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6113 Concise User Guide

Number: Product: Issued: Version: AN06/0033 6113 08 March 2007 1.0

Distribution: All

Summary:
This application note is a concise user guide for GSM base station testing using the Aeroflex 6113 I&C test unit.

Support:
Contact Details: Americas Help Desk Fax: Phone: E-Mail: +1 949 579 1199 +1 800 835 2350 americas.service@aeroflex.com

UK/Europe Help Desk Fax: Phone: E-Mail +44 (0) 1628 662017 +44 (0) 8706 080134 europe.service@aeroflex.com

Hong Kong/APAC Help Desk Fax: Phone: E-Mail: +852 2834 5364 +852 2832 7988 apac.service@aeroflex.com

Copyright 2007 Aeroflex. All rights reserved

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope 1.2 Background 1.3 References 1.4 Glossary 2. AN INTRODUCTION TO GSM AND THE 6113 2.1 GSM General Overview 2.1.1 GSM Network Architecture 2.1.2 GSM Channels 3. A GUIDE TO GETTING THE 6113 OPERATIONAL 3.1 Configure the 6113 3.1.1 BTS Information Setup 3.2 Configure a Results File 3.3 Create a Parameter File 4. A GUIDE TO BTS RF MEASUREMENT & TEST WITH THE 6113 4.1 Generic Test Parameters 4.1.1 Test Measurement Mode 4.1.2 ARFCN / Channel Number 4.1.3 Other Common Parameters 4.1.4 A-bis Mapping Table A-bis Sub-Slot Types 4.2 A-bis Controlled Tests 4.2.1 Functional Tests 4.2.1.1 Link Test 4.2.1.2 Configure BTS 4.2.1.3 Reset BTS 4.2.2 Transmitter Tests 4.2.2.1 Cell Control Channel Generation 4.2.2.2 Transmitter Test 4.2.2.3 Transmitter BER 4.2.2.4 Static Power Control 4.2.2.5 Downlink Power Control 4.2.3 Receiver Tests 4.2.3.1 Receiver BER 4.2.3.2 Absolute Sensitivity 4.2.3.3 Access Burst 4.2.3.4 RX Level 4.2.3.5 RX Quality 4.2.3.6 Receiver Signalling BER 4.2.3.7 Combined TCH and Signalling Receiver BER (AMR Only) 4.2.4 Multimode 4.2.4.1 Multimode Test 4.3 Live Tests 4.3.1 RF Tests (B.O.S.S) 4.3.2 A-bis Protocol Tests 5. FAULTFINDING BASE STATION TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE PATHS 5.1 Isolating and Testing Individual Base station Components 5.2 Transmitter Path 5.2.1 Isolate and Test the Combiner 4 4 4 4 4 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 14 14 14 14 15 16 16 16 17 18 19 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 28 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 32

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5.2.2 Isolate and Test Power Amplifier 2 5.2.3 Isolate and Test Radio Transceiver (TRX) 2 5.3 Receiver Path 5.3.1 Isolate and Test the Combiner 5.3.2 Isolate and Test the Splitter 5.3.3 Isolate and Test TRX1 6. TEST AUTOMATION 6.1 PCMCIA Card BASIC Scripts 6.1.1 Using the 6113 Script Builder 6.2 GPIB PC Scripts 7. UPGRADING THE 6113 EMBEDDED SOFTWARE 7.1 Get the Software from the Software Download Portal 7.2 Get a Software Password 7.3 Install the Software 7.3.1 Using a PCMCIA Memory Card 7.3.2 Using the GPIB Interface with a PC 8. TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A GSM CHANNEL NUMBER FREQUENCY TABLES A.1 GSM 850 A.2 GSM 900 (P-GSM, E-GSM and R-GSM) A.3 DCS 1800 A.4 PCS 1900

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
This document provides quick and easy user guidance for the Aeroflex 6113 GSM base station test unit. A number of areas are covered, such as performing GSM measurements and tests on a base station, problem identification and diagnosis, report generation and test automation. Also covered in this application note is a brief overview of GSM.

1.2 Background
This document is supplemental to the existing complete 6113 manual. However the focus of this document is to provide user guidance specifically for testing GSM base stations with the 6113 For further information not described in this user guide, please refer to the complete 6113 user-manual.

1.3 References
Further information can be found in the following documents:

1.4 Glossary
Term
ALCAP AMR ACLR ATM AAL BSC BTS

Description
Access Link Control Application Part Adaptive Multi Rate Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM Adaptation Layer Base Station Controller Base Transceiver Station Note: This term is used generically for GSM / UMTS base station / Node-B

BER BLER BCCH CDMA CCCH / CCH CPICH DPCH DL

Bit Error Ratio Block Error Ratio Broadcast Control Channel Code Division Multiple Access Common Control Channel Common Pilot Channel Dedicated Physical Channel Downlink

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EDGE EVM FACCH FP FCCH FDD GPRS GSM HSDPA HSUPA IMA LED MOP MS MSC NBAP OB O&M PCDE PSTN RF RNC RACH RMC SACCH TM TDMA

Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution Error Vector Magnitude Fast Associated Control Channel Framing Protocol Frequency Correction Channel Frequency Division Duplex General Packet Radio Service Global System for Mobile Communication High Speed Downlink Packet Access High Speed Uplink Packet Access Inverse Multiplexing over ATM Light Emitting Diode Maximum Output Power Mobile Station Mobile Switching Centre Node B Application Part Occupied Bandwidth Operations and Maintenance Peak Code Domain Error Public Switched Telephone Network Radio Frequency Radio Network Controller Random Access Channel Reference Measurement Channel Slow Associated Control Channel Test Model (e.g. TM1 is test model 1) Time Division Multiple Access

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TS TCH TRX UTRA UTRAN UMTS UL UE UARFCN

Time Slot Traffic Channel Transmitter Receiver Unit UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network Universal Mobile Telephony System Uplink User Equipement UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number

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2. AN INTRODUCTION TO GSM AND THE 6113

This section provides a basic overview of GSM wireless technology.

2.1 GSM General Overview

Global System for Mobile-communication, or GSM, is the currently the most widespread voice and data communication nd technology. Referred to as 2 Generation mobile communication (2G) and along with the EDGE evolution (2.5G) GSM can support high quality voice calls and data connections with speeds of up to 384Kbps (theoretical maximum of around 473Kbps, but not practical in a live network).

2.1.1 GSM Network Architecture

A user of the GSM network can make phone calls to other mobiles within the GSM network or to other telephones outside the GSM network (e.g. PSTN). The diagram below shows the basic GSM network elements. Public Switched Telephone Network

GSM Mobile Network

GSM Mobile Users

GSM Network Infrastructure

M S

Air Interface

B T S

B S C

M S C

P S T N

Figure 2.1.1-1 Basic GSM network elements Mobile users communicate wirelessly with the GSM network infrastructure over the air interface. The air interface is divided into radio channels, which are described in section 2.1.2, below.

2.1.2 GSM Channels

In GSM, radio channels are separated over frequency and time allowing multiple channels in a single frequency band; this is known as Time Divided Multiple Access (TDMA). Each channel is 200KHz wide and is split into 8 timeslots.

Frequency N N + 200KHz N + 400KHz

Time (in timeslots) Figure 2.1.2-1 Time divisions of a single GSM frequency band Figure 2.1.2-1 illustrates three frequencies, which are displayed as rows sub-divided into timeslots. You can see the timeslots are numbered from 0 to 7 and then repeated. A GSM channel is made up from a timeslot and a frequency. In

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the illustration you can see timeslot 2 has been highlighted at frequency N+200KHz to this corresponds to a single GSM channel capable of carrying a full-rate voice call (approximately 14Kbps).

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3. A GUIDE TO GETTING THE 6113 OPERATIONAL

This section describes how to setup your 6113 with a base station so that you are ready to start making transmitter and receiver measurements.

3.1 Configure the 6113

The Aeroflex 6113 can be configured to test a base station. This can be achieved by setting up the following parameters in the BTS Information screen:

3.1.1 BTS Information Setup

Parameter Radio System Description Select the radio system that the BTS supports: GSM900 (Multi-band GSM900 provides 900/1800 combination). DCS1800 (Multi-band DCS1800 provides 900/1800 combination). GSM850 (Multi-band GSM850 provides 850/1900 combination). PCS1900 (Multi-band PCS1900 provides 850/1900 combination).

For a mixed cabinet use the Multi-band option. BTS Manufacturer BTS Model BTS Software A-bis Settings Mapping Table Interface (A-bis) RF Connect Select the appropriate BTS manufacturer. Select the appropriate BTS model. Select the appropriate BTS software. Setup the A-bis settings (CRC, T1/E1 etc). Configure the A-bis interface and EDGE mapping. See the manufacturer specific section 7 of the user manual for detailed information on this. Select the A-bis interface applicable to your connection (balanced, unbalanced etc). Select the RF setup required (simplex, duplex, etc).

3.2 Configure a Results File

You are now ready to test your base station, but first you may want to setup a results file to store your test results. You can do this by following the steps below: Insert a PCMCIA card that has available memory space into one of the front panel slots. Select the Results menu. Toggle the Results option until it says FILE and then select Edit Filename. Use the file creation options to create an appropriate parameter file path and name and then press Accept.

The results file is now setup and the file name should be displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the screen. Now whenever you run a test you can print the results to the file.

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3.3 Create a Parameter File

Once you have setup your base station parameters appropriately, you may want to save the parameters so they can be re-used in the future. You can do this by following the steps below: Ensure there is a PCMCIA card, with available memory space, in one of the front panel slots. Select the Parameters menu. Select the Write File option. Use the file creation options to set an appropriate parameter file path and name and then press Accept.

To read a parameter file back use the Read File option in the Parameters menu.

