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The geographical area to be covered by the Radio Network is divided into cells. A cell is the area covered by a set of frequ
1. Type of Cells
An omni cell is served by a BTS placed in its center. The antenna system transmits equally in all directions (360°) and c
A sector cell is served by a BTS placed on its edge and uses a sector antenna (e.g. 120° or 180°). One BTS site can ser
Typically, omni directional cells are used to gain coverage, whereas sector cells are used to gain capacity. Each cell re
BTS Configuration
Antenna Configuration top view (with duplex filter)
2. Frequency Allocation
Since an operator only has access to a limited number of frequency carriers, the frequencies have to be reused in the
Example: a reuse-factor 3.
The distance D between two cells using the same frequencies must be long enough to ensure that C/I is superior to a
Ericsson recommends (C/I)min = 18 dB for analog systems (NMT, TACS) and 12 dB for GSM. But 9 dB is acceptable
Example MRP :
The operator has 37 frequencies. BCCH carriers have a frequency reuse factor 12. The second TRX in each cell have
3. Cell Capacity
Cell planning begins with traffic and coverage analysis. The analysis should produce information about the geographic
Cost
Capacity
Coverage
Grade of Service (GoS)
Available frequencies
Speech quality
System growth capability
The basis for all cell planning is the traffic channel demand, i.e. how many subscribers use the network and how much
A = n x T/3600 Erlang
Where,
The geographical distribution of traffic demand can be calculated by the use of demographic data such as:
Population distribution
Car usage distribution
Income level distribution
Land usage data
Telephone usage statistics
Other factors like subscription/call charge and price of MSs.
To determine the number and layout of BTSs the number of subscribers and the Grade of Service (GoS)have to be kn
If n = 1 and T = 90 seconds the traffic per subscriber is:
A = 1 x 90/3600 = 25 mE
ually in all directions (360°) and can be constituted of an omni-antenna or an array of sector antennas.
0° or 180°). One BTS site can serve one, two or three sector cells.
sed to gain capacity. Each cell requires two RX antennas (for RX diversity) and a number of TX antennas (depending on the type of TX
uencies have to be reused in the network. In order to prevent co-channel interference (C/I), the frequencies are reused in an organised
o ensure that C/I is superior to a certain threshold. With a reuse factor 9, C/I will be superior to 9 dB; with reuse factor 12, C/I > 12 dB a
for GSM. But 9 dB is acceptable if interference-reducing features are used (such as frequency hopping, DTX, MS/BTS power control). T
he second TRX in each cell have a frequency reuse-factor 8, the third have a reuse-factor 6 and the fourth have a reuse-factor 4.
information about the geographical area and the expected capacity (traffic load). The types of data collected are:
s use the network and how much traffic they generate. The Erlang (E) is a unit of measurement of traffic intensity. It can be calculated w
de of Service (GoS)have to be known. The GoS is the percentage of allowed congested calls and defines the quality of the service.
BCCH, PCH, SDCCH, etc)
nas (depending on the type of TX combiner). It is possible to reduce the number of antennas by using duplex filters and X-polarised ante
ncies are reused in an organised way, according to certain re-use pattern.
with reuse factor 12, C/I > 12 dB and with reuse factor 21, C/I > 18 dB. If we use 3-sector sites, the corresponding cell patterns are called
, DTX, MS/BTS power control). This means that a 4/12 pattern must be used for BCCH carriers (which cannot use features such as fho
urth have a reuse-factor 4.
cannot use features such as fhop, DTX, pwr ctrl). However, the other carriers can have tighter reuse factor such as 9 or less. This is ca
actor such as 9 or less. This is called Multiple Reuse Pattern (MRP).
Handover Analysis
Uplink interference
HW faults
Permitted NCC (network color code)
- Check for the handover success rate below certain criteria for example X%. If it doesn’t meet the criteria
- Check the handover activity from the number of handover performed. If the number is above certain valu
- Check whether the cell is isolated or not, if already known problem of no dominant serving cell and take o
- Check the handover flow whether is balance between incoming and outgoing.
- Check the difference performance of incoming and outgoing handover. This is to ensure the priority for m
- If one of them is yes, check the uplink & downlink interference problem.
- Check the frequency plan. There might be problem on co-channel or adjacent channel.
- Perform measures to improve HO performance. This is the assumption comes from the above analysis.
