Signal expansion is an important mechanism that radio stations rely on to expand their listener base. Our team examined methods to help WICN reduce interference with other stations, and expand and improve their signal quality. We investigated a range of potential solutions including implementing a GPS-based booster station, which included our development of an original prototype.  We measured and tested the viability of our prototype as a means to expand WICN’s signal, and provided recommendations for more focused future projects.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Arnold, Alexander Robert
• Sharron, Benjamin John
• Uzunoglu, Doruk Can
• Locke, Devon James

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Community
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050815-141342

Keyword

• Wireless communication systems

Advisor

• Manzo, V J

Year

• 2015

Sponsor

• Worcester Intercollegiate College Network (WICN) Public Radio

Date created

• 2015-05-08

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-06