Microwave Link Calculator

I’m a telecommunications engineer, and every day I’m out in the field, high up on antenna towers, making sure mobile networks stay connected. My job is critical—deploying, maintaining, and rescuing microwave links that keep our communications running smoothly. But it’s not without its challenges, and for a long time, those challenges were a constant source of frustration for me.

Picture this: I’m onsite with a laptop in one hand, trying to check the microwave link information using tools like Pathloss and Google Earth. The wind’s blowing and I’m constantly switching between screens, trying to make sense of the data. Not only is it inconvenient, but it’s also a huge waste of time. The existing datafills I rely on are often inaccurate, which means I can’t always trust what I’m seeing. And then there’s the compass—what should be a straightforward tool becomes nearly useless when magnetic interference from the tower throws it off. Getting an accurate direction feels impossible.

One day, after a particularly tough site visit, I sat down and thought, "There has to be a better way." I knew I needed a solution that was tailored to the realities of working in the field—something that would simplify my work and make it more efficient. That’s when the idea for the Microwave Link Calculator was born.

Creating this app was a personal mission. I wanted to build something that would solve the exact problems I faced every day. I designed the Microwave Link Calculator to be the tool I wished I’d always had—something I could rely on in the field, even when standing on the top of a tower.

With this app, everything changed. Now, I could get the exact GPS coordinates at my site with a single tap and share them with my partners at the other end of the link. No more guessing games. The app also gave me the elevation of each site and the elevation profile of the link, allowing me to estimate the best position to set up outdoor equipment on the antenna towers. This was a game-changer.

But that wasn’t all. The app could calculate the azimuth from one site to another, so I no longer had to struggle with an unreliable compass. I could visualize the microwave link on a map, thanks to the integration with Apple Maps and Google Maps, and easily identify nearby landmarks to determine the exact direction of the link. And when it came time to fine-tune the antenna, the app provided the expected receive power, which helped me get the best possible signal.

Using the Microwave Link Calculator was simple, even in the toughest conditions. I’d input the site details, click calculate, and within seconds, I’d have all the information I needed right on the map. When the link appeared as a red line on the screen, I could check its elevation profile with just a tap, making it easy to see if the link was clear or obstructed.

The app even showed me the 1st Fresnel Zone, which was crucial for making precise decisions about antenna heights. With this tool, I could ensure that the link was not only set up correctly but also performing at its best.

When I released the latest version of the Microwave Link Calculator, I added features that I knew would make a real difference. I included multiple map types, so I could choose the one that best suited my needs at the moment. I also added the ability to account for obstacles on the link, which allowed for an even more precise elevation profile. And because I knew how important accuracy was, I added a built-in compass with haptic feedback, so I’d know exactly when I’d hit the right azimuth.

Creating the Microwave Link Calculator has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. It started as a solution to my own frustrations, but it’s become so much more. This app has transformed how I work in the field, making my job easier, faster, and more accurate. And now, it’s helping other field engineers like me.

Every time I climb a tower, I know I’ve got the best possible tool in my pocket. It’s not just an app—it’s my go-to companion for every microwave link I set up or maintain. And the best part is, you can have it too.

Download the Microwave Link Calculator today on the Apple App Store, and experience firsthand how it can make your fieldwork more efficient and effective. Trust me, it’s a game-changer.

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