digital$0–15used in 1 side quest
RF signal detector app
Phone app that identifies cell tower locations, carrier ownership, and signal strength in real-time. Turns invisible wireless infrastructure into mappable data points.
What to look for
- 1Shows carrier identification (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) not just signal bars
- 2Maps tower locations with GPS coordinates
- 3Displays frequency bands and technology type (4G/5G)
- 4Free version sufficient for basic tower hunting
Skip
- Apps requiring root/jailbreak access
- Subscriptions over $15/year for casual use
Used for: mapping active cell towers · identifying carrier infrastructure · documenting coverage patterns · verifying tower locations
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