TETRA System overview

All aspects of a TETRA system are described including the TETRA 1 and TETRA 2 standards. The course introduces trunking principles, service aspects, network planning and architecture. Technical details about the TETRA radio interface are also examined

Course Summary
All aspects of a TETRA system are described including the TETRA 1 and TETRA 2 standards. The course introduces trunking principles, service aspects, network planning and architecture. Technical details about the TETRA radio interface are also examined.

Who would benefit
Those working or involved in PMR or PAMR who need to understand TETRA technology, specification and capabilities.

Prerequisites
Familiarity with the architecture and general operation of typical VHF or UHF mobile networks is advantageous, and some understanding of radio techniques is useful.

Topic areas include

  • An overview of the TETRA standards
  • TETRA 2
  • Trunked Radio principles
  • Traffic analysis
  • TETRA services
  • Cellular principles
  • Network planning
  • Digital communications
  • TETRA security
  • TETRA frequency allocations
  • TETRA channels
  • Network architecture
  • TETRA user terminals
  • The TETRA radio interface
  • TETRA mobility management
  • Direct Mode Operation (DMO)