VAMOS Feature Parameter Description: GSM Bss GBSS18.1

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VAMOS Feature Parameter

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Intended Audience.......................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 VAMOS Solution.......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Background.....................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Application Scenarios.....................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Solution Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Feature Description..................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.1 VAMOS & VAMOS FR............................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1.2 VAMOS I&II Support................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.3 Mute SAIC MS Identification................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 VAMOS Call Drop Solution......................................................................................................................................13
3.1.5 White SAIC MS Identification.................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Benefits......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 VAMOS & VAMOS FR............................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2.2 VAMOS I&II Support................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.3 Mute SAIC MS Identification................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4 VAMOS Call Drop Solution......................................................................................................................................14
3.2.5 White SAIC MS Identification.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.3 NEs Supporting the Feature..........................................................................................................................................15
4 Technical Description.................................................................................................................16
4.1 MS Type........................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.1 SAIC MS................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.2 VAMOS MS...............................................................................................................................................................18
4.2 MS Identification.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Procedure................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.2 Principles................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2.1 Conditions for Triggering per-Call MS Identification............................................................................................20
4.2.2.2 Per-Call MS Identification Procedure.................................................................................................................... 22
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4.2.2.3 Final Results for MS Identification........................................................................................................................ 24

4.2.3 Identification Results................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2.3.1 Importing Results into the Database.......................................................................................................................26
4.2.3.2 Result Save Format.................................................................................................................................................27
5 VAMOS Function........................................................................................................................ 29
5.1 Modulation and Demodulation..................................................................................................................................... 29
5.1.1 Demodulate TSC Configurations.............................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.2 Technical Description................................................................................................................................................ 30
5.2 VAMOS Channel Multiplexing.................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.1 VAMOS Channel....................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.2 Candidate VAMOS Call............................................................................................................................................ 32
5.2.3 VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Using an Intra-Cell Handover................................................................................ 37
5.2.4 VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Using the Assignment Procedure........................................................................... 41
5.3 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing................................................................................................................................48
5.3.1 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing Due to BQ...........................................................................................................48
5.3.2 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing Due to Light Cell Load.......................................................................................50
5.4 VAMOS Power Control................................................................................................................................................52
5.4.1 Uplink Power Control................................................................................................................................................52
5.4.2 Downlink Power Control...........................................................................................................................................53
5.4.3 Active Power Control................................................................................................................................................ 55
6 Related Features...........................................................................................................................58
6.1 GBFD-115830 VAMOS............................................................................................................................................... 58
6.2 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR......................................................................................................................................... 68
6.3 GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II Support..........................................................................................................................78
6.4 GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS Identification..............................................................................................................79
6.5 GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop Solution................................................................................................................ 82
7 Network Impact........................................................................................................................... 87
7.1 System Capacity........................................................................................................................................................... 87
7.2 Network Performance...................................................................................................................................................88
7.2.1 MS Identification Function........................................................................................................................................88
7.2.2 VAMOS Function...................................................................................................................................................... 90
8 Engineering Guidelines............................................................................................................. 95
8.1 Solution Deployment.................................................................................................................................................... 95
8.1.1 Software and Hardware Constraints.......................................................................................................................... 96
8.1.1.1 Software Constraints...............................................................................................................................................97
8.1.1.2 Hardware Constraints............................................................................................................................................. 99
8.1.2 Gain Estimation....................................................................................................................................................... 104
8.1.3 Cell Selection...........................................................................................................................................................105
8.1.4 Prerequisite and Mutually Exclusive Features and Functions.................................................................................105
8.1.5 MS Identification..................................................................................................................................................... 106
8.1.6 Data Preparation...................................................................................................................................................... 107
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8.1.7 Solution Activation.................................................................................................................................................. 111

8.1.8 Solution Verification................................................................................................................................................ 113
8.1.9 Parameter Optimization........................................................................................................................................... 114
8.1.10 Performance Monitoring........................................................................................................................................120
8.1.11 Solution Deactivation............................................................................................................................................ 121
8.2 Feature Deployment................................................................................................................................................... 121
8.2.1 When to Use VAMOS............................................................................................................................................. 121
8.2.1.1 VAMOS................................................................................................................................................................ 121
8.2.1.2 VAMOS I&II Support...........................................................................................................................................122
8.2.1.3 VAMOS Call Drop Solution.................................................................................................................................123
8.2.1.4 Mute SAIC MS Identification.............................................................................................................................. 123
8.2.2 Deployment Requirements...................................................................................................................................... 123
8.2.2.1 VAMOS Function................................................................................................................................................. 124
8.2.3 Function Activation and Verification...................................................................................................................... 127
8.2.3.1 VAMOS Function................................................................................................................................................. 127
8.2.3.1.1 Activation.......................................................................................................................................................... 127
8.2.3.1.2 Activation Observation (the VAMOS Feature)................................................................................................. 135
8.2.3.1.3 Activation Observation (the VAMOS FR Feature)........................................................................................... 143
8.2.3.1.4 Deactivation.......................................................................................................................................................150
8.2.3.2.1 Activation.......................................................................................................................................................... 152
8.2.3.2.2 Activation Observation......................................................................................................................................153
8.2.3.2.3 Deactivation.......................................................................................................................................................157
8.2.3.3.1 Feature Activation............................................................................................................................................. 157
8.2.3.3.3 Deactivation.......................................................................................................................................................161
8.2.3.4.1 Feature Activation............................................................................................................................................. 161
8.2.3.4.3 Deactivation.......................................................................................................................................................165
9 Parameters................................................................................................................................... 166
10 Counters.................................................................................................................................... 292
11 Glossary..................................................................................................................................... 325
12 Reference Document...............................................................................................................326
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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes combined solutions about voice services over adaptive multi-user
channels on one slot (VAMOS)-related features in different application scenarios.
Since the channel multiplexing principles of VAMOS FR are similar to those of VAMOS, this
document describes the two features altogether. To simplify this description, the VAMOS and
VAMOS FR features are collectively referred to as the VAMOS function in this document.
This document guides you to select an appropriate feature or feature combination based on
network congestion conditions in different application scenarios. It also describes each
individual feature, including its implementation principles, related features, network impact,
and engineering guidelines. Specifically, this document describes the following features:
l GBFD-115830 VAMOS
l GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
l GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II Support
l GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS Identification
l GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop Solution
l White SAIC MS identification
Table 1-1 Document organization

Content Corresponding Chapters/Sections
VAMOS solution 2 VAMOS Solution: Describes the background

information, application scenarios, and overall principles
of the VAMOS solution.
8.1 Solution Deployment: Describes how to deploy the
VAMOS solution in different scenarios, guiding you to
quickly deploy VAMOS.
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Content Corresponding Chapters/Sections
VAMOS-related feature/ 3 Feature Description: Describes the definitions and

functions benefits of VAMOS-related features/functions as well as
feature support by NEs.
4 Technical Description: Describes the technical
principles of each feature/function.
6 Related Features: Describes feature dependencies,
including prerequisite features, mutually exclusive
features, and impacted features.
7 Network Impact: Describes the impact on system
capacity and network performance of deploying each
feature.
8.2 Feature Deployment: Describes how to deploy each
feature independently.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand the VAMOS function

l Work with Huawei GSM products
l Are familiar with GSM basics
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change
Changes in features of a specific product version.
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information that was not described in the earlier
version.
03 (2018-05-31)
Compared with Issue GBSS18.1, 02 (2016-08-31) of GBSS18.1, 03 (2018-05-31) of
GBSS18.1 includes the following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter

Change
Feature change Added support of this feature by the None

RRU5909s,RRU5909,RRU5905,RRU5905w,RR
U5901,RRU5501,RRU5507,and AAU5940. For
details, see 8.1.1.2 Hardware Constraints.

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Change
Editorial Updated 5.3.2 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing None

change Due to Light Cell Load.
02 (2016-08-31)
Compared with Issue GBSS18.1, 01 (2016-02-29) of GBSS18.1, 02 (2016-08-31) of
GBSS18.1 includes the following changes.

Change
Feature change None None
Editorial Updated 5.3.2 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing None

change Due to Light Cell Load.
01 (2016-02-29)
Compared with Issue Draft A (2015-12-31) of GBSS18.1, 01 (2016-02-29) of GBSS18.1
includes the following changes.
Feature l Modified parameters related to MS None

change identification. Updated 8.1.5 MS
Identification.
l Modified the figure showing the
relationships between parameter
settings and VAMOS channel
multiplexing. Updated 8.1.9
Parameter Optimization.
l Added hardware constraints on
VAMOS. Updated 8.1.1.2 Hardware
Constraints.
Editorial None None

change
Draft A (2015-12-31)
Compared with Issue 03 (2015-06-27) of GBSS17.1, Draft A (2015-12-31) of GBSS18.1

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Change Change Description Parameter Change

Type
Feature l Added a parameter to control whether Added the

change to enable the automatic VAMOS TSC VamosTSCAutoMapSw
mapping function. (BSC6900, BSC6910)
l Updated 5.1.1 Demodulate TSC parameter.
Configurations, 8.1.6 Data
Preparation, 8.1.9 Parameter
Optimization, and 8.2.3.1.1
Activation.
Editorial None None

change
1.4 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change
Changes in features of a specific product version
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information that was not described in the earlier
version
Draft A (2018-XX-XX)
Compared with Issue 01 (2014-04-30) of GBSS20.1, Draft A (2018-XX-XX) of GBSS21.0
Change Type Change Description Parameter Change
Feature change Changed the name of None

Huawei mobile element
management system from
U2000 to U2020.
Editorial change None None

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 2 VAMOS Solution
2 VAMOS Solution
2.1 Background
The wide application of refarming has caused continuous narrowing of GSM spectrum
resources. The number of GSM users, however, will not sharply decrease within a short
period of time. Network capacity expansion is required with limited GSM spectrum resources.
Huawei provides the VAMOS solution, which is a portfolio of MS identification-related

features, the VAMOS feature, and the VAMOS FR feature. This solution allows the customer
to select an appropriate channel multiplexing mode based on the VAMOS support capabilities
of MSs. This mechanism increases the VAMOS channel multiplexing rate, expands GSM
system capacity, and improves voice quality.
2.2 Application Scenarios

Scenarios
The VAMOS function allows one TCH to carry two calls. The VAMOS feature multiplexes
two calls onto one TCHH, doubling network capacity compared with when common TCHHs
are used. This feature therefore helps expand capacity and alleviate network congestion. The
VAMOS FR feature multiplexes two calls onto one TCHF, doubling network capacity
compared with when common TCHFs are used. This feature provides the same network
capacity but better voice quality compared with when common TCHHs are used. It therefore
helps improve voice quality. The VAMOS solution is usually used in either of the following
scenarios:
Scenario 1: Congestion Relief
l Enable the VAMOS feature to alleviate or eliminate congestion if both of the following
conditions are met:
- TCH congestion occurs.
- The congestion cannot be alleviated after you increase the proportion of half-rate
traffic.
l Enable the VAMOS feature to prevent traffic congestion during holidays or important
events when traffic is usually heavy.

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The following table describes features that are recommended in scenario 1.
Table 2-1 Features recommended in scenario 1

Feature ID Feature Name Function Introduced in...
Description
GBFD-115830 VAMOS This feature selects R13.0

appropriate MSs
based on MS
identification results
and performs TCHH
multiplexing on the
selected MSs,
alleviating TCH
congestion.
GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS This feature checks R13.0

Identification the reported non-
SAIC MSs in the
Mobile Station
Classmark 3 IE and
identifies the SAIC
MSs that are
reported as non-
SAIC MSs. VAMOS
channel
multiplexing can be
performed on these
MSs, increasing
VAMOS traffic
gains.
GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop This feature checks R13.0

Solution the reported SAIC
MSs in the Mobile
Station Classmark 3
IE and identifies the
non-SAIC MSs that
are reported as SAIC
MSs, namely
problem SAIC MSs.
VAMOS channel
multiplexing on
these MSs is
prohibited, reducing
the negative impact
on KPIs.

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Description
GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II This feature R16.0

Support allocates new TSCs
to reported VAMOS
I and VAMOS II
MSs. When
VAMOS channel
multiplexing is
performed on the
MSs, full alpha-
QPSK modulation is
used in the
downlink,
improving VAMOS
performance.
NOTE
Proportion of half-rate traffic = K3034: TCHH Traffic Volume/K3014: Traffic Volume on TCH
Scenario 2: User Experience Improvement

Enable the VAMOS FR feature to improve voice experience without changing network
capacity when all of the following conditions are met:
l The proportion of half-rate traffic is high on the network.
l Congestion is unlikely to occur.
l The customer values the mean opinion score (MOS) and can accept only slight losses in
KPIs such as the call drop rate and HQI.
The following table describes features that are recommended in scenario 2.
Table 2-2 Features recommended in scenario 2

Description
GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR This feature selects R16.0

appropriate MSs
based on MS
identification results
and performs TCHF
multiplexing on the
selected MSs,
improving voice
experience.

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Description
GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS This feature checks R13.0

Identification the reported non-
SAIC MSs in the
Mobile Station
Classmark 3 IE and
identifies the SAIC
MSs that are
reported as non-
SAIC MSs. VAMOS
channel
multiplexing can be
performed on these
MSs, increasing
VAMOS traffic
gains.
GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop This feature checks R13.0

Solution the reported SAIC
MSs in the Mobile
Station Classmark 3
IE and identifies the
non-SAIC MSs that
are reported as SAIC
MSs, namely
problem SAIC MSs.
VAMOS channel
multiplexing on
these MSs is
prohibited, reducing
the negative impact
on KPIs.
GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II This feature R16.0

Support allocates new TSCs
to reported VAMOS
I and VAMOS II
MSs. When
VAMOS channel
multiplexing is
performed on the
MSs, full alpha-
QPSK modulation is
used in the
downlink,
improving VAMOS
performance.

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Deployment Suggestions
l When traffic load is heavy, preferentially enable the Half Rate Speech or AMR HR
feature to prevent or alleviate network congestion. It is recommended that the VAMOS
feature be enabled if using common TCHHs cannot meet the capacity requirement.
l The VAMOS function requires support from MSs. It is recommended that VAMOS be
disabled if the penetration rate of VAMOS-capable MSs is less than 40%, because
VAMOS delivers insignificant gains in this scenario.
l It is recommended that the VAMOS function be disabled if the uplink or downlink HQI
(proportion of MRs at quality levels 0 to 5 to all MRs) is less than 92%, because
VAMOS delivers insignificant performance gains in this scenario.
NOTE
Penetration rate of VAMOS-capable MSs = (A03628: Number of Calls Originated or Terminated

by MSs Supporting SAIC + A03641: Number of VAMOS-1 Calls + A03642: Number of
VAMOS-2 Calls)/(A03640: Number of Calls)
2.3 Solution Overview

Table 2-3 describes the features and functions included in the VAMOS solution. The VAMOS
function depends on MS capabilities. Enable the MS identification function before the
VAMOS function. The VAMOS solution combines the MS identification function with the
VAMOS function for different scenarios, expanding voice capacity.
Table 2-3 Structure of the VAMOS solution

Solution Feature/Function Description
Component
MS VAMOS I&II Support This feature allocates new training sequence

identification codes (TSCs) to reported VAMOS I and
VAMOS II MSs, improving VAMOS
performance. With this feature, the BSC no
longer checks VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs.
When VAMOS channel multiplexing is
performed on the MSs, full alpha-QPSK
modulation is used in the downlink.
Compared with alpha-hopping modulation,
full alpha-QPSK modulation improves
VAMOS performance.
Mute SAIC MS This feature checks the reported non-single

Identification antenna interference cancellation (SAIC) MSs
in the Mobile Station Classmark 3 IE and
identifies the SAIC MSs that are reported as
non-SAIC MSs, increasing VAMOS traffic
gains.

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Solution Feature/Function Description

Component
VAMOS Call Drop This feature checks the reported SAIC MSs in
Solution the Mobile Station Classmark 3 IE and
identifies the non-SAIC MSs that are reported
as SAIC MSs, namely problem SAIC MSs.
This mechanism prevents KPI deterioration
after VAMOS channel multiplexing on
problem SAIC MSs.
White SAIC MS This function checks non-problem SAIC MSs

identification and identifies white SAIC MSs supporting full
alpha QPSK modulation. Full alpha-QPSK
modulation is used in the downlink when
VAMOS channel multiplexing is performed
on white SAIC MSs. Whereas, alpha-hopping
modulation is used in the downlink when
VAMOS channel multiplexing is performed
on non-white SAIC MSs that support SAIC.
VAMOS VAMOS This feature multiplexes two voice calls onto

Function one TCHH, expanding network capacity.
VAMOS FR This feature multiplexes two voice calls onto

one TCHF, expanding network capacity.
Figure 2-1 shows how MSs' VAMOS supporting capabilities are identified.
Figure 2-1 Identification of VAMOS MS support capabilities

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NOTE
During VAMOS channel multiplexing, of the two calls being multiplexed onto one TCH, one call uses
+alpha modulation, and the other uses –alpha modulation.
Full alpha QPSK: The alpha value can be adjusted during VAMOS channel multiplexing.
Alpha hopping: The alpha value cannot be adjusted during VAMOS channel multiplexing.

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 3 Feature Description
3 Feature Description
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 VAMOS & VAMOS FR

VAMOS was introduced during GSM/EDGE radio access network (GERAN) evolution. It
multiplexes two voice calls onto one TCH, expanding GSM network capacity.
l With the VAMOS feature, two voice calls can be multiplexed onto one TCHH.
l With the VAMOS FR feature, two voice calls can be multiplexed onto one TCHF.
l With both the VAMOS and VAMOS FR features, two voice calls can be multiplexed
onto either one TCHH or one TCHF.
3.1.2 VAMOS I&II Support

The VAMOS I&II Support feature supports the following new functions defined for VAMOS
I and VAMOS II MSs in 3GPP TS 45002 and 3GPP TS 44018:
l VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs can use new TSCs to perform VAMOS channel
multiplexing or to make common calls.
l When VAMOS II MSs use new TSCs, the shift SACCH function is implemented
according to 3GPP specifications. The Huawei shift SACCH function is the same as the
shift SACCH function defined in 3GPP TS 45002. For details about this function, see
3GPP TS 45002.
These new functions improve the performance of the VAMOS function.
3.1.3 Mute SAIC MS Identification

An MS reports its SAIC capability in the Mobile Station Classmark 3 information element
(IE). Some MSs support SAIC but report their SAIC capability as "Non-SAIC" in the Mobile
Station Classmark 3 IE. These MSs are called mute SAIC MSs.
Without the Mute SAIC MS Identification feature, the BSC does not perform VAMOS
channel multiplexing on an MS if it detects that the MS does not support SAIC in the Mobile
Station Classmark 3 IE, negatively affecting VAMOS traffic gains. Mute SAIC MS

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Identification is a Huawei proprietary feature. It helps to identify mute SAIC MSs to increase
the VAMOS channel multiplexing rate.
3.1.4 VAMOS Call Drop Solution

Mainstream MSs can report their SAIC capabilities in the Mobile Station Classmark 3 IE, but
some MSs may experience call drops after VAMOS channel multiplexing is performed on
them. Such call drops are caused by defects in the automatic frequency correction (AFC)
function of these MSs during VAMOS channel multiplexing. These MSs are called problem
SAIC MSs. To identify the problem SAIC MSs, the VAMOS Call Drop Solution feature was
introduced. VAMOS channel multiplexing is not employed for these MSs, preventing call
drops during the multiplexing.
3.1.5 White SAIC MS Identification

The white SAIC MS identification function is incorporated into the VAMOS and VAMOS FR
features. White SAIC MS identification depends on the identification results of the Mute
SAIC MS Identification and VAMOS Call Drop Solution features to obtain non-problem
SAIC MSs that support the VAMOS function. White SAIC MS identification identifies MSs
supporting full alpha-QPSK modulation from non-problem SAIC MSs. These MSs are called
white SAIC MSs.
This function checks MSs of the same model, identifies MSs supporting full alpha-QPSK
modulation from MSs supporting alpha-hopping modulation, and records the identification
results into the MS SAIC capability database. The BSC performs VAMOS channel
multiplexing on white SAIC MSs using full alpha modulation, improving VAMOS
performance.
3.2 Benefits
3.2.1 VAMOS & VAMOS FR

The VAMOS feature expands GSM network capacity without adding transceivers (TRXs) or
frequencies. However, it negatively affects voice quality. The VAMOS FR feature improves
voice quality without reducing network capacity.
VAMOS and VAMOS FR have the following impacts on network capacity and the MOS:
l Compared with the AMR HR or Half Rate Speech feature, VAMOS provides twice the
improvement in network capacity but a lower MOS (0.01 to 0.3 lower).
l Compared with the AMR FR or EFR feature, VAMOS FR provides twice the
improvement in network capacity but a lower MOS (0.1 to 0.2 lower).
l Compared with the AMR HR or Half Rate Speech feature, VAMOS FR provides the
same improvement in network capacity but a higher MOS (0.2 to 0.3 higher).
Figure 3-1 shows the simulation results of MOS for the VAMOS function. The simulation
result is used for reference only.

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Figure 3-1 Simulation results of MOS for the VAMOS function
3.2.2 VAMOS I&II Support

l VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs can support VAMOS services. Therefore, enabling
VAMOS I&II Support on the BSC side improves the voice quality and decreases the call
drop rate for VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs.
l Compared with common SAIC MSs, VAMOS II MSs deliver twice the VAMOS traffic
gains. The VAMOS traffic gains delivered when the penetration rate of VAMOS II MSs
on a network is 50% are equivalent to those delivered when the penetration rate of SAIC
MSs is 100%. A VAMOS II MS and a non-SAIC MS can be multiplexed onto one TCH,
enabling VAMOS channel multiplexing on non-SAIC MSs.
NOTE
VAMOS traffic gains (%) = VAMOS traffic volume x 100%/K3014: Traffic Volume on TCH
3.2.3 Mute SAIC MS Identification

This feature identifies SAIC MSs from the reported non-SAIC MSs, increasing the VAMOS
channel multiplexing rate and expanding network capacity.
3.2.4 VAMOS Call Drop Solution

This feature prevents call drops when VAMOS channel multiplexing is performed on problem
SAIC MSs. This mechanism ensures service continuity without affecting network capacity
gains.
3.2.5 White SAIC MS Identification

This feature identifies MSs supporting full alpha-QPSK modulation from MSs supporting
alpha-hopping modulation. This mechanism allows VAMOS channel multiplexing on more

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MSs supporting full alpha-QPSK modulation, improving downlink quality during the
multiplexing.
3.3 NEs Supporting the Feature

Table 3-1 NEs supporting the feature
Feature Name BSC BTS Supported
Versions
VAMOS BSC6900/BSC6910 GBTS/eGBTS GBSS13.0 and

later versions
VAMOS FR BSC6900/BSC6910 GBTS/eGBTS GBSS16.0 and

later versions
VAMOS I&II BSC6900/BSC6910 GBTS/eGBTS GBSS16.0 and

Support later versions
Mute SAIC MS BSC6900/BSC6910 GBTS/eGBTS GBSS13.0 and

Identification later versions
VAMOS Call Drop BSC6900/BSC6910 GBTS/eGBTS GBSS13.0 and

Solution later versions

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 4 Technical Description
4 Technical Description
The VAMOS function multiplexes two calls onto the same voice channel while maintaining
good voice quality. This requires support from the MSs, BTS, and BSC.
l MS
To support the VAMOS function, MSs must meet both of the following conditions:
– At least one of the two MSs on which the BSC performs VAMOS channel
multiplexing is a SAIC MS or VAMOS MS, because VAMOS channel multiplexing
cannot be performed on two MSs neither of which supports SAIC, VAMOS I, or
VAMOS II.
– The two MSs on which the BSC performs VAMOS channel multiplexing use two
orthogonal TSCs.
For details, see 4.1 MS Type.
l BTS
If VAMOS calls use the modulation and demodulation modes of common calls, severe
interference will result. Therefore, special modulation and demodulation methods must
be used for VAMOS calls to ensure good voice quality after VAMOS channel
multiplexing. For details, see 5.1 Modulation and Demodulation.
l BSC
The cell-level parameter VamosSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) controls whether a cell
supports the VAMOS function. If this parameter is set to ON(On), the cell supports both
the VAMOS and VAMOS FR features. If this parameter is set to VFR(VFR), the cell
supports only the VAMOS FR feature. If this parameter is set to VHR(VHR), the cell
supports only the VAMOS feature. The following functions are also added to allow the
BSC to support the VAMOS function:
– VAMOS channel multiplexing
For details, see 5.2 VAMOS Channel Multiplexing.
– VAMOS channel demultiplexing
For details, see 5.3 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing.
– VAMOS power control
For details, see 5.4 VAMOS Power Control.

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4.1 MS Type
l SAIC MS
An MS that supports the SAIC technique is called an SAIC MS. SAIC MSs have strong
anti-interference capabilities, and therefore they can be used for VAMOS channel
multiplexing.
l VAMOS I/VAMOS II MSs
VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs were introduced with the VAMOS technique. Channel
multiplexing brings more considerable gains when performed on VAMOS I and VAMOS
II MSs than when performed on SAIC MSs. Therefore, if an MS is enabled with the
VAMOS I&II Support feature and supports both the SAIC and VAMOS techniques,
Huawei base station subsystem (BSS) considers the MS as a VAMOS I or VAMOS II
MS.
4.1.1 SAIC MS
SAIC capability of MSs
An MS reports its SAIC capability in the Downlink Advanced Receiver Performance field of
the additional mobile station classmark information element (IE) in the Classmark Change
message. Table 4-1 lists which Downlink Advanced Receiver Performance values indicate
SAIC-capable MSs. To allow the BSC to obtain MS Classmark information earlier, enable the
ECSC function. For details, see 6.1 GBFD-115830 VAMOS. To learn more Classmark
information, see 3GPP TS 24.008 V9.7.0 and later specifications.
Table 4-1 SAIC Capability Reported in Mobile Station Classmark 3

Downlink Advanced Receiver SAIC Capability
Performance
00 Non-SAIC
01 SAIC
10 SAIC
11 SAIC
Some MSs support SAIC but are reported as non-SAIC MSs in the Mobile Station Classmark
3 IE, which decreases the traffic gains delivered by VAMOS. Huawei has introduced the
GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS Identification feature to identify this type of MS. For details,
see 4.2 MS Identification. In Table 4-2, you can see the SAIC capabilities supported by MSs
are somewhat different from the SAIC capabilities reported in Mobile Station Classmark 3.

