In this example, you will create a list of Base Stations to import into Database Creator. The Import Base Stations results are shown in Figure: List Created of Base Station Details.
Import Base Stations
Create list
To create a list to import, use a text editor such as Notepad to enter the base station information. Refer to Figure: List Created of Base Station Details. Use a comma, colon, or a tab as the delimiter to separate the column entries. Store the list in a retrievable file location with the extension (.lst).
List Created of Base Station Details
Import List
From the Database Creator screen, click Quick Databases. From the drop-down menu click:
1. Add Remote Spectrum Monitor.
2. Load from List.
Find and open the list (.lst) file. You see the Import Base Stations screen populate as shown in Figure: List Created of Base Station Details. By clicking the “Skip First Line” check box will hide the first line of context, which in this case is “This is a sample list of Base Station locations, descriptions, and coordinates.” Click the delimiter chosen in the created list with one of the three radio buttons provided on the “Import Base Station” screen. In the example, each line is separated by a comma.
Column Headings
The column headings are pull-down selections as shown in Figure: Column Heading Selections. Click the heading that will best describe the column contents.
Column Heading Selections
The heading names provided and suggested definitions are:
• Name: The Base Station Name
• Description: The Base Station Identifier
• Latitude: The Latitude coordinate of the receiver
• Longitude: The Longitude coordinate of the receiver
• Host Name/IP: The Host Name and IP address for the receiver
• Group: The Group of receivers that are associated