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4. A GUIDE TO BTS RF MEASUREMENT & TEST WITH THE 6113

This section describes the range of tests that the 6113 can perform, along with details of the measurements and key parameters associated with each test. Note 1: All tests that the 6113 performs are based on the 3GPP performance specification 11.21. Note2: Some tests may not be applicable to certain BTS hardware and therefore will not be available for selection. For instance some older base station models or software versions may not support EDGE or AMR measurement modes.

4.1 Generic Test Parameters

This section describes some of the key parameters that are used throughout the tests.

4.1.1 Test Measurement Mode

Measurement Mode GSM GPRS EDGE AMR Description GSM voice and circuit-switched data tests GPRS data-tests; CS-1 to CS-2 formats are supported EDGE data-tests; MCS-1 to MCS-9 formats are supported AMR voice-tests; AFS 12.2 4.75 and AHS 7.4 4.75 formats are supported

4.1.2 ARFCN / Channel Number

GSM Radio Band GSM850 E/R-GSM900 DCS1800 PCS1900 ARFCN Range 128-251 0-124, 955-1023 (inc R-GSM) 512-885 512-810

Note: See Appendix A for the complete ARFCN to frequency conversion tables.

4.1.3 Other Common Parameters

Parameter Time Slot BTS Tx Power BTS Rx Signal Level Description GSM time slot from 0-7 BTS power level from 0 (max) to 6 Power at which the 6113 will transmit to the BTS

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Hopping Encryption

Enable frequency hopping (ON/OFF) Enable encryption (OFF / A51 / A52)

4.1.4 A-bis Mapping Table

The A-bis mapping table defines how the 6113 will establish communications with the base station. The following channels need to be established: O&M: Operations and Maintenance signalling with the base station, usually a 32 or 64 Kbps slot is required. RSL: A radio signalling link is required for each radio. However, in some cases they are shared. Traffic: A 16 Kbps sub-slot is required for each of the 8 airside timeslots for each radio. Therefore each radio requires 2 complete A-bis 64 Kbps slots. EDGE: If EDGE is used then extra A-bis slots will be required to carry the extra EDGE traffic.

Figure 4.1.4-1 shows an example of an A-bis interface configured with two radios that both carry EDGE traffic and have individual RSL signalling: A-bis slot A-bis Sub-Slot Types 32K-0 64K 32K-1 16K-0 16K-1 16K-2 16K-3 1 O O O O 2 t1 t1 t1 t1 3 t1 t1 t1 t1 4 t2 t2 t2 t2 5 t2 t2 t2 t2 6 7 e1 e1 e1 e1 8 e2 e2 e2 e2 9 10 11 r1 r1 r2 r2 12 13 14

Key O tN eN rN O&M Signalling (OMU / BCF) Traffic for radio N EDGE for radio N RSL for radio N Figure 4.1.4-1 An example of an A-bis mapping for a base station with two radios that are EDGE enabled

Mapping Table Parameters Parameter Description Example Value (For O&M and TRX1) OMU / BCF Slot A-bis slot / sub slot that the OMU / BCF is located. This is sometimes hard coded within the 6113 and instead you need to select the TEI (Terminal Equipement Identity). This determines the sub-slot size and position. The following values are available: 64K, 32K-0, 32K-1, 16K-0, 16K-1, 16K-2, 16K-3. 1

OMU / BCF Sub-Slot

64K

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TRX ID Cell TEI Sig Slot Sig Sub-Slot

Radio Identifier (0 127). The cell that the TRX belongs to (0 127). The TEI (Terminal Equipment Identity) of the TRX. This is the A-bis slot where the RSL is located for the current TRX. This is the sub-slot size and location of the RSL for the current TRX. The following values are available: 64K, 32K-0, 32K-1, 16K-0, 16K-1, 16K-2, 16K-3.

1 1 1 11

32K-0

Trf Slot1 Trf Slot2 ARFCN

A-bis traffic slot 1 used by the TRX. A-bis traffic slot 2 used by the TRX. Default ARFCN for the TRX (this can change during tests).

2 3 90 (GSM 900)

Note: All manufacturers vary slightly in their implementation. For further information on setting up the A-bis mapping table refer to the manufacturer specific section 7 of the user manual. The complete documentation can be downloaded from the Aeroflex download portal: cdp.aeroflex.com.

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4.2 A-bis Controlled Tests

To perform A-bis controlled tests on a BTS, the following steps are taken on the 6113: 1. Setup the base station parameters as described in section 3.1. 2. From the A-bis controlled tests up. 3. From the A-bis controlled tests 4. From the A-bis controlled tests Function Tests screen; the parameters for the selected BTS should be set Function Tests screen; run the Configure BTS test. Transmitter Tests or the Receiver Tests screens; a test may be selected.

5. Once selected, appropriate test parameters for that test should be edited, and the test can be run. 6. At the conclusion of this test, the test may be re-run, or another test selected. 7. At the end of testing, from the A-bis controlled tests run to stop the BTS from transmitting. Functional Tests screen, the Reset BTS test should be

4.2.1 Functional Tests

4.2.1.1 Link Test Test Description The link test can be used to verify the A-bis connection. The 6113 will attempt a layer-2 link establishment with the chosen parameters. If the link cannot be established then the test fails. Conformance Limit Failure Symptoms Failure Resolution N/A If there is a faulty A-bis connection the BTS controlled cell will most likely be in a nonoperational state. Base stations that fail this test may have a faulty A-bis connection. The cause of the failure may be one of the following: The A-bis settings are incorrect for the BTS: verify the A-bis mapping. Faulty A-bis cables / connectors: check and replace where required. If the LED on A-bis connector 2 is not flashing then there is no A-bis link. Try switching the A-bis cables. Fault in the BTS control card.

4.2.1.2 Configure BTS Test Description Conformance Limit Failure Symptoms Failure Resolution The 6113 configures the BTS into a state in which it is ready to establish radio channels on the chosen radio (TRX). N/A Unable to test the BTS with the 6113. This is generally due to a setup error in the A-bis mapping or connections, but may also be due to faulty equipment. Check the following: A-bis connections are not set correctly in the BTS Information screen, or they are not physically connected correctly. If the LED on A-bis connector 2 is not flashing then there is no A-bis link. Try switching the A-bis cables.

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Mapping table not defined correctly. BTS information incorrect (model, software version, frequency band). BTS Configuration parameters not defined correctly. BTS hardware error (faulty cell). BTS software error (faulty cell).

4.2.1.3 Reset BTS Test Description Conformance Limit Failure Symptoms Failure Resolution The 6113 resets the BTS to a state in which no channels are configured and the BTS is not transmitting. This should be done to ensure the base station has been left in a safe state. N/A N/A N/A

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4.2.2 Transmitter Tests

Transmitter tests can be performed in GSM, AMR, GPRS and EDGE measurement modes. 4.2.2.1 Cell Control Channel Generation Test Description The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a control channel with a given set of System Information messages. The 6113 synchronises (camps on) to this channel and checks that the System Information messages received are the same as the reference set.

Conformance Limit

N/A

Failure Symptoms

The following symptoms may be seen within the network: Frequency Error is very large; frequency interference issues impact mobile call quality (intra and inter cells). During the test you may see that no FCCH bursts have been found. BTS not transmitting - the cell is down.

Failure Resolution

6113 not set up correctly: No power detected from the BTS the RF port may not be configured correctly in the BTS Information screen, or they are not physically connected properly. IMPORTANT: This could mean that the BTS is transmitting at full power through an unterminated RF port. This is the same for all RF tests. BTS Error: Check the transmitter path (see section 5). Check the frequency standard.

4.2.2.2 Transmitter Test Test Description The purpose of this test is to measure the phase, frequency and modulation accuracy of a BTS generated signal against a known profile. The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a CCCH channel, and then synchronises with this channel. The 6113 then configures the BTS to generate a downlink TCH channel (not part of a call) and then measures the above properties of this signal.

Conformance Limit

Maximum Power: Frequency Error: RMS Phase Error (GMSK): Peak Phase Error (GMSK):

3.0 dB 43.0 Hz 5.00 Degrees 20.00 Degrees

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RMS EVM (8-PSK): Peak EVM (8-PSK): 95%tile EVM (8-PSK): Origin Offset (8-PSK):

8.00% 22.00% 11.00% 35dB

Note: Power profile, modulation spectrum, phase error, and EVM graph burst-masks are all derived from the 3GPP standards.

Failure Symptoms

Modulation spectrum failure: Poor performance for calls in adjacent frequencies caused by interference on neighbouring frequencies. Power level fails: Check the transmitter path (see section 5). Phase Error This could impact call quality/call setup ability. Air TCH/Sig cannot be analysed successfully. Frequency Error mobile stations may fail to lock on to the network.

Failure Resolution

6113 not set up correctly: BTS Max Power not defined correctly in the Configure BTS test parameters. 8-PSK test fails to allocate channel or packet sync (EDGE Mapping table not defined).

BTS Error: For modulation spectrum, phase errors, power failures and EVM, check the transmission path. Look for loss/RF leakage in cables and isolate individual components by taking transmitter measurements at different output points using the 6113. For example, the radio can be tested directly, therefore isolating it from the combiners and amplifiers. Check the transmitter path (see section 5).

4.2.2.3 Transmitter BER Test Description The purpose of this test is to verify the base-band operation of the BTS by checking the BER of the signal received at the 6113. The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a CCCH channel, and then synchronises with this channel. The 6113 then configures the BTS to generate a downlink TCH channel (not part of a call) and transmit a given bit pattern. Transmission traffic is supplied to the BTS over the A-bis interface from the 6113. The 6113 then measures the BER received at the 6113.

Conformance Limit

Test should not exceed: 0.0% class II BER 0.0% class 1b BER 0.0% FER

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Failure Symptoms

6113 not set up correctly: EDGE test fails to allocate channel or packet sync failure (EDGE mapping not defined correctly).

BTS Error CCCH cannot be found - Frequency Error is very large. BER failures - HW problem with radio. Impacts call quality and data throughput on downlink.

