Radio Resource Optimization of a Gsm Network Using Actix Analyzer Service Verification Solution

: Radio Resource optimization on the three sectors (A, B, and C) of a BTS belonging to ZTE ZXG-10 BSS system was carried out adopting Ajay (2004) processes. The preprocessing raw data was obtained through the use of Ericsson TEMs Phones incorporated with GPS tool for location updates during the Drive Test (DT). The post-processing of the DT data was done by Actix Analyzer Service Verification Solution tool. The result showed a significant mobile service degradation experienced by the BTS with cell identity (cellID) number 93. The BTS experienced severe call drop rate, poor call success rate, event handover failures and poor traffic streams. The BTS sectors were optimized by parameter tuning of the RxLev to -69dBm, -73dBm and -79dBm while the RxQual to values of 0, 1, and 2 for the sectors A, B and C respectively. A repeat of DT along the service coverage area of the BTS of cellID number 93 yielded an optimized result with no single call drop recorded.