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Table 4-2 Reported SAIC capabilities and actual SAIC capabilities
SAIC Capability Reported in Mobile Actual SAIC Capability

Station Classmark 3
Non-SAIC Non-SAIC
SAIC (mute SAIC)
SAIC SAIC
SAIC capability of the Huawei BSS

When the Network Support SAIC feature is activated on Huawei BSS side, Huawei BSS has
the SAIC capability. Otherwise, Huawei BSS does not have the SAIC capability.
4.1.2 VAMOS MS
VAMOS Capability of MSs

An MS reports its VAMOS capability in the "VAMOS Level" field of the "additional mobile
station classmark" IE in the Classmark Change message. Table 4-3 lists the mapping between
VAMOS levels and VAMOS capabilities. To allow the BSC to obtain MS Classmark
information earlier, enable the ECSC function. For details, see 6.1 GBFD-115830 VAMOS.
To learn more Classmark information, see 3GPP TS 24.008 V9.7.0 and later specifications.
Table 4-3 VAMOS capabilities
VAMOS Level Description
00 Non-VAMOS
01 VAMOS I
10 VAMOS II
11 VAMOS II
VAMOS MS Capability of the Huawei BSS

When the license for the VAMOS I&II Support feature is activated on the Huawei BSS and
the VamosMSEnable (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On), the Huawei BSS
supports VAMOS MSs. Otherwise, the Huawei BSS does not support VAMOS MSs.
NOTE
Some MSs report their VAMOS capabilities only when the MSC protocol version is R99 or above. You
are advised to set the MSCVER (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter in the SET GCELLCCUTRANSYS
command to R99_or_above for such MSs.

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4.2 MS Identification
Different MSs have different modulation and demodulation capabilities and cause different
impacts on the network when VAMOS is used. To promote the VAMOS function and
minimize its impact on the network, MSs are classified into different types so that different
strategies of using VAMOS are applied. Three types of MSs are defined:
l Mute SAIC MSs: MSs that support SAIC but are reported as non-SAIC. Identifying
these MSs allows VAMOS channel multiplexing on more MSs and increases capacity
gains.
l Problem SAIC MSs: MSs that support SAIC but has defects when VAMOS is used.
Identifying these MSs and forbidding VAMOS channel multiplexing on them help
prevent KPI deterioration. During problem SAIC MS identification, MSs supporting
alpha-hopping modulation can also be identified. These MSs can use alpha-hopping
modulation to perform VAMOS channel multiplexing.
l White SAIC MSs: MSs that support full alpha-QPSK modulation.
2.3 Solution Overview shows how different types of MSs are identified.
4.2.1 Procedure
MS identification is jointly performed by the BSC and BTS. The BSC triggers MS
identification and saves the identification result, and the BSC performs the identification
procedure. Upon receiving the Establish Indication message from the BTS over the TCH, the
BSC checks whether a call meets the conditions for triggering per-call identification. If the
conditions are met, the BSC triggers the identification. Figure 4-1 shows the procedure for
per-call MS identification.
Figure 4-1 Procedure for per-call MS identification

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1. MS identification is a cell-level function. When both a cell and a call in the cell meet
specific conditions, the BSC sends the MS Identify message to the BTS to trigger the
per-call identification. For details, see 4.2.2.1 Conditions for Triggering per-Call MS
Identification.
2. Upon receiving the MS Identify message, the BTS responds with the MS Identify ACK
message and starts the per-call MS identification procedure. For details, see 4.2.2.2 Per-
Call MS Identification Procedure.
3. After performing the identification, the BTS sends the MS Identify Report message,
informing the BSC of the identification result.
4. Upon receiving the MS Identify Report message, the BSC sends the MS Identify
Response message to the BTS.
Identification-related Signaling Messages

Feature/Function
Mute SAIC MS Mute SAIC Identify: identification command

Identification Mute SAIC Identify ACK: identification command
acknowledgement
Mute SAIC Identify Report: identification result feedback
Mute SAIC Identify Response: identification result
acknowledgement
VAMOS Call Drop SAIC Abnormal MS Identify: identification command

Solution SAIC Abnormal MS Identify ACK: identification command
acknowledgement
SAIC Abnormal MS Identify Report: identification result
feedback
SAIC Abnormal MS Identify Response: identification result
acknowledgement
White SAIC MS White SAIC MS Identify: identification command

identification White SAIC MS Identify ACK: identification command
acknowledgement
White SAIC MS Identify Report: identification result feedback
White SAIC MS Identify Response: identification result
acknowledgement
4.2.2 Principles
4.2.2.1 Conditions for Triggering per-Call MS Identification

The BSC triggers identification only when a cell and a call in the cell meet specific
conditions.

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Cell Conditions
The BSC can trigger MS identification for a call in a cell only when the cell meets all of the
following conditions:
l All parameters specifying whether to enable an identification-related feature/function are

set to ON(On).
For example, to allow for Mute SAIC MS identification, both MuteSaicSwitch
(BSC6900, BSC6910) and MuteSaicIdeSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) must be set to
ON(On). The following table lists the parameters controlling different MS
identification-related features/functions.
Table 4-4 Parameters controlling different MS identification-related features/functions

Identification-related Feature/ Parameters Controlling the Feature/
Function Function
Mute SAIC MS Identification MuteSaicSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910)

MuteSaicIdeSwitch (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
White SAIC MS identification SaicWhtMsIdentSw (BSC6900,

BSC6910)
VAMOS Call Drop Solution SaicProMsSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910)

SaicProMsIdeSwitch (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
l The cell load is less than or equal to the value of SpeMsIdeLoad (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The total number of times that mute SAIC MS identification, problem SAIC MS
identification, and white SAIC MS identification are being performed is less than the
value of SpeMsIdeMaxCalls (BSC6900, BSC6910).
Call Conditions
The BSC sends a message to the BTS, instructing the BTS to start a per-call MS identification
only when the cell meets the cell conditions described above and a call in the cell meets all of
the following conditions for the time period specified by SpeMsIdeLastTimes (BSC6900,
BSC6910) within the time period specified by SpeMsIdeStatTimes (BSC6900, BSC6910):
l The uplink receive level is greater than or equal to the threshold specified by
SpeMsIdeUlRxlevThd (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The downlink receive level is greater than or equal to the threshold specified by
SpeMsIdeDlRxlevThd (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The uplink receive quality is less than or equal to the threshold specified by
SpeMsIdeUlRxQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The downlink receive quality is less than or equal to the threshold specified by
SpeMsIdeDlRxQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The adaptive cell border (ATCB) of the call is greater than or equal to the threshold
specified by SpeMsIdeAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910). ATCB is the difference between
the downlink receive level and the receive level of the optimal neighboring cell.

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NOTE
If the call occupies a TCHH, MS identification is allowed only when HRMsIdeAllowed (BSC6900,
BSC6910) is set to ON(On).
4.2.2.2 Per-Call MS Identification Procedure

Upon receiving the MS identification command message from the BSC, the BTS alternately
uses the full alpha QPSK/alpha hopping and GMSK modulation modes to send data in the
downlink, as shown in Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3. The GMSK modulation mode remains
unchanged in the uplink. Table 4-5 describes the modulation modes for different MS
identification-related features/functions. Based on the downlink MRs reported every 480 ms,
the BTS obtains the difference between the downlink burst quality using full alpha QPSK/
alpha hopping modulation and that using GMSK modulation. Based on the difference, the
BTS determines the MS type.
Table 4-5 Modulation modes for different MS identification-related features/functions

Identification-related Modulation Mode
Feature/Function
Mute SAIC MS The BTS alternately uses the full alpha QPSK and GMSK
Identification modulation modes. Only one alpha value is used during the
identification for a single call.
White SAIC MS The BTS alternately uses the full alpha QPSK and GMSK
Identification modulation modes. Only one alpha value is used during the
identification for a single call.
VAMOS Call Drop The BTS alternately uses the alpha hopping and GMSK
Solution modulation modes. One set of alpha values (alpha and –
alpha) are used during the identification for a single call.
Figure 4-2 Downlink modulation mode changes during mute SAIC/white SAIC MS
identification

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Figure 4-3 Downlink modulation mode change when VAMOS Call Drop Solution is enabled
As shown in Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3, the GMSK modulation and full alpha QPSK/alpha
hopping modulation modes are alternatively used during an identification period. Call quality
is affected during an identification period. Therefore, the number of identification periods is
limited. During an identification period, the GMSK modulation and full alpha QPSK/alpha
hopping modulation modes are alternatively used. Each modulation mode has its specific
duration, and the durations for different modulation modes are determined by their respective
parameters. An identification period is calculated using the following formula:
Identification period = Number of identification times x 2 x Duration for using each
modulation mode x MR period (480 ms)
During an identification period, the BSS compares the downlink receive quality using
different modulation modes to obtain their difference. If the difference is greater than the
identification quality threshold, the BSS considers the downlink abnormal. Based on the
relationship between the number of abnormal times and the abnormal times threshold, the
BTS identified the MS type and records the information. For the Mute SAIC MS
Identification feature, if the number of abnormal times is greater than the abnormal times
threshold, the BTS considers the MS a non-SAIC MS. Otherwise, the BTS considers the MS a
mute SAIC MS. For the white SAIC MS identification function, if the number of abnormal
times is greater than the abnormal times threshold, the BTS considers the MS a non-white
SAIC MS. Otherwise, the BTS considers the MS a white SAIC MS. For the VAMOS Call
Drop Solution feature, if the number of abnormal times is greater than the abnormal times
threshold, the BTS considers the MS a problem SAIC MS on which VAMOS channel
multiplexing is prohibited. Otherwise, the BTS considers the MS a SAIC MS on which
VAMOS channel multiplexing can be performed using alpha-hopping modulation.

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Table 4-6 Parameters related to per-call MS identification

Identification- Related Parameters
related
Feature/
Function
Mute SAIC MS Number of identification times: MuteSaicIdeTotalTime (BSC6900,

Identification BSC6910)
Duration for using each modulation mode: MuteSaicIdeOnePrdTime
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Identification quality threshold: AvgRxQualBadThd (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Abnormal times threshold: AvgRxQualAbnTimesThd (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
White SAIC MS Number of identification times: SaicWhtMsIdentSw (BSC6900,

identification BSC6910)
Duration for using each modulation mode: SaicWhtIdentOnePrdTime
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Identification quality threshold: SaicWhtAvgRxQualBadThld
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Abnormal times threshold: SaicWhtAvgAbnTimesThld (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VAMOS Call Alpha hopping period: SaicAlphaJumpPrd (BSC6900, BSC6910)

Drop Solution Alpha hopping value: SaicAlphaJumpValue (BSC6900, BSC6910)
Number of identification times: SaicProIdeTotalTime (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Duration for using each modulation mode: SaicProIdeOnePrdTime
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Identification quality threshold: SaicProAvgRxQualBadThd
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Abnormal times threshold: SaicProAvgAbnTimesThd (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
4.2.2.3 Final Results for MS Identification

The per-call MS identification procedure checks only one alpha value, while multiple alpha
values may be used during multiplexing. To ensure the identification result is reliable, all the
alpha values modulated using full alpha-QPSK modulation must be checked. The upper alpha
threshold and lower alpha threshold specify the range of alpha values to check. For MSs of
each model, the BSS checks all alpha values between the upper alpha threshold and the lower
alpha threshold in ascending order. The BSS considers an MS a mute SAIC MS or a white
SACI MS only when the check results for all the alpha values indicate such an MS.
The result of per-call MS identification is occasional and may be inaccurate. Therefore, the
identification must be performed multiple times for the same alpha value. Based on the
multiple identification results, the BSS can obtain a more accurate result. Huawei BSS checks
an alpha value n times, where n refers to the number of identification times. Check the results

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for each MS identification procedure. If the number of times an MS is detected as a certain

type of MS exceeds the identification times threshold, the BSS considers the MS such an MS.
Table 4-7 Parameters related to MS identification

Identification- Related Parameters
related Feature/
Function
Mute SAIC MS Checking multiple alpha values:

Identification Upper alpha threshold: MuteSaicIdeAlphaUThd (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Lower alpha threshold: MuteSaicIdeAlphaLThd (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Checking a single alpha value for multiple times:
Number of identification times: MuteSaicIdeReqTimes (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Identification times threshold: MuteSaicIdeSatTimes (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
White SAIC MS Checking multiple alpha values:

identification Upper alpha threshold: SaicWhtMsIdentAlphaUpThld (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Lower alpha threshold: SaicWhtMsIdentAlphaLwrThld (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Checking a single alpha value for multiple times:
Number of identification times: SaicWhtMsIdentReqTimes
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Identification times threshold: SaicWhtMsIdentSatTimes (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VAMOS Call Checking a single alpha value for multiple times:

Drop Solution Number of identification times: SaicProMsIdeReqTimes (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
Identification times threshold: SaicProMsIdeSatTimes (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
4.2.3 Identification Results

The final results for MS identification will be saved in the SAIC MS capability database. To
import the results into the database, perform batch command execution or use data sharing.
For an MS initiating a new call, the BSS obtains its IMEI from the Identify Request message.
The BSS then queries the identification result of the MS in the SAIC MS capability database.
Based on the query result, the BSS determines whether to perform VAMOS channel
multiplexing on the call.

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4.2.3.1 Importing Results into the Database

When MS identification is enabled, the system automatically saves the identification result on
the previous day into a file at 3:00 every morning. The file is named
auto_identify_dataYYYYMMDDHHMMSS.csv and saved in the \bam\version_x\ftp
\ms_saic_cap directory.
NOTE
"version_x" indicates the active OMU workspace. To query the active OMU workspace, run the LST
OMUAREA command and check the value of Workarea flag in the command output.
"YYYYMMDDHHMMSS" indicates when the file was generated.
Manual Import
On the BSC LMT, run the EXP MSSAICCAPMML command every day to export the
identification results into an MML script file. Click File Manager and download the file.
Then, perform batch execution of the MML scripts to import the identification results into the
SAIC MS capability database. The detailed information about the MML scripts is as follows:
l Name format: FN in the EXP MSSAICCAPMML command specifies the name of the
MML script file.
l The following shows a command in the MML script file (where MuteSAICFlag
(BSC6900, BSC6910) indicates the mute SAIC MS identification result, and
ProSAICFlag (BSC6900, BSC6910) indicates the problem SAIC MS identification
result):
ADD GMSSAICCAP: TAC="55555555", MuteSAICFlag=YES,
ProSAICFlag=JUMP_ALPHA;
NOTE
The value of the ProSAICFlag (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter (the identification result for
VAMOS Call Drop Solution) can be NOT_ALLOWED(Multiplexing not allowed),
JUMP_ALPHA(Alpha hopping modulation or Alpha-QPSK modulation),
ALPHA_QPSK(Alpha-QPSK modulation), UNCERTAIN(Unknown), NOTINVOLVED(Not
involved), or JUMP_ALPHA_IDENTIFIED(Alpha hopping modulation).
Automatic SAIC MS Capability Sharing

After identifying the SAIC MS capabilities, the BSC saves the results in its SAIC MS
capability database. The automatic sharing function on the U2000 enables a BSC to
automatically share its SAIC MS capabilities with another BSC. This significantly improves
the efficiency for a BSC to identify SAIC MS capabilities and reduces the adverse impact of
identification on KPIs. See Figure 4-4.
On the U2000, users can designate several BSCs as source BSCs and destination BSCs.
Source BSCs provide SAIC MS capability. For example, BSC 1 and BSC 2 function as source
BSCs, and BSC 1, BSC 2, BSC 3, and BSC 4 function as destination BSCs.

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Figure 4-4 Automatic sharing of SAIC MS capabilities
This feature has been supported by the U2000 V200R012C00 and later versions. For detailed
operations, see "Performing the SAIC Terminal Capability Sharing Task" in the U2000 online
help.
4.2.3.2 Result Save Format

The MS identification results are generated for MSs of the same type. The results are saved in
the SAIC MS capability database by type approval code (TAC), see Table 4-8. A TAC
consists of the first eight digits in the IMEI. TACs are the same for MSs of the same model.
Table 4-8 Result save format

TAC Mute SAIC Pro SAIC
11111111 0 4
22222222 1 3
33333333 2 0
44444444 2 1
55555555 1 1
l Mute SAIC
– 0: Non-SAIC MS
– 1: Mute SAIC MS
– 2: N/A

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An MS reports its SAIC capability in the Mobile Station Classmark 3 IE of the

Classmark Change message.
l Pro SAIC
– 0: Problem SAIC MS. VAMOS channel multiplexing cannot be performed on the
MS.
– 1: Non-problem SAIC MS. VAMOS channel multiplexing can be performed on the
MS. Alpha-hopping modulation is used during VAMOS channel multiplexing
(whether full alpha QPSK modulation can be used is unknown).
– 2: Problem SAIC MS. VAMOS channel multiplexing can be performed on the MS.
Full alpha-QPSK modulation is used during VAMOS channel multiplexing.
– 3: Mute SAIC MS. The problem SAIC MS identification is not complete.
– 4: Non-SAIC MS
– 5: Non-problem SAIC MS. VAMOS channel multiplexing can be performed on the
MS. Only alpha-hopping modulation (not full alpha QPSK modulation) can be used
during VAMOS channel multiplexing.

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 5 VAMOS Function
5 VAMOS Function
5.1 Modulation and Demodulation
5.1.1 Demodulate TSC Configurations

To ensure good uplink and downlink demodulation performance, two MSs involved in
VAMOS channel multiplexing must use orthogonal TSCs. The Huawei VAMOS function
supports the following combinations of orthogonal TSCs:
l New TSC+old TSC
The VAMOS technique has introduced a new set of TSCs, which are referred to as new
TSCs, while the existing TSCs are referred to as old TSCs. For details, see 3GPP TS
45.002.
Only VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs can use new TSCs. When a VAMOS I or VAMOS
II MS is paired with another type of MS for VAMOS channel multiplexing, the VAMOS
I or VAMOS II MS preferentially uses a new TSC and the other MS uses an old TSC.
l Primary TSC+secondary TSC
Regarding Huawei BSS, old TSCs are classified into primary TSCs and secondary TSCs.
A TSC pair (old and new TSCs) is considered as approximately orthogonal if the
primary and secondary TSCs are paired as shown in Table 1.
When the VamosTSCAutoMapSw (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to ON, in
frequency hopping (FH) mode, the primary TSCs are the same as the TSCs for the FH
group, and the secondary TSCs are mapped onto the primary TSCs based on the
mapping in Table 1. In non-FH mode, the primary TSCs are the same as the BCCs, and
the secondary TSCs are mapped onto the primary TSCs based on the mapping in Table
1.
When the VamosTSCAutoMapSw (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to OFF, the
primary TSCs are controlled by the VamosMainTsc (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter
and the secondary TSCs are controlled by the VamosSubTsc (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter.

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Table 5-1 TSC pairs (old and new TSCs) for VAMOS channel multiplexing
Primary TSC Secondary TSC
0 2
1 7
2 0
3 4
4 3
5 6
6 5
7 1
5.1.2 Technical Description

To support the VAMOS function, the successive interference cancellation (SIC) technique is
used for demodulation on the uplink, and alpha-QPSK modulation is used for channel
multiplexing on the downlink, as shown in Figure 5-1.
l SIC demodulation
VAMOS MSs A and B use the GMSK technique to modulate signals on the uplink and
then use their respective antennas to transmit uplink signals. The BTS uses two or
multiple antennas to receive signals in the same timeslot. Upon receiving a signal from
the MSs, the BTS uses the SIC technique to demodulate the signal into two independent
uplink signals.
l Alpha-QPSK modulation
With the alpha-QPSK modulation scheme, the BTS maps the data of the two VAMOS
MSs onto two bits of the QPSK symbol and sends the data in orthogonal TSCs. Then,
the two MSs obtain their respective downlink signals after demodulation. When the
VamosFacchEnhance (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On), the BSS
automatically changes the modulation mode from alpha-QPSK to GMSK for the FACCH
in poor radio environment, improving the demodulation performance on the downlink.

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Figure 5-1 VAMOS modulation and demodulation
5.2 VAMOS Channel Multiplexing

VAMOS channel multiplexing is when two calls are multiplexed onto the same voice channel.
To support this function, the two calls must be candidate VAMOS calls. A Huawei BSC
selects an appropriate channel type based on the cell load and type of candidate VAMOS
calls. Then, the BSC triggers VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover or
the assignment procedure.
5.2.1 VAMOS Channel

Before the VAMOS function was introduced to GSM networks, voice channels consisted of
TCHFs and TCHHs. After the VAMOS function was introduced, VAMOS FR (VFR for short)
channel and VAMOS HR (VHR for short) channel were added to voice channels. A VFR
channel is a TCHF onto which two VAMOS calls are multiplexed. A VHR channel is a
TCHH onto which two VAMOS calls are multiplexed. In addition, a 16 kbit/s timeslot may
carry multiple types of channels, as described in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2 Types of channels that may be carried on a 16 kbit/s timeslot

Channel Type Num Call Multiplexing Bandwidth Occupied by Each
ber of Mode Call (kbit/s)
Calls
Carri
ed
TCHF 1 16

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Channel Type Num Call Multiplexing Bandwidth Occupied by Each

ber of Mode Call (kbit/s)
Calls
Carri
ed
TCHH 2 8
VFR 2 16
TCHH+VHR 3 TCHH (carrying one call): 8

VHR (carrying two calls): 8 each
VHR 4 8
NOTE
Two calls can be multiplexed onto one VHR channel and two calls can be multiplexed onto one VFR
channel only after you have purchased the VAMOS and the VAMOS FR licenses, respectively.
5.2.2 Candidate VAMOS Call

Candidate VAMOS calls consist of two types: candidate VFR calls and candidate VHR calls.
If a call in a cell meets both the cell control conditions and cell level & quality conditions, the
BSC adds the call to the candidate VAMOS call queue. Otherwise, the BSC will not add the
call to the candidate VAMOS call queue or will delete the call from the queue. The following
sections describe these conditions.
Cell Control Conditions

The following conditions serve as prerequisites for a call (regardless of the call type) to
become a candidate VFR or VHR call:
The MultAllowBeforeConn (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On). Alternatively,
the MultAllowBeforeConn (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to OFF(Off) and the BSS
has received a Connect ACK message from the MS.
The call meets the cell control conditions for candidate VFR and VHR calls based on the
current call type.
l Table 5-3 describes the cell control conditions.

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Table 5-3 Cell control conditions for candidate VAMOS calls

Call Setting of Other Qualified for a Qualified for a
Type VamosSwitch Requireme Candidate VFR Candidate VHR
(BSC6900, nts for Call Call
BSC6910) Parameter
Setting
FR VFR(VFR) N/A Yes N/A
FR VHR(VHR) FRToVHR N/A Yes

Enable
(BSC6900,
BSC6910)
is set to
ON(On).
FR VHR(VHR) FRToVHR N/A No

Enable
(BSC6900,
BSC6910)
is set to
OFF(Off).
FR ON(On) N/A Yes Yes
HR VFR(VFR) N/A No N/A
HR VHR(VHR) N/A N/A Yes
HR ON(On) N/A No Yes
VFR VFR(VFR) N/A No N/A
VFR VHR(VHR) N/A N/A N/A
VFR ON(On) VFRToVH No Yes

REnable
(BSC6900,
BSC6910)
is set to
ON(On).
VFR ON(On) VFRToVH No No

REnable
(BSC6900,
BSC6910)
is set to
OFF(Off).
VHR VFR(VFR) N/A N/A N/A
VHR VHR(VHR) N/A N/A No
VHR ON(On) N/A No No
N/A OFF(Off) N/A N/A N/A

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Cell Level & Quality Conditions

A call in a cell periodically checks whether it is qualified to become a candidate VFR or VHR
call in measurement reports (MRs). Specifically, the BSS determines whether a call meets the
following conditions for the period specified by VamosOldCallLastTimes (BSC6900,
BSC6910) within the period specified by VamosOldCallStatTimes (BSC6900, BSC6910):
l Conditions for becoming a candidate VHR call (if the call is in a common cell or in the
underlaid subcell of a concentric cell)
– The adaptive cell border (ATCB) meets the conditions listed in Table 5-4.
NOTE
ATCB refers to the difference between the downlink receive level and the optimal
neighboring cell level of a call.
Table 5-4 ATCB conditions for becoming a candidate VHR call (if the call is in a
common cell or in the underlaid subcell of a concentric cell)
MS Type ATCB Condition
Non-SAIC ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoNoneSai-

cAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
SAIC ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoSaicAtcbThd

(BSC6900, BSC6910)
VAMOS I ATCB ≥
VamosIntraHoVamos1AtcbThd
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
VAMOS II ATCB ≥
VamosIntraHoVamos2AtcbThd
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Uplink receive level ≥ VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)

– Downlink receive level ≥ VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Uplink receive quality ≤ VamosIntraHoUlQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Downlink receive quality ≤ VamosIntraHoDlQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Uplink level difference between main and diversity ≤ VamosAntUlRxlevDiffThd
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
l Conditions for becoming a candidate VHR call (if the call is in the overlaid subcell of a
concentric cell)
– The ATCB meets the conditions listed in Table 5-5.

