In the rapidly changing wireless communications world it is essential to keep up with the latest technology trends. Especially with TETRA base station technology, as it is meant to ensure optimal radio coverage in specific areas. The market requires enhanced capabilities such as interference detection and avoidance, and hardware platforms may have to be upgraded to allow for new TETRA services. With our Base Station Systems there is no need for concern. They are predictably solid and cutting-edge in design.

TetraNode Base Station Systems create the TETRA Access network. The superior RF performance of the TetraNode Base Station System and its protection against high signal interference offer unmatched coverage and quality of service. Thanks to its modular design, the Base Station Systems can be deployed with minimal installation costs for virtually any base station application. The power-efficient design of the Base Station System reduces power consumption and heat dissipation, which was recognised by winning the Green TETRA Award.

Every Base Station System consists of one to sixteen R-8070 TETRA Base Station transceivers within one to four 19″ rack enclosures. The R-8070 is our third generation TETRA transceiver, featuring 40 WRMS output power and up to triple diversity receivers within a compact rack-mount design. Each R-8070 provides one TETRA carrier with a capacity of four simultaneous communication channels. The R-8070 transceiver exceeds the TETRA Voice and Data RF performance specifications by considerable margins and offers a powerful local user interface for easier configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting. The R-8070 is available for the frequency ranges 350 to 470 and 806 to 870 MHz.

TetraNode Base Station Systems can be fitted with a Fallback Site Controller, offering TETRA local trunking functionality for a Base Station System when the interconnection to the TetraNode core is lost. In fallback operation all TETRA functionality is maintained, except those features for which access to gateways is required.

Unique features and benefits

• Open IP based backhaul integration with Quality of Service and link redundancy support
• Modular high-availability design with hot-swappable components
• Best-of-class coverage due to high output power and excellent receiver sensitivity
• Robust interference detection and avoidance mechanisms
• Extensive remote monitoring and firmware upgrade capabilities
• Low power consumption reduces CO2 emissions and operating cost