- Check the neighbor relation with low traffics (less than 10% of average number of handover per relation)
- Check from the unbalance relation whether the target cell is congested, if congested, solves the congestio
- Check the missing measurement frequency (MBCCHNO) in Double BA-list in active list (if yes, add the me
- Check NCCPERM, if NCC of the neighbor is missing, add the NCC of the neighbor list into the NCCPERM lis
- Check if the cell is at the inter BSC border, if so , check the inter BSC HO performance (SIEMENS System)
- Check the poor setting of parameter and if so, correct the parameter setting
- Check if BTS is defined but might not be in service. If yes, correct parameter setting or deblock it.
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Bad setting might cause the locating will not rank the
best cell as a candidate
Incoming handover failed as the target cell could not
decode the handover burst message from the mobile
Prevent any handover to affected neighbor cells
Can provide inaccuracy of measurement for handover
decisions
Measurement result from neighbors can not be
distinguished and MS may perform a handover to the
wrong cell.
None or few handover might indicate a unsuitable
neighbor relation.
Can cause bad neighbor relation.
Missing NCC of the neighbors will not allow any
handover.
Cause unnecessary handover
High congestion might lead to dragged calls (handover
performed at a not intended location) a lot of
unsuccessful handover.
w certain criteria for example X%. If it doesn’t meet the criteria and change the X% to a higher value and check for the
ber of handover performed. If the number is above certain value for example Y and then take into consideration.
f already known problem of no dominant serving cell and take other cell.
ming and outgoing handover. This is to ensure the priority for more problem direction.
of lost handover, urgency handover and reversion.
y (MBCCHNO) in Double BA-list in active list (if yes, add the measurement frequency in the BA-list.
missing, add the NCC of the neighbor list into the NCCPERM list.
Successful assignments show the number of successful TCH allocations at call setup.
At unsuccessful assignment, the Assignment Complete message, sent by the MS, was never received by the
Probable Reason
No dominant serving cell
Severe congestion on TCH
Interference
Faulty transceiver
For TCH assignment success rate, the first thing, check the TCH Time Congestion.
If there is congestion on TCH, it is recommend doing the dimensioning and adding TRU based on carried TC
If there is no congestion on TCH, check the output power of the BTS. If the output power is low, increase th
If the output power is ok, check the faulty BTS by extracting BTS error log.
If no dominant cell or similar signal strengths of a few cells found during drivetests, it is recommended to a
If there is no problem on the dominant cell, check the interference whether co-channel or adjacent channel
Check the disturbance whether it is on SDCCH or target TCH. If disturbance found, improve the frequency p
Mostly, the problems of low TCH assignment are TCH availability and interference.
Congestion Analysis
Traffic congestion is one of the major network problems in a mobile system. A high congestion deteriorates
If there is a long-term growth the network capacity has to grow according to the demand.
Type of Congestion
The congestion analysis begins by identifying if there is only SDCCH or TCH congestion or both. Congestion
Consider how many channels that are allocated in the cell. If possible, expand the capacity with new transc
SDCCH Congestion
In R8, the time congestion should be used instead of congestion based on access attempts as there is no w
Ericsson recommends using the SDCCH Time congestion as a KPI in R8. The formula is defined as:
Low Availability
What should I check?
SDCCH Availability.
Run BSC commands to see if the channels are manual, control or automatic blocked.
We need to check this area to make sure that there is no hardware problem as faulty equipment can af
Location Area Border Cell & CRH
What should I check?
Check site position and location area border, Location Update Performance and parameter CRH.
If the cell is situated on a misplaced Location Area border, this means that unnecessary many normal L
The CRH is the hysteresis value used when the MS in idle mode crosses a LA border. The default value
TCH Congestion
What should I check?
Check if TCH congestion exists and if the SDCCH mean holding time is high. Check CLS and Assignment
Use STS Counters and look into time congestion to see how severe is the TCH Congestion. The formula
Note that if the feature “Adaptive configuration of logical channels” is active the formulahave no meaning. Then S_AV_NR
Check if TCH congestion exists and if the SDCCH mean holding time is high. Check CLS and Assignment
Use STS Counters and look into time congestion to see how severe is the TCH Congestion. The formula
If activated, check CLS and Assignment to worse cells parameters from CNA.
TCH congestion causes the mobiles to stay extra long time on the SDCCH. Increase TCH capacity if req
SMS Usage
What should I check?
Extensive SMS usage increases the SDCCH traffic and could cause congestion if badly dimensioned SDC
Check Random Access Distribution. Check the timer T3212 in the BSC.
