Course Code: TR1202
The topics covered in this course will equip delegates with the knowledge to plan and configure TETRA networks.
Engineers working or involved in radio system design who require a detailed understanding of the planning, optimisation and configuration aspects of TETRA systems.
Familiarity with the principles and techniques of designing a mobile radio system, or previous attendance on the Radio System Design course (RP1101).
TETRA air interface structure – sub-slots, time slots and bursts
TETRA modulation and channel coding performance
Static and dynamic receiver sensitivity
Dynamic channel adaptation
Adaptive power control mechanisms and procedures
Synchronisation and network broadcast channels
Radio usable, radio relinquishable and radio improvable
Random access procedures
Cell surveillance, monitoring and scanning
Undeclared, unannounced and announced cell reselection
C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5 calculations
Concentric, conforming and non-conforming carriers
Normal, extended and shared control
Capacity planning – circuit switched, packet switched, and control
Fleet mapping
Message, transmission and quasi-transmission trunking
Carrier sharing options
Configuring TETRA timers and energy economy mode
Planning TETRA radio coverage
Includes a TETRA system coverage and capacity design exercise.
