Procedure: Performing Wireless Test Calls
Procedure: Performing Wireless Test
Calls
The following procedure verifies that calls of good voice quality can be originated and received throughout the coverage area(s).
NOTE:
See the appropriate DWBS WT guide if you need more detail regarding the WT’s operation.
1.Using the installation map as your guide, enter the coverage area(s), and place a call to another WT.
a.To make the call, press Call , wait for dial tone, and dial the number of a wired telephone.
b.When your call is connected, begin your “test” conversation.
c.Start walking through the entire coverage area(s) and listen for significant degradation in voice quality (such as static or interference) that is strong enough to disrupt the call. If there are problems, note the following:
—Location where the problem(s) begin
—Precise description of the problem(s)
—Approximate boundaries of the problem(s), if applicable
—Signal strength reading where the disruption is greatest (see the following step for the key sequence)
2.Move into the area of greatest interference and obtain a signal strength reading for the WT.
For the 9601 WT, do so as follows:
a.Press
b.Press
Menu
Next
.
.
c. Press the Info 
soft key.
d. Press Next to display the signal strength.
NOTE:
The signal strength reading from the 9601 WT is not dynamic. You must press Prev and Next to obtain a signal strength reading. Remember to take precise notes of the signal strength and any other problems that you may encounter.
For the 9630 Series WT, do so as follows:
a.Press
b.Press
Menu
Next
.
four times.
Issue 5 June 1999