STS Object Type RANDOMACC for Random Access and look into CNA for T3212 setting.
To prevent intervals of Location Updating which is too short that it affects Random Access Performance
Check if it’s short-term traffic growth and whether combined SDCCH is used.
Compare the traffic trends and refer to planning on how SDCCH is dimensioned.
The high traffic could be related to an occasional event or due to a long-term growth. If it’s a special on
CBCH is the cell broadcast channel and indicates whether or not a CBCH shall be included in one of the
STS counter for SDCCH Mean Holding time. The formula is:
If the mean holding time is too long, this can possibly generates a higher traffic load.
SDCCH Dimensioning
What should I check?
As no of subscribers steadily increase, previous SDCCH dimensioning plan might be insufficient. Review
Run RLACP in BSC for ACSTATE status and use CNA to check these feature parameter settings.
By using the Adaptive Configuration of Logical Channels feature, the basic SDCCH configuration in a cel
e number of successful TCH allocations at call setup.
Assignment Complete message, sent by the MS, was never received by the BTS.
= TFCASSA X 100 %
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TASSATT
is recommend doing the dimensioning and adding TRU based on carried TCH traffic demand.
, check the output power of the BTS. If the output power is low, increase the output power.
repair HW.
nal strengths of a few cells found during drivetests, it is recommended to add BTS.
major network problems in a mobile system. A high congestion deteriorates the overall performance of the network and
ccasional event, like sports event, fairs, conference, a temporary solution might be considered.
by identifying if there is only SDCCH or TCH congestion or both. Congestion on both SDCCH and TCH may mean that th
at are allocated in the cell. If possible, expand the capacity with new transceivers, otherwise a new site must be implem
d be used instead of congestion based on access attempts as there is no way to estimate the number of access attemp
= CTCONG X 100 %
S
PERLEN
* 60
nalysis Flowchart
explains a general approach to investigate SDCCH Congestion. The next section describes the action points in this flow
ailability. The formula is:
= CAVAAC X 100 %
C
CAVASC
AN *
CNUCHC
NT
o make sure that there is no hardware problem as faulty equipment can affect SDCCH availability. If needed, the O&M
Cell & CRH
splaced Location Area border, this means that unnecessary many normal Location Updating are performed. If the site
lue used when the MS in idle mode crosses a LA border. The default value for this parameter is 4. If a high number of
sts and if the SDCCH mean holding time is high. Check CLS and Assignment to Worse cell parameter settings.
nto time congestion to see how severe is the TCH Congestion. The formula is:
figuration of logical channels” is active the formulahave no meaning. Then S_AV_NR is recommended to be used instead.
sts and if the SDCCH mean holding time is high. Check CLS and Assignment to Worse cell parameter settings.
nto time congestion to see how severe is the TCH Congestion. The formula is:
= TFTCON X 100 %
GS
PERLEN
* 60
mobiles to stay extra long time on the SDCCH. Increase TCH capacity if required. Utilize the features for traffic distribut
ses the SDCCH traffic and could cause congestion if badly dimensioned SDCCH channels. Re-dimension the SDCCH cha
c Registration
CC for Random Access and look into CNA for T3212 setting.
ion Updating which is too short that it affects Random Access Performance to deteriorate.
ted to an occasional event or due to a long-term growth. If it’s a special one-time event of surge in traffic, then it shou
hannel and indicates whether or not a CBCH shall be included in one of the SDCCH/8 sub-channels for the cell or chann
= CTRALA X 100 %
CC*PERL
EN*60
CNSCAN
*CMSES
TAB
om CNA parameters.
increase, previous SDCCH dimensioning plan might be insufficient. Review SDCCH dimensioning requirement to existin
guration of Logical Channels feature, the basic SDCCH configuration in a cell will be under-dimensioned. If this feature i
ance of the network and should be minimized.
TCH may mean that the only way to get rid of the congestion is to add more physical capacity in terms of transceivers
new site must be implemented. Frequency planning schemes such as MRP and FLP could be used to relieve congestion.
ction points in this flowchart. The reference to each action point is indicated on the flow chart as well.
ity. If needed, the O&M procedures need to be reviewed.
performed. If the site is located close to major road or railway, consider moving the Location Area border.
