Better mobile phone reception in the winter

Satellite John · 29-11-2010, 17:30

Has anybody else noticed improved mobile phone reception in the winter? Mobile reception seems to be worse in the summer, when it is humid and the leaves are on the trees???
Any other reason?
Or does it make no difference?

Everything Goes · 29-11-2010, 18:11

My poor signal on Orange improves if theres snow which is reflects the signal. The leafs falling from the trees can also help.

More Info here:

http://www.wb2vvv.net/uploads/vvv.800-900.pdf

Appleseed · 29-11-2010, 18:56

Largely irrelevant in terms of Orange who use the 1.8GHz spectrum, although the same principle i'm guessing.

legends wear 7 · 29-11-2010, 22:37

Low cloud cover in winter helps "bounce" the signal further

Thine Wonk · 29-11-2010, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by legends wear 7

Low cloud cover in winter helps "bounce" the signal further

Where did you get that from? mobile cells broadcast outwards and operate on a short range. They don't broadcast like TV and radio broadcasts on Horizontal and Vertical aerials.

Do you have anything to support this claim as it doesn't make sense to me.

Here's an example of forensic analysis on a cell site which highlights the fact that the signals travel outwards.

http://www.forensicfocus.com/checkin...-site-analysis

The Lord Lucan · 02-12-2010, 18:18

Simply put it travels through less dense cold air further.

Snow on anything including the transmitter will degrade signal.. but the really cold air you get at the same time as snow can make it seem the opposite.

BT@home · 02-12-2010, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Simply put it travels through less dense cold air further.

Snow on anything including the transmitter will degrade signal.. but the really cold air you get at the same time as snow can make it seem the opposite.

But isn't cold air denser than warm air ?

.... Unless you have hugely humid air and I don't think uk has anything like that type.

mikeinlondon · 03-12-2010, 08:00

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Originally Posted by BT@home

But isn't cold air denser than warm air ?

.... Unless you have hugely humid air and I don't think uk has anything like that type.

But it does! Its just not hot so we dont feel it! Check out the humidity levels today in London http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/8

95% today!

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29-11-2010, 18:11	#2
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	My poor signal on Orange improves if theres snow which is reflects the signal. The leafs falling from the trees can also help. More Info here: http://www.wb2vvv.net/uploads/vvv.800-900.pdf

29-11-2010, 18:56	#3
Appleseed Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,673	Largely irrelevant in terms of Orange who use the 1.8GHz spectrum, although the same principle i'm guessing.

29-11-2010, 22:37	#4
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Low cloud cover in winter helps "bounce" the signal further

29-11-2010, 23:44	#5
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 Low cloud cover in winter helps "bounce" the signal further Where did you get that from? mobile cells broadcast outwards and operate on a short range. They don't broadcast like TV and radio broadcasts on Horizontal and Vertical aerials. Do you have anything to support this claim as it doesn't make sense to me. Here's an example of forensic analysis on a cell site which highlights the fact that the signals travel outwards. http://www.forensicfocus.com/checkin...-site-analysis

02-12-2010, 18:18	#6
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Simply put it travels through less dense cold air further. Snow on anything including the transmitter will degrade signal.. but the really cold air you get at the same time as snow can make it seem the opposite.

02-12-2010, 19:05	#7
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Simply put it travels through less dense cold air further. Snow on anything including the transmitter will degrade signal.. but the really cold air you get at the same time as snow can make it seem the opposite. But isn't cold air denser than warm air ? .... Unless you have hugely humid air and I don't think uk has anything like that type.

03-12-2010, 08:00	#8
mikeinlondon Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London SE10 Posts: 466	Quote: Originally Posted by BT@home But isn't cold air denser than warm air ? .... Unless you have hugely humid air and I don't think uk has anything like that type. But it does! Its just not hot so we dont feel it! Check out the humidity levels today in London http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/8 95% today!

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