[siebr001]

I installed python 1.3.21 on my 6680 and want to read the signal strength. sysinfo.signal() works but has of course only a 7 steps resolution. When I try to use sysinfo.signal_strength() I get no response at all.

Any suggestions?

Wim

[Cxt_programmer]

sysinfo.signal_strength(),is this new api add in 1.3.21?
I use 1.3.20 and no this api in sysinfo module.

[novis]

Hello siebr001,
As the Nokia 6680 is a Symbian Feature Pack 2 Phone, all you can get is the 7 steps resolution. Only Feature Pack 3 phones can use sysinfo.signal_dbm() to receive the dBm value (e.g. N70).
You should also get the new PyS60 Library Reference, Release 1.3.21 final, as there was a change in the sysinfo.signal notation:

signal_bars()
Returns the current network signal strength ranging from 0 to 7, with 0 meaning no signal and 7
meaning a strong signal.. If using an emulator, value 0 is always returned.

signal_dbm()
Returns the current network signal strength in dBm. This is available SDK 2.8 onwards. If using
an emulator value 0 is always returned.

Greetings
novis

[siebr001]

Hello novis,

I understand that sysinfo.signal_dbm() is not supported on my phone. Any chance it will be added in future releases?

Rgrds, Wim

[janimr]

Hi,
There is no way to get that work in <2.8 devices. That Symbian API came in 2.8 SDK.