Site survey checklist

What to Check During a Site Survey

A thorough site survey validates whether a candidate location can support a 5G installation. The structural assessment checks roof or tower load capacity — a 64T64R AAU weighs 40 kg plus mounting hardware, and wind load adds equivalent force. Verify the roof membrane condition (rooftop) or tower available loading (greenfield). The RF environment assessment uses a portable scanner to measure existing RF conditions: current coverage levels from surrounding cells, potential interference sources, and line-of-sight to target coverage areas. Take panoramic photos from the proposed antenna mounting…