna; determining a new position value for the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern, of the antenna in the second dimension based on required movement of the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, relative to the antenna structure to reach the desired position value in the first dimension; determining a new position value for the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of t

Abstract: A method of determining the optimum radio planning parameter of an antenna azimuth heading, comprising receiving, by a control system, a first set of data indicative of network performance for mobile devices of users within a specified geographical area covered by an antenna sector having a first azimuth heading; determining, by the control system, a first set of average values of parameters indicative of network performance based on the first set of data; receiving, by the control system, a second set of data indicative of network performance for mobile users within the specified geographical covered by an antenna having a second azimuth heading, wherein the second azimuth heading is different from the first azimuth heading, determining, by the control system, a second set of average values of parameters indicative of network performance for the antenna sector having the second azimuth value based on the second set of data; comparing the first and second sets of average values of parameters indicative of net

Abstract: An antenna measurement and control system for use with a transmitting antenna, the system comprising a sensor configured to determine an indication of the radiation emitted by the antenna; control circuitry connectable to the antenna and configured to selectively vary, or disengage, the power supplied to the antenna, and a processor connectable to the sensor and control circuitry, wherein the processor is configured to control the control circuitry in response to the determined indication of the emitted radiation.

Abstract: A cellular communications antenna mast assembly (300) comprising a first component (332) having a longitudinal axis and a first profile oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a second component (330) arranged to engage the first profile so as to engage the first mast component and second mast component to constrain relative rotation thereof about the longitudinal axis, and to provide a datum transfer between the mast components, having only one orientation in which they can be engaged.

Abstract: An antenna mounting apparatus (10) in which an antenna bracket (32) can be rotated relative to a mount (20) in an azimuth direction and is selectively, automatically locked in position.

Abstract: A cellular communications antenna mast assembly (300) comprising a first component (332) having a longitudinal axis and a first profile oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a second component (330) arranged to engage the first profile so as to engage the first mast component and second mast component to constrain relative rotation thereof about the longitudinal axis, and to provide a datum transfer between the mast components, having only one orientation in which they can be engaged.

Abstract: A method of adjusting at least one cellular communications antenna mounted on an antenna structure, wherein the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, is movable relative to the antenna structure, the method comprising the steps: determining or retrieving current position values of the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, in first, second and third dimensions; receiving a desired position value for the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, in the first dimension relating to a desired position of the antenna; determining a new position value for the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern, of the antenna in the second dimension based on required movement of the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of the antenna, relative to the antenna structure to reach the desired position value in the first dimension; determining a new position value for the antenna, and/or direction of the radiation pattern of t

Abstract: An antenna measurement and control system for use with a transmitting antenna, the system comprising a sensor configured to determine an indication of the radiation emitted by the antenna; control circuitry connectable to the antenna and configured to selectively vary, or disengage, the power supplied to the antenna, and a processor connectable to the sensor and control circuitry, wherein the processor is configured to control the control circuitry in response to the determined indication of the emitted radiation.

Abstract: An antenna mast system (100) comprising a base (102), a plurality of selectively securable modular mast bodies (104), and an antenna mount (106). The base is aligned to a datum and each part of the system is aligned to the base to provide an accurate and repeatable antenna positioning system. The antenna mounting apparatus (106) comprises an antenna mount (138), an intermediate member (158) pivotally attached to the antenna mount to pivot about a first axis (160), an antenna bracket (162) pivotally attached to the intermediate member (158) to pivot about a second axis (164) substantially parallel to the first axis. A control system is used to control the actuation of the system.