4. If a high number of Location Updating occurs in a Location Area border cell, a higher CRH can be set in order to red
meter settings.
used instead.
meter settings.
ures for traffic distribution such as CLS and Assignment to Worse Cell.
ge in traffic, then it shouldn’t cause too much concerned. But if the trends continue, then SDCCH might need to be re-d
els for the cell or channel group. It is defined per cell or per channel group. If it is active, check if the network uses it.
hart as well.
tion Area border.
RH can be set in order to reduce the numbe
SDCCH might need to be re-dimensioned
check if the network uses it. If it is
Frequency Planning (GSM)
CELL
Type :
Coverage measure:
Reuse factor
Tighter Reuse : + higher capacity ; – Interference between cells.
Basic Parameters:
CELL SPILTTING
Interference
Type of Interference :
Co Channel Interference
Adjacent Channel Interference
Reasons is:
Analysis :
Solution:
Type of Interference :
Co Channel Interference
Adjacent Channel Interference
Reasons is:
Analysis :
Solution:
Handover case :
Reasons :
No dominant server
Solution :
Antenna direction
Antenna Tilts
Solution :
SSOFFSETUL, SSOFFSETDL
QOFFSETUL, QOFFSETDL
3. HandOver Reversion
Solution:
Change one of the BSIC between BTS with same BSIC or Rotation Cell Parameters.
Other Reasons:
Solution:
Interference Investigation
Statistics
Scaning
4. Unrealistic HandOver
Reasons :
Solution:
Possible Solutions:
==> Activate adaptive configuration of logical channel feature and immediate assignment to TCH.
Analysis :
SDCCH Blocking
–If High Rxqual for a longer period of time and RLINKT expire ==> Interference problem.
–If Low SS DL, SS DL < MS SENS ( -104dBm) ==> low signal strength problem.
If DL radio is good, check the TX power. If there is MS power down regulation when the MS is close to the cell. If full pow
Verify or isolate the problem using STS (Drop call and reasons).
MS is close to the cell. If full power ==> suspect uplink interference or antenna, TMA problem.
Signalling protocols are decomposed into layers, each layer having a specific function.
Example :
On Layer 1 :
On Layer 2 :
LAPD (Link Access Procedure on D-Channel). This protocol is used on A-bis, for safe transport of BTS O&M and Traffic
LAPDm. This protocol is use on Um, for safe transport of Traffic management messages between Mobile and BTS.
On layer 3 :
BTS O&M. This protocol is only used on A-bis (between BTS and BSC), for operation and maintenance of the BTS’s.
Traffic Management. This protocol is used on all interfaces ( between Mobile, BTS, BSC and MSC) to handle the phone
Signalling used layer 1, 2 and 3 while speech and data only layer 1.
ansport of BTS O&M and Traffic Management messages. BTS O&M use the OML Link, Traffic Management use the RSL Link.
s between Mobile and BTS.
The following metrics can be used to measure the performance of the network. these counters should be m
. these counters should be monitoried daily on per cell basis.
TCH Blocking maybe due to the following reasons
Handover Margins should be properly optimised to move the traffic to neighbouring cell. Strict handover margins can r
TIPS :
6 dB handover margin is considered to be an approriate margin for handover. A strict handover margin results in the s
If cell are too large meaning antenna too high or antenna too shallow, it will pull in out of area traffic again causing con
TIPS :
Consider reducing antenna height to reduce the footprint of the site. Also increase the antenna tilt (the max tilt is 12)
ell. Strict handover margins can results in lower handovers and ultimatelly congestion in cell.
handover margin results in the strict criteria for Power Budget Handovers also. Setting a lower value of handover margin will initiate pin
1. No Access to SDCCH
1. No Access to SDCCH
Irreguler paging distribution in location areas results in SDCCH Blocking. Higher paging load in certain location area m
TIPS :
A location area with a high paging load needs to be reduced in size to relieve SDCCH Blocking. A location area with l
Timer rr_t3 111 sets the amount of time allowed to delay the deactivation of a traffic channel (TCH) after the disconnec
TIPS :
The suitable value for this timer is 1200 ms (max being 1500 ms). The timer will cause the BSS to wait before the cha
High Handover Failure Rate
High handover failures rate will probably be due to one or more of the following reason.
2. No Dominant Server
3. Database Parameters
While handling off to the best neighbour the interference on the target cell frequency may result in the hand off failure.