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Table 5-5 Conditions for becoming a candidate VHR call (if the call is in the
overlaid subcell of a concentric cell)
Non-SAIC ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)

+ VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
SAIC ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoSaicAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
VAMOS I ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoVamos1AtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

VAMOS II ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoVamos2AtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

– Uplink receive level ≥ VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Downlink receive level ≥ VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +
VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Uplink receive quality ≤ VamosIntraHoUlQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) –
VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Downlink receive quality ≤ VamosIntraHoDlQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) –
VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
l Conditions for becoming a candidate VFR call (if the call is in a common cell or in the
Table 5-6 Conditions for becoming a candidate VFR call (if the call is in a common
cell or in the underlaid subcell of a concentric cell)
Non-SAIC ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd (BSC6900,

BSC6910) + VFRAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)

VFRAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
VAMOS I ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoVamos1AtcbThd (BSC6900,

VAMOS II ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoVamos2AtcbThd (BSC6900,


VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)

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– Uplink receive quality ≤ VamosIntraHoUlQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

VFRQualOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– Downlink receive quality ≤ VamosIntraHoDlQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +
VFRQualOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
l Conditions for becoming a candidate VFR call (if the call is in the overlaid subcell of a
concentric cell)
Table 5-7 Conditions for becoming a candidate VFR call (if the call is in the
Non-SAIC ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)

+ VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

VAMOS II ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoVamos2AtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +


VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRQualOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRQualOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Candidate VAMOS Call Queuing

VAMOS channel multiplexing is performed based on the sequence of candidate VAMOS calls
in the queue. In other words, the sequence determines the timing for performing channel
multiplexing. The OptVAMOSChnMulAlg (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter determines how
candidate VAMOS calls are queued.

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l If OptVAMOSChnMulAlg (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to YES(Yes):

Candidate VAMOS calls are queued according to their receive quality in ascending
order. If the receive quality is the same for all calls, candidate VAMOS calls are queued
according to their ATCB values in descending order.
NOTE
The receive quality refers to the uplink receive quality or the downlink receive quality, whichever
is poorer.
l If OptVAMOSChnMulAlg (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to NO(No):
Candidate VAMOS calls are queued according to their path losses in ascending order.
5.2.3 VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Using an Intra-Cell

Handover
The VamosIntraHoSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter controls whether to enable
VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover. If this parameter is set to
ON(On), the BSC periodically selects appropriate channel types for channel multiplexing
based on cell load and the configured thresholds. Then, the BSC selects two calls from the
candidate VAMOS call queue in order and determines whether the two calls can be paired. If
the two calls can be paired, the BSC triggers an intra-cell handover on one call and then
multiplexes the two calls onto one voice channel.
Channel Multiplexing Type

As shown in Figure 5-2, if cell load is lower than the VFR channel multiplexing load
threshold (handover), the BSC uses the procedure of allocating common channels. If cell load
is greater than or equal to the VFR channel multiplexing load threshold (handover) and lower
than the VHR channel multiplexing load threshold (handover), the BSC preferentially
performs VFR channel multiplexing. If this operation fails, the BSC uses the procedure of
allocating common channels. If cell load is greater than or equal to the VHR channel
multiplexing load threshold (handover), the BSC preferentially performs VHR channel
multiplexing on an FR, HR, or VFR channel in descending order. If this operation fails, the
BSC performs VFR channel multiplexing on an FR channel. If all of the preceding operations
fail, the BSC uses the procedure of allocating common channels.

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Figure 5-2 Channel multiplexing type (multiplexing using an intra-cell handover)
Huawei BSC provides different parameters corresponding to the VFR and VHR channel
multiplexing load thresholds (handover) in different scenarios. Table 5-8 lists these
parameters.
Table 5-8 Threshold-related parameters for VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell
handover
Item If the Call Is in If the Call Is in If the Call Is in the

a Common Cell the Underlaid Overlaid Subcell of a
Subcell of a Concentric Cell
Concentric Cell
Load thresholds for VFRLoadThd VFRLoadThd VFRIuoInnerLoadThd

VFR channel (BSC6900, (BSC6900, (BSC6900, BSC6910)
multiplexing BSC6910) BSC6910)
(handover)
Load thresholds for VamosMultLoadT VamosMultLoadT VamosIuoInnerLoadTh

VHR channel hd (BSC6900, hd (BSC6900, d (BSC6900, BSC6910)
multiplexing BSC6910) BSC6910)
(handover)
Candidate VAMOS Call-Candidate VAMOS Call Pairing Conditions

The BSC successively selects two calls from the candidate VAMOS call queue according to
the selected channel multiplexing type. The two candidate VAMOS calls can be paired if all
of the following conditions are met:

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l The path loss difference between the two calls is less than or equal to
VamosPathLossMaxDiffValue (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l If the VamosNoneSaicAllow (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to OFF(Off), a
VAMOS I MS cannot be paired with a non-SAIC MS and an SAIC MS cannot be paired
with a non-SAIC MS.
l If one MS is an SAIC MS and uses an old TSC and the other MS is a VAMOS MS and
uses an old TSC, the call initiated by the SAIC MS cannot be multiplexed onto the call
initiated by the VAMOS MS. In other situations, two calls can be multiplexed onto one
voice channel. For descriptions about new and old TSCs, see 5.1 Modulation and
Demodulation.
Handover Trigger Conditions

l If two candidate VAMOS calls can be paired for VHR channel multiplexing, an intra-cell
handover is triggered differently depending on the following conditions:
– If only one of the two TRXs that carry the two calls has the VAMOS license, the
call carried by the TRX that does not have the license is handed over to the TRX
that does.
– If both TRXs have the VAMOS license, the call carried by the TRX with a heavier
load is handed over to the TRX with a lighter load.
l If two candidate VAMOS calls can be paired for VFR channel multiplexing, an intra-cell
handover is triggered differently depending on the following conditions:
– If only one of the two TRXs that carry the two calls has the VAMOS FR license, the
call carried by the TRX that does not have the license is handed over to the TRX
that does.
– If both TRXs have the VAMOS FR license, the call carried by the TRX with a
heavier load is handed over to the TRX with a lighter load.
l If two candidate VAMOS calls cannot be paired, no intra-cell handover is triggered.
TSC Selection for a Call After a Handover

If the call that initially accesses a cell is a common call (regardless of whether it is initiated by
an SAIC MS or a VAMOS MS), the primary TSC of the old TSCs is used by default. When
two calls perform VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover, the TSCs
selected by the two calls must be orthogonal. For example, call 1 is about to be handed over,
and call 2 is not to be handed over. The Huawei BSS selects a TSC for call 1 after a handover
based on the MS types and TSC types of call 1 and call 2. If VamosMSEnable (BSC6900,
BSC6910) is set to ON(On), the BSS selects TSCs according to principles described in Table
5-9. If VamosMSEnable (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to OFF(Off), the BSS considers the
VAMOS MS as an SAIC MS and uses only the primary and secondary TCSs to form a pair
for VAMOS channel multiplexing.

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Table 5-9 Principle for selecting a TSC for call 1 after a handover
Call 1 Call 1 Call 2 Call 2 Call 1 After
MS Type TSC Type MS Type TSC Type Handover
TSC Type To
Be Selected
SAIC MS Old TSC SAIC MS Old TSC If the old TSC

for call 2 is the
primary TSC,
the secondary
TSC is selected.
If the old TSC
for call 2 is the
secondary TSC,
the primary
TSC is selected.
SAIC MS Old TSC VAMOS MS New TSC The old TSC

that is the same
as the new TSC
for call 2 is
selected.
SAIC MS Old TSC VAMOS MS Old TSC The two calls

cannot be
paired, and
VAMOS
channel
multiplexing is
not performed.
VAMOS MS Old TSC SAIC MS Old TSC The new TSC

that is the same
as the old TSC
for call 2 is
selected.
VAMOS MS Old TSC VAMOS MS Old TSC The new TSC

that is the same
as the old TSC
for call 2 is
selected.
VAMOS MS Old TSC VAMOS MS New TSC The old TSC

that is the same
as the new TSC
for call 2 is
selected.

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Call 1 Call 1 Call 2 Call 2 Call 1 After

MS Type TSC Type MS Type TSC Type Handover
TSC Type To
Be Selected
VAMOS MS New TSC SAIC MS Old TSC The new TSC

that is the same
as the old TSC
for call 2 is
selected.
VAMOS MS New TSC VAMOS MS New TSC The old TSC

that is the same
as the new TSC
for call 2 is
selected.
VAMOS MS New TSC VAMOS MS Old TSC The new TSC

that is the same
as the old TSC
for call 2 is
selected.
5.2.4 VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Using the Assignment

Procedure
VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure enables a new call and a call in
the candidate VAMOS call queue to be quickly multiplexed onto one voice channel,
expanding network capacity. The VamosAssSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter controls
whether to enable the function. The BSS performs VAMOS channel multiplexing using the
assignment procedure only if the VamosAssSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to
ON(On) and the cell load meets the requirements described below. The assignment procedure
is as follows: First, the new call must meet the conditions for VAMOS channel multiplexing.
Second, the BSS selects a candidate VAMOS call that meets the pairing conditions from the
queue. Finally, if the two calls can be paired, the BSS assigns the new call to the voice
channel occupied by the call selected from the candidate VAMOS call queue.
Channel Multiplexing Type

The BSC selects different channel multiplexing types based on cell load. Figure 5-3 shows
the details. As shown in Figure 5-3: If cell load is lower than the VFR channel multiplexing
load threshold (assignment), the BSC uses the procedure of allocating common channels. If
cell load is greater than or equal to the VFR channel multiplexing load threshold (assignment)
and lower than the VHR channel multiplexing load threshold (assignment), the BSC
preferentially performs VFR channel multiplexing. If this operation fails, the BSC uses the
procedure of allocating common channels. If cell load is greater than or equal to the VHR
channel multiplexing load threshold (assignment), the BSC preferentially performs VHR
channel multiplexing. If this operation fails, the BSC performs VFR channel multiplexing. If
both of the preceding operations fail, the BSC uses the procedure of allocating common
channels.

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Figure 5-3 Channel multiplexing type (multiplexing using the assignment procedure)
Huawei BSC provides different parameters corresponding to the VFR and VHR channel
multiplexing load thresholds (assignment) in different scenarios. Table 5-10 lists these
parameters.
Table 5-10 Threshold-related parameters for VAMOS channel multiplexing using the
assignment procedure
Item Common cell If the Call Is in If the Call Is in the
the Underlaid Overlaid Subcell of a
Subcell of a Concentric Cell
Concentric Cell
Parameter VFRLoadThd VFRLoadThd VFRIuoInnerLoadThd

corresponding to (BSC6900, (BSC6900, (BSC6900, BSC6910) +
the VFR channel BSC6910) + BSC6910) + VAMOSASSLOADOFT
multiplexing load VAMOSASSLOAD VAMOSASSLOA (BSC6900, BSC6910)
threshold OFT (BSC6900, DOFT (BSC6900,
(assignment) BSC6910) BSC6910)
Parameter VamosMultLoadTh VamosMultLoadT VamosIuoInnerLoadTh

corresponding to d (BSC6900, hd (BSC6900, d (BSC6900, BSC6910)
the VHR channel BSC6910) + BSC6910) + +
multiplexing load VAMOSASSLOAD VAMOSASSLOA VAMOSASSLOADOFT
threshold OFT (BSC6900, DOFT (BSC6900, (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(assignment) BSC6910) BSC6910)
Trigger Conditions for VAMOS Channel Multiplexing on a New Call

The BSC multiplexes a new call with a suitable call from the candidate VAMOS call queue
onto one voice channel if the level and quality of the new call on an SDCCH meet all of the

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following conditions: There is a probability that the MS that has initiated a new call cannot
receive MRs over an SDCCH. If this occurs, the new call cannot meet the trigger conditions
of VAMOS channel multiplexing, and the success rate of VAMOS channel multiplexing using
the assignment procedure is affected. Therefore, it is recommended that the Waiting for MRs
over SDCCH function be enabled. For details, see 6.1 GBFD-115830 VAMOS.
l Conditions for VHR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in a common cell or in the
– The ATCB meets the conditions listed in Table 5-11. The conditions vary with MS
types.
NOTE
ATCB refers to the difference between the downlink receive level and the optimal
neighboring cell level of a call.
Table 5-11 ATCB conditions for VHR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in a
MS ATCB Condition
Type
Non- ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

SAIC VamosAssMultAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)

VamosAssMultAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)

VAMOS ATCB ≥ VamosIntraHoVamos2AtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

II VamosAssMultAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)

VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
VamosAssUlQualThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
VamosAssUlQualThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
l Conditions for VHR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in the overlaid subcell of a
concentric cell)
types.

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Table 5-12 ATCB conditions for VHR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in
the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell)
MS ATCB Condition
Type

SAIC VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +



II VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) – VamosAssUlQualThdOffset
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
l Conditions for VFR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in a common cell or in the
types.
Table 5-13 ATCB conditions for VFR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in a
MS ATCB Condition
Type

SAIC VamosAssMultAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRAtcbOffset
(BSC6900, BSC6910)

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MS ATCB Condition
Type

VamosAssMultAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRAtcbOffset
(BSC6900, BSC6910)

(BSC6900, BSC6910)

II VamosAssMultAtcbOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRAtcbOffset
(BSC6900, BSC6910)

VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VamosAssUlQualThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRQualOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
VamosAssUlQualThdOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRQualOffset (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
l Conditions for VFR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in the overlaid subcell of a
concentric cell)
types.
Table 5-14 ATCB conditions for VFR channel multiplexing (if the new call is in the
MS ATCB Condition
Type

SAIC VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +

(BSC6900, BSC6910)

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MS ATCB Condition
Type

(BSC6900, BSC6910)

II VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) +
(BSC6900, BSC6910)

(BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRRxlevOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRQualOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRQualOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
New Call-Candidate VAMOS Call Pairing Conditions

If a new call meets the preceding trigger conditions, the BSC selects a call from the candidate
VAMOS call queue and determines whether the selected call can be paired with the new call.
The BSC decides that the two calls can be paired if all of the following conditions are met:
l The path loss difference between the two calls is less than or equal to
VamosPathLossMaxDiffValue (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l If the VamosNoneSaicAllow (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to OFF(Off), a
VAMOS I MS cannot be paired with a non-SAIC MS and an SAIC MS cannot be paired
with a non-SAIC MS.
l If the new MS is an SAIC MS and uses an old TSC and the selected MS is a VAMOS
MS and uses an old TSC, the two calls initiated by the two MSs cannot be multiplexed
onto one voice channel. In other situations, two calls can be multiplexed onto one voice
channel.
New Call Assignment

l If two calls can be paired, the BSC assigns the new call to the voice channel occupied by
the selected call, and the two calls are multiplexed onto the same channel.
l If the two calls cannot be paired, the BSC allocates a common channel to the new call.

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TSC Selection for a New Call

When a call initiates VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure, the TSCs
used by the two calls must be orthogonal. The Huawei BSS selects a TSC for a new call based
on its MS type, the MS type of the ongoing call, and the TSC type of the ongoing call. If
VamosMSEnable (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to ON(On), the BSS selects TSCs according to
the principles described in Table 5-15. If VamosMSEnable (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to
OFF(Off), the BSS considers the VAMOS MS as an SAIC MS and uses only the primary and
secondary TCSs to form a pair for VAMOS channel multiplexing.
Table 5-15 Principle for selecting a TSC for a new call

MS Type for the MS Type for the TSC Type for the TSC-Selecting
New Call Ongoing Call Ongoing Call Principle
SAIC MS SAIC MS Old TSC If the old TSC for

the ongoing call is
the primary TSC,
the secondary TSC
is selected.
If the old TSC for
the ongoing call is
the secondary TSC,
the primary TSC is
selected.
SAIC MS VAMOS MS New TSC The old TSC that is

the same as the new
TSC for the ongoing
call is selected.
SAIC MS VAMOS MS Old TSC The two calls cannot

be paired, and
VAMOS channel
multiplexing is not
performed.
VAMOS MS SAIC MS Old TSC The new TSC that is

the same as the old
TSC for the ongoing
call is selected.
VAMOS MS VAMOS MS Old TSC The new TSC that is

the same as the old
TSC for the ongoing
call is selected.
VAMOS MS VAMOS MS New TSC The old TSC that is

the same as the new
TSC for the ongoing
call is selected.

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MS Type for the MS Type for the TSC Type for the TSC-Selecting
New Call Ongoing Call Ongoing Call Principle
VAMOS MS SAIC MS Old TSC The new TSC that is

the same as the old
TSC for the ongoing
call is selected.
VAMOS MS VAMOS MS Old TSC The new TSC that is

the same as the old
TSC for the ongoing
call is selected.
5.3 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing

Channel multiplexing expands network capacity at the cost of worsened voice quality. When
voice quality deteriorates noticeably or network capacity is sufficient, the BSS demultiplexes
the multiplexed channels to improve voice quality. During VAMOS channel demultiplexing,
the BSS selects one of the two multiplexed calls and hands over the selected call to an idle
channel. Meanwhile, the BSS retains the other call on the VAMOS channel and converts the
VAMOS channel to a common channel.
5.3.1 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing Due to BQ

VAMOS channel multiplexing may cause voice quality to deteriorate. If any of the two
multiplexed calls meets the trigger conditions of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to bad
quality (BQ), the BSC performs VAMOS channel demultiplexing using different methods.
Trigger Conditions
VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ is enabled if the VamosQualReuseSwitch
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to ON(On) and any of the following conditions is met
for the period specified by VamosQualReuseLastTimes (BSC6900, BSC6910) within the
period specified by VamosQualReuseStatTimes (BSC6900, BSC6910):
l For VHR channel demultiplexing

– If the call is in a common cell or in the underlaid subcell of a concentric cell, any of
the following conditions is met:
Uplink receive quality ≥ VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
Downlink receive quality ≥ VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd (BSC6900,
BSC6910)
– If the call is in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell, any of the following
conditions is met:
– VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6910) – VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910)

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l For VFR channel demultiplexing

– If the call is in a common cell or in the underlaid subcell of a concentric cell, any of
the following conditions is met:
+ VFRQualReuseOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6910) + VFRQualReuseOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
– If the call is in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell, any of the following
conditions is met:
– VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) + VFRQualReuseOffset
(BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6910) – VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT (BSC6900, BSC6910) +
VFRQualReuseOffset (BSC6900, BSC6910)
Demultiplexing Methods
Common demultiplexing
The BSS hands over the call with better voice quality of the two multiplexed calls to another
voice channel (a TCHF or TCHH).
The BSS then restores the channel occupied by the other call to a common channel.
Enhanced demultiplexing
l When call quality is poor, the BSS preferentially triggers VAMOS channel
demultiplexing using a handover. At the same time, a call may meet the trigger
conditions of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ, interference handover, BQ
handover, and TCH/H-TCH/F handover. However, when VAMOS is enabled, the
majority of quality-based handovers are triggered due to channel multiplexing.
Therefore, VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ is preferentially selected. If the
BSS triggers another type of quality-based handover, handover failures or call drops will
occur.
The following details preferentially selecting VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to
BQ:
When the VamosQualUndoPntSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to
ON(On), if VAMOS quality-based handovers are triggered, the BSS only initiates
VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ. The BSS hands over good-quality calls, but
imposes penalty on BQ calls by prohibiting any quality-based handovers for them within
the period specified by VamosQualUndoPntTimer (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The BSS imposes penalty on BQ calls involved in VAMOS multiplexing to prevent the
calls from being multiplexed onto new channels after demultiplexing. Otherwise, call
drops are likely to occur.
The following details imposing penalty on BQ calls:
When both VamosQualUndoPntSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) and
VamosBQDemuxPenSw (BSC6900, BSC6910) are set to ON(On), the BSS imposing
penalty on BQ calls as follows:
– If VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ is triggered within a duration shorter
than or equal to the sum of DATAQUAFLTLEN (BSC6900, BSC6910),

GSM BSS
VamosQualReuseStatTimes (BSC6900, BSC6910), and a measurement report

period, the BSS does not allow the BQ call to initiate VAMOS channel multiplexing
before the call ends.
– If VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ is triggered within a duration longer
than the sum of DATAQUAFLTLEN (BSC6900, BSC6910),
VamosQualReuseStatTimes (BSC6900, BSC6910), and a measurement report
period, the BSS does not allow the BQ call to initiate VAMOS channel multiplexing
within the period specified by the sum of VamosQualUndoPntTimer (BSC6900,
BSC6910) and DATAQUAFLTLEN (BSC6900, BSC6910).
l The BSS multiplexes the call with better quality involved in VAMOS channel
demultiplexing due to BQ into a new VAMOS call, preventing frequent intra-cell
handovers of the call in the case of heavy traffic.
The BSS multiplexes the call with better quality into a new VAMOS call as follows:
When the VamosRrmAlgVer (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set to
Phase_1(Phase_1), the BSS allows the call with better quality involved in VAMOS
channel demultiplexing due to BQ to be multiplexed with another call for new VAMOS
channel multiplexing through an intra-cell handover. For details, see 5.2.3 VAMOS
Channel Multiplexing Using an Intra-Cell Handover.
5.3.2 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing Due to Light Cell Load

VAMOS channel demultiplexing improves voice quality when cell load decreases and channel
resources become sufficient in the cell. The VamosLoadReuseSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter controls whether to enable VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load. If
this parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC periodically checks cell load and performs VFR or
VHR channel demultiplexing based on the cell load information.
Trigger Conditions
As shown in Figure 5-4:
l If cell load is higher than or equal to the VHR channel demultiplexing load threshold, the
BSC does not trigger channel demultiplexing using a load-based handover.
l If cell load is lower than the VHR channel demultiplexing load threshold and higher than
or equal to the VFR channel demultiplexing load threshold, the BSC triggers VHR
channel demultiplexing using a load-based handover.
l If cell load is lower than the VFR channel demultiplexing load threshold, the BSC
preferentially triggers VHR channel demultiplexing using a load-based handover. If this
operation fails, the BSC triggers VFR channel demultiplexing using a load-based
handover.

GSM BSS
Figure 5-4 Trigger conditions of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load
NOTE
l VHR channel multiplexing load threshold: This threshold can be a VHR channel multiplexing load
threshold (assignment) or a VHR channel multiplexing load threshold (handover). It is
recommended that this threshold be set to a value greater than the VFR channel multiplexing load
threshold.
l VFR channel multiplexing load threshold: This threshold can be a VFR channel multiplexing load
threshold (assignment) or a VFR channel multiplexing load threshold (handover). It is recommended
that this threshold be set to a value less than the VHR channel multiplexing load threshold and
greater than the VFR channel demultiplexing load threshold.
l VHR channel demultiplexing load threshold: The VamosLoadReuseLoadThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter specifies this threshold.
l VFR channel demultiplexing load threshold: The VFRLoadReuseThd (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter specifies this threshold.
Demultiplexing Methods
l VFR call
The BSS preferentially selects a pair of multiplexed VFR calls with BQ, severe path loss,
and small ATCB values and then performs channel demultiplexing on the two calls. In
addition, the BSS hands over the call with better voice quality to a TCHF and restores
the channel occupied by the other call to a TCHF.
l VHR call
– If VamosRrmAlgVer (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to Phase_0(Phase_0), the BSS
randomly selects a pair of multiplexed VHR calls and then performs channel
demultiplexing on the two calls. If both calls meet the conditions for becoming a
candidate VFR call, the BSS hands over the two calls to a TCHF for VFR channel
multiplexing. Otherwise, the BSS hands over the call with the larger ATCB value to
a TCHH (or to a TCHF if no TCHH is available) and restores the channel occupied
by the other call to a TCHH.
– If VamosRrmAlgVer (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to Phase_1(Phase_1), the BSS
preferentially selects a pair of multiplexed VHR calls with BQ, severe path losses,

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and small ATCB values and then performs channel demultiplexing on the two calls.
If both calls meet the conditions for becoming a candidate VFR call, the BSS hands
over the two calls to a TCHF for VFR channel multiplexing. Otherwise, the BSS
hands over the call with better voice quality to a TCHH (or to a TCHF if no TCHH
is available) and restores the channel occupied by the other call to a TCHH.
5.4 VAMOS Power Control

The VAMOS technique enables two calls to be multiplexed onto one voice channel. In this
way, voice signals of these two calls are simultaneously transmitted. Mutual interference
between the two calls is created, adversely affecting voice quality. In addition, the signal
power of the two calls is superposed, causing interference across the entire network. Uplink
SIC power control and downlink α-QPSK power control are introduced to reduce network
interference. Unlike the power control on common calls, power control on VAMOS calls is
always performed on the BTS with the parameters controlled by the BSC.
5.4.1 Uplink Power Control

VAMOS uses the successive interference cancellation (SIC) receiver to demodulate the uplink
data of two multiplexed calls. To achieve this, SIC:
l Uses interference rejection combining (IRC) to demodulate the uplink data of the call
with a strong signal level.
l Uses interference cancellation to eliminate some interference produced by the call with a
strong signal level for the call with a weak signal level.
l Uses IRC to demodulate the uplink data of the call with a weak signal level.
The uplink power control algorithm synchronizes the MRs for two multiplexed calls and
performs a joint power control decision to keep the power of these calls within an acceptable
range. The SicPwrCtrlSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter controls whether to enable
uplink power control.
The principles of uplink power control are similar to those of Huawei power control algorithm
III. The only difference is that, when making uplink power control decisions, the receive level
difference between two multiplexed calls must be within a certain range to facilitate
demodulation. The SicDiffHighThd (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies the upper
threshold of the receive level difference. Table 5-16 lists the parameter mapping between
uplink power control and Huawei power control algorithm III.
Table 5-16 Parameter mapping between uplink power control and Huawei power control
algorithm III
Uplink Power Control Huawei Power Control Remarks

Algorithm III
SicHRRxQualThd ULHSREXQUALHIGHTH The uplink power control

(BSC6900, BSC6910) RED (BSC6900, BSC6910), algorithm uses a single-
ULHSREXQUALLOWTH threshold parameter, but
RED (BSC6900, BSC6910) Huawei power control
algorithm III uses dual-
threshold parameters.

