RF Drive Test Tutorial

RF Drive test(Radio Frequency Drive Test ) is the method to analyze the Network Performance by means of coverage, system availability, Networks Capacity,Call retainability and call quality. By Drive Test ,we are collecting data only in Downward direction or Down link ( BTS to Mobile Station) Every live and alive Network (before Integration),we are continuously collecting the data in site to maintain/improve the performance. Drive test is fundamental way to keep track the network . By collecting & analyzing drive test data. The drive testing is a method to collecting data with a TEMS phone ,After completion ofDrive Test ,We can analyze the network Performance of site . By Drive test ,we are not only show the problem , but also explaining them and providing useful recommendations to Correct them. Need of Drive Test in Network ; 1)Test the network from the subscribers point of view 2)Test the total network from Mobile to Mobile, Mobile-to-land line 3)Benchmark analyzing is used to compare with other networks 4)Test total routes and areas 5)By Drive Test we can checking coverage for specific buildings (walk test) Equipments used for Drive Test; Vehicle Drive test mobile phone External vehicle mounted GPS Laptop with drive test software and GPS connection capability Drive Test Set Up with Equipments

Figure : RF Drive Test Set up

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