User Guide

GSM Rx chain activation for manual measurements / GSM RSSI measurement

Context

RSSI signal measurement is the main Rx troubleshooting measurement. The test measures the strength of

the received signal.

I and Q branches can be measured separately. In GSM, the input signal can be either a real GSM signal or a

CW (Continuous Wave) signal that is 67.771 kHz above the carrier frequency.

Figure 20 Rx IQ test points

Steps

1. Start

Phoenix

service software.

2. Choose Testing→GSM→RSSI Reading .

3. Set the RF signal generator for a channel frequency +67.771 kHz in CW mode.

Alternatively set the cellular tester downlink channel to the appropriate channel. Make sure that the tester

is set to continuous mode, not to burst mode.

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RF Troubleshooting and Manual Tuning Guide

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