GSM BSS
Uplink Power Control Huawei Power Control Remarks

Algorithm III
SicAmrHRRxQualThd ULAHSREXQUALHIGHT The uplink power control

(BSC6900, BSC6910) HRED (BSC6900, algorithm uses a single-
BSC6910), threshold parameter, but
ULAHSREXQUALLOWT Huawei power control
HRED (BSC6900, algorithm III uses dual-
BSC6910) threshold parameters.
SicFRRxQualThd ULFSREXQUALHIGHTH The uplink power control

(BSC6900, BSC6910) RED (BSC6900, BSC6910), algorithm uses a single-
ULFSREXQUALLOWTHR threshold parameter, but
ED (BSC6900, BSC6910) Huawei power control
SicAmrFRRxQualThd ULAFSREXQUALHIGHT The uplink power control

(BSC6900, BSC6910) HRED (BSC6900, algorithm uses a single-
BSC6910), threshold parameter, but
ULAFSREXQUALLOWTH Huawei power control
RED (BSC6900, BSC6910) algorithm III uses dual-
SicRxLvlThd (BSC6900, ULREXLEVHIGHTHRED The uplink power control

BSC6910) (BSC6900, BSC6910), algorithm uses a single-
ULREXLEVLOWTHRED threshold parameter, but
(BSC6900, BSC6910) Huawei power control
SicRxLvlProFac ULRXLEVPROTECTFAC- The parameters have the

(BSC6900, BSC6910) TOR (BSC6900, BSC6910) same meaning.
SicRxQualProFac ULRXQUALPROTECT- The parameters have the

(BSC6900, BSC6910) FACTOR (BSC6900, same meaning.
BSC6910)
SicRxLvlAdjFac (BSC6900, ULREXLEVADJFCTR The parameters have the

BSC6910) (BSC6900, BSC6910) same meaning.
SicRxQualAdjFac ULREXQUALADJFCTR The parameters have the

(BSC6900, BSC6910) (BSC6900, BSC6910) same meaning.
5.4.2 Downlink Power Control

VAMOS uses the α-QPSK modulation mode in the downlink. This modulation mode uses the
variable alpha to control the power ratio of multiplexed MSs and to further adjust the power
of multiplexed MSs. Downlink power control enables multiplexed MSs to work at the lowest
possible total power by setting alpha to an appropriate value. The AlphaQpskCtrlSwitch
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter controls whether to enable downlink power control, and the
AlphaQpskAdjScope (BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies the range of alpha
adjustment. The principles of downlink power control are the same as those of Huawei power

GSM BSS
control algorithm III except that for adjusting the alpha variable. Table 5-17 lists the
parameter mapping between downlink power control and Huawei power control algorithm III.
Table 5-17 Parameter mapping between downlink power control and Huawei power control
algorithm III
Downlink Power Huawei Power Control Remarks

Control Algorithm III
AlphaQpskHRRxQu DLHSREXQUALHIGHTHR Downlink power control uses a

alThd (BSC6900, ED (BSC6900, BSC6910), single-threshold parameter,
BSC6910) DLHSREXQUALLOWTHRE which specifies the downlink
D (BSC6900, BSC6910) quality level. Huawei power
control algorithm III uses dual-
threshold parameters, which
specify the carrier-to-
interference ratio (CIR).
AlphaQpskAmrHRR DLAHSREXQUALHIGHTH Downlink power control uses a

xQualThd RED (BSC6900, BSC6910), single-threshold parameter,
(BSC6900, DLAHSREXQUALLOWTHR which specifies the downlink
BSC6910) ED (BSC6900, BSC6910) quality level. Huawei power
specify the CIR.
AlphaQpskFRRxQu DLFSREXQUALHIGHTHRE Downlink power control uses a

alThd (BSC6900, D (BSC6900, BSC6910), single-threshold parameter,
BSC6910) DLFSREXQUALLOWTHRE which specifies the downlink
D (BSC6900, BSC6910) quality level. Huawei power
specify the CIR.
AlphaQpskAmrFRR DLAFSREXQUALHIGHTHR Downlink power control uses a

xQualThd ED (BSC6900, BSC6910), single-threshold parameter,
(BSC6900, DLAFSREXQUALLOWTHR which specifies the downlink
BSC6910) ED (BSC6900, BSC6910) quality level. Huawei power
specify the CIR.
AlphaQpskRxLvlTh DLREXLEVHIGHTHRED The downlink power control

d (BSC6900, (BSC6900, BSC6910), algorithm uses a single-threshold
BSC6910) DLREXLEVLOWTHRED parameter, but Huawei power
(BSC6900, BSC6910) control algorithm III uses dual-
AlphaQpskRxLvlPro DLRXLEVPROTECTFAC- The parameters have the same

Fac (BSC6900, TOR (BSC6900, BSC6910) meaning.
BSC6910)
AlphaQpskRxQual- DLRXQUALPROTECTFAC- The parameters have the same

ProFac (BSC6900, TOR (BSC6900, BSC6910) meaning.
BSC6910)

GSM BSS
Downlink Power Huawei Power Control Remarks

Control Algorithm III
AlphaQpskRxLvlAdj DLREXLEVADJFCTR The parameters have the same

Fac (BSC6900, (BSC6900, BSC6910) meaning.
BSC6910)
AlphaQpskRxQualA DLREXQUALADJFCTR The parameters have the same

djFac (BSC6900, (BSC6900, BSC6910) meaning.
BSC6910)
5.4.3 Active Power Control

The VAMOS active power control function enables the BSC to perform power control on two
VAMOS MSs in the initial multiplexing stage. The two MSs interfere with each other, and
therefore VAMOS active power control takes into account the power control steps for both the
new and ongoing calls. Figure 5-5 shows the procedure for VAMOS active power control.
l The BSC calculates the power control steps of the new and ongoing calls.
l The BSC performs joint power control on the new and ongoing calls based on the
calculated power control steps.
l The BSC sends the power control steps to the MSs and BTS.
Figure 5-5 VAMOS active power control procedure

GSM BSS
VAMOS active power control can be performed on VAMOS MSs only when
PWRBCDALLOWD (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to YES or the Dynamic Power Sharing
feature takes effect. If neither of the preceding conditions is met, two VAMOS MSs work at
their maximum transmit power in the initial multiplexing stage. This section describes
VAMOS active power control on VAMOS MSs when PWRBCDALLOWD (BSC6900,
BSC6910) is set to YES and Dynamic Power Sharing does not take effect. For details about
VAMOS active power control on VAMOS MSs when Dynamic Power Sharing takes effect,
see 6.1 GBFD-115830 VAMOS.
Calculating the Power Control Step for the New Call

VAMOS active power control for the new call is performed in the same manner as the active
power control function for common calls except for the parameters used. Table 5-18 lists the
parameter mapping between the two functions. For details about active power control for
common MSs, see Power Control Feature Parameter Description.
Table 5-18 Parameter mapping of VAMOS active power control for the new call onto active
power control for common calls
New VAMOS Call Common Call
VAMOSInitPCULSigThr EXPULRXLEV (BSC6900, BSC6910)

(BSC6900, BSC6910)
VAMOSInitPCDLSigThr EXPDLRXLEV (BSC6900, BSC6910)

(BSC6900, BSC6910)
Calculating the Power Control Step for the Ongoing Call

The VAMOS MS that has accessed the network has initiated a call. Therefore, the BSC uses
the configured power control algorithm, not the active power control algorithm, to calculate
the power control step for the ongoing call. VAMOS power control for the ongoing call is
performed in the same manner as the power control function for common calls except for the
parameters used. Table 5-19 lists the parameter mapping between the two functions. For the
calculation principle of power control, see Power Control Feature Parameter Description.
Table 5-19 Parameter mapping of VAMOS power control for the ongoing call onto power
control for common calls
Ongoing Call Common Call
VAMOSInitPCULSigThr ULREXLEVHIGHTHRED (BSC6900, BSC6910),

(BSC6900, BSC6910) ULREXLEVLOWTHRED (BSC6900, BSC6910)
VAMOSInitPCDLSigThr DLREXLEVHIGHTHRED (BSC6900, BSC6910),

(BSC6900, BSC6910) DLREXLEVLOWTHRED (BSC6900, BSC6910)
Joint Power Control

Joint power control enables the BSC to adjust the calculated power control steps for two
VAMOS MSs to suppress the mutual interference between the two MSs.

GSM BSS
l Adjusting uplink power control step

The BSC performs uplink power control on MSs. Therefore, the BSC sends two
multiplexed VAMOS MSs their respective uplink power control steps during uplink
VAMOS active power control. The BSC adjusts the uplink power control steps before
using them. Specifically, if the BSC estimates that the difference between the uplink
receive levels for the two VAMOS calls will exceed the value of SicDiffHighThd
(BSC6900, BSC6910) after active power control is enabled, the BSC adjusts the larger
of the two uplink power control steps so that the preceding estimation will not be true.
l Adjusting downlink power control step
The BSC performs downlink power control on the BTS. Since two multiplexed calls
occupy one physical channel, the BSC sends only one downlink power control step only
to the physical channel during downlink VAMOS active power control. However, the
BSC calculates downlink power control steps for both the new call and the ongoing call.
To adjust the downlink power control step, the BSC uses the smaller of the two
calculated downlink power control steps as the final downlink power control step.
Sending Power Control Steps

The BSC sends the calculated power control steps to the BTS and VAMOS MSs in the
Channel Activation message for the new MS. In this way, the BSC performs VAMOS active
power control on the two multiplexed MSs.
l Sending uplink power control steps
For a new call, the BSC sends the BTS the uplink power control step in the ms-power
and phase-ii-ms-power IEs in the Channel Activation message for the new call. The
phase-ii-ms-power IE is valid when PwrBCDOptimizeSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) is
set to ON.
For an ongoing call, the BSC sends the BTS the uplink power control step in the vamos-
pair-ms-power and phase-ii-vamos-pair-ms-power IEs in the Channel Activation
message for the new call. The phase-ii-vamos-pair-ms-power IE is valid only when
PwrBCDOptimizeSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to ON. The BTS then sends the
power control step over the slow associated control channel (SACCH) for the ongoing
call to the MS.
l Sending downlink power control steps
The BSC sends the BTS the downlink power control step in the bs-power and phase-ii-
bs-power IEs in the Channel Activation message for the new call. The phase-ii-bs-power
IE is valid when PwrBCDOptimizeSwitch (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to ON.

GSM BSS
VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 6 Related Features
6 Related Features
6.1 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Prerequisite Features
Feature ID Feature Name Description
GBFD-115502 AMR HR The VAMOS feature allows two voice calls to

be multiplexed only onto one TCHH. Therefore,
GBFD-113401 Half Rate Speech enable the AMR HR or Half Rate Speech
feature before you enable VAMOS.
GBFD-118103 Network Support The VAMOS feature requires support from

SAIC SAIC MSs and therefore depends on the
Network Support SAIC feature. The
SAICALLOWED (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter controls whether to enable the
Network Support SAIC feature. To facilitate
measuring the penetration rate of SAIC MSs, set
the MSCAPABLESTATSWITCH (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter to ON(On) and subscribe
to the A03628: Number of Calls Originated or
Terminated by MSs Supporting SAIC and
A03640: Number of Calls counters on the
U2000.

GSM BSS
GBFD-117301 Flex Abis The VAMOS feature depends on the Flex Abis
feature in Abis over TDM mode. After VAMOS
channel multiplexing is triggered, the BSC
allocates an 8 kbit/s timeslot to each of the two
multiplexed subchannels. If timeslots are fixed
in TDM mode, the number of timeslots used
doubles, wasting timeslot resources. Therefore,
enable Flex Abis to improve resource allocation
and management. For details about the Flex
Abis feature, see Flex Abis Feature Parameter
Description.
GBFD-118601 Abis over IP The VAMOS feature depends on the Abis IP

over E1/T1 or Abis over IP feature in Abis over
GBFD-118611 Abis IP over E1/T1 IP mode.
GBFD-117601 HUAWEI III Power The VAMOS feature depends on the HUAWEI
Control Algorithm III Power Control Algorithm feature. Therefore,
The two features must be enabled together. If
the two features have been enabled before you
enable VAMOS on the network and the high
quality indicators (HQIs) are good, power
control optimization is not required. If the two
features are not enabled before you enable
VAMOS on the network, purchase the license
for the two features, monitor network
performance for a certain period after enabling
the two features to ensure that network
performance does not deteriorate, then enable
VAMOS. However, if network performance
deteriorates after you enable the two features,
optimize power control-related parameters for
the two features to improve network
performance and then enable VAMOS. For
details about the HUAWEI III Power Control
Algorithm feature, see Power Control Feature
Parameter Description.
Mutually Exclusive Features

GBFD-117501 Enhanced Measurement The VAMOS feature and the Enhanced

Report (EMR) Measurement Report (EMR) feature are
mutually exclusive.
GBFD-117001 Flex MAIO The VAMOS feature and the Flex

MAIO feature are mutually exclusive.

GSM BSS
GBFD-510104 Multi-site Cell The VAMOS feature and the Multi-site

Cell feature are mutually exclusive.
GBFD-113521 A5/1 Encryption Flow The A5/1 Encryption Flow

Optimization Optimization feature includes the Flex
TSC function, but the VAMOS feature
uses planned TSCs. Therefore, do not
simultaneously enable the VAMOS
feature and the Flex TSC function of
A5/1 Encryption Flow Optimization.
For details, see Ciphering Feature
GBFD-510101 Automatic Frequency Enabling the white SAIC MS

Correction (AFC) identification function may cause the
frequency correction information
calculated by using the Automatic
Frequency Correction (AFC) to be
inaccurate. If both the VAMOS feature
and the Automatic Frequency
Correction (AFC) feature are enabled,
the VAMOS feature does not take
effect. Consequently, channel
multiplexing cannot be performed.
GBFD-114001 Extended Cell The VAMOS feature and the Extended

N/A High-Priority User The VAMOS feature and the high-

priority user function can be
simultaneously enabled, but VAMOS
channel multiplexing cannot be
performed on calls initiated by high-
priority users. Voice quality deteriorates
after VAMOS is enabled. Therefore, do
not enable VAMOS for high-priority
users. If the HIGHPRIUSERQUAL-
FIRST (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter is set to YES(Yes), VAMOS
performed on calls whose priorities are
less than or equal to the value of the
HIGHESTPRIORITQUALFIRST
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter. If the
HIGHPRIUSERQUALFIRST
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set
to NO(No), VAMOS channel
multiplexing can be performed on all
calls.

GSM BSS
N/A Asynchronous Handover Asynchronous handovers are not

supported during VAMOS channel
multiplexing. Therefore, only VAMOS
channel multiplexing using an intra-cell
handover is supported. If the coverage
areas of two BTSs both overlap with a
cell, VAMOS channel multiplexing
cannot be performed on two calls
respectively served by the two BTSs.
N/A Repeater Asynchronous handovers are

recommended for cells under BTSs
configured with repeaters, but VAMOS
channel multiplexing does not support
asynchronous handovers. Therefore, do
not use the VAMOS feature for such
cells.
Impacted Features
GBFD-113501 A5/1 and A5/2 Ciphering The ciphering algorithms randomize

Algorithm signals of two multiplexed VAMOS calls,
improving demodulation performance.
GBFD-113503 A5/3 Ciphering Algorithm Therefore, enable the ciphering algorithms
together with the VAMOS feature.
GBFD-114803 Discontinuous The Discontinuous Transmission (DTX)-

Transmission (DTX)- Uplink feature reduces interference
Uplink between multiplexed VAMOS calls and
interference across the entire network.
Therefore, enable VAMOS together with
this feature.

GSM BSS
GBFD-114801 Discontinuous Enabling the Discontinuous Transmission

Transmission (DTX)- (DTX)-Downlink feature causes the MS
Downlink identification result to be inaccurate. When
both the Discontinuous Transmission
(DTX)-Downlink feature and the white
SAIC MS identification function are
enabled, you are advised to set
SpeMsIdeMutexOpt (BSC6900,
BSC6910) to ON(On). When this
parameter is set to ON(On), the downlink
DTX can fill the data during white SAIC
MS identification and can still take effect
without white SAIC MS identification.
Therefore, the Discontinuous Transmission
SAIC MS identification function can be
used simultaneously. When this parameter
is set to OFF(Off), the BSS disables
downlink DTX for all calls.
Do not implement the white SAIC MS
identification function for HR or AMR HR
calls. You are advised to set
HRMsIdeAllowed (BSC6900, BSC6910)
to OFF(Off). This is because the downlink
DTX for HR calls and the white SAIC MS
identification function are not fully
compatible. If white SAIC MS
identification is performed on HR calls,
speech quality of HR calls deteriorates,
thereby jeopardizing user experience.
The Discontinuous Transmission (DTX)-
Downlink feature reduces interference
between multiplexed VAMOS calls and
this feature.
GBFD-117002 IBCA When the VAMOS and IBCA/IBCA II

features are simultaneously enabled, the
GBFD-119511 IBCA II VAMOSAHSUserDLSoftBlockThd
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies
the soft block threshold for VAMOS calls
using the AMR HR speech version. For
details, see IBCA Feature Parameter
Description or IBCA II Feature
GBFD-114151 DTM When the VAMOS feature is

simultaneously enabled with the DTM,
GBFD-119403 Class11 DTM Class11 DTM, or HMC DTM feature, if

GSM BSS
GBFD-119404 HMC DTM the FH group TSC is inconsistent with the

VAMOS primary TSC, a DTM-capable
MS uses different TSCs to process CS and
PS services. As a result, the DTM service
setup fails. To prevent any exception in
DTM services, set the cell BCC, FH group
TSC, and VAMOS primary TSC (specified
by VamosMainTsc (BSC6900, BSC6910))
to the same value. Alternatively, set
TSCUnifySw (BSC6900, BSC6910) to
ON(On). Modifying an FH group TSC
will cause a cell to reset.
To prevent VAMOS channel multiplexing
on a DTM call (that is, the CS part of a
DTM service), the BSC imposes the
following constraints: VAMOS channel
multiplexing can only be performed on a
common CS call and on a DTM call.
VAMOS channel multiplexing can be
performed in only one direction, that is, the
BSC assigns or hands over the common
CS call to the channel occupied by the
DTM call.
If the call using the primary TSC is
released during VAMOS channel
multiplexing and the MS using the
secondary TSC initiates a DTM service,
since the packet data channel (PDCH)
corresponds to the primary TSC, the MS
using the secondary TSC needs to perform
an intra-cell handover so that it can use the
primary TSC before processing DTM
services. This is because an MS using a
new TSC cannot process DTM services, as
stipulated in 3GPP TS 24.008 V9.7.0.

GSM BSS
GBFD-118106 Dynamic Power Sharing The Dynamic Power Sharing feature

provides the active power control function.
Therefore, when Dynamic Power Sharing
takes effect, the BSC can perform active
power control on VAMOS calls even if the
PWRBCDALLOWD (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter is set to NO(No).
However, active power control enabled by
using Dynamic Power Sharing is
implemented differently from that enabled
by setting PWRBCDALLOWD (BSC6900,
BSC6910) to YES(Yes). The details are as
follows:
l Calculating the power control step for
the new call
The BSC uses the parameters for
common calls listed in Table 5-18 to
calculate the power control step.
the ongoing call
l Performing joint power control
The BSC does not adjust uplink power
control steps.
The BSC adjusts the downlink power
control step in the same manner as that
described in 5.4.3 Active Power
Control.
l Sending power control steps to the MSs
and BTS
The BSC sends power control steps to
the MSs and BTS in the same manner
as that described in 5.4.3 Active Power
Control.
GBFD-160202 MICC When the VAMOS feature is enabled, it is

recommended that MICC also be enabled
to improve the anti-interference
performance of VAMOS.
GBFD-119405 14.4kbit/s Circuit VAMOS channel multiplexing cannot be

Switched Data performed on the calls enabled with the
14.4kbit/s Circuit Switched Data or High
GBFD-119406 High Speed Circuit Speed Circuit Switched Data feature.
Switched Data

GSM BSS
GBFD-115903 4-Way Receiver Diversity Enable both VAMOS and Four-Way

Receiver Diversity to improve the
performance of VAMOS. Compared with
VAMOS services enabled with Main
Diversity, the values of counters under
Number of MRs Based on TA will
fluctuate by a symbol or remain stable for
VAMOS services enabled with Four-Way
Receiver Diversity.
MRFD-210604 2-Antenna Receive Compared with a scenario where VAMOS

Diversity is disabled, the values of counters under
fluctuate by a symbol or remain stable
because of differences in the receiver
implementation mechanisms when both the
VAMOS and 2-Antenna Receive Diversity
features are enabled.
GBFD-115701 TFO If the TFO feature is enabled, the BSS no

longer controls whether a call can use
DTX. Therefore, downlink DTX may be
performed for an MS that is performing
TFO services even if the Discontinuous
Transmission (DTX)-Downlink feature is
disabled. The white SAIC MS
identification function impacts the TFO
feature in the same way as it impacts the
Discontinuous Transmission (DTX)-
Downlink feature. You are advised to set
BSC6910) to ON(On) and set
to OFF(Off).

GSM BSS
GBFD-115702 TrFO When the TrFO feature takes effect,

whether a call uses DTX is not controlled
by the BSS. As a result, a call processing
TrFO services may process DTX in the
downlink, even if the Discontinuous
disabled. Therefore, the white SAIC MS
identification function impacts the TrFO
to OFF(Off).
In addition, unlike the Discontinuous
Transmission (DTX)-Downlink and TFO
features, TrFO services are not affected
when SpeMsIdeMutexOpt (BSC6900,
BSC6910) is set to ON(On). This is
because the BSS cannot control whether a
call processes TrFO services, and the BSS
automatically performs data padding if
downlink DTX is enabled with TrFO.
GBFD-118602 GBFD-118602 A over IP In A over IP mode, the TrFO feature is

or GBFD-118622 A IP automatically enabled. Therefore, when the
over E1/T1 white SAIC MS identification function is
to OFF(Off) in A over IP mode.
N/A BTS Multiplexing Rate In Abis over TDM mode, set the BTS
multiplexing rate to a ratio less than or
equal to 2:1 before enabling VAMOS. This
is because the number of MSs served by a
TRX and the traffic volume over radio
signaling links (RSLs) will increase after
the VAMOS feature is enabled. Therefore,
decrease the TRX multiplexing rate to a
low value before you enable VAMOS.

GSM BSS
N/A Waiting for MRs over VAMOS channel multiplexing using the
SDCCH assignment procedure depends on the MRs
transmitted over the SDCCH, but not every
MS sends an MR over the SDCCH during
immediate assignment. Therefore, if you
enable VAMOS channel multiplexing
using the assignment procedure, set the
SDCCHWaitMREn (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter to ON(On) and the
SDCCHWaitMRTimeLen (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter to a large value (It is
recommended that this parameter be set to
15 or larger).
N/A ECSC VAMOS channel multiplexing requires

support from MSs. Therefore, the BSS
must obtain MSs' VAMOS capabilities
contained in the Mobile Station Classmark
3 IE in advance. The methods for obtaining
the Mobile Station Classmark 3 IE are as
follows:
l The BSS obtains the Mobile Station
Classmark 3 IE by using the classmark
update procedure triggered by the
mobile switching center (MSC).
l The BSS uses the ECSC function to
instruct an MS to report the Mobile
Station Classmark 3 IE in advance.
This method does not require support
from the MSC and takes effect when
the ECSC (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter is set to YES(Yes).
The MSC, however, triggers the classmark
update procedure only for some calls.
Therefore, set ECSC (BSC6900,
BSC6910) to YES(Yes) to enable the
ECSC function.
N/A EDGE/EDGE+ If the VAMOS and EDGE/EDGE+

features are enabled on the same TRX
group, the uplink rate of PS services may
decrease. If the digital signal processing
(DSP) capability of the TRX group is
insufficient after VAMOS channel
multiplexing is triggered, the BSS uses the
GMSK modulation mode to decrease the
uplink rate of EDGE/EDGE+ services on
the TRX group.

GSM BSS
N/A eMLPP The VAMOS feature and the enhanced

multi-level precedence and preemption
(eMLPP) function can be simultaneously
enabled, but the calls on which VAMOS
channel multiplexing is performed do not
support eMLPP. Therefore, multiplexed
calls cannot preempt the resources
occupied by other calls, and other calls
cannot preempt the resources occupied by
multiplexed calls, either.
N/A PDCH Reforming The VAMOS feature and the PDCH

reforming function can be simultaneously
support PDCH reforming. The PDCH
reforming function is controlled by the
PDCHREFORMING (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter.
6.2 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

GBFD-118103 Network Support The VAMOS feature requires support from

SAIC SAIC MSs and therefore depends on the
Network Support SAIC feature. The
SAICALLOWED (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter controls whether to enable the
Network Support SAIC feature. To facilitate
measuring the penetration rate of SAIC MSs, set
the MSCAPABLESTATSWITCH (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter to ON(On) and subscribe
to the A03628: Number of Calls Originated or
Terminated by MSs Supporting SAIC and
A03640: Number of Calls counters on the
U2000.

GSM BSS
GBFD-117301 Flex Abis The VAMOS feature depends on the Flex Abis
feature in Abis over TDM mode. After VAMOS
channel multiplexing is triggered, the BSC
allocates an 8 kbit/s timeslot to each of the two
multiplexed subchannels. If timeslots are fixed
in TDM mode, the number of timeslots used
doubles, wasting timeslot resources. Therefore,
enable Flex Abis to improve resource allocation
and management. For details about the Flex
Abis feature, see Flex Abis Feature Parameter
Description.
GBFD-118601 Abis over IP The VAMOS feature depends on the Abis IP

over E1/T1 or Abis over IP feature in Abis over
GBFD-118611 Abis IP over E1/T1 IP mode.
GBFD-117601 HUAWEI III Power The VAMOS feature depends on the HUAWEI
Control Algorithm III Power Control Algorithm feature. Therefore,
The two features must be enabled together. If
the two features have been enabled before you
enable VAMOS on the network and the high
quality indicators (HQIs) are good, power
control optimization is not required. If the two
features are not enabled before you enable
VAMOS on the network, purchase the license
for the two features, monitor network
performance for a certain period after enabling
the two features to ensure that network
performance does not deteriorate, then enable
VAMOS. However, if network performance
deteriorates after you enable the two features,
optimize power control-related parameters for
the two features to improve network
performance and then enable VAMOS. For
details about the HUAWEI III Power Control
Algorithm feature, see Power Control Feature

Feature/Function
Name
GBFD-117501 Enhanced Measurement The VAMOS feature and the Enhanced

Report (EMR) Measurement Report (EMR) feature are
mutually exclusive.