Failure Resolution

Verify that the transmitter test passes (section 4.2.2.2). If it fails follow the failure resolution for that test. If the transmitter test is passing then test the radio in isolation (see section 5). This will verify the base-band operation. If the radio is faulty, replace it and re-test.

4.2.2.4 Static Power Control Test Description The purpose of this test is to measure the BTS power output accuracy, and to check the ability of the BTS to control its output level in steps. The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a CCCH. It then synchronises with this channel and measures the received power level. The 6113 then re-configures appropriate settings so that the BTS changes its transmission power level for a given number of steps. At each stage the received power level is measured. Starting at the maximum BTS power, each step should have a -2dB power level change.

Conformance Limit

Step Error: Cumulative Error:

1.0 dB 3.0 dB

Failure Symptoms

6113 not set up correctly: First step fail Potentially no allowance for RF cable loss (Offsets).

BTS Error: The cell may not be efficiently configured, the symptoms may not be obvious, but due to the inaccuracy of transmission power one of the following effects may occur: The BCCH power is too high, causing higher interference in neighbouring cells, therefore degrading sensitivity of the neighbouring cell. This may cause dropped calls at the neighbouring cells fringes or premature cell handover overloading one cell while under loading the other. The BCCH power is too low, causing a potential RF black spots where mobiles cannot connect to the network.

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Failure Resolution

If the first step fails (max power) check that the correct power level has been set in the Configure BTS test, and that any cable loss has been accounted for. If this still fails run the transmitter test to verify the maximum power setting. If the test fails as a result of cumulative error there may be a problem with BTS TRX transmit hardware (could be attenuator relays sticking etc). This impacts cell size flexibility (overall cell and umbrella cells). Note: Lower powered base stations (micro/pico cells) may not be able to transmit at all 7 power levels. For example, some base stations that have a maximum power of 35 dBm (or less) may only be capable of dropping 5 or 6 power levels; the number of power level steps should then be modified to reflect the base stations capability.

4.2.2.5 Downlink Power Control Test Description The purpose of this test is to measure the BTS power output accuracy, and to check the ability of the BTS to control its output level in steps. The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a CCCH channel, and then synchronises with this channel. The 6113 then configures the BTS to generate a TCH channel at a given power level, and then measures the received power level. The 6113 then orders (via the A-bis interface) the BTS to change its transmission power level on the TCH for a given number of steps. At each stage, the 6113 measures the received power level. Starting at the maximum BTS power each step should have a -2dB power level change.

Conformance Limit

Step Error: Cumulative Error:

1.5 dB 3.0 dB

Failure Symptoms

6113 not set up correctly: First step fail Potentially no allowance for RF cable loss (Offsets).

BTS Error: The cell may not be efficiently configured, the symptoms may not be obvious, but due to the inaccuracy of transmission power one of the following effects may occur: The TCH power is too high within the cell, causing higher in-cell interference, therefore degrading sensitivity of the cell. This may cause dropped calls at the cell fringes or premature cell handover, overloading neighbouring cells while under loading the current cell. The TCH power is too low, the TCH range does not reach the edge of the cell and calls may get dropped or handover prematurely, possibly causing neighbouring cell overload.

Failure Resolution

If the first step fails (max power) check that the correct power level has been set in the Configure BTS test, and that any cable loss has been accounted for. If this still fails run the transmitter test to verify maximum power setting. If the test fails as a result of cumulative error there may be a problem with BTS TRX transmit

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hardware (could be attenuator relays sticking etc). This impacts cell size flexibility (overall cell and umbrella cells). Note: Lower powered base stations (micro/pico cells) may not be able to transmit at all 7 power levels. For example, some base stations that have a maximum power of 35 dBm (or less) may only be capable of dropping 5 or 6 power levels; the number of power level steps should be modified to reflect the base stations capability.

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4.2.3 Receiver Tests

All receiver tests may be performed in GSM, AMR, GPRS and EDGE measurement modes. 4.2.3.1 Receiver BER Test Description The purpose of this test is to verify the base-band operation of the BTS by checking the BER signal received at the BTS. The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a CCCH channel. It then synchronises with CCCH and checks the system information messages. The 6113 then configures the BTS to establish a TCH at a given power Level. The 6113 then transmits a test pattern on the TCH at the set Rx power level. The 6113 examines the traffic received by the BTS to determine the received BER (BLER if traffic channel is GPRS/EDGE). To test base-band operation, set the parameter BTS Rx Signal Level = -85 dBm. This ensures that there is no data corruption due to low power. To test BTS receiver sensitivity, accept the default value of parameter BTS Rx Signal Level.

Conformance Limit

At a default level of -104 dBm test should not exceed: 2.000% class II BER 0.400% class 1b BER 0.100% FER

Failure Symptoms

BTS Set-up Error: Results fail Potentially no allowance for RF cable loss has been set (Offsets). EDGE test fails to allocate channel or packet sync failure.

BTS Error Problem with radio receiver. Therefore call quality is perceived as worse than it should be. Cell handovers occur when they should not or, in some cases, calls may be dropped. Therefore the network is not as effective as it should be.

Failure Resolution

BTS Set-up Error: Check for 6113 to BTS RF cable loss, and ensure that this is accounted for in the 6113 offsets. Check that the EDGE mapping table has been setup correctly.

BTS Error Check that diversity has been setup on the 6113 to match the BTS configuration and wiring. Check the receive path (see section 5).

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4.2.3.2 Absolute Sensitivity Test Description The purpose of this test is to determine the absolute sensitivity of the BTS receiver performance. The 6113 configures the base station over the A-bis connection to generate a control channel which it then uses to synchronise to. Once the 6113 is synchronised to the control channel it then commands the base station to generate a traffic channel. The 6113 transmits a test pattern on the channel at the start power level. The 6113 then reduces its transmission power level in large, medium and small steps to find the lowest power level at which the received BER at the BTS is acceptable. This is the absolute sensitivity value.

Conformance Limit

The following absolute sensitivity should be achieved: Speech Codecs: GPRS CS1-2: EDGE MCS1-3: EDGE MCS4: EDGE MCS5: EDGE MCS6: EDGE MCS7: EDGE MCS8: EDGE MCS9: -104dBm -104 dBm -104 dBm -101.5 dBm -101.0 dBm -99.5 dBm -96.0dBm -93.0dBm -91.5 dBm

Note: Most modern base stations perform significantly better then this.

Failure Symptoms

BTS Set-up Error: Results fail Potentially no allowance for RF cable loss has been set (Offsets). EDGE test fails to allocate channel or packet sync failure.

BTS Error: Problem with radio receiver. Therefore call quality is perceived as worse than it should be. Cell handovers occur when they should not or, in some cases, calls may be dropped. Therefore the network is not as effective as it should be.

Failure Resolution

BTS Set-up Error: Check for 6113 to BTS RF cable loss, and ensure that this is accounted for in the 6113 offsets. Check that the EDGE mapping table has been setup correctly.

BTS Error Check that diversity has been setup on the 6113 to match the BTS configuration and

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wiring. Check the receive path (see section 5).

4.2.3.3 Access Burst Test Description The purpose of this test is to verify the BTS reception of access bursts at varying timing advance values (i.e. at different distances from the BTS, where TA of 63 is approx 35 km). The 6113 configures the base station over the A-bis connection to generate a control channel, which it then uses to synchronise to. The 6113 then transmits channel requests (access bursts) at varying timing advance values and checks its reception, and measured timing advance value, at the base station (via A-bis interface). This test supports 8-bit access bursts and 11-bit access bursts (with option 339) on the RACH.

Conformance Limit

Timing error: FER limit:

+/- 3 bits 0.5%

Failure Symptoms

If the base station is not sensitive to access bursts then phones trying to register, location update or setup a call may fail. This will cause some parts of the network to become unusable. If the base station is not accurately determining the correct timing advance it may instruct the mobile to set its timing advance incorrectly. This could cause the mobile to start transmitting over the burst boundary, thereby causing loss of frames and eventually the call will be dropped.

Failure Resolution

BTS Set-up Error: High FER ratio may be caused if cable loss has not been accounted for. The test default uplink power level is 104 dBm, which is quite low. If there is a 3 dB loss (107 dBm) in the cables then the test is likely to fail. Ensure any cable loss is accounted for in the 6113 offsets. The number of RACH bursts sent is 200 by default; a more realistic number of burst samples is 1000+, however this takes much longer. However, if a base station is border line pass/fail then a larger sample should be taken.

BTS Error: If you are getting a high FER ratio, but the timing advance is correct, then you should check the receiver path (see section 5).

4.2.3.4 RX Level Test Description The purpose of this test is to verify the base stations ability to measure and report the uplink power. The 6113 configures the base station over the A-bis connection to generate a control

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channel, which it then uses to synchronise to. Once the 6113 is synchronised to the control channel it then commands the base station to generate a traffic channel. The 6113 transmits a test pattern on the channel at the start power level. The 6113 then reduces its transmission power level in 2 dB steps. At each step the 6113 compares the power reported by the base station, to the expected power determined by the 6113.

Conformance Limit Failure Symptoms

+/- 4 dB error per step. The base station may be incorrectly measuring the power received from the mobile. There are two possible outcomes: The base station is underestimating the signal strength from the mobile and therefore increases its downlink power. This will add extra noise to the cell increasing the noise floor and reducing the carrier to interference ratio (C/I), the effect will be to reduce the overall sensitivity of the cell and would be difficult to test against. The base station is overestimating the signal strength from the mobile and therefore reduces its downlink power. This may cause the call C/I to drop low enough to cause poor call quality or even result in dropped a call.

Failure Resolution

BTS Setup Error: Results fail Check that any cable loss has been accounted for in the offsets menu.

BTS Error: Test fails Potentially indicates a radio calibration issue as power level measured by the base station does not match power level transmitted by the 6113. The radio and power amplifier should be checked for calibration.

