1. Received networks count
July 2015: Initial Wi-Fi DX setup with 31 dBi grid antenna & MikroTik Metal 5SHPn – 8 m AGL
28th May 2017: MikroTik QRT5 antenna overnight test on a temporary 15 m mast
6th July 2017: MikroTik QRT5 antenna overnight test on a temporary 18 m mast
August 2017: New stationary mast with MikroTik QRT5 antenna – 18 m AGL
October 2017: New antenna – RocketDish 5G31-AC – 18 m AGL (until May 2020)
January 2020: Excellent inversion over Poland (5600+ networks logged in one day)
May 2020: The 18 m mast was damaged after a maintenance
August 2020: New mast and antenna – RocketDish 34 dBi (RD-5G34) & 2× Metal 5SHPn – 20 m AGL
2. Maximum distance (ODX)
Autumn 2015: 300+ km record (Grid 31 dBi & Metal 5SHPn – 8m AGL)
October 2017: 360+ km record (RocketDish 5G31-AC 31 dBi & RB912UAG – 18m AGL)
October 2018: 460+ km record (RocketDish 5G31-AC 31 dBi & RB912UAG – 18m AGL)
September 2020: 480+ km record (RocketDish 5G34 & 2× Metal 5SHPn – 20m AGL)
3. Maximum signal level
The RSSI histogram is based only on data collected between August 2020 and December 2021 using RocketDish 34 dBi (RD-5G34) antenna and 2× Metal 5SHPn radio per each polarization (-93 dBm sensitivity specified in datasheet).
The map of all received and identified networks: https://wifi.fmdx.pl/maps/ (cumulative & daily logs)
Detailed information about Wi-Fi DXing equipment: The story of Wi-Fi DXing