TIPS:
When designing the cell frequencies care should be taken that there is proper frequency spacing between the cells to
2. No Dominant Server
If cell sites are designed poorly there might be areas where neighbour being received at the same level and some nei
TIPS :
Antenna tilts provide the good way to reduce the footprint of the sites. Efforts should be made that a single dominant s
3. Database Parameters
Received level, receive quality and power budget algorithm are set in the system information to define the criteria for h
TIPS:
Enable the “per neighbour” feature which dispalys the successful and unsuccessful handovers on a per cell basis. In o
All those cells can be identified which are problematics in terms of hand off so one can focus only specific cell causing
ex : Range 0 to 1800
a value of 500 defines the lower threshold value of 5 (BER) for a quality handover to be triggered for uplink. The
Ex : A value of 20 defines the threshold value of -90 dBm for a level handover to be triggered for uplink.
Range 0 to 63
1 = -109 dBm
63 = -47 dBm
The optimum value for this threshold is 15 ( – 95 dBm). If the signal level goes below that, a level handove
. The following parameters can be played for defining the threshold for imperative and non-imperative handovers.
om the frequencies plan.
High Call Drop Rate (HCR) Guidelines
For healthy network the drop call rate should be less than 1%. There are again number of reasons, which could contribute
1. Drop on Handover
4. Co-channel Interference
5. Extraneous Interference
6. Link Imbalance
1. Drop on Handover
The call may drop on handover. It’s mostly high neighbor interference on the target cell, which causes the main proble
TIPS :
Within optima, monitor the following statistic. Theses statistics are defined under the category of BSC level statistics.
Signal level below -95 dBm is considered to be poor. If the mobile is unable to handoff to a better cell on level basis, th
TIPS:
First of all path balances should be checked. If path balances are deviating fro the standard value then check the BTS
a. I_Rx Lev_DL_p
Defined the lower value for receive level for the power control to be triggered.
Range 0 to 63
1 = -109 dBm
63 = -47 dBm
Example : If the value of 20 is set it means that the BTS will start transmitting more if it senses that downlink rec
b. U_RxLev_DL_p
Defines the upper threshold value for receive level for the power control to be triggered (Range is same as des
Example : On setting the value of 50 (equivalent to -60 dBm) BTS will lower down the power.
Frequency planning plays a major role to combat adjecent channel and Co-channel Interference. Co channel is obser
TIPS :
An Optimization tools like Neptune could be helpful in identifying the interference on the particular area. Such frequen
When a TCH timeslot is idle it is constantly monitored for an uplink ambient noise. During a SACCH Multiframe an idle
4. Extraneous Interference
b. Military communication
c. Cordless Telephones
TIPS :
External interference is always measured through spectrum analyser which can scan the whole band. Some spectrum
5. Link Imbalance
Sometime the multifunctionality of vendor hardware becomes responsible for high Call Drop Rate. One of the possible
d. Physical obstruction.
ectors. Enable Downlink power control. Power control is be directional. The lower and Upper recieve level downlink power control values
er the category of BSC stats.
terference level. The threshold for these levels can be set in the system parameters. Interference level 1 being the least ambient and in
vel downlink power control values should be properly defined.
1 being the least ambient and interference level 4 being the most ambient. While planning the Network care should be taken that the ce
k care should be taken that the cell do have the proper frequency spacing.
SDCCH Success Rate is percentace of MS Call Setup success due to TimeSlot at the first call.
Where :
SDCCH success rate = [(Call Setup Success - Call Setup Failure )/ Call setup success] x 100%
The call setup rate should be above 90% for a healthy network. However a cssr of 85% – 90% is satisfactory.
There could be so many reasons for a poor cssr. Some are described as follows :
1. No access to SDCCH
2. CM Service Reject
4. Hardware Problem
1. No Access to SDCCH.
BSS detacts channel request (in the form of RACH) from a source, requesting resources for networks tran
Case :
Due to unavailability of SDCCH, BSS will response to MS with immediate assignment reject, termin
b. Phantom RACHs
The received RACH is in fact genereted from an “unknown source”, wherby it fails to continue the
TIPS:
Within the optima there are certain stats which can be monitored before coming to conclusion that ther
a. SDCCH Blocking
If the SDCCH blocking greater than 1% or SDCCH Congestion greater than 2% than that mean that it is a capacity rel
A TCH can be allocated by passing SDCCH. A parameter namely Immediate Assign Mode when enabled allocates TC
2. CM Service Reject
CM Service Request (MOC) or Paging Response (MTC) to BSC/MSC. Inside the CM service request message (MS in
Case :
TCH Congestion
TIPS :
For TCH Congestion certain features can be enabled like TCH queuing , Directed Retry and Congestion Relief. In cas
Interference analysis on a particular carier can be done through an optimization tools like Neptune. Once interfering fr
4. Hardware Problem
Hardware failures also play major role for poor CSSR. Improper functinality of any BTS hardware can affe
TIPS :
If there are no capacity or RF issues then equipment needs to be checked. Before starting the drivetest
idation of the RACH, BSS will attempt to allocate a dedicated channel (SDCCH) for the source. One the availability of SD
ions. In which case, call setup is termed as unsuccessful due to SDCCH congestion.