4.2.3.5 RX Quality Test Description The purpose of this test is to verify the base stations ability to measure and report the uplink signal quality. The 6113 configures the base station over the A-bis connection to generate a control channel, which it then uses to synchronise to. Once the 6113 is synchronised to the control channel it then commands the base station to generate a traffic channel. The 6113 transmits a test pattern on the channel at the start power level which should be set high enough to achieve 0% BER. The 6113 calculates the BER and then from it determines the true receiver quality. This is then compared to the base stations receiver quality report. The 6113 reduces its power in 2 dB steps and repeats the measurement for each step.

Conformance Limit

The base station should report the correct Rx Quality to within 80% of the 3GPP specifications. The reason for this is that the current specifications are too strict. In fact in the mobile specifications the Rx Quality limits have been relaxed. The base station may be incorrectly measuring the Rx Quality of the signal received from the mobile. There are two possible outcomes:

Failure Symptoms

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mobile. There are two possible outcomes: The base station is underestimating the signal quality from the mobile and therefore increases its downlink power. This will add extra noise to the cell, increasing the noise floor, and reducing the carrier to interference ratio (C/I). The effect will be to reduce the overall sensitivity of the cell meaning mobiles in poor RF conditions or cell fringes may lose network connections handover prematurely. The base station is overestimating the signal quality from the mobile and therefore reduces its downlink power. This may cause the call C/I to drop low enough to cause poor call quality or even result in dropped a call.

Failure Resolution

The base-band processor may be calculating the uplink signal quality incorrectly or inaccurately. The radio should be checked for calibration and the latest software revisions.

4.2.3.6 Receiver Signalling BER Test Description The purpose of this test is to verify the base-band operation of the base station signalling channels by measuring the BER of the signal received at the base station. The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a control channel, and then synchronises with it and checks the system information messages. The 6113 then configures the base station to establish a signalling channel, as part of a traffic channel, or as a stand alone channel (SDCCH), depending on the chosen signalling link.

For the test conducted on channels SDCCH/4 and FACCH/F and SDCCH/8 and FACCH/H, the 6113 then sends an ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE message over the RF interface and waits for a response on the A-bis interface. The 6113 then repeatedly sends the transparent message over the air interface and records the number of correct responses over the A-bis interface. When the selected Number of Samples (messages) has been sent, the signalling link is released and the channel deactivated. For the test conducted on channels SACCH/TF and SACCH/TH, the 6113 then sends an ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE on the SAPI 13 link over the RF interface and waits for a response on the A-bis interface. The 6113 then repeatedly sends the transparent message over the air interface and records the number of correct responses over the A-bis interface. When the selected Number of Samples (messages) has been sent, the signalling link is released and the channel deactivated.

For the test conducted on channels SACCH/C4 and SACCH/C8, the 6113 locks to the CCH and activates the selected channel to establish an RF signalling link. The 6113 then sends MEASUREMENT REPORTs over the RF interface and waits for the MEASUREMENT RESULT on the A-bis interface, examining the contents of the L3 info (MEAS RSP). The 6113 then repeatedly sends the MEASUREMENT REPORTs in a UI frame over the A-bis interface and records the number of correct return (same) messages received on the RF interface. When the selected Number of Samples (messages) has been sent, the signalling link is released and the channel deactivated.

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To test base-band operation, set parameter BTS Rx Signal Level = -85 dBm. This ensures that there is no data corruption due to low power. To test BTS receiver sensitivity, accept the default value of parameter BTS Rx Signal Level or change the value to a lower power level until the test starts to fail.

Conformance Limit

At a default level of -104 dBm the results should not exceed: 0.100% FER

Failure Symptoms

BTS Setup Error: Results fail Potentially no allowance for RF cable loss (Offsets).

BTS Error: Problem with radio receiver. If the signalling links fail then phones will fail to initiate/register and calls will get dropped.

Failure Resolution

BTS Setup Error: Results fail Check that any cable loss has been accounted for in the offsets menu.

BTS Error: Problem with radio receiver. Check the receiver path (see section 5).

4.2.3.7 Combined TCH and Signalling Receiver BER (AMR Only) Test Description The purpose of this test is to verify the performance of the SACCH signalling channel against the AMR traffic codec. The AMR codecs significantly improve the robustness of the traffic channel, however, the SACCH coding is the same. The 6113 configures the BTS to generate a CCH channel. It then synchronises with CCH and checks the system information messages. The 6113 then configures the BTS to establish a TCH at a given power Level. The 6113 then transmits a test pattern on the TCH at the set Rx power level. The 6113 examines the traffic received by the BTS to determine the received BER and FER of the TCH and SACCH.

Conformance Limit

At a default level of -104 dBm test should not exceed: AFS Class II BER: Class 1b BER: FER: SACCH FER: N/A 0.001% 0.001% 0.100% AHS 0.666% 0.010% 0.001%

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Failure Symptoms

BTS Set-up Error: Results fail Potentially no allowance for RF cable loss has been set (Offsets).

BTS Error Problem with radio receiver. Therefore call quality is perceived as worse than it should be. Cell handovers occur when they should not or, in some cases, calls may be dropped. Therefore the network is not as effective as it should be.

Note: Since the AMR coding improves the BER as you lower the codec rate; the SACCH FER value provides a standard to measure against.

Failure Resolution

BTS Set-up Error: Check for 6113 to BTS RF cable loss, and ensure that this is accounted for in the 6113 offsets.

BTS Error Check that diversity has been setup on the 6113 to match the BTS configuration and wiring. Check the receive path (see section 5).

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4.2.4 Multimode
The multimode test can be run in GSM, AMR, GPRS and EDGE measurements modes. 4.2.4.1 Multimode Test Test Description The purpose of this test is to perform continuous measurements on the BTS transmitter/receiver with the results being displayed in real time. Test parameters may be changed during the course of the test and the effect on the BTS seen in real time. This is good for detecting intermittent issues. During Multimode test operation, the following tests are performed: Downlink BER. Phase/Frequency Error. BTS Power Measurements. Power Profile. Modulation Spectrum.

The following test parameters may be changed during the Multimode test operation: Conformance Limit Rx Level. Frequency Offset. BTS Power Level. Test Pattern. Timing Advance.

There are many Tx and Rx measurements performed at once, see the Transmitter Test, the Transmitter BER Test, and the Receiver BER test.

Failure Symptoms

BTS Setup Error: Results fail Check that any cable loss has been accounted for in the offsets menu.

BTS Error: Results get worse (BER, FREQ error) Degrading radio or possibly an internal BTS clock issue.

Failure Resolution

The cause of the failure may be one of the following, and should be tested individually: Receiver faults Check the receive path (see section 5). Transmitter faults Check the transmit path (see section 5).

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4.3 Live Tests

4.3.1 RF Tests (B.O.S.S)
Test Description The purpose of this test is to monitor the performance of BTS transmitters and receivers in a live network scenario, without taking the BTS off the air or changing any connectivity. A network SIM is inserted into the 6113 using a PCMCIA adaptor card in a slot on the front panel. Select the RF Tests (B.O.S.S) mode from the Live Tests menu. Here you either scan for channels or you can enter the ARFCN you want to monitor. Select the lock to CCH option to synchronise to a control channel at the selected ARFCN. The Signal field will indicate Control Channel when the 6113 has locked to a control channel. To do transmitter tests, the Scan/Channel table operation may be started which scans a given ARFCN range for CCH and TCH channels and produces a list. A channel may be selected from here and the screen will be continuously updated with RF signal measurements. To do receiver test, the Place call operation should be selected. The 6113 starts a mobile originated call. When the call has been established, the screen will be continuously updated with RF signal measurements. If an A-bis uplink monitor cable is attached then the 6113 can find the test pattern transmitted on the traffic channel and perform a BER measurement. Also, from the same screen, Receiver Absolute Sensitivity and Rate Adaptation (AMR only) tests may be performed. Conformance Limit

Call registration and setup should proceed without error. Absolute sensitivity test should run. If you have a direct RF cable link (to a monitor port) then you will be able to get an accurate measurement: o The absolute sensitivity should be at least -104 dBm, but for modern base stations it should be significantly better.

Failure Symptoms

6113 not set up correctly: No power detected from the BTS. No FCCH burst/Synch burst found.

BTS Error: Frequency Error is very large (mobile call quality impacted as possible frequency interference issues (intra-cell and between cells).

Failure Resolution

6113 not set up correctly: The RF port may not be configured correctly in the BTS information area, or they are not physically connected properly. Check that any cable loss has been accounted for in the offsets menu.

BTS Error: If the base station is faulty, or reading low, then it is advised that the base station be serviced off air more thoroughly.

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4.3.2 A-bis Protocol Tests

Test Description The purpose of this test is to allow the analysis of the A-bis link traffic between a BSC and associated BTS. That is, the monitoring and logging of signalling and traffic data being carried over E1/T1 interface. Layer 2 frames and Layer 3 frames are logged. The log can be saved/printed to the configured results file/port (use the Results screen to setup a results file/port).

Conformance Limit

N/A

Failure Symptoms

Cant establish link over A-bis.

Failure Resolution

6113 Setup: The A-bis settings are possibly incorrect Check the cable links. BTS Error: The base station A-bis interface or control card is faulty.

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5. FAULTFINDING BASE STATION TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE PATHS

Once a base station has been diagnosed as being faulty (e.g. high BER, incorrect power, low receiver sensitivity, etc) then we need to identify the cause of the problem. We can use the 6113 to isolate different components of the base station. The general principal is change the position that you are attaching the 6113 RF cables to. First of all we will look at how this can be achieved and then we will look at the transmitter and receiver paths in more detail individually.

5.1 Isolating and Testing Individual Base station Components

The diagram below shows the typical RF components of a theoretical base station: Rx/Tx to/from antenna Rx/Tx Out In COMBINER In Key Transmitter Path Tx PA1 Rx Tx PA2 Rx PA TRX Tx TRX1 Rx Tx TRX2 Rx Receiver Path Signal to/from antenna Power Amplifier Radio Transceiver

Out

Out

SPLITTER In (Rx)

Figure 5.1-1 The transmitter and receiver paths for typical RF components of a theoretical base station. Figure 5.1-1 shows a base station that has two radios that have individual power amplifiers a shared combiner and a shared splitter. This example will be referred to through out chapter 5.