GSM BSS

Feature/Function
Name
GBFD-117001 Flex MAIO The VAMOS feature and the Flex

MAIO feature are mutually exclusive.
GBFD-510104 Multi-site Cell The VAMOS feature and the Multi-site

GBFD-113521 A5/1 Encryption Flow The A5/1 Encryption Flow

Optimization Optimization feature includes the Flex
TSC function, but the VAMOS feature
uses planned TSCs. Therefore, do not
simultaneously enable the VAMOS
feature and the Flex TSC function of
A5/1 Encryption Flow Optimization.
For details, see Ciphering Feature
GBFD-510101 Automatic Frequency Enabling the white SAIC MS

Correction (AFC) identification function may cause the
frequency correction information
calculated by using the Automatic
Frequency Correction (AFC) to be
inaccurate. If both the VAMOS feature
and the Automatic Frequency
Correction (AFC) feature are enabled,
the VAMOS feature does not take
effect. Consequently, channel
multiplexing cannot be performed.
GBFD-114001 Extended Cell The VAMOS feature and the Extended


GSM BSS

Feature/Function
Name
N/A High-Priority User The VAMOS feature and the high-

priority user function can be
simultaneously enabled, but VAMOS
performed on calls initiated by high-
priority users. Voice quality deteriorates
after VAMOS is enabled. Therefore, do
not enable VAMOS for high-priority
users. If the HIGHPRIUSERQUAL-
FIRST (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter is set to YES(Yes), VAMOS
performed on calls whose priorities are
less than or equal to the value of the
HIGHESTPRIORITQUALFIRST
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter. If the
HIGHPRIUSERQUALFIRST
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter is set
to NO(No), VAMOS channel
multiplexing can be performed on all
calls.
N/A Asynchronous Handover Asynchronous handovers are not

supported during VAMOS channel
multiplexing. Therefore, only VAMOS
channel multiplexing using an intra-cell
handover is supported. If the coverage
areas of two BTSs both overlap with a
cell, VAMOS channel multiplexing
cannot be performed on two calls
respectively served by the two BTSs.
N/A Repeater Asynchronous handovers are

recommended for cells under BTSs
configured with repeaters, but VAMOS
channel multiplexing does not support
asynchronous handovers. Therefore, do
not use the VAMOS feature for such
cells.
Impacted Features
Feature ID Feature/Function Name Description
GBFD-113501 A5/1 and A5/2 Ciphering The ciphering algorithms randomize

Algorithm signals of two multiplexed VAMOS calls,
improving demodulation performance.

GSM BSS
GBFD-113503 A5/3 Ciphering Algorithm Therefore, enable the ciphering algorithms

together with the VAMOS feature.
GBFD-114803 Discontinuous The Discontinuous Transmission (DTX)-

Transmission (DTX)- Uplink feature reduces interference
Uplink between multiplexed VAMOS calls and
this feature.
GBFD-114801 Discontinuous Enabling the Discontinuous Transmission

Transmission (DTX)- (DTX)-Downlink feature causes the MS
Downlink identification result to be inaccurate. When
both the Discontinuous Transmission
SAIC MS identification function are
BSC6910) to ON(On). When this
parameter is set to ON(On), the downlink
DTX can fill the data during white SAIC
MS identification and can still take effect
without white SAIC MS identification.
Therefore, the Discontinuous Transmission
SAIC MS identification function can be
used simultaneously. When this parameter
is set to OFF(Off), the BSS disables
downlink DTX for all calls.
Do not implement the white SAIC MS
identification function for HR or AMR HR
calls. You are advised to set
to OFF(Off). This is because the downlink
DTX for HR calls and the white SAIC MS
identification function are not fully
compatible. If white SAIC MS
identification is performed on HR calls,
speech quality of HR calls deteriorates,
thereby jeopardizing user experience.
The Discontinuous Transmission (DTX)-
Downlink feature reduces interference
between multiplexed VAMOS calls and
this feature.
GBFD-117002 IBCA When the VAMOS FR and IBCA features

are simultaneously enabled, the
VAMOSAFSUserDLSoftBlockThd
(BSC6900, BSC6910) parameter specifies

GSM BSS
GBFD-119511 IBCA II the soft block threshold for VAMOS calls

using the AMR FR speech version. For
details, see IBCA Feature Parameter
Description.
GBFD-114151 DTM When the VAMOS feature is

simultaneously enabled with the DTM,
GBFD-119403 Class11 DTM Class11 DTM, or HMC DTM feature, if
GBFD-119404 HMC DTM the FH group TSC is inconsistent with the
VAMOS primary TSC, a DTM-capable
MS uses different TSCs to process CS and
PS services. As a result, the DTM service
setup fails. To prevent any exception in
DTM services, set the cell BCC, FH group
TSC, and VAMOS primary TSC (specified
by VamosMainTsc (BSC6900, BSC6910))
to the same value. Alternatively, set
TSCUnifySw (BSC6900, BSC6910) to
ON(On). Modifying an FH group TSC
will cause a cell to reset.
To prevent VAMOS channel multiplexing
on a DTM call (that is, the CS part of a
DTM service), the BSC imposes the
following constraints: VAMOS channel
multiplexing can only be performed on a
common CS call and on a DTM call.
VAMOS channel multiplexing can be
performed in only one direction, that is, the
BSC assigns or hands over the common
CS call to the channel occupied by the
DTM call.
If the call using the primary TSC is
released during VAMOS channel
multiplexing and the MS using the
secondary TSC initiates a DTM service,
since the packet data channel (PDCH)
corresponds to the primary TSC, the MS
using the secondary TSC needs to perform
an intra-cell handover so that it can use the
primary TSC before processing DTM
services. This is because an MS using a
new TSC cannot process DTM services, as
stipulated in 3GPP TS 24.008 V9.7.0.

GSM BSS
GBFD-118106 Dynamic Power Sharing The Dynamic Power Sharing feature

provides the active power control function.
Therefore, when Dynamic Power Sharing
takes effect, the BSC can perform active
power control on VAMOS calls even if the
PWRBCDALLOWD (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter is set to NO(No).
However, active power control enabled by
using Dynamic Power Sharing is
implemented differently from that enabled
by setting PWRBCDALLOWD (BSC6900,
BSC6910) to YES(Yes). The details are as
follows:
the new call
the ongoing call
l Performing joint power control
The BSC does not adjust uplink power
control steps.
The BSC adjusts the downlink power
control step in the same manner as that
described in 5.4.3 Active Power
Control.
l Sending power control steps to the MSs
and BTS
The BSC sends power control steps to
the MSs and BTS in the same manner
as that described in 5.4.3 Active Power
Control.
GBFD-160202 MICC When the VAMOS feature is enabled, it is

recommended that MICC also be enabled
to improve the anti-interference
performance of VAMOS.
GBFD-119405 14.4kbit/s Circuit VAMOS channel multiplexing cannot be

Switched Data performed on the calls enabled with the
14.4kbit/s Circuit Switched Data or High
GBFD-119406 High Speed Circuit Speed Circuit Switched Data feature.
Switched Data

GSM BSS
GBFD-115903 4-Way Receiver Diversity Enable both VAMOS and Four-Way

Receiver Diversity to improve the
performance of VAMOS. Compared with
VAMOS services enabled with Main
Diversity, the values of counters under
fluctuate by a symbol or remain stable for
VAMOS services enabled with Four-Way
Receiver Diversity.
MRFD-210604 2-Antenna Receive Compared with a scenario where VAMOS

Diversity is disabled, the values of counters under
fluctuate by a symbol or remain stable
because of differences in the receiver
implementation mechanisms when both the
VAMOS and 2-Antenna Receive Diversity
features are enabled.
GBFD-115701 TFO If the TFO feature is enabled, the BSS no

longer controls whether a call can use
DTX. Therefore, downlink DTX may be
performed for an MS that is performing
TFO services even if the Discontinuous
disabled. The white SAIC MS
identification function impacts the TFO
BSC6910) to ON(On) and set
to OFF(Off).

GSM BSS

whether a call uses DTX is not controlled
by the BSS. As a result, a call processing
TrFO services may process DTX in the
downlink, even if the Discontinuous
disabled. Therefore, the white SAIC MS
identification function impacts the TrFO
to OFF(Off).
Transmission (DTX)-Downlink and TFO
features, TrFO services are not affected
when SpeMsIdeMutexOpt (BSC6900,
BSC6910) is set to ON(On). This is
because the BSS cannot control whether a
call processes TrFO services, and the BSS
GBFD-118602 GBFD-118602 A over IP In A over IP mode, the TrFO feature is

or GBFD-118622 A IP automatically enabled. Therefore, when the
over E1/T1 white SAIC MS identification function is
to OFF(Off) in A over IP mode.
N/A BTS Multiplexing Rate In Abis over TDM mode, set the BTS
multiplexing rate to a ratio less than or
equal to 2:1 before enabling VAMOS. This
is because the number of MSs served by a
TRX and the traffic volume over radio
signaling links (RSLs) will increase after
the VAMOS feature is enabled. Therefore,
decrease the TRX multiplexing rate to a
low value before you enable VAMOS.

GSM BSS
N/A Waiting for MRs over VAMOS channel multiplexing using the
SDCCH assignment procedure depends on the MRs
transmitted over the SDCCH, but not every
MS sends an MR over the SDCCH during
immediate assignment. Therefore, if you
enable VAMOS channel multiplexing
using the assignment procedure, set the
SDCCHWaitMREn (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter to ON(On) and the
SDCCHWaitMRTimeLen (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter to a large value (It is
recommended that this parameter be set to
15 or larger).
N/A ECSC VAMOS channel multiplexing requires

support from MSs. Therefore, the BSS
must obtain MSs' VAMOS capabilities
contained in the Mobile Station Classmark
3 IE in advance. The methods for obtaining
the Mobile Station Classmark 3 IE are as
follows:
Classmark 3 IE by using the classmark
update procedure triggered by the
mobile switching center (MSC).
This method does not require support
from the MSC and takes effect when
the ECSC (BSC6900, BSC6910)
parameter is set to YES(Yes).
The MSC, however, triggers the classmark
update procedure only for some calls.
BSC6910) to YES(Yes) to enable the
ECSC function.
N/A EDGE/EDGE+ If the VAMOS and EDGE/EDGE+

features are enabled on the same TRX
group, the uplink rate of PS services may
decrease. If the digital signal processing
(DSP) capability of the TRX group is
insufficient after VAMOS channel
multiplexing is triggered, the BSS uses the
GMSK modulation mode to decrease the
uplink rate of EDGE/EDGE+ services on
the TRX group.

GSM BSS
N/A eMLPP The VAMOS feature and the enhanced

multi-level precedence and preemption
(eMLPP) function can be simultaneously
support eMLPP. Therefore, multiplexed
calls cannot preempt the resources
occupied by other calls, and other calls
cannot preempt the resources occupied by
multiplexed calls, either.
N/A PDCH Reforming The VAMOS feature and the PDCH

reforming function can be simultaneously
support PDCH reforming. The PDCH
reforming function is controlled by the
PDCHREFORMING (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter.
6.3 GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II Support

GBFD-115830 VAMOS The VAMOS I&II Support feature takes

effect only if the VAMOS or VAMOS
GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR FR feature takes effect.

None
Impacted Features
None

GSM BSS
6.4 GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS Identification

GBFD-115830 VAMOS The Mute SAIC MS Identification

feature requires the VAMOS or
GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR VAMOS FR feature. Therefore, activate
and configure VAMOS or VAMOS FR
before using Mute SAIC MS
Identification.

GBFD-510101 Automatic Frequency When the Mute SAIC MS Identification

Correction (AFC) feature is enabled, the frequency
correction information calculated using
the Automatic Frequency Correction
(AFC) feature may be incorrect.
Therefore, disable the Automatic
Frequency Correction (AFC) feature
when the Mute SAIC MS Identification
feature is enabled.
Impacted Features
GBFD-113501 A5/1 and A5/2 The ciphering algorithms randomize

Ciphering Algorithm signals of two multiplexed VAMOS
calls, improving demodulation
performance. Therefore, enable the
A5/1 and A5/2 Ciphering Algorithm
feature when the Mute SAIC MS
Identification feature is enabled. Ensure
that the ciphering algorithm on the BSS
matches that on the mobile switching
center (MSC).

GSM BSS
GBFD-113503 A5/3 Ciphering The ciphering algorithms randomize

Algorithm signals of two multiplexed VAMOS
A5/3 Ciphering Algorithm feature when
the Mute SAIC MS Identification
feature is enabled. Ensure that the
ciphering algorithm on the BSS
center (MSC).
GBFD-114801 Discontinuous Downlink DTX may cause inaccurate

Transmission (DTX)- MS detection results. Therefore, when
Downlink the Mute SAIC MS Identification and
Downlink features are both enabled, it
is recommended that
BSC6910) be set to ON(On). When
this parameter is set to ON(On), data
padding occurs when Discontinuous
Transmission (DTX)-Downlink is
enabled during a mute SAIC MS
identification. Even if a mute SAIC MS
identification is not started, DTX can be
performed in the downlink. This
ensures that both the Discontinuous
Transmission (DTX)-Downlink and
Mute SAIC MS Identification features
can take effect, thereby improving
compatibility between the two features.
If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the
BSS automatically disables downlink
DTX for all calls.
For HR calls, the Discontinuous
are not perfectly compatible, and HR
voice quality deteriorates when Mute
SAIC MS Identification is performed
on HR calls. This deteriorates user
experience. Therefore, it is
recommended that Mute SAIC MS
Identification not be performed on HR
or AMR HR calls and that
HRMsIdeAllowed (BSC6900,
BSC6910) be set to OFF(Off).

GSM BSS
GBFD-115701 TFO If the TFO feature is enabled, the BSS

no longer controls whether a call can
use DTX. Therefore, downlink DTX
may be performed for an MS that is
performing TFO services even if the
Downlink feature is disabled.
Therefore, the Mute SAIC MS
Identification feature impacts the TFO
feature in the same way as it impacts
the Discontinuous Transmission
(DTX)-Downlink feature. It is
recommended that SpeMsIdeMutexOpt
(BSC6900, BSC6910) be set to
ON(On) and HRMsIdeAllowed
OFF(Off).

whether a call uses DTX is not
controlled by the BSS. As a result, a
call processing TrFO services may
process DTX in the downlink, even if
(DTX)-Downlink feature is disabled.
Identification feature impacts the TrFO
recommended that HRMsIdeAllowed
OFF(Off).
TFO features, TrFO services are not
affected when SpeMsIdeMutexOpt
(BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to
ON(On). This is because the BSS
cannot control whether a call processes
TrFO services, and the BSS
GBFD-118602 A over IP In A over IP mode, the TrFO feature is

automatically enabled. Therefore, it is
GBFD-118622 A IP over E1/T1 recommended that HRMsIdeAllowed
OFF(Off) when Mute SAIC MS
Identification is enabled in A over IP
mode.

GSM BSS
N/A ECSC Before starting Mute SAIC MS

Identification, the BSS must obtain the
MS support capability using the
following methods:
Classmark 3 IE by using the
classmark update procedure
triggered by the mobile switching
center (MSC).
This method does not require
support from the MSC and takes
effect when the ECSC (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter is set to
YES(Yes).
The core network will not trigger the
classmark update procedure for all
calls, but mute SAIC MS identification
requires the MS support capability.
BSC6910) to YES(Yes).
6.5 GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop Solution

GBFD-115830 VAMOS The Mute SAIC MS Identification

feature requires the VAMOS or
GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR VAMOS FR feature. Therefore, activate
and configure VAMOS or VAMOS FR
before using Mute SAIC MS
Identification.

GSM BSS

GBFD-510101 Automatic Frequency When the Mute SAIC MS Identification

Correction (AFC) feature is enabled, the frequency
correction information calculated using
the Automatic Frequency Correction
(AFC) feature may be incorrect.
Therefore, disable the Automatic
Frequency Correction (AFC) feature
when the Mute SAIC MS Identification
feature is enabled.
Impacted Features
GBFD-113501 A5/1 and A5/2 The ciphering algorithms randomize

Ciphering Algorithm signals of two multiplexed VAMOS
A5/1 and A5/2 Ciphering Algorithm
feature when the Mute SAIC MS
Identification feature is enabled. Ensure
that the ciphering algorithm on the BSS
center (MSC).
GBFD-113503 A5/3 Ciphering The ciphering algorithms randomize

Algorithm signals of two multiplexed VAMOS
A5/3 Ciphering Algorithm feature when
the Mute SAIC MS Identification
feature is enabled. Ensure that the
ciphering algorithm on the BSS
center (MSC).

GSM BSS
GBFD-114801 Discontinuous Downlink DTX may cause inaccurate

Transmission (DTX)- MS detection results. Therefore, when
Downlink the Mute SAIC MS Identification and
Downlink features are both enabled, it
is recommended that
BSC6910) be set to ON(On). When
this parameter is set to ON(On), data
padding occurs when Discontinuous
Transmission (DTX)-Downlink is
enabled during a mute SAIC MS
identification. Even if a mute SAIC MS
identification is not started, DTX can be
performed in the downlink. This
ensures that both the Discontinuous
can take effect, thereby improving
compatibility between the two features.
If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the
BSS automatically disables downlink
DTX for all calls.
For HR calls, the Discontinuous
are not perfectly compatible, and HR
voice quality deteriorates when Mute
SAIC MS Identification is performed
on HR calls. This deteriorates user
experience. Therefore, it is
recommended that Mute SAIC MS
Identification not be performed on HR
or AMR HR calls and that
HRMsIdeAllowed (BSC6900,
BSC6910) be set to OFF(Off).

GSM BSS
GBFD-115701 TFO If the TFO feature is enabled, the BSS

no longer controls whether a call can
use DTX. Therefore, downlink DTX
may be performed for an MS that is
performing TFO services even if the
Downlink feature is disabled.
Identification feature impacts the TFO
recommended that SpeMsIdeMutexOpt
ON(On) and HRMsIdeAllowed
OFF(Off).

whether a call uses DTX is not
controlled by the BSS. As a result, a
call processing TrFO services may
process DTX in the downlink, even if
(DTX)-Downlink feature is disabled.
Identification feature impacts the TrFO
recommended that HRMsIdeAllowed
OFF(Off).
TFO features, TrFO services are not
affected when SpeMsIdeMutexOpt
(BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to
ON(On). This is because the BSS
cannot control whether a call processes
TrFO services, and the BSS
GBFD-118602 A over IP In A over IP mode, the TrFO feature is

automatically enabled. Therefore, it is
GBFD-118622 A IP over E1/T1 recommended that HRMsIdeAllowed
OFF(Off) when Mute SAIC MS
Identification is enabled in A over IP
mode.

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N/A ECSC Before starting Mute SAIC MS

Identification, the BSS must obtain the
MS support capability using the
following methods:
Classmark 3 IE by using the
classmark update procedure
triggered by the mobile switching
center (MSC).
This method does not require
support from the MSC and takes
effect when the ECSC (BSC6900,
BSC6910) parameter is set to
YES(Yes).
The core network will not trigger the
classmark update procedure for all
calls, but mute SAIC MS identification
requires the MS support capability.
BSC6910) to YES(Yes).

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 7 Network Impact
7 Network Impact
7.1 System Capacity

l Capacity gains
The VAMOS feature expands network capacity and alleviates channel congestion. The
VAMOS FR feature significantly improves the MOS and provides the same theoretical
capacity as the AMR HR or Half Rate Speech feature. Few commercial MSs support
VAMOS. Therefore, the capacity gains delivered by the VAMOS function are largely
determined by the penetration rate of SAIC MSs. VAMOS brings considerable capacity
gains to a network that uses a loose frequency reuse pattern and has a large penetration
rate of SAIC MSs. Table 7-1 lists the mapping between SAIC MS penetration rates and
VAMOS capacity gains in different frequency reuse scenarios.
Table 7-1 Mapping between SAIC MS penetration rates and VAMOS capacity gains in
different frequency reuse scenarios
Frequency Reuse SAIC MS Penetration VAMOS Capacity Gain
Pattern Rate
4x3 50% 15%-30%
75% 25%-44%
100% 30%-60%
3x3 50% 10%-24%
75% 15%-36%
100% 25%-50%
1x3 50% 5%-20%
75% 10%-30%
100% 15%-40%

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NOTE
The capacity gains listed in Table 5-1 are only simulation results. To assess the capacity gains
delivered by VAMOS on a live network, take into consideration the TRX specifications and other
factors.
l Monitoring
Counters for monitoring capacity gains:
Theoretically, capacity-related counters will improve after the VAMOS function is
enabled. Table 7-2 describes these counters.
Table 7-2 Counters for monitoring capacity gains

Counter Name Counter Description Remarks
CELL.KPI.TCH. K3014: Traffic Volume None

TRAF.ERL.TRA on TCH
F
CELL.KPI.SD.T K3004: Traffic Volume If the Waiting for MRs over SDCCH
RAF.ERL on SDCCH function is enabled during VAMOS
channel multiplexing, the access
duration may be prolonged and the
value of this counter may increase.
CELL.CHAN.B R3501: Mean Number of When the VAMOS feature is enabled,

USY.NUM.VAM Busy Channels (VAMOS the value of this counter increases.
OS.TCHH.TRA TCHH)
F.AVE
CELL.CHAN.B R3550N2:Average When the VAMOS FR feature is

USY.NUM.VAM Number of Busy VAMOS enabled, the value of this counter
OS.TCHF.TRAF FR Channels increases.
.AVG
Formula for calculating capacity gains:

Different operators have different understandings towards VAMOS capacity gains. The
following formula is used as an example to calculate the capacity gain delivered by
VAMOS:
VAMOS capacity gain = VAMOS traffic/Total traffic x 100%
where
VAMOS traffic = 2 x CELL.CHAN.BUSY.NUM.VAMOS.TCHH.TRAF.AVE + 2 x
CELL.CHAN.BUSY.NUM.VAMOS.TCHF.TRAF.AVG
Total traffic = CELL.KPI.TCH.TRAF.ERL.TRAF
7.2 Network Performance

7.2.1 MS Identification Function
The MS identification function consists of the VAMOS Call Drop Solution feature, the Mute
SAIC MS Identification feature, and the white SAIC MS identification function. When the

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MS identification function is enabled, the BSS periodically attempts to change the downlink
modulation mode and VAMOS MS pairing parameters. This will exert a negative impact on
network KPIs. This function, however, does not need to be enabled for a long time. Keep this
function enabled for more than two weeks and disable it once you have collected MS
capability data. The negative impact on network KPIs is therefore controllable.
Before you enable the VAMOS function, enable all three features of the MS identification
function to identify different types of MSs. In this way, the BSC can select different VAMOS
MS pairing policies for different types of MSs. Enabling any MS identification feature alone
has the same impact on network performance. Table 7-3 describes the network impacts when
each feature is enabled alone and when all the features of the MS identification function are
enabled.
Table 7-3 Network impacts of the MS identification function

VAMOS Call Mute SAIC White SAIC MS
Drop MS MS Identification
Solution Identification Identification Function
Network access Increase: 200– Increase: 200– Increase: 200– Increase: 200–
delay 300 ms 300 ms 300 ms 400 ms
HQI Decrease: 0.1– Decrease: Decrease: 0.1– Decrease: 0.1–

(proportion of 0.3% 0.01–0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
quality levels 0
to 5)
Call drop rate Increase: Increase: Increase: Increase:

(including 0.01–0.2% 0.01–0.2% 0.01–0.2% 0.01–0.3%
handovers)
VAMOS Decrease: 0– Increase: 0– Stable Stable

capacity 2% 2%
Handover Decrease: Decrease: Decrease: Decrease:

success rate 0.01–0.1% 0.01–0.1% 0.01–0.1% 0.01–0.1%

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NOTE
After the MS identification function is enabled, the number of MSs to detect every day gradually
decreases, and the negative impact on KPIs, such as the HQI, call drop rate, and handover success rate,
is gradually reduced.
l Network access delay
To perform MS identification, the Identity Request procedure needs to be enabled. If this procedure
is disabled on the network, the network access delay increases by 200–300 ms.
l HQI
During MS identification, the BSS attempts to change the modulation mode. Therefore, the
downlink HQI (proportion of quality levels 0 to 5) decreases by approximately 0.1–0.3%.
l Call drop rate (including handovers)
During MS identification, the BSS attempts to change the modulation mode. Therefore, the call drop
rate increases by approximately 0.01–0.2%.
l VAMOS capacity
VAMOS channel multiplexing cannot be performed on problem SAIC MSs. This function will
therefore decrease the VAMOS capacity by 0–2%.
l Handover Success Rate
During MS identification, the BSS attempts to change the modulation mode. Therefore, the
handover success rate decreases by approximately 0.01–0.1%.
7.2.2 VAMOS Function

TCH Congestion Rate
Enabling the VAMOS feature helps reduce the congestion rate. The more channels for
VAMOS channel multiplexing, the greater VAMOS traffic gains and better congestion relief
effect. The absolute values of congestion rate differ greatly, and the gains cannot be
quantified.
Enabling the VAMOS FR feature has no significant gains in congestion relief. VAMOS FR
provides the same capacity as half-rate channels, because for both VAMOS FR and half-rate
channels, each timeslot carries two calls.
The TCH congestion rate is calculated using the following formula:
TCH congestion rate = [Failed TCH Seizures due to Busy TCH (Traffic Channel) + Failed
TCH Seizures in TCH Handovers due to Busy TCH (Traffic Channel) – Failed Internal
Intra-Cell Handovers (No Channel Available) (TCH)] x {100}/[TCH Seizure Requests
(Traffic Channel) + TCH Seizure Requests in TCH Handovers (Traffic Channel) – Internal
Intra-Cell Handover Requests (TCH)]
Call Quality
MOS is an industry-wide KPI used to measure the call quality of voice channels. After the
VAMOS feature is enabled, the MOS of calls using VAMOS HR channels is lower than that
of calls using TCHHs. The MOS decreases by 0.01 to 0.3, depending on the VAMOS
multiplexing rate and network quality. After the VAMOS FR feature is enabled, the MOS of
calls using VAMOS FR channels is lower than that of calls using TCHFs but is 0.2 to 0.3
higher than that of calls using TCHHs.
If white SAIC MS identification was performed and the identification result was imported
into the SAIC MS capability database before the VAMOS function is enabled, negative
impacts of VAMOS on the MOS are alleviated after the VAMOS function is enabled. This is

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because the alpha-QPSK modulation is used in the downlink for white SAIC MSs after the
VAMOS function is enabled (white SAIC MS identification has been disabled).
l After the VAMOS feature is enabled, the MOS decreases by approximately 0.01 to 0.2.
l After the VAMOS FR feature is enabled, the MOS of calls using VAMOS FR channels is
0.2 to 0.4 higher than that of calls using TCHHs.
A standard third-party tool is used to measure the MOS.
NOTE
During a fixed point test, enabling VAMOS FR increases the MOS by approximately 0.2 to 0.3
compared with HR. However, in a drive test (DT), it is uncertain whether an MS uses HR before a call
connection but uses VAMOS FR after a call connection. Therefore, the actual MOS increase in a DT is
not as large as obtained in a fixed point test. The theoretical MOS increase in a DT is (0.2 to 0.3)
multiplied by the VAMOS FR gain.
HQI
After the VAMOS function is enabled, the HQI may decrease by 0.1–0.5% because the
interference between two multiplexed calls increases.
NOTE
If you enable VAMOS channel multiplexing but do not enable MS identification (Mute SAIC MS
Identification and VAMOS Call Drop Solution), the HQI decrease may exceed this value range.
into the SAIC MS capability database before the VAMOS function is enabled, the negative
impact of VAMOS on the HQI is alleviated (the HQI decreases by approximately 0.1% to
0.3%) after the VAMOS function is enabled. This is because the alpha-QPSK modulation is
used in the downlink for white SAIC MSs after the VAMOS function is enabled (white SAIC
MS identification has been disabled). When ICAdpScnIdentOptSw (BSC6900, BSC6910) is
set to ON(On), the optimization of the scenario identification for interference cancellation
modes is used. In this case, the uplink HQI further decreases by 0.01% to 0.1%.
HQI is a self-defined index, towards which different operators have different understandings.
The following formula is used as an example to calculate the downlink HQI of half-rate
services:
Downlink HQI of half-rate services = (TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.0.NEW +
TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.1.NEW + TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.2.NEW +
TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.5.NEW)/(TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.0.NEW +
TRX.HR.DOWN.RX.QLTY.7.NEW)
Call Drop Rate

After the VAMOS function is enabled, the counters listed in the following table may increase
by approximately 0.01% to 0.1% because the interference between two multiplexed calls
increases.
NOTE
If you enable VAMOS channel multiplexing but do not enable MS identification (Mute SAIC MS
Identification and VAMOS Call Drop Solution), the counter deterioration may exceed this value range.

