The density of Base Stations on the network depends on the local topography and clutter as well as the network capacity requirements (each site has a finite capacity).

If you are only interested in the Civils works involved with deploying the grillage, concrete and power supply then you should have asked the RF Planners how many sites they are looking to deploy (they should know) and where, etc.

Also your Civil Engineers should have accounted for the different types of installation as they all cost different amounts;

Microcell
Macrocell
Picocell

You would also have different budgets for deploying on the following categories

rooftop sites
greenfield (towers etc) sites
site shares (equipment deployed on existing towers).


On another note - for all those looking for info (without really looking) I will only give you hints as to where to find it, not actually send you any information directly. See the links that I have already provided.



Regards

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Eur Ing John Colquhoun CEng MIET
Si Je Puis
Clarior Hinc Honos
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Hi,
i need help, can you send me any document about planification or dimensionment to the 3G network,
email: elghazi.yassine@gmail.com
thanks

If you are able to type into a search engine such as Google, the words GSM, 3G, UMTS or CDMA etc then there will be more information than you could ever want.

Also as I have stated before the following web page can be used as a source

3GPP

Be empowered to learn for yourself

Regards

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Eur Ing John Colquhoun CEng MIET
Si Je Puis
Clarior Hinc Honos
Operations Manager - Telecommunications (Scotland) <img src="/forums/forum/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

hi ,, just joined the forum,, im working for 2G GSM as well,, hope we can help each other using this forum,, Cheers!

Hello,

I am keen to talk with experienced Cell Planning Engineers with strong 2G and 3G knowldege. Does anyone know of any Engineers who would be keen to have a quick chat ? I have some really exciting opportunities for Engineers looking to get involved in some great projects.

Any help would be much appreciated,

Many thanks
Rebekah

hi Mr. Bagouri.
i am also new in RF, currenty working as RF engineer, i need some help in RF planning and design. Could u plz help me out about site planning and design. I'll b grateful if u give me ur opinion.
Regards

Hi all,
This is Azfar, I have recntly joined the group. I am applying for the post of RF optimization engineer and have recently got an interview call, I have sufficient knowledge about GSM system Channels, Handoffs, frequency hopping, HSN, MAIO, I want some help regarding optimization in GSM systems, what parameters we are looking at in optimization , how do we optimize the network. what parameters do we change based on the drivetest results, how does antenaa heights and tilts related to optimization and what are the practical difficulties in optimizing a network, what is the significance of Drive Test, Can some one give me detailed answer about my queries.

We have a lot of factors for optimization and different networks have different approach (ie terrains, network size etc.),, but generally the main objective is to achieve a certain kpi as required by customer or as required by quality standards.. hope somebody can add more,, cheers!!!!

Hi everyone, Iam Electronic Engineer and work in regulatory office of my country (El Salvador) in spectrum management; right now I try to find the information about the sensitivity of GSM mobile equipment, I read the GSM standard and find the level of sensitivity is -102 dbm (ideal); but I maked a measure with specialized equipment (NARDA SRM 3000) and the value was higher that -102 dbm, the GSM mobile equipment can't connect; where can I find the exactly value of sensitivity of GSM Mobile Equipment, I hope your help

Regards,

Ms. Juan Carlos Castro Chavez
Spectrum Analyzer Technician

Do you thing about the tolerance in Rx sensitivity at specific FER/FEB?
You can get exact answers if you contact the vindor of your MS equipment or measurment tool.

Regards,

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Basheer Raddwan

Hi Rebekah

What sort of projects do you have may we have a chat about that? please add me to ur msn or send me an e-mail. I may be realy intrested.

bagio04@hotmail.com

Dear Rebekah,

This is a GSM 2.5G Sr. Rf planner. I wanted to share some knowlwdge and information with you through a chat.

can you be available online? Let me know ur chat ID.

regards,
Praveen

Well bagouri I am Thair Siddique Transmission Planning engineer.my email address is tahirsindhu@msn.com reply me on that mail address i8 will send u a very nice book on gsm which i have gone through.Hopefully You will find that sound intresting for your bright future career.

Hey its me Tahir Siddique Transmission planning engineer. if u can mail me on tahirsindhu@msn.com i will sent u a nice book for gsm.

Hello dear all!!

I need some detailed document over RF-Plannig Of Cellular GSM network and also the deatils and working of the tools used for RF planning.
I m a final year student of telecommunciation engineering and need this info as my presentation is on 20th of this month.
Please can any one help me.
please send me docs at
mskamal05@yahoo.com

I will be thankful to u all.
Regards

dear all..
im nizar hilmi, i just finished my masters in communication engg and i lives in uk at the moment. ..im actually planning my career in rf planning and optimization, is there anyone who is working in this field who is in uk.. if yes, please reply me to nizarhilmi@gmail.com

thanx and regards
nizar hilmi

Dear Tahir
Thank you for offering me this help , we can you send the book to bagouri@yahoo.com.
BR.

dear all,

i am isman, I am a LOS surveyor in an Ericsson project , I am try to expand my knowledge to RF Planning. I am looking for a documment/book that can provide me with a soild background,that can help me with my career. Please recommend a good reference for me so I can find professional and practical info about RF Planning. anyone in this forum can help me? thank you for you all, i am wait at isman_ab354@yahoo.com

best regards
isman

Hi, there
I need some document about gsm network planning and optimisation
If you can, please send to me via my e-mail : weekendaysvn@yahoo.com
I am now living in UK
Thanks a lot

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Hi there
I would be very thankful If you send me those drive test log files
My mail is:
n1g7u@hotmail.com