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Site Selection Criteria in GSM

Site selection is based on a number of criteria. It may not be possible to satisfy all these criteria at the same time, but it is important to select the best sites available. Drive test sites should be selected to give a good representative sample of the system coverage area. The exact number of sites … Read more

ERP,EIRP,dB and dBm definition in RF Planning

ERP,EIRP,dB and dBm calculation are Most important thing to take care in RF Planning of any site. Isotropic RF Source A point source that radiates RF energy uniformly in all directions (I.e.: in the shape of a sphere) Theoretical only: does not physically exist. Has a power gain of unity I.e. 0dBi. Effective Radiated Power … Read more

GSM Repeater what and How to Use

Repeater units are designed to receive signals from a donor site, amplify and rebroadcast the donor sites signals into poor coverage areas or to extend the coverage range of the donor site. Repeater : These repeaters are bi-directional and do not translate frequency and subsequently are limited in output power and gain. Repeaters provide between … Read more