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into the SAIC MS capability database before the VAMOS function is enabled, the TCH call
drop rate (including handover) remains stable after the VAMOS function is enabled. This is
because the full alpha-QPSK modulation is used in the downlink for white SAIC MSs after
the VAMOS function is enabled (white SAIC MS identification has been disabled).
CELL.RATE.TCH.CALL.DROP.I ZTR304: Call Drop Rate None

NCLUDE.HO on TCH per
cell(including Handover)
CELL.SD.CALL.DROP ZTR104C: Call Drop If the Waiting for MRs

Rate on SDCCH over SDCCH function is
enabled during VAMOS
channel multiplexing
using the assignment
procedure, the access
duration and the value of
this counter may
increase.
CELL.TCH.RD.DROP RM333: Radio Drop Rate None

of TCH
If the values of these counters have increased after the VAMOS function is enabled, query the
VAMOS call drop rate and check whether the deterioration is caused by VAMOS. The
VAMOS call drop rate is calculated using the following formula:
VAMOS call drop rate = (CELL.VAMOS.CALL.DROP.TIMES.HO.UNDO +
CELL.VAMOS.CALL.DROP.TIMES.HO.OTHER + CELL.VAMOS.CALL.DROP.TIMES)/
((CELL.VAMOS.INTRACELL.HO.CMD + CELL.VAMOS.ASS.CMD) x 2)
Number of Intra-Cell Handovers

After the VAMOS function is enabled, the counter listed in the following table may increase
because VAMOS channel multiplexing can be performed by using an intra-cell handover. If
this occurs, the number of handovers per call increases by 0.2 to 0.7. Number of handovers
per call = K3010B: TCH Seizure Requests in TCH Handovers (Traffic Channel)/K3013A:
Successful TCH Seizures (Traffic Channel)
CELL.INTRACELL.HO.REQ.TC H3009: Internal Intra- None

H Cell Handover Requests
(TCH)
Assignment Success Rate

After the VAMOS function is enabled, the counter listed in the following table may decrease
by approximately 0.01% to 0.2% because network quality may deteriorate.

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CELL.ASS.SUCC.RATE RCA313: Assignment None

Success Rate
Uplink Rate of PS Services

If both the VAMOS and EDGE functions are enabled on a TRX and the TRX is handling
more services than its calculating capacity, the BSS will automatically decrease the uplink PS
rate. On the live network, the proportion of PS upload services is small, and therefore the
impact is negligible.
TX.UP.EGPRS.LLC.PDU.THRP AL9426: Uplink The traffic model has a

UT.RATE.AVG Throughput of EGPRS major impact on this
Users LLC PDU counter. Therefore, this
counter may not change
as expected in this
scenario.
CPU/DSP/Memory Usage
VAMOS services require a large number of resources. When VAMOS is enabled, the CPU,
DSP, and memory usage of Abis interface transmission resources, A-interface transmission
resources, and service processing boards all increase. The CPU usage increases by 0–3%.
Therefore, evaluate whether a hardware or transmission expansion is required.
VS.XPU.CPULOAD.MEAN AR9780: Average CPU None

Usage of the XPU
TA
In GBSS16.0 and later, the BSC uses the primary TSC of VAMOS as the TSC for the cell and
automatically changes the FH group TSC to the primary TSC when VAMOS is
simultaneously enabled with the any of the following features: DTM, Class11 DTM, and
HMC DTM. Therefore, the TA may change when both the following conditions are met: An
earlier version is upgraded to GBSS16.0 or later. The FH group TSC is inconsistent with the
primary TSC of VAMOS before the upgrade.
CELL.MS.BTS.DIST.AVR AS3280: Mean Distance Between MS None

and BTS

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CELL.MAX.MS.BTS.DIST S3281: Maximum Distance Between None

MS and BTS

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 8 Engineering Guidelines
8 Engineering Guidelines
8.1 Solution Deployment

NOTE
The V AMOS solution algorithm is complicated. To ensure the good effect of this solution, you are
advised to purchase professional services.
Figure 8-1 shows the VAMOS solution deployment process.

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Figure 8-1 Flowchart for VAMOS solution deployment
8.1.1 Software and Hardware Constraints

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8.1.1.1 Software Constraints
Table 8-1 Software constraints
Feature Prerequisite Feature Mutually Exclusive Impacted Feature

Name Feature
VAMOS GBFD-117601 HUAWEI GBFD-117501 GBFD-113501 A5/1

III Power Control Enhanced and A5/2 Ciphering
Algorithm Measurement Report Algorithm or
GBFD-117301 Flex Abis, (EMR) GBFD-113503 A5/3
GBFD-118611 Abis IP GBFD-117001 Flex Ciphering Algorithm
over E1/T1, or MAIO GBFD-114801
GBFD-118601 Abis over GBFD-510104 Multi- Discontinuous
IP site Cell Transmission (DTX)-
GBFD-115502 AMR HR Downlink
GBFD-113521 A5/1
or GBFD-113401 Half Encryption Flow GBFD-114803
Rate Speech Optimization Discontinuous
GBFD-118103 Network Transmission (DTX)-
GBFD-510101 Uplink
Support SAIC Automatic Frequency
Correction (AFC) GBFD-117002 IBCA
or GBFD-119511
GBFD-114001 IBCA II
Extended Cell
GBFD-114151 DTM,
Mutually exclusive GBFD-119403
functions: Class11 DTM, or
Asynchronous GBFD-119404 HMC
handover DTM
Cells under BTSs with GBFD-118106
repeaters Dynamic Power
Sharing
GBFD-160202 MICC
GBFD-119405
14.4kbit/s Circuit
Switched Data or
GBFD-119406 High
Speed Circuit
Switched Data
GBFD-115903 Four-
Way Receiver
Diversity
MRFD-210604 2-
Antenna Receive
Diversity
GBFD-115701 TFO
GBFD-115702 TrFO
GBFD-118602 A over
IP or GBFD-118622
A IP over E1/T1

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Name Feature
Impacted functions:
BTS multiplexing rate
Waiting for MRs over
SDCCH
ECSC
EDGE/EDGE+
eMLPP
PDCH reforming
High-priority user
Remarks:
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering Algorithm
or A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm enables
VAMOS to randomly
multiplex signals of
two users, achieving a
small correlation
between signal
multiplexing and
facilitating
demodulation
performance
improvement. DTX
reduces interference
between two users
being multiplexed
during the DTX
period, facilitating
demodulation
performance
improvement.
VAMOS The VAMOS FR feature Same as those for the Same as those for the
FR requires the same features VAMOS feature VAMOS feature
as the VAMOS feature,
except that VAMOS FR
does not require the
GBFD-115502 AMR HR
or GBFD-113401 Half
Rate Speech feature.
VAMOS GBFD-115830 VAMOS or None None

I&II GBFD-160201 VAMOS
Support FR

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Name Feature
Mute GBFD-115830 VAMOS or GBFD-510101 GBFD-113501 A5/1

SAIC MS GBFD-160201 VAMOS Automatic Frequency and A5/2 Ciphering
Identificat FR Correction (AFC) Algorithm or
ion GBFD-113503 A5/3
Ciphering Algorithm
GBFD-114801
Discontinuous
Transmission (DTX)-
Downlink
GBFD-115701 TFO
GBFD-115702 TrFO
GBFD-118602 A over
IP or GBFD-118622
A IP over E1/T1
ECSC
Remarks:
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering Algorithm
or A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm enables
VAMOS to randomly
multiplex signals of
two users, achieving a
small correlation
between signal
multiplexing and
facilitating
demodulation
performance
improvement.
VAMOS Same as those for Mute Same as that for Mute Same as those for
Call Drop SAIC MS Identification SAIC MS Mute SAIC MS
Solution Identification Identification
8.1.1.2 Hardware Constraints

Hardware constraints include dependencies on hardware, transmission resources, and board
planning.
BSC Supporting the VAMOS Function

The VAMOS function increases network traffic capacity, and the network planning personnel
need to plan BSC resources again. BSC resources to plan include the following types of BSC
boards:

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l TC processing board
An increase in network traffic capacity proposes high requirements on the BSC speech
frame processing capability, in particular, the TC board processing capability. In this
case, new TC processing boards may be required to improve limited speech channel
processing capabilities of the TC processing board.
The configured processing resources and expected ones are compared to help determine
whether to add new TC processing boards. If there are still vacant speech channels
supported by the TC processing board and the number of vacant speech channels is
greater than that of required new speech channels, additional TC processing boards are
not required. Otherwise, additional TC processing boards need to be added.
l Transmission interface boards providing E1/T1, FE, or GE ports
As the traffic volume and corresponding transmission resources increase, additional
Abis, Ater, and A interface boards are required to provide more E1/T1, FE, or GE ports
on the BSC.
The configured interface resources and expected ones are compared to help determine
whether to add new interface boards.
If there are vacant interface resources and the volume of vacant interface resources is
greater than that of required new interface resources, additional interface resources are
not required. Otherwise, additional interface resources need to be added.
BTS Supporting the VAMOS Function

The VAMOS function proposes high requirements on the channel encoding/decoding
capability and source encoding/decoding capability of CS services. The following lists
whether different BTSs and RF modules support the VAMOS function:
l All BTS3012 modules do not support the VAMOS function.
l The DRFU module for the BTS3900 does not support the VAMOS function.
l The DRRU module for the DBS3900 does not support the VAMOS function.
l The BTS3900E module does not support the VAMOS function.
l The BTS3900B module does not support the VAMOS function.
l In cross-module scenarios, if some TRXs in a TRX group with more than one type of RF
module do not support VAMOS, no TRX in the group supports VAMOS. For example, if
a TRX group consists of DRRU and MRFU modules, no TRX in the group supports
VAMOS, because the DRRU does not support VAMOS.
l The BTS3900, BTS3900L, and BTS3900A support the VAMOS function.
l The DBS3900 supports the VAMOS function.
l Different RF modules and boards are configured to support different VAMOS solutions.
– Table 8-3 lists the RF modules supporting the VAMOS feature. They support the
VAMOS feature in both baseband extension mode and non-baseband extension
mode:
– Table 8-3 lists the RF modules supporting the VAMOS FR feature in baseband
extension mode. Only the following RF modules support VAMOS FR in non-
baseband extension mode:
RRU3959, RRU3959w, RRU3952, RRU3953, RRU3953w, AAU3920, RRU3971,
MRFU V6, MRFUd V6, MRFUdw V6, RRU3952m, AAU5940, RRU5905,
RRU5501, RRU5502, RRU5507,RRU5905w, RRU5909, RRU3959a, RRU5909s,
RRU3971a, RRU5901, RRU5901w,

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– Table 8-2 describes specifications on the VAMOS function support by the UBBP in
baseband extension mode.
– Table 8-3 lists the RF modules supporting the white SAIC MS identification
function in baseband extension mode. All RF modules support white SAIC MS
identification in non-baseband extension mode except the following:
RRU3004, RRU3008 V1, DRFU, GRFU V1, RRU3908 V1, MRFU V1, RXU06,
and AAU3902
Table 8-2 UBBP board support for VAMOS in different scenarios

UBBPd1 to UBBPd5 UBBPd6
UBBPd4
GSM Number Number Number Number Number Number

only of of TRXs of of TRXs of of TRXs
Configu Supporti Configu Supportin Configure Supportin
red ng red g VAMOS d TRXs g VAMOS
TRXs VAMOS TRXs
N ≤ 22 N N ≤ 33 N N ≤ 44 N
23 21 34 32 45 43
24 20 35 31 46 42
N/A N/A 36 30 47 41
N/A N/A N/A N/A 48 40
GSM/ N ≤ 11 N N ≤ 16 N N ≤ 22 N
UMTS
(GU) or 12 10 17 15 23 21
GSM/LT N/A N/A 18 15 24 20
E (GL)
GSM/ N/A N/A N/A N/A N ≤ 11 N

UMTS/L
TE N/A N/A N/A N/A 12 10
(GUL)

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Table 8-3 Number of TRXs supporting VAMOS on different RF modules

Total Number of TRXs Number of TRXs Number of
Number Supporting VAMOS Supporting VAMOS TRXs
of TRXs on RRU3008 V1, on RRU3922E, Supporting
Configur RRU3008 V2, RRU3928, RRU3929, VAMOS on
ed on RF RRU3908 V1, RRU3926, RRU3942, the RRU3959,
Modules RRU3908 V2, GRFU RRU3936, RRU3938, RRU3959w,
V1, GRFU V2, GRFU RRU3939, RRU3961, RRU3952,
V2a, MRFU V1, MRFUd, MRFUe, or RRU3953,
MRFU V2, or MRFU AAU3902 RRU3953w,
V2a AAU3920,
RRU3971,
MRFU V6,
MRFUd V6,
MRFUdw V6,
RRU3952m,
AAU3911,
RRU5905,
RRU5501,
RRU5502,RR
U5507,RRU59
05w,
RRU5909,
RRU3959a,
RRU5909s,
RRU3971a,
RRU5901,
RRU5901w,
AAU5940,RR
U5508,
S1 1 1 1
S2 1 2 2
S3 1 3 3
S4 1 4 4
S5 0 4 5
S6 0 4 6
S7 0 3 6
S8 0 2 5

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NOTE
l Calculate the number of TRXs supporting VAMOS on an RF module as follows:

Use an RF module with four TRXs (0, 1, 2, and 3) as an example. All the four TRXs support
VAMOS. Among channels of the same channel No. that are provided by the four TRXs, only
one channel can be used for VAMOS multiplexing at one time. Use channel 0 as an example.
If one or two pair of subchannels on channel 0 of TRX 2 are used for VAMOS multiplexing,
channel 0 of the other three TRXs (0, 1, and 3) cannot be used for VAMOS multiplexing.
l For VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs, a UBBP board must be configured to support new TSCs
when an RRU3008 V1, RRU3008 V2, RRU3908 V1, RRU3908 V2, GRFU V1, GRFU V2,
GRFU V2a, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, or MRFU V2a is used. If a UBBP board is not configured
in this scenario, the BSC allocates old TSCs to calls using the RF module.
l The preceding specifications are provided based on the maximum DSP processing capability.
Services may be negatively affected if the actual situation exceeds any of the specifications.
For example, the peak data rate of timeslots with the same timeslot No. on other TRXs as the
current timeslot will decrease in this scenario.
Antenna System
The two receive channels of a TRX need to connect to two antennas, or to one dual-polarized
antenna. A single antenna does not support the VAMOS function.
LegacyOM:
Run the LST BTSRXUBP command to query the value of MRFU/GRFU Sending
Receiving Mode. If the value is any of the following, VAMOS can be enabled:
l SGLDOUBLE_ANTENNA(Single Feeder[1TX + 2RX])
l DOUBLE_ANTENNA(Double Feeder[2TX + 2RX])
l DOUBLEFOUR_ANTENNA(Double Feeder[2TX + 4RX])
l DOUBLEDOUBLE_ANTENNA(Double Feeder[1TX + 2RX])
l FOURDOUBLE_ANTENNA(Four Feeder[2TX + 2RX])
l FOURDOUBLEFOUR_ANTENNA(Four Feeder[2TX + 4RX])
If the value is either of the following, do not enable VAMOS:
l SGL_ANTENNA(Single Feeder[1TX + 1RX])
l DOUBLESINGLE_ANTENNA(Double Feeder[1TX + 1RX])
SingleOM:
Run the LST RRU command to query the value of Number of RX channels. If the value is
greater than 1, the 2R mode is being used, indicating that VAMOS is supported.
Transmission Resources
E1/T1 resources, network cables, and optical cables are major Abis, Ater, or A interface
transmission resources. Under the same configuration, more Abis, Ater, or A interface
transmission resources are required after the VAMOS function is enabled. Take E1
transmission as an example. If E1 resources in the original configurations cannot bear all
services when traffic increases, add E1 transmission resources over the Abis, Ater, or A
interface.
Whether to add transmission resources depends on the comparison between available and
required transmission resources. If the number of available transmission resources is greater
than the number of required transmission resources and meets the requirement for
transmission after VAMOS is implemented, no additional transmission resource is required.

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8.1.2 Gain Estimation

VAMOS relieves congestion by improving channel usage efficiency. VAMOS channel
multiplexing is directly proportional to the VAMOS traffic volume and congestion relief
capability. In the industry, VAMOS traffic volume is used to estimate the VAMOS value.
l VAMOS traffic volume: refers to the traffic volume delivered in VAMOS mode.
VAMOS traffic volume consists of VAMOS FR and HR traffic volume.
VAMOS FR traffic volume = 2 x R3550N2:Average Number of Busy VAMOS FR
Channels
VAMOS HR traffic volume = 2 x R3501:Mean Number of Busy Channels (VAMOS
TCHH)
VAMOS traffic volume = VAMOS FR traffic volume + HR traffic volume
l VAMOS traffic gains: refers to the proportion of VAMOS traffic volume to all traffic
volume. It is calculated using the following formula:
VAMOS traffic gains (%) = VAMOS traffic volume x 100%/K3014:Traffic Volume on
TCH
Before deploying the VAMOS solution, consider the following information when roughly
estimate VAMOS traffic gains:
l HR calls
l Calls initiated by MSs supporting VAMOS channel multiplexing
l High-level high-quality calls
The estimated VAMOS traffic gains can be obtained by the following formula:
Estimated VAMOS traffic gains (%) = Proportion of HR calls x MS penetration rate x VAMOS
Area x 100%
where
Proportion of TCHHs = K3034: TCHH Traffic Volume/K3014: Traffic Volume on TCH
MS penetration rate = (A03628:Number of Calls Originated or Terminated by MSs

Supporting SAIC + A03641:Number of VAMOS-1 Calls + A03642:Number of VAMOS-2
Calls)/(A03640:Number of Calls)
The following detail the formula:
l Before estimating VAMOS traffic gains, run the SET GCELLSOFT:

MSCAPABLESTATSWITCH=ON; command on the BSC LMT to enable
measurement of related traffic statistics, and subscribe to the corresponding counters on
the U2000.
l The majority MSs supporting VAMOS I or VAMOS II support SAIC. For such MSs,
both the A03628:Number of Calls Originated or Terminated by MSs Supporting SAIC
counter and the A03641:Number of VAMOS-1 Calls or A03642:Number of VAMOS-2
Calls counter are measured. Therefore, the MS penetration rate is probably greater than
100%. This a normal phenomenon.
l VAMOS Area refers to the proportion of measurement reports (MRs) where the receive
quality levels are 0 and 1 and the receive levels are 4 to 7. VAMOS Area is calculated
using the following formula:

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VAMOS Area (%) = [(Number of MRs where the HR receive quality levels are 0 and 1
and the HR receive levels are 4 to 7) + (Number of MRs where the FR receive quality
levels are 0 and 1 and the FR receive levels are 4 to 7)]/(Total number of MRs) x 100%
With the terms replaced with the corresponding counters, this formula is as follows:
VAMOS Area (%) = {[S4140B + S4141B + S4150B + S4151B + S4160B + S4161B +
S4170B + S4171B] + [S4140D + S4141D + S4150D + S4151D + S4160D + S4161D +
S4170D + S4171D]}/S3013 x 100%
NOTE
Before estimating VAMOS traffic gains, check whether the counters ( downlink-specific ) under the
following function subsets have been subscribed to on the U2000.
8.1.3 Cell Selection

VAMOS is enabled on a per cell basis, regardless of whether cells are contiguous. For details
about how to select cells to enable VAMOS, see 2 VAMOS Solution. The following provide
two examples of cell selection:
Example 1: If congestion occurs in a cell and the congestion cannot be eliminated by

increasing the proportion of HR channels, enable VAMOS in the cell to relieve congestion
provided that the estimated VAMOS traffic gains are greater than 10%.
Example 2: If the traffic is light and the proportion of HR channels is greater than 40% in a
cell, enable VAMOS FR in the cell to improve voice quality while maintaining system
capacity provided that the estimated VAMOS traffic gains are greater than 10%.
8.1.4 Prerequisite and Mutually Exclusive Features and Functions

Before deploying VAMOS, enable or disable the following features or functions:
Flex Abis
Enable Flex Abis for BTSs in TDM mode, which will cause BTS resets. If there are more
than 30 BTSs in TDM mode, enable Flex Abis in batches. Do not enable Flex Abis for BTSs
in Abis over IP mode.
Optimized Huawei III Power Control

Enable the optimized Huawei III power control algorithm.
To enable this algorithm, configure the parameters in Table 8-4 and adjust power control
parameters to keep related counters stable.
Table 8-4 Parameter settings for optimized Huawei III power control algorithm
Parameter Name Parameter Value
Power Control Switch PWR3(Power control III)
III Power Control Optimized Enable YES(Yes)

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SAIC
Enable SAIC.
Run the SET GCELLPWRBASIC command with SAICALLOWED (BSC6900, BSC6910)

set to YES(Yes). Run the SET GCELLPWR3 command with SAICTHREDAPDTVALUE
(BSC6900, BSC6910) set to 0.

Disable mutually exclusive features listed in 8.1.1.1 Software Constraints. For details about
how to disable these features, see the specific feature parameter descriptions.
8.1.5 MS Identification
As the VAMOS function depends on the MS capability and implements different processing
on MSs of different capabilities, the BSC must know the MS's VAMOS support capability.
You can construct the MS capability database as follows:
Step 1 If you have purchased Huawei professional services, import Huawei MS database into the
BSC.
This operation helps increase the MS identification efficiency and shorten the detection
period. During MS identification, only MS models not recorded in the database are detected.
If you have not purchased Huawei professional services, go to step 2.
Step 2 Enable the MS identification function to detect MS VAMOS support capability. Table 8-5
describes the parameter settings for MS identification.
Table 8-5 Parameter settings for MS identification

MML Command Parameter ID Parameter Name Scenari Scena
o1 rio 2
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosSwitch VAMOS Switch VHR VFR
MuteSaicIdeSwitch Auto Mute SAIC ON ON

Identification Switch
MuteSaicSwitch Mute SAIC Terminal ON ON

Processing Switch
SaicProMsIdeSwitc Problem SAIC ON ON

h Terminal Identify
Switch
SaicProMsSwitch Problem SAIC ON ON

Terminal Processing
Switch
SaicWhtMsIdentSw SAIC White MS ON ON

Identification Switch
HRMsIdeAllowed Enable HR Terminal ON OFF

Detection

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MML Command Parameter ID Parameter Name Scenari Scena

o1 rio 2
VamosAssSwitch Allow Channel OFF OFF

Multiplex in
Assignment
VamosIntraHoSwitc Allow Channel OFF OFF

h Multiplex via In-Cell
HO
NOTE
Retain the default values for the parameters not listed in Table 1.
MML command examples:

l Scenario 1
SET GCELLVAMOS: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, VamosSwitch=VHR,
VamosAssSwitch=OFF, VamosIntraHoSwitch=OFF, MuteSaicSwitch=ON,
MuteSaicIdeSwitch=ON, SaicProMsSwitch=ON, SaicProMsIdeSwitch=ON,
SaicWhtMsIdentSw=ON, HRMsIdeAllowed=ON;
l Scenario 2
SET GCELLVAMOS: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, VamosSwitch=VFR,
VamosAssSwitch=OFF, VamosIntraHoSwitch=OFF, MuteSaicSwitch=ON,
MuteSaicIdeSwitch=ON, SaicProMsSwitch=ON, SaicProMsIdeSwitch=ON,
SaicWhtMsIdentSw=ON, HRMsIdeAllowed=OFF;
Step 3 Construct the MS capability database. After MS identification is enabled, manually import the
detection results into the database. You can either of the methods provided in 4.2.3.1
Importing Results into the Database to import the detection results.
----End
Theoretically, the larger the area enabled with MS identification, the higher the detection
efficiency, and the longer the detection period, the more accurate the detection results.
However, MS identification may affect network performance. You are advised to enable MS
identification in cells enabled with VAMOS, and do not specify an extended detection period.
If only few cells are enabled with VAMOS, enable MS identification in other cells to ensure a
high detection efficiency. If the Huawei MS database is not imported into the BSC, you are
advised to set the detection period to longer than two weeks. If the Huawei MS database has
been imported into the BSC, you are advised to set the detection period to at least one week to
ensure accurate detection results.
8.1.6 Data Preparation

Table 8-6 describes the parameter settings for VAMOS.

