Fixing the Snapdragon X55 Modem on Linux

Fixing the Foxconn T99W175 (Snapdragon X55) WWAN Modem on Linux Hardware: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (applies to other ThinkPads with this modem) Modem: Foxconn T99W175 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G OS: Linux Mint (Debian/Ubuntu-based) Driver: mhi-pci-generic /...

Windows alpha release of WWAN Monitor tool

See Linux post for the basic premise and what the tool is intended for. For Windows WWAN devices, here is a release of the same tool. However, I should note up front that it is not quite as straightforward on Windows. For one thing, Python is required and by default...

Linux GUI WWAN Monitor / Cell ID tool

A side project I’ve been working on. (This is a test version. I am not responsible for any issues which may arise from use of this little software program.) WWAN Monitor GUI for Linux A Linux GUI tool for monitoring cellular modem status. Reads from ModemManager...

A moment for speculation

I do not ordinarily use this space for wild speculation. Unhinged speculation about wireless transmissions runs rampant in some online spaces, from AVS Forum local city subs to private Telegram groups about wireless services in general. But have been following...

Archiving Dial Guide 11/2025

Due to a move to a new location I am archiving the previous dial guide from northwest St. Louis County as it last appeared in summer 2025. FM Dial Guide at my location in St. Louis County, Missouri, updated 6/2/2025 to reflect recent call sign changes: localĀ = strong...