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Feb. 6th, 2025
Hon. Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga Streetr
Ithaca, NY, 14850
RE: Additional Mid-band coverage plots at 90’ and 70’ Antenna Center Line (ACL).
Honorable Members of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals:
At the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting on November 26, 2024, the Vice Chairperson
and other board members requested additional mid-band coverage plots for the proposed
monopole at 111 Wiedmaier Court, specifically at reduced heights of 90 and 70 feet. In response,
Verizon’s RF engineering team generated the requested coverage plots, which are presented below.
The areas outlined in red indicate the expected sources of voice traffic (including busy roads,
commercial districts, residential areas, sports grounds, and parks) where mid-band coverage varies
significantly with changes to the antenna centerline.
Zoomed-in Image – Area 1
Zoomed-in Image – Area 2
Zoomed-in Image – Area 3
Zoomed-in Image – Area 4
Zoomed-in Image – Area 5
Zoomed-in Image – Area 6
Zoomed-in Image – Area 7
Zoomed-in Image – Area 8
Mid-band (AWS/PCS/C-Band) Coverage (signal strength) – 130’
Mid-band (AWS/PCS/C-Band) Coverage (signal strength) – 110’
Mid-band (AWS/PCS/C-Band) Coverage (signal strength) – 90’
Mid-band (AWS/PCS/C-Band) Coverage (signal strength) – 70’
Dropped Connections – Voice Calls
Access Failures – Voice Calls
As illustrated above, any reduction in height from the originally proposed design significantly
diminishes the coverage footprint within the intended service area. While it is neither possible nor
practical to maintain an optimal signal level across all areas, achieving the target coverage wher e
users are actively utilizing their devices remains a critical design criterion.
In conclusion, any alternative height lower than the proposed 134 -foot monopole (130 feet ACL)
would fail to meet the necessary RF objectives. Therefore, the “Sunny View” site must be
constructed at the proposed height to ensure adequate and reliable coverage for the southern
portion of the Town of Ithaca, specifically the “Sunny View” project area.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Wasif Sharif
Wasif Sharif
Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer