TETRA System Overview

Gain an insight into the technologies and protocols that enable the transmission of voice & data signals over Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) mobile networks.

This 2-day theoretical course is designed to provide an overview of the TETRA market place and technologies. Ideal for technical people currently working in the mobile or telecommunications infrastructure industry, who do not necessarily work directly with the mobile system equipment, but could benefit from an understanding of the component parts and the way they inter work.

Click here to download printable version

Duration
2 days

Who should attend?
Engineers, technicians, managers and those seeking to learn more about TETRA systems

Prerequisites
Experience in radio communications with a knowledge of telecommunications methods is recommended

Course objectives
Delegates gain an insight into TETRA cellular networks and protocols

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
GSM System Overview
UMTS System Overview
GPRS System Overview

Course Content (100% Theory)

Principles & features of TETRA
• Spectrum
• Cells
• Specifications
• Features
• Services and TETRA rel. 2
• Comparison with Tetrapol

Network Components & interfaces
• User equipment
• Core network architecture
• Access methods
• Terrestrial interfaces

Air Interface: channels, coding & optimisation
• FDD & TDD
• Transport channels
• Traffic & control channels
• Frames
• Channel coding
• Physical channels
• Radio frequency spectrum
• Diversity
• Power control

Call & handover sequences
• Cell selection
• Radio link measurements
• Hand-over
• Power control
• Direct mode of operation

TETRA specifications
• An overview of the TETRA specifications & TETRA release 2