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To test the base station as a whole the 6113 can be connected to the Rx/Tx port of the combiner. When RF measurements are performed from this point every element of the base station is used to either transmit or receive. Therefore by testing here, if there is a fault in any element of the base station, we will see the effects in the results of the tests. Once we have determined that the base station has a fault we need to isolate and test each component individually. This can be achieved by connecting the RF cables to different points in the base stations transmit/receive paths in simplex mode (individual uplink and downlink cabling). A fault can be either in the receiver path or in the transmitter path. The following chapters explain how we can fault find each of these RF paths.

5.2 Transmitter Path

For this example we are testing radio 2 and we have a fault in PA2 (Power Amplifier for Radio 2). We have completed the general base station testing for radio 2 and the transmitter power is 4dB low. So now we need to test the transmitter path to see which element has the fault. The three major elements involved are (in reverse order): COMBINER PA2 TRX2

There is also wiring between all of these elements that should be tested, but we will assume that each wire is associated to a particular element.

5.2.1 Isolate and Test the Combiner

Now we can isolate and test each component. We will start by isolating the combiner unit. To do this we need to disconnect the transmitter cable from PA2 and attach the 6113 downlink RF cable directly to PA2 (using simplex cabling). Now we can run our transmitter tests. However, note that the expected power level may be different to the expected power level at the combiner output. For example there may be a loss of 1dB in the combiner. The results of the test determine if the Combiner was at fault: If the test fails and the 4 dB loss is still present, then the fault is NOT in the combiner. If the test passes then the combiner (or the cabling connected to it) is the faulty unit and should be repaired or replaced.

In our example the test failed and so the combiner is not faulty.

5.2.2 Isolate and Test Power Amplifier 2

Disconnect the transmitter cable from TRX2 and attach the 6113 downlink RF cable directly to TRX2 (using simplex cabling). Now we can run our transmitter tests. Again, note that the expected power level may be different to the expected power level at the output of PA2. For example there may be a loss of 1 dB in the combiner and a gain of 6 dB in PA2. The results of the test determine if PA2 was at fault: If the test fails and the 4dB loss is still present, then the fault is NOT in PA2. If the test passes then PA2 (or the cabling connected to it) is the faulty unit and should be repaired or replaced.

In our example the test passed and so PA2 is the faulty unit.

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5.2.3 Isolate and Test Radio Transceiver (TRX) 2

Since TRX2 is the last element the results from testing PA2 also conclude if the TRX is faulty: If the test fails and the 4 dB loss is still present, then the fault is NOT in PA2. o Therefore TRX2 is faulty.

If the test passes then PA2 (or the cabling connected to it) is the faulty unit and should be repaired or replaced. o Therefore TRX2 is NOT faulty.

5.3 Receiver Path

For this example we are testing radio 1 and we have a fault in TRX1 (Radio Transceiver 1). We have completed the general base station testing for radio 1 and the absolute sensitivity is 6 dB below the test threshold and 10 dB below the expected value. So now we need to test the receiver path to see which element has the fault. The three major elements involved are (in reverse order): COMBINER SPLITTER TRX1

There is also wiring between all of these elements that should be tested, but we will assume that each wire is associated to a particular element.

5.3.1 Isolate and Test the Combiner

Now we can isolate and test each component. We will start by isolating the combiner unit. To do this we need to disconnect the receiver cable from the splitter and attach the 6113 uplink RF cable directly to the splitter (using simplex cabling). Now we can run our receiver tests. The results of the test determine if the Combiner was at fault: If the test fails and the absolute sensitivity is still around 10 dB lower then the expected, then the fault is NOT in the combiner. If the test passes then the combiner (or the cabling connected to it) is the faulty unit and should be repaired or replaced.

In our example the test failed and so the combiner is not faulty.

5.3.2 Isolate and Test the Splitter

Disconnect the receiver cable from TRX1 then attach the 6113 uplink RF cable directly to TRX1 (using simplex cabling). Now we can run our receiver tests. The results of the test determine if the splitter was at fault: If the test fails and the absolute sensitivity is still around 10 dB lower then the expected, then the fault is NOT in the splitter. If the test passes then the splitter (or the cabling connected to it) is the faulty unit and should be repaired or replaced.

In our example the test failed and so the splitter is not faulty.

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5.3.3 Isolate and Test TRX1

Since TRX1 is the last element the results from testing the splitter also conclude if the TRX is faulty: If the test fails and the absolute sensitivity is still around 10 dB lower then the expected, then the fault is NOT in the splitter. o Therefore TRX1 is faulty.

If the test passes then the splitter (or the cabling connected to it) is the faulty unit and should be repaired or replaced. o Therefore TRX1 is NOT faulty.

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6. TEST AUTOMATION
Tests may be automated in two ways: 1. RIBASIC test scripts run on the PCMCIA memory card. 2. GPIB script, where a script executed on a PC controls the 6113.

6.1 PCMCIA Card BASIC Scripts

Sequence files can be created and run using the 6113 script builder. Once a script has been created on the 6113 it can be edited using a PC text editor. Alternatively sequence files can be created purely on a PC. The Aeroflex BASIC language is described in section 5A of the user manual.

6.1.1 Using the 6113 Script Builder

On the 6113 select: Test Sequences Define sequence

Use the menu options to select a folder location and name for your sequence file and then press Accept. You will now be shown the tests menu. Follow the steps below to setup the test sequence: Select a test from the Functional Tests, Transmitter Tests or Receiver Tests menus. Press Select. You will now see the test parameters, change them as you require and then press EXIT. You will now see the end of test actions setup as required and then press EXIT. Repeat these three steps to add as many tests as you require. Then press EXIT. You will be prompted for end of sequence actions, change these as required and then press EXIT. Your sequence file has now been created, you can run it in the Sequence menu by selecting Load Sequence or you can edit it on a PC text editor.

6.2 GPIB PC Scripts

The 6113 supports a set of standard 488.2 GPIB commands along with a range of 6113 specific commands for running tests. Using a program to control the PC GPIB interface (such as Lab Windows or C++) a script can be generated to take full control of the 6113. See chapter 6 in the user manual for further details. We have a GPIB API library and example scripts to help you get started. Please contact Aeroflex if you would like a copy, see the front cover for contact details.

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7. UPGRADING THE 6113 EMBEDDED SOFTWARE

You can upgrade the software on the 6113 whenever you like, however you will need valid software support to get the latest software releases. New software versions will include some or all of the following: Bug fixes. Support for new base station models, software and manufacturers. Support for new GSM features or manufacturer specific features. Support for new tests.

7.1 Get the Software from the Software Download Portal

You can get access to all the latest software releases from the software download portal. Please visit: http://cdp.aeroflex.com You will be prompted for your user name and password. If you have not got one or have forgotten it, please contact your local Aeroflex helpdesk (see front cover for details). You can download any software release notes to check what changes have been made since the previous versions. Download the software that you want and the save and unzip the file to a PC.

7.2 Get a Software Password

Once you have your new software version, in the format N.NNa, you will need to get a software installation password from Aeroflex. Contact your local Aeroflex helpdesk and supply the following information: Your company name and details. The 6113 software version that you wish to upgrade to. The 6113 test set serial number (a four digit number that can be found on the back of the unit or from the System menu). If you have more then one test set to upgrade please supply all of the serial numbers.

Once you have the password you can install your software.

7.3 Install the Software

There are two ways to install the software. One is via a PCMCIA memory card and the other is using GPIB. They are both explained below:

7.3.1 Using a PCMCIA Memory Card

Step 1 From the downloaded software on your PC copy the contents of the folder \Software\via Memory Card\ onto a PCMCIA memory card.

Step 2

Insert the memory card into one of the PCMCIA ports on the 6113 front panel.

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Step 3

On the 6113 menu select: Self Tests System Update Software

Step 4

Select the folder that you copied the files to in step 1. Select Accept.

Step 5

You will now be asked to confirm the software versions, select Yes to this.

Step 6

You will now be asked to enter the password. Use the password supplied to you as described in section 7.2. Note: You should enter the 8 digit password including the dash (use the +/- button), for example: 1234-5678. Press Accept. The software will now start to install and the test set will re-boot automatically.

7.3.2 Using the GPIB Interface with a PC

Step 1 From the downloaded software on your PC go to the folder location \Software\via GPIB\ There are three sub-folders named: \BBP\ \Extended BBP\ \Enhanced BBP\

You will need to choose the correct one. Step 2 will guide you.

Step 2

On your 6113 select the Self Tests System menu. Here you will see a list of software versions for different modules with the 6113. If you look at the BBP line you will see one of three possibilities: BBP Select the Folder \BBP\ from step 1. BBPExt Select the Folder \Extended BBP\ from step 1. BBPEnh Select the Folder \Enhanced BBP\from step 1.

Step 3

On the PC open the selected folder and run the program called Winload.exe.

Step 4

In Winload check that the GPIB Interface: GPIB xx is set to the same address as on the 6113 (which can be seen in the bottom

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same address as on the 6113 (which can be seen in the bottom left of the 6113 status bar). If the address is different, in Winload go to Options change the GPIB address and then press OK to get back to the main screen.

Step 5

Press Continue. You will now be asked to enter the password. Use the password supplied to you as described in section 7.2. Note: You should enter the 8 digit password including the dash (use the +/- button), for example: 1234-5678. Press Accept. The software will now start to install and the test set will re-boot automatically.

IMPORTANT: Do not interrupt the software download process once started. The software download erases the 6113 flash memory and then installs the new software into it. If the download is interrupted the software may be corrupted or incomplete. If you have any problems installing software please contact Aeroflex see front page for details.

