Thanks for your feedback on this Paul. I have had some more feedback
from another chap
who was also very helpful. I'll post it on this thread to assist anybody
searching for
this type of information in future. I will certainly let you know how
the application
proceeds.
...
Yes you need to state 1800Mhz (class of emission)
The BTS is a single-TRX BTS designed for indoor use (–5C to +45°C).
Maximum transmit power is +23dBm for the 1800 MHz BTS
Channel Spacing is 200Khz
Power output control is 12 steps
Power consumption is 13watts
Standards are ETSI EN301489-9
Using the tool at
you should be able to work out what you require knowing the max output
is +23db
As a rough guide (as I'm NO radio expert) the formula is like so:
EiRP (dBi)=ERP (dB)+2.1
ERP(dB)=Ant Gain (dBd)+POWERBTS (dBm)-Combiner loss-Cable loss-Fading margin
So....
Output power = 23db
Unit lose = 6.5db per 100m
Gain of anntena = 10db
Combiner lose = 3db
Fading Margin = 2db
Radiated power of attenna (ERP) = 21.5db (23 - 6.5 + 10 - 3 - 2)
Max radiated power (EiRP) = 21.5 + 2.1 = 23.6dbi
On 26/10/2011 13:51, Paul Dart wrote:
Hi,
On 26 October 2011 11:16, Alex J Lennon<ajlennon(a)dynamicdevices.co.uk> wrote:
Hi,
I'm working through a UK Ofcom Non-operational license application form
to obtain a license to test with an ip.access nano-BTS 1800.
I'm having a little trouble determining a few of the characteristics of the
nano-BTS and I wonder if anybody could offer me any advice?
- Presumably I can provide GSM 1800 as the frequency of operation (or do I
need to be more specific?).
For the purposes of Ofcom this should be fine. They
will then give you
a set channel/freq. in that band to use and this will be specific.
- What would be the "class of emission
designation" for UK GSM ?
- Given I'm just going to use a nano-BTS with a couple of Wifi 10dBi SMA
antennae is there somewhere
Wifi antennas are usually tuned for 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz
(maybe 900MHz if
you get it from the US or something). You are probably better getting
an antenna that will work properly in the band you are using (unless
it's a wideband antenna).
I can find figures for:
- peak RF Power supplied to the antenna or load?
- peak radiated power (ERP or EIRP)
- mean radiated power (ERP or EIRP)
You need to know:
a) the power output of the nanoBTS you have (ask the
manufacturer/check the datasheet)
b) any cable losses between that and the antenna
c) the gain of the antenna (I presume 10dB is at 2.4GHz for wifi. It
will likely be less for 1800MHz, see my comments above).
Add these together and you will get the power out. a) and b) gives you
the answer to the first one.
ERP and EIRP are subtly different. Check wikipedia/ask Ofcom if you
need some help.
Many thanks,
Alex
Hope this helps, and good luck. Let me know if you do get an approved
application as I would be interested in doing the same in the UK.
Regards,
Paul