DCCH has been allocated by the BSS. For instances, case of channel request detected by overshooting cells, handover
st), MS informs the network the types of service it requires (i.e. Mobile Originationl, Emergency Call, Short Message transfer or Suplem
MS. Subsequently, BSS will attempt to allocated free TCH for MS voice messaging. Once Assignment Command is received by MS, st
g feature is enable, MS will queue in the Original SDCCH , awaiting for the next available TCH. It is to be remainded that once Queuing
ormance of sites.
e cell site are free for any hardware alarms. The important parameter to check is the path balance. If path balances are
rce. One the availability of SDCCH channel is confirmed, the BSS will send immediate assignment to MS indicating the d
overshooting cells, handover access burst from distanced MS, hardware deficiency, UL/DL imbalance path, MS moving o
hort Message transfer or Suplementary services activity), wherby Paging response is specific to MTC. Subsequently, BSS embraces the
Command is received by MS, stating the availability of TCH for the MS, it will move to the dedicated TCH and responds with Assignme
be remainded that once Queuing timer expires. BSS will also terminates transactions, in which case, call setup is termed as unsuccessf
balance. If path balances are not fine then start checking the power from radio to connected antennas. If we take the ex
gnment to MS indicating the dedicated SDCCH sub-channel (via AGCH), wherby subsequent message exchange will be p
mbalance path, MS moving out of range would carry the Phantom RACHs symptoms.
Subsequently, BSS embraces the information with its own initiated connection request BSSMAP message, send to MSC to approval. M
CH and responds with Assignment Complete. In turns, BSS will submit Assignment Complete to MSC as to complete the signal activity.
all setup is termed as unsuccessfull due to TCH Congestion. The same situation also applies in situation where Congestion Relief featu
ed antennas. If we take the examples of GSM 900 scenario, the link budget defines that the radio should transmit 40 wa
t message exchange will be preformed over the dedicated SDCCH.
age, send to MSC to approval. MSC will response with either connection confirmed, confirming the success in link establishment betwe
as to complete the signal activity.
on where Congestion Relief feature is enabled. In the case of Directed Retry feature is enabled, MS will perform Handover to TCH of an
e radio should transmit 40 watts power and at the top of the cabinet, 20 watts are recaived ( Considering the 3 dB loss
ccess in link establishment between MS-BSC-MSC, or connection Refused, Indicating the termination of the specific network transaction
l perform Handover to TCH of another cell if a valid handover neighbor is detected. The best thing to do is to add more radios in the cel
d ( Considering the 3 dB loss of combiner). While checking the power, if any components seems to procedure more loss
of the specific network transaction.
o is to add more radios in the cell to remove congestion.
eems to procedure more losses than expected, change that component. Similarly check the power at antenna feeder p
he power at antenna feeder ports. Some time due to the water ingress, connectors get rusty and needs to be replaced.
y and needs to be replaced.
Measurement Point Of successful TCH seizures
1. When CH_ACT_ACK message is received in the immediate assignment process. Since there is no SDCCH available, TCH channel is directly assig
2. When CH_ACT_ACK message is received, the calling status is CS_WAIT_RR_EST(Waiting RR setup status) and the present channel is TCH.
4. When the MSG_ABIS_HO_DETECT message is received during incoming inter BSC inter cell handover, and the handover type is non-SDCCH han
5. When the MSG_ABIS_HO_DETECT message is received during internal inter cell handover, and the handover type is non-SDCCH handover.
6. When the CLEAR-CMD message with the cause of HO_SUCC or CALL_CTRL is received from the MSC during inter-BSC handover , and the hand
When the CLEAR-CMD message, whose cause values is HO_SUCC or CALL_CTRL, is received from the MSC during inter BSC handover , and at th
TCH Call drop
Usually, the typical causes for sending the Clear_Request mssg are as follows ;
2. O & M Intervention
3. Equipment Failure
4. Protocol error
5. Preemption