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING

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APPENDIX A GSM CHANNEL NUMBER FREQUENCY TABLES

A.1 GSM 850
Downlink Frequencies GSM 850 Band (MHz) 869.200 869.800 870.800 871.800 872.800 873.800 874.800 875.800 876.800 877.800 878.800 879.800 880.800 881.800 882.800 883.800 884.800 885.800 886.800 887.800 888.800 889.800 890.800 891.800 892.800 893.800 870.000 871.000 872.000 873.000 874.000 875.000 876.000 877.000 878.000 879.000 880.000 881.000 882.000 883.000 884.000 885.000 886.000 887.000 888.000 889.000 890.000 891.000 892.000 893.000 870.200 871.200 872.200 873.200 874.200 875.200 876.200 877.200 878.200 879.200 880.200 881.200 882.200 883.200 884.200 885.200 886.200 887.200 888.200 889.200 890.200 891.200 892.200 893.200 869.400 870.400 871.400 872.400 873.400 874.400 875.400 876.400 877.400 878.400 879.400 880.400 881.400 882.400 883.400 884.400 885.400 886.400 887.400 888.400 889.400 890.400 891.400 892.400 893.400 869.600 870.600 871.600 872.600 873.600 874.600 875.600 876.600 877.600 878.600 879.600 880.600 881.600 882.600 883.600 884.600 885.600 886.600 887.600 888.600 889.600 890.600 891.600 892.600 893.600

Channel Number (ARFCN) 128 - 130 131 - 135 136 - 140 141 - 145 146 - 150 151 - 155 156 - 160 161 - 165 166 - 170 171 - 175 176 - 180 181 - 185 186 - 190 191 - 195 196 - 200 201 - 205 206 - 210 211 - 215 216 - 220 221 - 225 226 - 230 231 - 235 236 - 240 241 - 245 246 - 250 251

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Channel Number (ARFCN) 128 - 130 131 - 135 136 - 140 141 - 145 146 - 150 151 - 155 156 - 160 161 - 165 166 - 170 171 - 175 176 - 180 181 - 185 186 - 190 191 - 195 196 - 200 201 - 205 206 - 210 211 - 215 216 - 220 221 - 225 226 - 230 231 - 235 236 - 240 241 - 245 246 - 250 251 824.800 825.800 826.800 827.800 828.800 829.800 830.800 831.800 832.800 833.800 834.800 835.800 836.800 837.800 838.800 839.800 840.800 841.800 842.800 843.800 844.800 845.800 846.800 847.800 848.800 825.000 826.000 827.000 828.000 829.000 830.000 831.000 832.000 833.000 834.000 835.000 836.000 837.000 838.000 839.000 840.000 841.000 842.000 843.000 844.000 845.000 846.000 847.000 848.000

Uplink Frequencies GSM 850 Band (MHz) 824.200 825.200 826.200 827.200 828.200 829.200 830.200 831.200 832.200 833.200 834.200 835.200 836.200 837.200 838.200 839.200 840.200 841.200 842.200 843.200 844.200 845.200 846.200 847.200 848.200 824.400 825.400 826.400 827.400 828.400 829.400 830.400 831.400 832.400 833.400 834.400 835.400 836.400 837.400 838.400 839.400 840.400 841.400 842.400 843.400 844.400 845.400 846.400 847.400 848.400 824.600 825.600 826.600 827.600 828.600 829.600 830.600 831.600 832.600 833.600 834.600 835.600 836.600 837.600 838.600 839.600 840.600 841.600 842.600 843.600 844.600 845.600 846.600 847.600 848.600

A.2

GSM 900 (P-GSM, E-GSM and R-GSM)

Downlink Frequencies GSM 900 Band (MHz) 935.000 935.200 935.400 935.600 935.800 936.000

Channel Number (ARFCN) 0 1-5

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6 - 10 11 - 15 16 - 20 21 - 25 26 - 30 31 - 35 36 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 55 56 - 60 61 - 65 66 - 70 71 - 75 76 - 80 81 - 85 86 - 90 91 - 95 96 - 100 101 - 105 106 - 110 111 - 115 116 - 120 121 - 124 955 - 959 960 - 964 965 - 969 970 - 974 975 - 979 980 - 984 985 - 989 990 - 994 995 - 999 1000 - 1004

936.200 937.200 938.200 939.200 940.200 941.200 942.200 943.200 944.200 945.200 946 200 947.200 948.200 949.200 950.200 951.200 952.200 953.200 954.200 955.200 956.200 957.200 958.200 959.200 921.200 922.200 923.200 924.200 925.200 926.200 927.200 928.200 929.200 930.200

936.400 937.400 938.400 939.400 940.400 941.400 942.400 943.400 944.400 945.400 946 400 947.400 948.400 949.400 950.400 951.400 952.400 953.400 954.400 955.400 956.400 957.400 958.400 959.400 921.400 922.400 923.400 924.400 925.400 926.400 927.400 928.400 929.400 930.400

936.600 937.600 938.600 939.600 940.600 941.600 942.600 943.600 944.600 945.600 946.600 947.600 948.600 949.600 950.600 951.600 952.600 953.600 954.600 955.600 956.600 957.600 958.600 959.600 921.600 922.600 923.600 924.600 925.600 926.600 927.600 928.600 929.600 930.600

936.800 937.800 938.800 939.800 940.800 941.800 942.800 943.800 944.800 945.800 946.800 947.800 948.800 949.800 950.800 951.800 952.800 953.800 954.800 955.800 956.800 957.800 958.800 959.800 921.800 922.800 923.800 924.800 925.800 926.800 927.800 928.800 929.800 930.800

937.000 938.000 939.000 940.000 941.000 942.000 943.000 944.000 945.000 946.000 947.000 948.000 949.000 950.000 951.000 952.000 953.000 954.000 955.000 956.000 957.000 958.000 959.000

922.000 923.000 924.000 925.000 926.000 927.000 928.000 929.000 930.000 931.000

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1005 - 1009 1010 - 1014 1015 - 1019 1020 - 1023

931.200 932.200 933.200 934.200

931.400 932.400 933.400 934.400

931.600 932.600 933.600 934.600

931.800 932.800 933.800 934.800

932.000 933.000 934.000

Channel Number (ARFCN) 0 1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 -20 21 - 25 26 - 30 31 - 35 36 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 55 56 - 60 61 - 65 66 - 70 71 - 75 76 - 80 81 - 85 86 - 90 91 - 95 96 - 100 101 - 105 106 - 110 111 - 115 116 - 120 121- 124 955 - 959 890.200 891.200 892.200 893.200 894.200 895.200 896.200 897.200 898.200 899.200 900.200 901.200 902.200 903.200 904.200 905.200 906.200 907.200 908.200 909.200 910.200 911.200 912.200 913.200 914.200 876.200 890.400 891.400 892.400 893.400 894.400 895.400 896.400 897.400 898.400 899.400 900.400 901.400 902.400 903.400 904.400 905.400 906.400 907.400 908.400 909.400 910.400 911.400 912.400 913.400 914.400 876.400

Uplink Frequencies GSM 900 Band (MHz) 890.000 890.600 891.600 892.600 893.600 894.600 895.600 896.600 897.600 898.600 899.600 900.600 901.600 902.600 903.600 904.600 905.600 906.600 907.600 908.600 909.600 910.600 911.600 912.600 913.600 914.600 876.600 890.800 891.800 892.800 893.800 894.800 895.800 896.800 897.800 898.800 899.800 900.800 901.800 902.800 903.800 904.800 905.800 906.800 907.800 908.800 909.800 910.800 911.800 912.800 913.800 914.800 876.800 877.000 891.000 892.000 893.000 894.000 895.000 896.000 897.000 898.000 899.000 900.000 901.000 902.000 903.000 904.000 905.000 906.000 907.000 908.000 909.000 910.000 911.000 912.000 913.000 914.000

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960 - 964 965 - 969 970 - 974 975 - 979 980 - 984 985 - 989 990 - 994 995 - 999 1000 - 1004 1005 - 1009 1010 - 1014 1015 - 1019 1020 - 1023

877.200 878.200 879.200 880.200 881.200 882.200 883.200 884.200 885.200 886.200 887.200 888.200 889.200

877.400 878.400 879.400 880.400 881.400 882.400 883.400 884.400 885.400 886.400 887.400 888.400 889.400

877.600 878.600 879.600 880.600 881.600 882.600 883.600 884.600 885.600 886.600 887.600 888.600 889.600

877.800 878.800 879.800 880.800 881.800 882.800 883.800 884.800 885.800 886.800 887.800 888.800 889.800

878.000 879.000 880.000 881.000 882.000 883.000 884.000 885.000 886.000 887.000 888.000 889.000

A.3

DCS 1800
Downlink Frequencies DCS 1800 Band (MHz) 1805.2 1806.0 1807.0 1808.0 1809.0 1810.0 1811.0 1812.0 1813.0 1814.0 1815.0 1816.0 1817.0 1818.0 1819.0 1820.0 1821.0 1822.0 1806.2 1807.2 1808.2 1809.2 1810.2 1811.2 1812.2 1813.2 1814.2 1815.2 1816.2 1817.2 1818.2 1819.2 1820.2 1821.2 1822.2 1805.4 1806.4 1807.4 1808.4 1809.4 1810.4 1811.4 1812.4 1813.4 1814.4 1815.4 1816.4 1817.4 1818.4 1819.4 1820.4 1821.4 1822.4 1805.6 1806.6 1807.6 1808.6 1809.6 1810.6 1811.6 1812.6 1813.6 1814.6 1815.6 1816.6 1817.6 1818.6 1819.6 1820.6 1821.6 1822.6 1805.8 1806.8 1807.8 1808.8 1809.8 1810.8 1811.8 1812.8 1813.8 1814.8 1815.8 1816.8 1817.8 1818.8 1819.8 1820.8 1821.8 1822.8