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Table 8-6 Parameter settings for VAMOS

MML Command Parameter ID Parameter Name Scenar Scenar
io 1 io 2
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosSwitch VAMOS Switch VHR VFR
SET GCELLVAMOS MuteSaicIdeSwit Auto Mute SAIC OFF OFF

ch Identification Switch
SET GCELLVAMOS MuteSaicSwitch Mute SAIC Terminal ON ON

Processing Switch
SET GCELLVAMOS SaicProMsIdeSw Problem SAIC Terminal OFF OFF

itch Identify Switch
SET GCELLVAMOS SaicProMsSwitc Problem SAIC Terminal ON ON

h Processing Switch
SET GCELLVAMOS SaicWhtMsIdent SAIC White MS ON ON

Sw Identification Switch
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosAssSwitch Allow Channel ON ON

Multiplex in
Assignment
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosIntraHoS Allow Channel ON ON

witch Multiplex via In-Cell
HO
SET GCELLVAMOS MultAllowBefor Allow HO Multiplex OFF OFF

eConn Before CONNECT
ACK
SET GCELLVAMOS OptVAMOSChn Opt VAMOS Channel YES YES

MulAlg Multiplexing Alg
Allowed
SET GCELLVAMOS UnkownSaicMul Allow Multiplex for ON ON

tSwitch Unknown SAIC MS
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosMainTsc Primary TSC in Note 1 Note 1

VAMOS
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosSubTsc Secondary TSC in Note 1 Note 1

VAMOS
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosMultLoad Channel Multiplex Note 2 N/A

Thd Load Thres.
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosIuoInnerL Load Thres. in Overlaid Note 2 N/A

oadThd Subcell
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosLoadReus Channel Demultiplex ON ON

eSwitch on Low Cell Load
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosLoadReus Load Thres. of Channel Note 3 N/A

eLoadThd Demultiplex

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MML Command Parameter ID Parameter Name Scenar Scenar

io 1 io 2
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosQualReus Channel Demultiplex ON ON

eSwitch on Bad Qual.
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosBQDemux Enable BQ VAMOS ON ON

PenSw Channel Demultiplex
Penalty
SET GCELLVAMOS VFRLoadThd Load Threshold for N/A Note 4

VAMOS FR
Multiplexing
SET GCELLVAMOS VFRIuoInnerLoa OL Load Threshold for N/A Note 5

dThd VAMOS FR
Multiplexing
SET GCELLVAMOS VFRLoadReuseT Load Thld for Low N/A Note 6

hd Load VAMOS FR
Demultiplexing
SET GCELLVAMOS VamosTSCAuto VAMOS TSC Note 7 Note 7

MapSw Automatic Mapping
Switch
SET AlphaQpskAdjSc Alpha Adjust Range in 4 4

GCELLVAMOSPWR ope Alpha-QPSK PC
SET AlphaQpskCtrlS Allow Alpha-QPSK ON ON

GCELLVAMOSPWR witch Power Control
SET SicPwrCtrlSwitc Allow SIC Power ON ON

GCELLVAMOSPWR h Control
SET GCELLHOAD SDCCHWaitMR Waiting for MR on ON ON

En SDCCH Switch
SET GCELLHOAD SDCCHWaitMR Duration for Waiting 15 15

TimeLen MR on SDCCH
NOTE
Retain the default values for the parameters not listed in Table 8-6.
l Note 1: VAMOS TSC configuration
The two SAIC MSs involved in VAMOS channel multiplexing must use orthogonal
TSCs, and each cell enabled with the VAMOS function must use the primary and
secondary TSCs. From the perspective of the entire network, the TSC multiplexing rate
becomes smaller and the cells using the same TSC become closer.
When VamosTSCAutoMapSw (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to ON, this parameter does
not take effect and TSCs used by VAMOS channel multiplexing are automatically
generated.
When VamosTSCAutoMapSw (BSC6900, BSC6910) is set to OFF, you must manually
configure this parameter. To prevent the impact of intra- and inter-frequency TSCs on

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network performance during inter-cell timeslot alignment, you are advised re-plan TSCs
to enlarge the distance between the cells using the same TSC.
Comply with the following principles when planning TSCs:
– Avoid using the same TSC for the serving cell and its intra-frequency cells.
– Keep the two sites far away from each other if the serving cell has to use the same
TSC as its intra-frequency cells.
– Consider the orthogonality between TSCs.
– Keep the cells using the same TSC far away from each other and configure the cells
reversely.
– If no TRXs participates in FH in a cell, the primary TSC must be the same as the
TSC (same as the BCC) for the cell. If some TRXs are participating FH in the cell,
each FH group has its own TSC. In this case, the TSCs for all FH groups must be
the same as the primary TSC.
l Note 2: configuration of load threshold for channel multiplexing or for underlaid
subcell channel multiplexing
VAMOS HR is used to relieve, eliminate, or prevent congestion. Under given conditions,
a smaller value of this parameter delivers greater VAMOS traffic gains and better
congestion relief effect. However, a too small value of this parameter leads to redundant
VAMOS traffic and negative effect on network performance except on the congestion
rate. Ensure that your parameter settings help reduce VAMOS traffic redundancy as
much as possible while relieving congestion. Table 8-7 lists the parameter settings,
which are subject to actual delivery.
Table 8-7 Setting suggestions for load threshold for channel multiplexing or for
underlaid subcell channel multiplexing
TCH Congestion > 3% [1%, 3%] < 1%
Rate
Configured value 80 85 90
VAMOS has a lower priority over HR when used to increase system capacity. If the
proportion of HR channels is higher than 80%, you are advised to deploy VAMOS. If the
proportion of HR channels is lower than 80%, preferentially enable HR. If congestion
persists, deploy VAMOS.
l Note 3: configuration of the low threshold for channel demultiplexing
Table 8-8 lists the parameter settings, which are subject to actual delivery.
Table 8-8 Setting suggestions for the low threshold for channel demultiplexing
TCH Congestion > 3% [1%, 3%] < 1%
Rate
Configured value 60 65 70
l Note 4: configuration of the load threshold for VAMOS FR channel multiplexing

VAMOS FR provides similar system capacity to HR but provides better voice quality
than HR. VAMOS FR takes preference over TCHF-TCHH conversion. Therefore, the

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value of Load Threshold for VAMOS FR Multiplexing is less than the value of AMR
TCH/H Prior Cell Load Threshold, as indicated by the following equation:
Load Threshold for VAMOS FR Multiplexing = AMR TCH/H Prior Cell Load
Threshold x 0.6 (rounded down to the nearest integer)
l Note 5: configuration of the load threshold for underlaid subcell VAMOS FR
channel multiplexing
Same as Note 4.
OL Load Threshold for VAMOS FR Multiplexing = Threshold for OL Load with
AMR HR Preferred x 0.6 (rounded down to the nearest integer)
l Note 6: configuration of the low threshold for VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing
Load Thld for Low Load VAMOS FR Demultiplexing= Threshold for OL Load with
AMR HR Preferred x 0.3 (rounded down to the nearest integer)
l Note 7: configuration of VAMOS TSC automatic mapping
By default, VAMOS TSC Automatic Mapping Switch is set to ON.
On asynchronous networks, you are advised to retain the default value ON. In FH mode,
use the TSC for the FH group as the primary TSC for the call involved in VAMOS
channel multiplexing, and determine the secondary TSC based on the mapping listed in
Table 5-1. In non-FH mode, use the BCC as the primary TSC for the call involved in
VAMOS channel multiplexing, and determine the secondary TSC based on the mapping
listed in Table 5-1.
On synchronous networks, you are advised to set this parameter to OFF. Configure the
primary and secondary TSCs for the call involved in VAMOS channel multiplexing by
setting Primary TSC in VAMOS and Secondary TSC in VAMOS.
8.1.7 Solution Activation

Set parameters based on the setting notes provided in Table 8-6 in 8.1.6 Data Preparation.
Retain the default values for parameters not listed in the table. The following list MML
command examples for this solution in specific scenarios:
NOTE
In the following examples, you must configure the parameters except switch-type parameters based on
actual data configurations and traffic statistics on the live network.

l Common cells on asynchronous networks

VamosAssSwitch=ON, VamosMultLoadThd=90, VamosIntraHoSwitch=ON,
VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON, VamosLoadReuseLoadThd=70, VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON,
MuteSaicSwitch=ON, MuteSaicIdeSwitch=OFF, SaicProMsSwitch=ON,
SaicProMsIdeSwitch=OFF, UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON, MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF,
SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF, VamosTSCAutoMapSw=ON;
SET GCELLVAMOSPWR: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, AlphaQpskCtrlSwitch=ON,

AlphaQpskAdjScope=4, SicPwrCtrlSwitch=ON;
SET GCELLHOAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, SDCCHWaitMREn=ON,

SDCCHWaitMRTimeLen=15;

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l Concentric cells on asynchronous networks

VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON, VamosLoadReuseLoadThd=70, VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON,
MuteSaicSwitch=ON, MuteSaicIdeSwitch=OFF, SaicProMsSwitch=ON,
SaicProMsIdeSwitch=OFF, UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON, MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF,
VamosIuoInnerLoadThd=90, SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF, VamosTSCAutoMapSw=ON;


l Common cells on synchronous networks

VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2, VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON,
VamosLoadReuseLoadThd=70, VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, MuteSaicSwitch=ON,
MuteSaicIdeSwitch=OFF, SaicProMsSwitch=ON, SaicProMsIdeSwitch=OFF,
UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON, MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF, SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF,
VamosTSCAutoMapSw=OFF;


l Concentric cells on synchronous networks

VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2, VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON,
VamosLoadReuseLoadThd=70, VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, MuteSaicSwitch=ON,
UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON, MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF, VamosIuoInnerLoadThd=90,
SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF, VamosTSCAutoMapSw=OFF;



l Common cells on asynchronous networks

VamosAssSwitch=ON, VamosIntraHoSwitch=ON,VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON,
VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, MuteSaicSwitch=ON, MuteSaicIdeSwitch=OFF,
SaicProMsSwitch=ON, SaicProMsIdeSwitch=OFF, UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON,
MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF, VFRLoadThd=30, VFRLoadReuseThd=10,
SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF, VamosTSCAutoMapSw=ON;

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l Concentric cells on asynchronous networks

VamosAssSwitch=ON, VamosIntraHoSwitch=ON, VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON,
VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, MuteSaicSwitch=ON, MuteSaicIdeSwitch=OFF,
SaicProMsSwitch=ON, SaicProMsIdeSwitch=OFF, UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON,
MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF, VFRLoadThd=30, VFRIuoInnerLoadThd=30,
VFRLoadReuseThd=10, SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF, VamosTSCAutoMapSw=ON;


l Common cells on synchronous networks

VamosAssSwitch=ON, VamosIntraHoSwitch=ON, VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2,
VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON, VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, MuteSaicSwitch=ON,
UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON, MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF, VFRLoadThd=30,
VFRLoadReuseThd=10, SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF, VamosTSCAutoMapSw=OFF;


l Concentric cells on synchronous networks

VamosAssSwitch=ON, VamosIntraHoSwitch=ON, VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2,
VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON, VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, MuteSaicSwitch=ON,
UnkownSaicMultSwitch=ON, MultAllowBeforeConn=OFF, VFRLoadThd=30,
VFRIuoInnerLoadThd=30, VFRLoadReuseThd=10, SaicWhtMsIdentSw=OFF,
VamosTSCAutoMapSw=OFF;


8.1.8 Solution Verification

After the VAMOS function is enabled, observe the channel status displayed on the Web LMT
to check whether the function has taken effect.

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After the VAMOS feature is enabled, one timeslot is divided into four sub timeslots. If two
users simultaneously occupy sub timeslots 0 and 2, or sub timeslots 1 and 3, the two users are
involved in VAMOS channel multiplexing. As shown in Figure 8-2, the two calls on sub
timeslots 1 and 3 on TRX NO.1 Channel 6 are being multiplexed, and the two calls on sub
timeslots 0 and 1 on TRX NO.2 Channel 6 are not being multiplexed.
Figure 8-2 Channel status during VAMOS channel multiplexing

After the VAMOS FR feature is enabled, one timeslot is divided into two sub timeslots. If two
users simultaneously occupy sub timeslots 0 and 1, the two users are involved in VAMOS
channel multiplexing.
Figure 8-3 Channel status during VAMOS FR channel multiplexing
8.1.9 Parameter Optimization

This section describes problem-triggered parameter optimization methods and suggestions.
Problem 1: Small VAMOS Traffic Gains

Identify the following possible causes in sequence and troubleshoot the specific faults:
1. The parameters are set incorrectly.
Incorrect parameter settings cause some VAMOS-capable MSs to fail in channel
multiplexing, leading to very low VAMOS capacity gains. Figure 8-4 shows the
relationships between parameter settings and VAMOS channel multiplexing.

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Figure 8-4 Relationships between parameter settings and VAMOS channel multiplexing
Optimization measures: Import the Huawei MS database into the BSC. Enable the MS
identification function and import the MS detection results into the database. And set
Allow Multiplex for Unknown SAIC MS to ON.
2. The MS penetration rate is low.
A low MS penetration rate causes the actual VAMOS traffic gains to be less than the
estimated gains. For details about how to calculate the MS penetration rate, see 8.1.2
Gain Estimation.
Optimization measures: The specific optimization measures are unavailable because the
MS distribution is uncontrollable on the live network. If the MS penetration rate is lower
than 40%, you are advised not to enable VAMOS>
3. The proportion of HR channels is too low.
A very low proportion of HR channels causes the actual VAMOS traffic gains to be less
than the estimated gains. For details about how to calculate the proportion of HR
channels, see 8.1.2 Gain Estimation.
Optimization measures: Adjust the settings of TCH Traffic Busy Threshold and AMR
TCH/H Prior Cell Load Threshold to increase the proportion of HR channels to more
than 80%.
4. The hardware specifications are limited.
Limited hardware specifications cause small VAMOS traffic gains. For details about
hardware specifications, see 8.1.1.2 Hardware Constraints. For example, if more than
four TRXs are bound to V1/V2 modules, VAMOS is not supported.
Optimization measures: Take the hardware specification limitations into account when
planning hardware configurations.
5. The channel multiplexing conditions are too strict.
If the cause is not any of the preceding ones, you can consider loosening the channel
multiplexing conditions.
Optimization measures: Decrease the channel multiplexing load threshold or increase the
channel multiplexing quality threshold at a step of 10.

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Problem 2: Severe KPI Deterioration Caused by VAMOS

Identify the following possible causes in sequence and troubleshoot the specific faults:
1. There are top N cells.
Top N cells refer to those cells where KPIs deterioration is concentrated.
If there are top N cells, analyze the KPI deterioration causes and rectify the specific
faults, such as transmission and hardware faults, in the cells. If the KPI deterioration is
caused by VAMOS-specific issues, obtain the Abis signaling during peak evening hours
to check whether the problem is caused by problematic MSs.
If there are no top N cells, adjust parameter settings at a step of 10 to decrease VAMOS
traffic gains. You can increase the VAMOS channel multiplexing load threshold
(recommended) or decrease the VAMOS channel multiplexing quality threshold.
2. VAMOS is deployed in bad quality scenarios.
In bad quality scenarios where the uplink or downlink HQI (quality levels 0 to 5) is
lower than 92%, do not enable the VAMOS function.
3. Parameters are set incorrectly.
Check whether the parameters are set to their baseline values. For details, see 8.1.6 Data
Preparation.
4. There are problematic MSs.
If the call drop rate increases, analyze the Abis signaling to identify the IMEIs of the
drop calls. If the IMEIs are concentrated on MSs of certain types, to decrease the call
drop rate, run the following command to prohibit VAMOS channel multiplexing on these
MSs:
ADD GMSSAICCAP: TAC="xxxxxxxx", MuteSAICFlag=NOTINVOLVED,
ProSAICFlag=NOT_ALLOWED;
5. VAMOS power control parameters are set incorrectly.
If the HQI decrease is below expectation after VAMOS is enabled, adjust VAMOS
power control parameters based on the setting notes in Table 8-9.

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Table 8-9 VAMOS power control parameter adjustment

Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes
Description
Receive quality AlphaQpskHR The mapping between

threshold of the RxQualThd DLHSRexQualHighThred and Rx Qual.
HR channels that Thres. in Alpha-QPSK PC of HR is as
are enabled with follows: 22 (0), 18 (1), 16 (2), 14 (3), 12 (4), 9
the Alpha-QPSK (5), 6 (6), 4 (7).
power control For example:
algorithm
l If DLHSRexQualHighThred is set to 18,
set Rx Qual. Thres. in Alpha-QPSK PC
of HR to 1.
l If DLHSRexQualHighThred is set to 15,
which maps onto a value between 2 and 3
for Rx Qual. Thres. in Alpha-QPSK PC
of HR, set Rx Qual. Thres. in Alpha-
QPSK PC of HR to 2 (rounded down to
the nearest integer).
Receive quality AlphaQpskFR The mapping between

threshold for a RxQualThd DLFSRexQualHighThred and VAMOS FR
VAMOS FR call RX Quality Level Thld for Alpha-QPSK PC
for the Alpha- is as follows: 22 (0), 18 (1), 16 (2), 14 (3), 12
QPSK power (4), 9 (5), 6 (6), 4 (7).
control algorithm For example:
l If DLFSRexQualHighThred is set to 18,
set VAMOS FR RX Quality Level Thld
for Alpha-QPSK PC to 1.
l If DLFSRexQualHighThred is set to 15,
for Rx Qual. Thres. in Alpha-QPSK PC
of HR, set VAMOS FR RX Quality Level
Thld for Alpha-QPSK PC to 2 (rounded
down to the nearest integer).

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Description
Receive quality AlphaQpskAmr The mapping between

threshold of the HRRxQualThd DLAHSRexQualHighThred and Rx Qual.
AMR HR Thres. in Alpha-QPSK PC of AMR HR is as
channels that are follows: 22 (0), 18 (1), 16 (2), 14 (3), 12 (4), 9
enabled with the (5), 6 (6), 4 (7).
Alpha-QPSK For example:
power control
algorithm. l If DLAHSRexQualHighThred is set to
18, set Rx Qual. Thres. in Alpha-QPSK
PC of AMR HR to 1.
l If DLAHSRexQualHighThred is set to
15, which maps onto a value between 2 and
3 for Rx Qual. Thres. in Alpha-QPSK PC
of AMR HR, set Rx Qual. Thres. in
Alpha-QPSK PC of AMR HR to 2
(rounded down to the nearest integer).
Receive quality AlphaQpskAmr The mapping between

threshold for a FRRxQualThd DLAFSRexQualHighThred and VAMOS
VAMOS AMR AMR FR RX Quality Thld for Alpha-QPSK
FR call for the PC is as follows: 22 (0), 18 (1), 16 (2), 14 (3),
Alpha-QPSK 12 (4), 9 (5), 6 (6), 4 (7).
power control For example:
algorithm
l If DLAFSRexQualHighThred is set to 18,
set VAMOS AMR FR RX Quality Thld
for Alpha-QPSK PC to 1.
l If DLAFSRexQualHighThred is set to 15,
for VAMOS AMR FR RX Quality Thld
for Alpha-QPSK PC, set VAMOS AMR
FR RX Quality Thld for Alpha-QPSK
PC to 2 (rounded down to the nearest
integer).
Receive level AlphaQpskRxL Set this parameter to the value of

threshold used in vlThd DLRexLevHighThred.
the Alpha-QPSK
power control
algorithm
Protection factor AlphaQpskRxL Set this parameter to the value of III DL

of the downlink vlProFac RexLev Protect Factor.
receive level used
in the Alpha-
QPSK power
control algorithm

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Description
Protection factor AlphaQpskRx Set this parameter to the value of III DL

of the downlink QualProFac RexQual Protect Factor.
receive quality
used in the
Alpha-QPSK
power control
algorithm
Adjustment factor AlphaQpskRxL Ensure that the following equation is met: RX

of the downlink vlAdjFac Level Adjust Factor in Alpha-QPSK PC =
receive level used DLRexLevAdjustFactor x 10
in the Alpha-
QPSK power
control algorithm
Adjustment factor AlphaQpskRx Ensure that the following equation is met: RX

of the downlink QualAdjFac Qual. Adjust Factor in Alpha-QPSK PC =
receive quality DLRexQualAdjustFactor x 10
used in the
Alpha-QPSK
power control
algorithm
Receive quality SicHRRxQualT Set this parameter to the value of

threshold for a hd ULHSRexQualHighThred.
VAMOS HR call
in the SIC power
control algorithm
Receive quality SicFRRxQualT Set this parameter to the value of

threshold for a hd ULFSRexQualHighThred.
VAMOS FR call
for the SIC power
control algorithm
Receive quality SicAmrHRRxQ Set this parameter to the value of

threshold for a ualThd ULAHSRexQualHighThred.
VAMOS AMR
HR call in the
SIC power
control algorithm
Receive quality SicAmrFRRxQ Set this parameter to the value of

threshold for a ualThd ULAFSRexQualHighThred.
VAMOS AMR
FR call for the
SIC power
control algorithm

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Description
Receive level SicRxLvlThd Set this parameter to the value of

threshold used in ULRexLevHighThred.
the SIC power
control algorithm
Protection factor SicRxLvlProFa Set this parameter to the value of III UL

of the uplink c RexLev Protect Factor.
receive level used
in the SIC power
control algorithm
Protection factor SicRxQualProF Set this parameter to the value of III UL

of the uplink ac RexQual Protect Factor.
receive quality
used in the SIC
power control
algorithm
Adjustment factor SicRxLvlAdjFa Ensure that the following equation is met: RX

of the uplink c Level Adjust Factor in SIC PC =
receive level used ULRexLevAdjustFactor x 10
in the SIC power
control algorithm
Adjustment factor SicRxQualAdj Ensure that the following equation is met: RX

of the uplink Fac Qual. Adjust Factor in SIC PC =
receive quality ULRexQualAdjustFactor x 10
used in the SIC
power control
algorithm
NOTE
After VAMOS power control parameters are adjusted, if the HQI needs to be further improved,
you are advised to set VamosTSCAutoMapSw (BSC6900, BSC6910) to OFF and adjust the
setting of Primary TSC in VAMOS or Secondary TSC in VAMOS (See Note 1: VAMOS TSC
configuration).
8.1.10 Performance Monitoring

Table 8-10 lists the counters to be monitored after VAMOS is enabled.
Table 8-10 Counters

Type Counter
Traffic volume K3014:Traffic Volume on TCH
K3034:TCHH Traffic Volume

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Type Counter
R3501:Mean Number of VAMOS Busy HR Channels
R3550N2:Average Number of VAMOS Busy FR Channels
Call drop ZTR304:Call Drop Rate on TCH per cell(including Handover)
Handover RH303A:Success Rate of Radio Handover
Congestion TCH congestion rate (See 7.2.2 VAMOS Function for the calculation
formula)
Receive MOS in drive tests

quality
HQI (0~5)
Access delay AA3250:Average Call Access Duration
8.1.11 Solution Deactivation

To deactivate VAMOS, set VAMOS Switch to OFF(Off).
Table 8-11 Parameter setting for deactivating VAMOS

MML Parameter ID Parameter Scenario 1 Scenario 2
Command Name
SET VamosSwitch VAMOS Switch OFF OFF

GCELLVAMO
S
8.2 Feature Deployment
8.2.1 When to Use VAMOS
8.2.1.1 VAMOS
VAMOS is recommended in the following scenarios:
l The VAMOS feature is applicable when the network has heavy traffic and is congested.
It is recommended that this feature be used if the proportion of HR traffic volume is
greater than 80%. The VAMOS FR feature is applicable when the traffic volume is not
very high but the operator wishes to partially replace the VAMOS feature with VAMOS
FR to improve the MOS. It is recommended that this feature be used if the proportion of
HR traffic volume is less than 55%. Enable VAMOS FR with VAMOS channel
multiplexing using the assignment procedure. If both the VAMOS and VAMOS FR
features are enabled, both features apply as long as there is HR traffic on the network. In
this situation, it is recommended that VAMOS channel multiplexing using the
assignment procedure be enabled.

