Sprint 2.5 install, added piece of equipment I don't recognize. Help!

[prestondr]

Hey guys, first post, long time reader. I was looking at some sprint 2.5ghz installs yesterday and came across a piece of equipment i have never seen before. I have attached a pic, line to the equipment I couldn't identify.

 

Anyone seen it before? Knows what it is?

[grapkoski]

It's an antenna just for you. 

 

But no, not really sure what it is.... could it be a 'low profile' microwave receiver?

[Hypeo]

Almost looks like a GPS antenna

 

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[burnout8488]

Almost looks like a GPS antenna

 

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If it is a GPS antenna, why would one be needed on a fixed installation? Couldn't the site's coordinates be hard-coded into the software, assuming the site doesn't move? :-p

[KD8JBF]

If it is a GPS antenna, why would one be needed on a fixed installation? Couldn't the site's coordinates be hard-coded into the software, assuming the site doesn't move? :-p

It's more for frequency timing/clock sync etc...

[cyclone]

As part of the NV upgrades, Sprint had new GPS antennas installed. They are placed either on the shelter roof or the site pad with the RBS and BBS cabinets. I would guess that's a TMA

[awsum gam3r]

As part of the NV upgrades, Sprint had new GPS antennas installed. They are placed either on the shelter roof or the site pad with the RBS and BBS cabinets. I would guess that's a TMA

I believe that's what the crew here is installing. I'll have to take pictures when they are done. But that's pretty awesome

[awsum gam3r]

Looks like the next crew is here. They seem to come only on Friday's though, they must go to a different tower each day. That's just a guess though. 3 people are up top and 1 is down below working on the cabinets.

[prestondr]

Thanks for the help guys, I know it isn't a TTA. either a GPS or some small point to point type deal.

If I ever figure it out i'll update the thread.