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2014

Adel Mounir Mohamed

Mobile Communication Instructor

+20 115 222 19 75

eng.adelmounir@gmail.com 

RF Drive Test  

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RF Drive Test 

Overview:

Every good RF design, after its implantation should be evaluated. There are few ways to do

this, for example through analysis of KPI (Key Performance Indicator) or through prediction

tools and signal interference. Other very common and efficient way to evaluate the network

is conducting a Drive Test.

Duration: 18 hours 

Pre-requisite: GSM & UMTS 

Intended Audience:

1. 3rd

 & 4th

 grade in Communication Engineering Department. 2. Telecom Engineers and Technical Staff involved in development, testing, and

deployment requiring comprehensive details of RF Drive Testing to be its first step

toward being an excellent RF Optimizer. 

Outlines:

A. RF Drive Test (2G) 

1. Introducon about Drive Testing (DT)

2. Type of Sites

3. Antenna Tilng & Azimuth

4. DT Tools Overview

5. GSM TEMS Windows & Analysis

6. Major DT types

7. GSM Field Problems & Analysis

B. RF Drive Test (3G)

1. UMTS Flashback

2. UMTS TEMS Windows & Analysis

3. UMTS Field Problems & Analysis