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Antenna Bearing Tool on Windows Pc

Developed By: Software Horsetrailer

License: Free

Rating: 2,4/5 - 123 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 23
Size 3 MB
Release Date February 12, 23
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (7)]

Description from Developer:
THIS APP DOES NOT LOCATE PHONE TOWERS, IT IS A TOOL FOR ANTENNA INSTALLERS.
ЭТО ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ НЕ РАСПОЛОЖЕН ТЕЛЕФОНЫ, ЭТО ИНСТРУМЕНТ ДЛЯ УСТАНОВЩИКОВ АНТЕННЫ.

NOTE: Due to changes t... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Antenna Bearing Tool and install on Windows PC. Antenna Bearing Tool is free Communication app, developed by Software Horsetrailer. Latest version of Antenna Bearing Tool is 23, was released on 2023-02-12 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Antenna Bearing Tool is 2,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 123 users, 68 users had rated it 5*, 41 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Antenna Bearing Tool on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Antenna Bearing Tool on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Antenna Bearing Tool on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Antenna Bearing Tool using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Antenna Bearing Tool" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Antenna Bearing Tool on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Antenna Bearing Tool" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 23.

Download Antenna Bearing Tool 23 on Windows PC – 3 MB

THIS APP DOES NOT LOCATE PHONE TOWERS, IT IS A TOOL FOR ANTENNA INSTALLERS.
ЭТО ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ НЕ РАСПОЛОЖЕН ТЕЛЕФОНЫ, ЭТО ИНСТРУМЕНТ ДЛЯ УСТАНОВЩИКОВ АНТЕННЫ.

NOTE: Due to changes to Android Permissions by Google, Import/Export functions are currently unavailable. SoftwareHorsetrailer apologises for the inconvenience and hopes to re-instate these functions in the future.


Antenna Bearing Tool is an alternative to a magnetic compass for installers of telecommunications antennas. A known landmark is used as a reference. The land mark must be visible and identifiable from the BTS.
NOTE: Solar Panel installers also find this App useful.

There are a many reasons for using this method in preference to using a compass:
1. Antenna bearings are usually referenced to True North and it is a common mistake to apply the correction for a magnetic bearing in the wrong direction, therefore doubling the offset.
2. In many cases steel work or electric power sources affect the compass.

There 2 modes of operation, Cellular and Point to Point [Microwave links.]

Cellular mode: NOTE: [BTS = Cell Phone Tower]
The principle of use is simple:
1. The Icon for the BTS is located on the map at the transmitting site.
2. The Icon for the Land Mark is located on the map at the land mark.
3. The desired antenna bearing [degrees true] is entered via the pop-up keyboard. [Tap the white text to activate the keyboard entry]
4. The two lines on the map show the line to the land mark [RED] and the desired antenna bearing.
You can then point the Red line towards the land mark and aim the antenna along the Green line. Alternatively the Offset can be read from the screen and a protractor/theodolite used in place of the phone.

Point to Point mode:
Operation is similar to Cellular mode except that co-ordinates for Aend, Bend and landmark are entered and the bearing, path distance and the offset are calculated.

Sites and their longitude and Latitude can be stored in the Sites List. The records in this list can be used to position the BTS and Landmark icons. The Site List can be exported as a CSV file and Sites can be added in bulk as CSV files.

For most latitudes the sun can be used as a land mark using the SunDial button.

Release 16+ checks for updates.

In The Pipeline:
Suggestions welcome
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to read or write the secure system settings.