Sprint Communications Comapny L.p.

Greg T Nohalty

Maneesh Gauba

Stephen R Bales

Matthew J Masters

Noel M Hansen

A method, system, and medium are provided for dynamically adjusting an angular orientation of cross-polarized antenna array elements to optimize select radio-frequency (RF) parameters. RF uplink signals are received from a plurality of mobile devices, and the signals are analyzed to determine parameters associated with signal strength and/or signal quality. Based on the determination, a first set of cross-polarized antenna array elements are deactivated and a second set of cross-polarized antenna array elements are activated, where the second set of antenna array elements has a different angular orientation relative to the first set of antenna array elements. Activation enables the second set of antenna array elements to transmit and receive communication signals.

Adjustable cross-polarized antenna array elements

An antenna mounting bracket with adjustable azimuth settings and a method and medium for using the antenna mounting bracket are provided. The antenna mounting bracket includes a fixed bracket assembly coupled to a support structure, and a movable bracket assembly to which an antenna is mounted. The movable bracket assembly is rotatably coupled to the fixed bracket assembly by a pivot rod. Locking pins associated with the fixed bracket assembly can be used to reversibly secure the movable bracket assembly at a certain azimuth. A gearbox assembly associated with the movable bracket assembly can be actuated to angularly rotate the movable bracket assembly a predetermined number of degrees relative to the pivot rod when the movable bracket assembly is not secured to the fixed bracket assembly by the locking pins. Rotation of the movable bracket assembly causes the mounted antenna to angularly rotate to a new azimuth.

Antenna mounting bracket with adjustable azimuth settings

A switching device and a method and medium of using the switching device are provided. The switching device is positioned between a remote radio unit (RRU) and an antenna on a base station. The switching device utilizes a plurality of switching cables to couple each radio port of the RRU to each of the antenna ports associated with the antenna. The switching device further comprises one or more switching units that are used to selectively communicatively couple one of the RRU's radio ports to one of the antenna ports using at least one of the switching cables.

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Overland Park, KS, United States of America

Greg T Nohalty