Mobile Communication System (MCS)

Job Aid 9

JOB AID-9 (W5/P1)

Name of participant: .
Registration Number:.

9.1
9.2

Title: Study and Analysis of GSM Radio Parameters.

Objective:
On completion of this practical exercise, the participant will be able to:
a) Understand the purpose and method to use Drive test tool/ Engineering
Handset by using log file
b) Explain important Radio Parameters in GSM network.

9.3
Venue/Site: Training Location
[*In training locations where the required equipment / set-up is not available, the
same will be carried out through field visit]
9.4

Set up/Equipments Required:

a) Engineering Handsets or Drive Test S/w installed in laptop or PC and log
file.
b) Active SIM for Targeted network

9.5

Reports to be taken/ referred:

Nil

9.6

Exercise:
9.6.1

Open the log file as shown and monitor the GSM current channel window
and fill the table:-

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Parameter
CGI

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Value

Significance

BCCH ARFCN
TCH Time Slot
Channel Type
Hopping (ON/OFF)
HSN
MAIO

9.6.2

By the log file as shown in figure open GSM serving & Neighbor window
and write down the 3 received ARFCN and their BSIC and RX level

Sr.no

ARFCN

BSIC

RX- level

1
2
3

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9.6.3

Job Aid 9

Open the log file, monitor GSM Radio parameter window and fill the table
below:..

Parameter

Value

Significance

RxLevel
Rx Qual
FER
BER
SQI
C/I
TA
RL Timeout

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9.7

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Learning Outcome:( to be filled by participants)

SELF ASSEMENT QUESTIONS

1. Drive Test Tool is use for _________________________________________
2. The license for DTT is comes under a USB called as ____________________
3. In DTT files can be recorded and analyzed later (True / False)
4. What is the difference between CGI & BSIC value.
5. Possible value of HSN is _______________
6. _____________ HSN value is cyclic in nature.
7. MAIO stands for ________________________________________________
8. What is Rx Level full and Rx Level sub?
9. Write possible value of RxQual and its meaning.
10. SQI is proprietary parameter of TEMS (True / False).

Note : TEMS software is for internal use only not for circulation

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