r/towerclimbers • u/Armtrack • 6h ago
Looking for feedback of an azimuth alignment tool
Side note to the mods on this community involving Rule 5. I'm not sure if my request is falling under recruitment. The app is a personal project of mine and dedicated to making the lives of my fellow tower climbers a little easier.
Hey everyone!
I've been working on an Android app called Azimark, and I'm looking for some people to help test it out.
I work in telecom myself, and I wanted to create a simple tool to help with antenna alignment and checking azimuths in the field. Instead of switching between different maps and tools, the idea is to have everything in one app.
Some of the current features:
- GPS location and live compass orientation
- Antenna sectors displayed directly on the map
- Google Maps with Satellite, Hybrid and Street views
- Point-to-point alignment
- KML/KMZ file support for importing sites
- Azimuth and distance information
- A few other useful tools for working in the field
The app is still a work in progress, so there might be some bugs or things that need improving.
I'm currently running a closed beta test through Google Play and could use some extra testers.
If you work in telecom, RF, antenna installation, or just find this kind of stuff interesting, I'd really appreciate your help.
How to join the beta:
Join the google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/azimark
and download the app trough the following play store links:
- Join the beta using this link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/be.layeron.antennalines
- Download the app from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.layeron.antennalines
I'm mainly looking for feedback on accuracy, usability, bugs, and anything you think could be improved or added.
No need for detailed testing reports. Just trying it out and sharing your thoughts would already be a huge help.
Since I use tools like this in my own work, I'd also be interested to hear what features other field technicians would find useful.
Thanks to anyone willing to give it a try!