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Análise de cobertura de RF em um sistema GSM/EDGE utilizando o plugdata MG100
Fernandes Sales, Diego; Gomes Neto, Alfredo
Abstract: This work aims to analyze the RF coverage of a GSM/EDGE network located in João Pessoa, PB, Brazil. It was used PlugData MG100, a low cost GSM/EDGE modem, as an alternative mobile measurement tool. From the Móbile Measurement Reports (MMRs) RF coverage and the handover process are analyzed. This work analyzes only data referent to the serving cell and the two closest neighboring cells. The results were analyzed according to inter and intra-cell handover. It was identified quality of service issues related to the serving cell in the suburban areas. The signal level behavior was satisfactory in the open rural area outstanding the frequency planning aspect.
Index Terms: GSM/EDGE, handover, MMRs, PlugData MG100.
