2014

RF Drive Test

Adel Mounir Mohamed

Mobile Communication Instructor
+20 115 222 19 75
eng.adelmounir@gmail.com

RF Drive Test
Overview:
Every good RF design, after its implantation should be evaluated. There are few ways to do
this, for example through analysis of KPI (Key Performance Indicator) or through prediction
tools and signal interference. Other very common and efficient way to evaluate the network
is conducting a Drive Test.

Duration: 18 hours
Pre-requisite: GSM & UMTS
Intended Audience:
1. 3rd & 4th grade in Communication Engineering Department.
2. Telecom Engineers and Technical Staff involved in development, testing, and
deployment requiring comprehensive details of RF Drive Testing to be its first step
toward being an excellent RF Optimizer.

Outlines:
A. RF Drive Test (2G)
1. Introduc on about Drive Testing (DT)
2. Type of Sites
3. Antenna Til ng & Azimuth
4. DT Tools Overview
5. GSM TEMS Windows & Analysis
6. Major DT types
7. GSM Field Problems & Analysis

B. RF Drive Test (3G)

1. UMTS Flashback
2. UMTS TEMS Windows & Analysis
3. UMTS Field Problems & Analysis