How to decode cell site IDs?

[vanko987]

I'm new to this forum, and I've seen people mention cell sites with specific ID's (for example, SF33XC664). Is there any significance to these ID's, and is there a way to decode them? Also, how do I figure out what the cell site ID's are for towers near me?

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[lilotimz]

I'm new to this forum, and I've seen people mention cell sites with specific ID's (for example, SF33XC664). Is there any significance to these ID's, and is there a way to decode them? Also, how do I figure out what the cell site ID's are for towers near me?
Thanks! I'm excited to start talking on this site more [emoji3]

First two digits indicate region code, next two is cascade 4 is site type with the last three being unique site identifier.

So something such as SF72XC would be a northern California cell site macro class.

Something like SF90XS would be a northern California small cell mini macro site.

XC is macro, XS usually denotes small cell. XR is repeater. XM is microwave. Xt is toy cell (internal usage). XD is DAS.

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[Brad The Beast]

1 hour ago, lilotimz said:

XC is macro, XS usually denotes small cell. XR is repeater. XM is microwave. Xt is toy cell (internal usage). XD is DAS.

What is XB?