Channel Number (ARFCN) 512 - 515 516 - 520 521 - 525 526 - 530 531 - 535 536 - 540 541 - 545 546 - 550 551 - 555 556 - 560 561 - 565 566 - 570 571 - 575 576 - 580 581 - 585 586 - 590 591 - 595 596 - 600

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601 - 605 606 - 610 611- 615 616 - 620 621 - 625 626 - 630 631 - 635 636 - 640 641 - 645 646 - 650 651 - 655 656 - 660 661 - 665 666 - 670 671 - 675 676 - 680 681 - 685 686 - 690 691 - 695 696 - 700 701 - 705 706 - 710 711 - 715 716 - 720 721 - 725 726 - 730 731 - 735 736 - 740 741 - 745 746 - 750 751 - 755 756 - 760 761 - 765 766 - 770

1823.0 1824.0 1825.0 1826.0 1827.0 1828.0 1829.0 1830.0 1831.0 1832.0 1833.0 1834.0 1835.0 1836.0 1837.0 1838.0 1839.0 1840.0 1841.0 1842.0 1843.0 1844.0 1845.0 1846.0 1847.0 1848.0 1849.0 1850.0 1851.0 1852.0 1853.0 1854.0 1855.0 1856.0

1823.2 1824.2 1825.2 1826.2 1827.2 1828.2 1829.2 1830.2 1831.2 1832.2 1833.2 1834.2 1835.2 1836.2 1837.2 1838.2 1839.2 1840.2 1841.2 1842.2 1843.2 1844.2 1845.2 1846.2 1847.2 1848.2 1849.2 1850.2 1851.2 1852.2 1853.2 1854.2 1855.2 1856.2

1823.4 1824.4 1825.4 1826.4 1827.4 1828.4 1829.4 1830.4 1831.4 1832.4 1833.4 1834.4 1835.4 1836.4 1837.4 1838.4 1839.4 1840.4 1841.4 1842.4 1843.4 1844.4 1845.4 1846.4 1847.4 1848.4 1849.4 1850.4 1851.4 1852.4 1853.4 1854.4 1855.4 1856.4

1823.6 1824.6 1825.6 1826.6 1827.6 1828.6 1829.6 1830.6 1831.6 1832.6 1833.6 1834.6 1835.6 1836.6 1837.6 1838.6 1839.6 1840.6 1841.6 1842.6 1843.6 1844.6 1845.6 1846.6 1847.6 1848.6 1849.6 1850.6 1851.6 1852.6 1853.6 1854.6 1855.6 1856.6

1823.8 1824.8 1825.8 1826.8 1827.8 1828.8 1829.8 1830.8 1831.8 1832.8 1833.8 1834.8 1835.8 1836.8 1837.8 1838.8 1839.8 1840.8 1841.8 1842.8 1843.8 1844.8 1845.8 1846.8 1847.8 1848.8 1849.8 1850.8 1851.8 1852.8 1853.8 1854.8 1855.8 1856.8

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771 - 775 776 - 780 781 - 785 786 - 790 791 - 795 796 - 800 801 - 805 806 - 810 811 - 815 816 - 820 821 - 825 826 - 830 831 - 835 836 - 840 841 - 845 846 - 850 851 - 855 856 - 860 861 - 865 866 - 870 871 - 875 876 - 880 881 - 885

1857.0 1858.0 1859.0 1860.0 1861.0 1862.0 1863.0 1864.0 1865.0 1866.0 1867.0 1868.0 1869.0 1870.0 1871.0 1872.0 1873.0 1874.0 1875.0 1876.0 1877.0 1878.0 1879.0

1857.2 1858.2 1859.2 1860.2 1861.2 1862.2 1863.2 1864.2 1865.2 1866.2 1867.2 1868.2 1869.2 1870.2 1871.2 1872.2 1873.2 1874.2 1875.2 1876.2 1877.2 1878.2 1879.2

1857.4 1858.4 1859.4 1860.4 1861.4 1862.4 1863.4 1864.4 1865.4 1866.4 1867.4 1868.4 1869.4 1870.4 1871.4 1872.4 1873.4 1874.4 1875.4 1876.4 1877.4 1878.4 1879.4

1857.6 1858.6 1859.6 1860.6 1861.6 1862.6 1863.6 1864.6 1865.6 1866.6 1867.6 1868.6 1869.6 1870.6 1871.6 1872.6 1873.6 1874.6 1875.6 1876.6 1877.6 1878.6 1879.6

1857.8 1858.8 1859.8 1860.8 1861.8 1862.8 1863.8 1864.8 1865.8 1866.8 1867.8 1868.8 1869.8 1870.8 1871.8 1872.8 1873.8 1874.8 1875.8 1876.8 1877.8 1878.8 1879.8

Channel Number (ARFCN) 512 - 515 516 - 520 521 - 525 526 - 530 531 - 535 536 - 540 541 - 545 546 - 550 1711.0 1712.0 1713.0 1714.0 1715.0 1716.0 1717.0 1710.2 1711.2 1712.2 1713.2 1714.2 1715.2 1716.2 1717.2

Uplink Frequencies DCS 1800 Band (MHz) 1710.4 1711.4 1712.4 1713.4 1714.4 1715.4 1716.4 1717.4 1710.6 1711.6 1712.6 1713.6 1714.6 1715.6 1716.6 1717.6 1710.8 1711.8 1712.8 1713.8 1714.8 1715.8 1716.8 1717.8

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551 - 555 556 - 560 561 - 565 566 - 570 571 - 575 576 - 580 581 - 585 586 - 590 591 - 595 596 - 600 601 - 605 606 - 610 611 - 615 616 - 620 621 - 625 626 - 630 631 - 635 636 - 640 641 - 645 646 - 650 651 - 655 656 - 660 661 - 665 666 - 670 671 - 675 676 - 680 681 - 685 686 - 690 691 - 695 696 - 700 701 - 705 706 - 710 711 - 715 716 - 720

1718.0 1719.0 1720.0 1721.0 1722.0 1723.0 1724.0 1725.0 1726.0 1727.0 1728.0 1729.0 1730.0 1731.0 1732.0 1733.0 1734.0 1735.0 1736.0 1737.0 1738.0 1739.0 1740.0 1741.0 1742.0 1743.0 1744.0 1745.0 1746.0 1747.0 1748.0 1749.0 1750.0 1751.0

1718.2 1719.2 1720.2 1721.2 1722.2 1723.2 1724.2 1725.2 1726.2 1727.2 1728.2 1729.2 1730.2 1731.2 1732.2 1733.2 1734.2 1735.2 1736.2 1737.2 1738.2 1739.2 1740.2 1741.2 1742.2 1743.2 1744.2 1745.2 1746.2 1747.2 1748.2 1749.2 1750.2 1751.2

1718.4 1719.4 1720.4 1721.4 1722.4 1723.4 1724.4 1725.4 1726.4 1727.4 1728.4 1729.4 1730.4 1731.4 1732.4 1733.4 1734.4 1735.4 1736.4 1737.4 1738.4 1739.4 1740.4 1741.4 1742.4 1743.4 1744.4 1745.4 1746.4 1747.4 1748.4 1749.4 1750.4 1751.4

1718.6 1719.6 1720.6 1721.6 1722.6 1723.6 1724.6 1725.6 1726.6 1727.6 1728.6 1729.6 1730.6 1731.6 1732.6 1733.6 1734.6 1735.6 1736.6 1737.6 1738.6 1739.6 1740.6 1741.6 1742.6 1743.6 1744.6 1745.6 1746.6 1747.6 1748.6 1749.6 1750.6 1751.6

1718.8 1719.8 1720.8 1721.8 1722.8 1723.8 1724.8 1725.8 1726.8 1727.8 1728.8 1729.8 1730.8 1731.8 1732.8 1733.8 1734.8 1735.8 1736.8 1737.8 1738.8 1739.8 1740.8 1741.8 1742.8 1743.8 1744.8 1745.8 1746.8 1747.8 1748.8 1749.8 1750.8 1751.8

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721 - 725 726 - 730 731 - 735 736 - 740 741 - 745 746 - 750 751 - 755 756 - 760 761 - 765 766 - 770 771 - 775 776 - 780 781 - 785 786 - 790 791 - 795 796 - 800 801 - 805 806 - 810 811 - 815 816 - 820 821 - 825 826 - 830 831 - 835 836 - 840 841 - 845 846 - 850 851 - 855 856 - 860 861 - 865 866 - 870 871 - 875 876 - 880 881 - 885

1752.0 1753.0 1754.0 1755.0 1756.0 1757.0 1758.0 1759.0 1760.0 1761.0 1762.0 1763.0 1764.0 1765.0 1766.0 1767.0 1768.0 1769.0 1770.0 1771.0 1772.0 1773.0 1774.0 1775.0 1776.0 1777.0 1778.0 1779.0 1780.0 1781.0 1782.0 1783.0 1784.0

1752.2 1753.2 1754.2 1755.2 1756.2 1757.2 1758.2 1759.2 1760.2 1761.2 1762.2 1763.2 1764.2 1765.2 1766.2 1767.2 1768.2 1769.2 1770.2 1771.2 1772.2 1773.2 1774.2 1775.2 1776.2 1777.2 1778.2 1779.2 1780.2 1781.2 1782.2 1783.2 1784.2

1752.4 1753.4 1754.4 1755.4 1756.4 1757.4 1758.4 1759.4 1760.4 1761.4 1762.4 1763.4 1764.4 1765.4 1766.4 1767.4 1768.4 1769.4 1770.4 1771.4 1772.4 1773.4 1774.4 1775.4 1776.4 1777.4 1778.4 1779.4 1780.4 1781.4 1782.4 1783.4 1784.4

1752.6 1753.6 1754.6 1755.6 1756.6 1757.6 1758.6 1759.6 1760.6 1761.6 1762.6 1763.6 1764.6 1765.6 1766.6 1767.6 1768.6 1769.6 1770.6 1771.6 1772.6 1773.6 1774.6 1775.6 1776.6 1777.6 1778.6 1779.6 1780.6 1781.6 1782.6 1783.6 1784.6

