The device (100) is provided for comparing a multipath signal (102) with a comparison signal (104) for determining a comparison parameter (112). Multiple signals overlap with each other, where one signal is provided as a reference signal. The reference signal ends up at a direct path from a transmitter to the receiver. Independent claims are also included for: (1) a method for determining a reference receiving time for a reference signal by a receiver; and (2) a computer program with a program code.