1752.8 1753.8 1754.8 1755.8 1756.8 1757.8 1758.8 1759.8 1760.8 1761.8 1762.8 1763.8 1764.8 1765.8 1766.8 1767.8 1768.8 1769.8 1770.8 1771.8 1772.8 1773.8 1774.8 1775.8 1776.8 1777.8 1778.8 1779.8 1780.8 1781.8 1782.8 1783.8 1784.8

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A.4

PCS 1900
Downlink Frequencies PCS 1900 Band (MHz) 1930.2 1931.0 1932.0 1933.0 1934.0 1935.0 1936.0 1937.0 1938.0 1939.0 1940.0 1941.0 1942.0 1943.0 1944.0 1945.0 1946.0 1947.0 1948.0 1949.0 1950.0 1951.0 1952.0 1953.0 1954.0 1955.0 1956.0 1957.0 1958.0 1959.0 1960.0 1961.0 1931.2 1932.2 1933.2 1934.2 1935.2 1936.2 1937.2 1938.2 1939.2 1940.2 1941.2 1942.2 1943.2 1944.2 1945.2 1946.2 1947.2 1948.2 1949.2 1950.2 1951.2 1952.2 1953.2 1954.2 1955.2 1956.2 1957.2 1958.2 1959.2 1960.2 1961.2 1930.4 1931.4 1932.4 1933.4 1934.4 1935.4 1936.4 1937.4 1938.4 1939.4 1940.4 1941.4 1942.4 1943.4 1944.4 1945.4 1946.4 1947.4 1948.4 1949.4 1950.4 1951.4 1952.4 1953.4 1954.4 1955.4 1956.4 1957.4 1958.4 1959.4 1960.4 1961.4 1930.6 1931.6 1932.6 1933.6 1934.6 1935.6 1936.6 1937.6 1938.6 1939.6 1940.6 1941.6 1942.6 1943.6 1944.6 1945.6 1946.6 1947.6 1948.6 1949.6 1950.6 1951.6 1952.6 1953.6 1954.6 1955.6 1956.6 1957.6 1958.6 1959.6 1960.6 1961.6 1930.8 1931.8 1932.8 1933.8 1934.8 1935.8 1936.8 1937.8 1938.8 1939.8 1940.8 1941.8 1942.8 1943.8 1944.8 1945.8 1946.8 1947.8 1948.8 1949.8 1950.8 1951.8 1952.8 1953.8 1954.8 1955.8 1956.8 1957.8 1958.8 1959.8 1960.8 1961.8

Channel Number (ARFCN) 512 - 515 516 - 520 521 - 525 526 - 530 531 - 535 536 - 540 541 - 545 546 - 550 551 - 555 556 - 560 561 - 565 566 - 570 571 - 575 576 - 580 581 - 585 586 - 590 591 - 595 596 - 600 601 - 605 606 - 610 611 - 615 616 - 620 621 - 625 626 - 630 631 - 635 636 - 640 641 - 645 646 - 650 651 - 655 656 - 660 661 - 665 666 - 670

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671 - 675 676 - 680 681 - 685 686 - 690 691 - 695 696 - 700 701 - 705 706 - 710 711 - 715 716 - 720 721 - 725 726 - 730 731 - 735 736 - 740 741 - 745 746 - 750 751 - 755 756 - 760 761 - 765 766 - 770 771 - 775 776 - 780 781 - 785 786 - 790 791 - 795 796 - 800 801 - 805 806 - 810

1962.0 1963.0 1964.0 1965.0 1966.0 1967.0 1968.0 1969.0 1970.0 1971.0 1972.0 1973.0 1974.0 1975.0 1976.0 1977.0 1978.0 1979.0 1980.0 1981.0 1982.0 1983.0 1984.0 1985.0 1986.0 1987.0 1988.0 1989.0

1962.2 1963.2 1964.2 1965.2 1966.2 1967.2 1968.2 1969.2 1970.2 1971.2 1972.2 1973.2 1974.2 1975.2 1976.2 1977.2 1978.2 1979.2 1980.2 1981.2 1982.2 1983.2 1984.2 1985.2 1986.2 1987.2 1988.2 1989.2

1962.4 1963.4 1964.4 1965.4 1966.4 1967.4 1968.4 1969.4 1970.4 1971.4 1972.4 1973.4 1974.4 1975.4 1976.4 1977.4 1978.4 1979.4 1980.4 1981.4 1982.4 1983.4 1984.4 1985.4 1986.4 1987.4 1988.4 1989.4

1962.6 1963.6 1964.6 1965.6 1966.6 1967.6 1968.6 1969.6 1970.6 1971.6 1972.6 1973.6 1974.6 1975.6 1976.6 1977.6 1978.6 1979.6 1980.6 1981.6 1982.6 1983.6 1984.6 1985.6 1986.6 1987.6 1988.6 1989.6

1962.8 1963.8 1964.8 1965.8 1966.8 1967.8 1968.8 1969.8 1970.8 1971.8 1972.8 1973.8 1974.8 1975.8 1976.8 1977.8 1978.8 1979.8 1980.8 1981.8 1982.8 1983.8 1984.8 1985.8 1986.8 1987.8 1988.8 1989.8

Channel Number (ARFCN) 512 - 515 516 - 520 521 - 525 1851.0 1852.0 1850.2 1851.2 1852.2

Uplink Frequencies PCS 1900 Band (MHz) 1850.4 1851.4 1852.4 1850.6 1851.6 1852.6 1850.8 1851.8 1852.8

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526 - 530 531 - 535 536 - 540 541 - 545 546 - 550 551 - 555 556 - 560 561 - 565 566 - 570 571 - 575 576 - 580 581 - 585 586 - 590 591 - 595 596 - 600 601 - 605 606 - 610 611 - 615 616 - 620 621 - 625 626 - 630 631 - 635 636 - 640 641 - 645 646 - 650 651 - 655 656 - 660 661 - 665 666 - 670 671 - 675 676 - 680 681 - 685 686 - 690 691 - 695

1853.0 1854.0 1855.0 1856.0 1857.0 1858.0 1859.0 1860.0 1861.0 1862.0 1863.0 1864.0 1865.0 1866.0 1867.0 1868.0 1869.0 1870.0 1871.0 1872.0 1873.0 1874.0 1875.0 1876.0 1877.0 1878.0 1879.0 1880.0 1881.0 1882.0 1883.0 1884.0 1885.0 1886.0

1853.2 1854.2 1855.2 1856.2 1857.2 1858.2 1859.2 1860.2 1861.2 1862.2 1863.2 1864.2 1865.2 1866.2 1867.2 1868.2 1869.2 1870.2 1871.2 1872.2 1873.2 1874.2 1875.2 1876.2 1877.2 1878.2 1879.2 1880.2 1881.2 1882.2 1883.2 1884.2 1885.2 1886.2

1853.4 1854.4 1855.4 1856.4 1857.4 1858.4 1859.4 1860.4 1861.4 1862.4 1863.4 1864.4 1865.4 1866.4 1867.4 1868.4 1869.4 1870.4 1871.4 1872.4 1873.4 1874.4 1875.4 1876.4 1877.4 1878.4 1879.4 1880.4 1881.4 1882.4 1883.4 1884.4 1885.4 1886.4

1853.6 1854.6 1855.6 1856.6 1857.6 1858.6 1859.6 1860.6 1861.6 1862.6 1863.6 1864.6 1865.6 1866.6 1867.6 1868.6 1869.6 1870.6 1871.6 1872.6 1873.6 1874.6 1875.6 1876.6 1877.6 1878.6 1879.6 1880.6 1881.6 1882.6 1883.6 1884.6 1885.6 1886.6

1853.8 1854.8 1855.8 1856.8 1857.8 1858.8 1859.8 1860.8 1861.8 1862.8 1863.8 1864.8 1865.8 1866.8 1867.8 1868.8 1869.8 1870.8 1871.8 1872.8 1873.8 1874.8 1875.8 1876.8 1877.8 1878.8 1879.8 1880.8 1881.8 1882.8 1883.8 1884.8 1885.8 1886.8

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696 - 700 701 - 705 706 - 710 711 - 715 716 - 720 721 - 725 726 - 730 731 - 735 736 - 740 741 - 745 746 - 750 751 - 755 756 - 760 761 - 765 766 - 770 771 - 775 776 - 780 781 - 785 786 - 790 791 - 795 796 - 800 801 - 805 806 - 810

1887.0 1888.0 1889.0 1890.0 1891.0 1892.0 1893.0 1894.0 1895.0 1896.0 1897.0 1898.0 1899.0 1900.0 1901.0 1902.0 1903.0 1904.0 1905.0 1906.0 1907.0 1908.0 1909.0

1887.2 1888.2 1889.2 1890.2 1891.2 1892.2 1893.2 1894.2 1895.2 1896.2 1897.2 1898.2 1899.2 1900.2 1901.2 1902.2 1903.2 1904.2 1905.2 1906.2 1907.2 1908.2 1909.2

1887.4 1888.4 1889.4 1890.4 1891.4 1892.4 1893.4 1894.4 1895.4 1896.4 1897.4 1898.4 1899.4 1900.4 1901.4 1902.4 1903.4 1904.4 1905.4 1906.4 1907.4 1908.4 1909.4

1887.6 1888.6 1889.6 1890.6 1891.6 1892.6 1893.6 1894.6 1895.6 1896.6 1897.6 1898.6 1899.6 1900.6 1901.6 1902.6 1903.6 1904.6 1905.6 1906.6 1907.6 1908.6 1909.6

1887.8 1888.8 1889.8 1890.8 1891.8 1892.8 1893.8 1894.8 1895.8 1896.8 1897.8 1898.8 1899.8 1900.8 1901.8 1902.8 1903.8 1904.8 1905.8 1906.8 1907.8 1908.8 1909.8

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