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l If the GSM network is mature with stable or decreasing users, the VAMOS function is
recommended in heavy traffic scenarios (for example, during holidays). If the GSM
network is growing rapidly, adding TRXs is recommended to expand network capacity.
l As a means of expanding network capacity, the HR function takes precedence over the
VAMOS feature. Use the VAMOS feature to expand network capacity only if network
congestion cannot be relieved by increasing the proportion of half-rate services.
l As a means of improving the MOS, the VAMOS FR feature takes precedence over the
HR function. When the network load is heavy, use VAMOS FR with the Half Rate
Speech, AMR HR, and VAMOS features to relieve network congestion. When the
network load is light, use VAMOS FR to increase the average MOS on the entire
network.
l The SAIC MS penetration rate is greater than 40%, because few VAMOS MSs are
available for commercial use and VAMOS channel multiplexing is mostly performed on
SAIC MSs. To measure the SAIC MS penetration rate, run the SET GCELLSOFT:
MSCAPABLESTATSWITCH=ON; command on the BSC LMT and subscribe to the
following counters (in the CALL.MSCAP.CELL function subset) on the U2000 to obtain
about one-week data.
Counter Name Counter Description
CELL.SPT.SAIC.CALL.NUM A03628: Number of Calls Originated or

Terminated by MSs Supporting SAIC
CELL.TOTAL.CALL.NUM A03640: Number of Calls
SAIC Ratio (%) = (A03628: Number of calls originated or terminated by SAIC-capable

terminals)/(A03640: Number of total calls) x 100%
It is recommended that the MS identification function be used before the VAMOS function is
enabled. The specific duration can be determined based on the capability and penetration rate
of SAIC MSs.
8.2.1.2 VAMOS I&II Support

It is recommended that the VAMOS I&II Support feature be enabled when both of the
following conditions are met:
l Network conditions meet requirements of the VAMOS function.

l The penetration rate of VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs on the network is greater than
10%.
To measure the VAMOS MS penetration rate, run the SET GCELLSOFT:

MSCAPABLESTATSWITCH=ON; command on the BSC LMT and subscribe to the
following counters (in the CALL.MSCAP.CELL set) on the U2000 to obtain about one-week
data.
CELL.SPT.VAMOS1.CALL.NUM A03641: Number of VAMOS-1 Calls
CELL.SPT.VAMOS2.CALL.NUM A03642: Number of VAMOS-2 Calls

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CELL.TOTAL.CALL.NUM A03640: Number of Calls
Use the following formula to calculate the VAMOS MS penetration rate:

VAMOS MS penetration rate = (A03641: Number of VAMOS-1 Calls+ A03642: Number of
VAMOS-2 Calls)/(A03640: Number of Calls)
8.2.1.3 VAMOS Call Drop Solution

l For a newly deployed BSC
Before the VAMOS function is enabled on a newly deployed BSC, it is recommended
that VAMOS Call Drop Solution be enabled and used for at least two weeks. The
specific duration is determined based on the capability and penetration rate of SAIC MSs
on the live network.
l SAIC MS capability sharing among BSCs
If the VAMOS function has been enabled on a BSC of an operator, to enable this
function on other BSCs of the operator, set Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch
to ON(On) on the BSCs. Problem SAIC Terminal Identify Switch, however, does not
need to be set to ON(On). These BSCs then can use the SAIC MS capabilities shared by
the first BSC.
8.2.1.4 Mute SAIC MS Identification

l For a newly deployed BSC
Before the VAMOS function is enabled on a newly deployed BSC, it is recommended
that Mute SAIC MS Identification be enabled and used for at least two weeks. The
specific duration is determined based on the capability and penetration rate of SAIC MSs
on the live network.
l SAIC MS capability sharing among BSCs
If the VAMOS function has been enabled on a BSC of an operator, to enable this
function on other BSCs of the operator, set Mute SAIC Terminal Processing Switch to
ON(On) on the BSCs. Auto Mute SAIC Identification Switch, however, does not need
to be set to ON(On). These BSCs then can use the SAIC MS capabilities shared by the
first BSC.
8.2.2 Deployment Requirements

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8.2.2.1 VAMOS Function
Table 8-12 Deployment requirements
Aspec Requirement
t
Prereq For details about the prerequisite features of VAMOS, see 6.1 GBFD-115830
uisite VAMOS.
feature For details about the prerequisite features of VAMOS FR, see 6.2 GBFD-160201
s VAMOS FR.
Mutua For details about the mutually exclusive features of VAMOS, see 6.1
lly GBFD-115830 VAMOS.
exclus For details about the mutually exclusive features of VAMOS FR, see 6.2
ive GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR.
feature
s
BSC None
hardw
are
BTS 3900 series base stations (excluding the BTS3900B and BTS3900E) are required,
hardw because only this BTS model supports the VAMOS function.
are RF modules or boards that support the VAMOS function are required. For details
about these modules or boards, see BTS Supporting the VAMOS Function.
GSM Flex Abis must be used in Abis over TDM mode.

networ
king
MS Non-SAIC, SAIC, VAMOS I, and VAMOS II MSs are required because only
these MSs support the VAMOS feature. Few VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs are
available for commercial use.
MSC None
Licens The license controlling this feature has been activated. For details about the
e license control item, see License Control Item Description. For details about how
to activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter Description.
Others None
Aspect Requirement
Prerequisite For details about the prerequisite features of VAMOS I&II Support, see 6.3
features GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II Support.

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Aspect Requirement
Mutually None
exclusive
features
BSC None
hardware
BTS 3900 series base stations (excluding the BTS3900B and BTS3900E) are
hardware required.
l In baseband extension mode, all RF modules support this feature except
the following: RRU3004, RRU3008 V1, RRU3008 V2, DRFU, GRFU
V1, GRFU V2, GRFU V2a, RRU3908 V1, RRU3908 V2, MRFU V1,
MRFU V2, and MRFU V2a.
l In non-baseband extension mode, all RF modules support this feature
except the following: RRU3004, RRU3008 V1, RRU3008 V2, DRFU,
GRFU V1, GRFU V2, GRFU V2a, RRU3908 V1, RRU3908 V2,
RXU06, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFU V2a, and AAU3902.
GSM None
networking
MS VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs are required because only these MSs support
the VAMOS feature. Few VAMOS I and VAMOS II MSs are available for
commercial use.
MSC None
License The license controlling this feature has been activated. For details about the
license control item, see License Control Item Description. For details
about how to activate the license, see License Management Feature
Others None

Before deploying this feature, perform preparations according to the requirements described
in Table 8-14.

Requi Description
remen
ts
Prereq For details about the prerequisite features of VAMOS Call Drop Solution, see 6.5
uisite GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop Solution.
feature
s

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Requi Description
remen
ts
Mutual For details about the mutually exclusive features of VAMOS Call Drop Solution,
ly see 6.5 GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop Solution.
exclusi
ve
feature
s
BSC None
BTS None
GSM None
networ
king
MS None
MSC None
Licens The license controlling this feature has been activated. For details on how to
e activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter Description.
For details about license items, see License Control Item Description.
Others None

Before deploying this feature, perform preparations according to the requirements described
in Table 8-15.
Requi Description
remen
ts
Prereq For details about the prerequisite features of Mute SAIC MS Identification, see
uisite 6.4 GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS Identification.
feature
s
Mutual For details about the mutually exclusive features of Mute SAIC MS
ly Identification, see 6.4 GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS Identification.
exclusi
ve
feature
s
BSC None

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Requi Description
remen
ts
BTS None
GSM None
networ
king
MS None
MSC None
Licens The license controlling this feature has been activated. For details on how to
e activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter Description.
For details about license items, see License Control Item Description.
Others None
8.2.3 Function Activation and Verification
8.2.3.1 VAMOS Function
8.2.3.1.1 Activation
Using MML Commands

1. (Optional) Enable the white SAIC MS identification function as required by performing
the following operations:
a. On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch
and SAIC White MS Identification Switch set to ON(On). In this step, set SAIC
White MS Mean RX Quality Differ Thres, SAIC White MS Mean RX Quality
Abnormal Thres, and SAIC White MS Identification Periods based on actual
conditions.
NOTE
The value of SAIC White MS Mean RX Quality Abnormal Thres must be less than or
equal to that of SAIC White MS Identification Periods.
If the value of SAIC White MS Identification Periods is constant, a larger value of SAIC
White MS Mean RX Quality Abnormal Thres indicates that an MS is more likely to be
identified as a white SAIC MS. You are advised to set SAIC White MS Mean RX Quality
Abnormal Thres to 1 when SAIC White MS Identification Periods is set to its default
value of 3.
b. Run the EXP MSSAICCAPMML command every day to export the white SAIC
MS identification result in an MML script. In this step, set Export type to
NEWDATA(New generated data) and set File Name to the name of the MML
script. The MML script file is saved in the <Active OMU workspace
directory>/ftp/ms_saic_cap/ path. Then, run the MML scripts in batches to import
the white SAIC MS identification result into the SAIC MS capability database.

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c. Wait about one month.

d. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command to disable the white SAIC MS
identification function to minimize the negative impacts of this function on network
KPIs. In this step, set VAMOS Switch set to ON(On) and SAIC White MS
Identification Switch to OFF(Off).
2. Activate VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure.
a. On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLPWR3 command with III Power Control
Optimized Enable set to YES(Yes).
b. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as follows:
- Set both VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment to
ON(On).
- Set Primary TSC in VAMOS and Secondary TSC in VAMOS to appropriate
values.
When only VAMOS FR channel multiplexing is needed in a cell, set VAMOS
Switch to VFR(VFR).
NOTE
When only VAMOS HR channel multiplexing is needed in a cell, set VAMOS Switch to
VHR(VHR). When both VAMOS FR channel multiplexing and VAMOS HR channel
multiplexing are needed in a cell, set VAMOS Switch to ON(On).
c. Run the SET GCELLHOAD command with Waiting for MR on SDCCH Switch
set to ON(On) and Duration for Waiting MR on SDCCH set to an appropriate
value. It is recommended that Duration for Waiting MR on SDCCH be set to 15
or larger.
3. Activate VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover.
- Set both VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex via In-Cell HO to
ON(On).
values.
4. Activate VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load.
- Set both VAMOS Switch and Channel Demultiplex on Low Cell Load to
ON(On).
values.
5. Activate VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ.
- Set both VAMOS Switch and Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. to ON(On).

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values.
6. Activate optimization of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ.
- Set VAMOS Switch, Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual., and BQ VAMOS
Channel Demultiplex Optimize to ON(On).
values.
MML Command Examples

//(Optional) Enabling the white SAIC MS identification function
SET GCELLVAMOS: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, VamosSwitch=ON, SaicWhtMsIdentSw

=ON;
EXP MSSAICCAPMML: EXPTYPE=NEWDATA;

=OFF;
//Activating VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure
SET GCELLPWR3: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, PWRCTRLOPTIMIZEDEN=YES;
SET GCELLVAMOS: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, VamosSwitch=ON,

VamosAssSwitch=ON, VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2;
SET GCELLHOAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, SDCCHWaitMREn=ON;
//Activating VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover

VamosIntraHoSwitch=ON,VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2;
//Activating VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load

VamosLoadReuseSwitch=ON,VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2;
//Activating VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ

VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON,VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2;
//Activating optimization of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ

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VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, VamosQualUndoPntSwitch=ON,
VamosBQDemuxPenSw=ON, VamosMainTsc=0, VamosSubTsc=2;
Using the CME (Method 1)

NOTE
When configuring the VAMOS function on the CME, perform a single configuration first, and then
perform a batch modification if required. Configure the parameters of a single object before a batch
modification. Perform a batch modification before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
l (Optional) Enable the white SAIC MS identification function as required by performing
the following operations:
Only steps 1.a and 1.d in 1 support single configuration and batch configuration on the
CME.
1. Configure a single object (such as a cell) on the CME.
Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 8-16.
2. (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects in batches, click the icon on the CME to start the batch
modification wizard. For instructions on how to perform a batch modification through
the CME batch modification center, press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online
help.
Table 8-16 Configuring parameters on the CME

SN MO NE Parameter Parameter ID Configura
Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLVA BSC6900 VAMOS Switch VamosSwitch Yes

MOS /
BSC6910 SAIC White MS SaicWhtMsIde
Identification ntSw
Switch
SAIC White MS SaicWhtAvgRx

Mean RX Quality QualBadThld
Differ Thres
SAIC White MS SaicWhtAvgAb

Mean RX Quality nTimesThld
Abnormal Thres
SAIC White MS SaicWhtIdentT

Identification otalTime
Periods

MOS /
BSC6910

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Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
SAIC White MS SaicWhtMsIde

Identification ntSw
Switch
l Activating VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure

help.

Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLPW BSC6900 III Power PWRCTRLOPT Yes

R3 / Control IMIZEDEN
BSC6910 Optimized
Enable

MOS /
BSC6910 Allow Channel VamosAssSwitc
Multiplex in h
Assignment
Primary TSC in VamosMainTsc

VAMOS
Secondary TSC VamosSubTsc

in VAMOS
3 GCELLHO BSC6900 Waiting for MR SDCCHWaitMR Yes

AD / on SDCCH En
BSC6910 Switch

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Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
Duration for SDCCHWaitMR

Waiting MR on TimeLen
SDCCH
l Activating VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover

help.

Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center

BSC6910 Optimized
Enable

MOS /
BSC6910 Allow Channel VamosIntraHoS
Multiplex via In- witch
Cell HO

VAMOS

in VAMOS
l Activating VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load


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help.

Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center

BSC6910 Optimized
Enable

MOS /
BSC6910 Channel VamosLoadReu
Demultiplex on seSwitch
Low Cell Load

VAMOS

in VAMOS
l Activating VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to bad quality (BQ)

help.

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Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLP BSC6900/ III Power PWRCTRLOPT Yes

WR3 BSC6910 Control IMIZEDEN
Optimized
Enable
2 GCELLVA BSC6900/ VAMOS Switch VamosSwitch Yes

MOS BSC6910
Channel VamosQualReu
Demultiplex on seSwitch
Bad Qual.

VAMOS

in VAMOS
l Activating optimization of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ

Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in .
help.

Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLP BSC6900/ III Power PWRCTRLOPTI Yes

WR3 BSC6910 Control MIZEDEN
Optimized
Enable

MOS BSC6910

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Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
Channel VamosQualReuse
Demultiplex on Switch
Bad Qual.
BQ VAMOS VamosQualUndo
Channel PntSwitch
Demultiplex
Optimize
Enable BQ VamosBQDemux
VAMOS PenSw
Channel
Demultiplex
Penalty

VAMOS

in VAMOS

The VAMOS and VAMOS FR features can be batch activated using the CME. For detailed
operations, see the following section in the CME product documentation or online help:
Managing the CME > CME Guidelines > Enhanced Feature Management > Feature
Operation and Maintenance.
NOTE
Only steps 1.a and 1.d for activating white SAIC MS identification support batch activation on the
CME.
The CME batch activation for the VAMOS feature includes that for the VAMOS FR and VAMOS I&II
Support features.
8.2.3.1.2 Activation Observation (the VAMOS Feature)

1. (Optional) Verify the white SAIC MS identification function.
Assume that the following conditions are true:
– TCHHs are configured for cell 0 and the TCHHs are available.
– The Abis interface uses IP transmission.
– The BTS supports VAMOS.
– MS 1 and MS 2 are white SAIC MSs.
On the BSC LMT, perform the following steps:

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a. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as follows:
- Set VAMOS Switch to ON(On).
- Set SAIC White MS Identification Switch to OFF(Off).
- Set Allow Channel Multiplex via In-Cell HO to ON(On).
- Set Channel Multiplex Load Thres. to 0.
b. Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with TCH Traffic Busy Threshold
set to 0 and AMR TCH/H Prior Allowed set to OFF(Off).
c. Run the SET OTHSOFTPARA command with TCH Rate Modify to YES(Yes).
d. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-5 shows the TCHH status in cell
0.
Figure 8-5 TCH/H status 1
e. View the IMEI on the back of each MS or input *#06# on each MS to display their
respective IMEIs. The first eight digits in the IMEIs indicate the TAC.
f. Run the ADD GMSSAICCAP command with MS 1 and MS 2 specified as white
SAIC MSs, TAC set to a value consists of the first eight digits in the IMEI of MS 1,
Mute SAIC Flag set to NOTINVOLVED(Not involved), and Problem SAIC
Flag set to ALPHA_QPSK(Alpha-QPSK modulation).
g. Use MS 1 and MS 2 to call each other in cell 0.
h. Check the TCHH status in cell 0. MS 1 and MS 2 occupy their respective TCHHs.
Figure 8-6 shows the TCHH status in cell 0.
i. A few seconds later, check whether MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed on the same
TCHH. Figure 8-7 shows the TCHH status in cell 0 after VAMOS channel
multiplexing.
j. Trace single-user CS messages. Check whether the "vamos-powerctrl-policy-type"

field of the "vamos-pwrctrl-policy" IE in the Channel Activation message indicates
that the downlink modulation mode is alpha-qpsk(0).

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Expected result: The alpha-QPSK modulation is used on the downlink for the two
white SAIC MSs after VAMOS channel multiplexing.
2. Verify VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure.
– TCH/Hs are configured for cell 0 and the TCH/Hs are available.
– MS 1 and MS 2 support SAIC.
a. On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with its parameters
set as follows:
- Set TCH Traffic Busy Threshold to 0.
- Set AMR TCH/H Prior Allowed to OFF(Off).
- Set Load of UL-OL Cells Rate Select Allowed to NO(No).
b. Run the SET GCELLHOAD command with Waiting for MR on SDCCH Switch
set to ON(On).
c. Run the SET GCELLCHMGBASIC command with both Ratio of TCHH and
Ratio of AMR-HR set to 100.
d. Run the SET OTHSOFTPARA command with TCH Rate Modify to YES(Yes).
e. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as follows:
- Set both VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment to
ON(On).
- Set Channel Multiplex Load Thres., Channel Multiplex ATCB Thres. Offset
in Asgmt., Channel Multiplex Rx Qual. Thres. Offset in Asgmt., and Load
Thres. in Overlaid Subcell to 0.
- Set ATCB Thres. of Established SAIC Calls to 1.
- Set both UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls and DL Rx Qual. Thres. of
Established Calls to 70.
- Set Path Loss Offset Thres. of VAMOS Call to 63.
- Set ATCB Offset in Overlaid Subcell to 128.
f. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-8 shows the TCHH status in cell
0.
g. Use MS 1 to call a fixed-line phone in cell 0. After the call is connected, use MS 2
to call another fixed-line phone in cell 0.
h. Check the TCH/H status in cell 0.
Expected result: The calls are processed properly and the call quality is good. MS 1
and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCHH. Figure 8-9 shows the TCHH
status in cell 0.

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3. Verify VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover.

a. On the BSC LMT, perform the following steps: Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD
command with TCH Traffic Busy Threshold set to 0 and AMR TCH/H Prior
Allowed set to OFF(Off).
b. Run the SET GCELLCHMGBASIC command with both Ratio of TCHH and
d. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as follows:
- Set VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex via In-Cell HO to ON(On).
e. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-10 shows the TCHH status in
cell 0.
f. Use MS 1 to call a fixed-line phone in cell 0. After the call is connected, use MS 2
g. Check the TCH/H status in cell 0.
and MS 2 occupy their respective TCHHs during call establishment. Figure 8-11
shows the TCHH status in cell 0.

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h. MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCHH several seconds later. Figure
8-12 shows the TCHH status in cell 0.
4. Verify VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load.

- Set both VAMOS Switch and Channel Demultiplex on Low Cell Load to
ON(On).
- Set Load Thres. of Channel Demultiplex to 99.
cell 0.

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h. Run the SET FHO command to trigger VAMOS channel multiplexing using an
intra-cell handover. Check the TCHH status in cell 0. Figure 8-15 shows the TCHH
status in cell 0.
i. Recheck the TCHH status after several seconds. Figure 8-16 shows the TCHH
status in cell 0.
Expected result: MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCH/H after the
handover for VAMOS channel multiplexing is performed. Several seconds later,
VAMOS channel demultiplexing is performed, and MS 1 and MS 2 occupy their
respective TCH/Hs.
5. Verify VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ.
- Set both VAMOS Switch and Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. to ON(On).
- Set both UL RX Bad Qual. Demultiplex Thres. and DL RX Bad Qual.
Demultiplex Thres. to 0.
cell 0.

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h. Run the SET FHO command to trigger VAMOS channel multiplexing using an
status in cell 0.
i. Recheck the TCHH status after several seconds. Figure 8-20 shows the TCHH
status in cell 0.
Expected result: MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCH/H after the
handover for VAMOS channel multiplexing is performed. Several seconds later,
VAMOS channel demultiplexing is performed, and MS 1 and MS 2 occupy their
respective TCH/Hs.
6. Verify optimization of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ.

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- Set VAMOS Switch, Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual., and BQ VAMOS
Channel Demultiplex Optimize to ON(On).
e. The following steps are used as an example to verify that the BSC allows only BQ
handovers for VAMOS demultiplexing and prohibits other quality-based handovers
(including interference handovers, BQ handovers, and TCH/F-TCH/H handovers)
when the BQ handover algorithm is enabled:
Enable the BQ handover algorithm.
(1) Run the SET GCELLHOBASIC command with both Intracell HO Allowed
and BQ HO Allowed set to YES(Yes).
(2) Run the SET GCELLAMRQUL command with both UL Qual. Limit for
AMR FR and UL Qual. Limit for AMR HR set to 0.
(3) Run the SET GCELLAMRQUL command with both DL Qual. Limit for
AMR FR and DL Qual. Limit for AMR HR set to 0.
f. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-21 shows the TCHH status in
cell 0.
h. Check the TCH/H status in cell 0.
i. Run the SET FHO command to trigger VAMOS channel multiplexing using an
status in cell 0.

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j. Check the TCH/H status in cell 0.

Expected result: Two MSs are being multiplexed onto the same TCH/H. No BQ
handover is performed.
k. Recheck the TCHH status after several seconds. Figure 8-24 shows the TCHH
status in cell 0.
Expected result: Several seconds after optimization of VAMOS channel demultiplexing

due to BQ is enabled, VAMOS channel demultiplexing is performed, and the call with
good voice quality is handed over to another TCH/H. A BQ handover is triggered on the
call with poor voice quality only when the timer specified by the BQ VAMOS Channel
Demultiplex Penalty Period parameter expires.
8.2.3.1.3 Activation Observation (the VAMOS FR Feature)

1. (Optional) Verify the white SAIC MS identification function.
See 1.
2. Verify VAMOS FR channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure.
– TCH/Fs are configured for cell 0 and the TCH/Fs are available.
– The BTS supports VAMOS FR.
a. On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with its parameters
set as follows:
- Set TCH Traffic Busy Threshold to 100.
- Set AMR TCH/H Prior Allowed to OFF(Off).
- Set Load of UL-OL Cells Rate Select Allowed to NO(No).
b. Run the SET GCELLHOAD command with Waiting for MR on SDCCH Switch
set to ON(On).
c. Run the SET GCELLCHMGBASIC command with both Ratio of TCHH and
d. Run the SET OTHSOFTPARA command with TCH Rate Modify to YES(Yes).
e. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as follows:

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- Set VAMOS Switch to VFR(VFR).

- Set Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment to ON(On).
- Set Load Threshold for VAMOS FR Multiplexing, Channel Multiplex ATCB
Thres. Offset in Asgmt., Channel Multiplex Rx Qual. Thres. Offset in Asgmt.,
OL Load Threshold for VAMOS FR Multiplexing, and RX Quality Thld Offset
for VAMOS FR Multiplex to 0.
- Set ATCB Thld Offset for VAMOS FR Multiplexing to 64.
- Set both ATCB Offset in Overlaid Subcell and RX Level Thld Offset for
VAMOS FR Multiplexing to 128.
f. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-25 shows the TCHF status in cell
0.
Figure 8-25 TCH/F status 1
h. Check the TCH/F status in cell 0.
and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCHF. Figure 8-26 shows the TCHF
status in cell 0.
3. Verify VAMOS FR channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover.

Allowed to OFF(Off).

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- Set Allow Channel Multiplex via In-Cell HO to ON(On).
- Set Load Threshold for VAMOS FR Multiplexing, OL Load Threshold for
VAMOS FR Multiplexing, and RX Quality Thld Offset for VAMOS FR
Multiplex to 0.
- Set ATCB Thld Offset for VAMOS FR Multiplexing to 64.
- Set both ATCB Offset in Overlaid Subcell and RX Level Thld Offset for
VAMOS FR Multiplexing to 128.
e. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-27 shows the TCHF status in cell
0.
g. Check the TCH/F status in cell 0.
and MS 2 occupy their respective TCHFs during call establishment. Figure 8-28
shows the TCHF status in cell 0.
h. MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCHF several seconds later. Figure
8-29 shows the TCHF status in cell 0.

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4. Verify VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing due to low cell load.

- Set Channel Demultiplex on Low Cell Load to ON(On).
- Set Load Threshold for VAMOS FR Multiplexing to 100.
- Set Load Thld for Low Load VAMOS FR Demultiplexing to 99.
0.
h. Run the SET FHO command to trigger VAMOS FR channel multiplexing using an
intra-cell handover. Check the TCHF status in cell 0. Figure 8-32 shows the TCHF
status in cell 0.

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i. Recheck the TCHF status after several seconds. Figure 8-33 shows the TCHF
status in cell 0.
Expected result: MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCH/F after the
handover for VAMOS FR channel multiplexing is performed. Several seconds later,
VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing is performed, and MS 1 and MS 2 occupy their
respective TCH/Fs.
5. Verify VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing due to BQ.
– TCH/Fs are configured for cell 0 and the TCHFs are available.
- Set Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. to ON(On).
0.

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h. Run the SET FHO command to trigger VAMOS FR channel multiplexing using an
status in cell 0.
i. Recheck the TCHF status after several seconds. Figure 8-37 shows the TCHF
status in cell 0.
Expected result: MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCH/F after the
handover for VAMOS FR channel multiplexing is performed. Several seconds later,
VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing is performed, and MS 1 and MS 2 occupy their
respective TCH/Fs.
6. Verify optimization of VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing due to BQ.

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- Set Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. and BQ VAMOS Channel Demultiplex
Optimize to ON(On).
e. The following steps are used as an example to verify that the BSC allows only BQ
handovers for VAMOS FR demultiplexing and prohibits other quality-based
handovers (including interference handovers, BQ handovers, and TCH/F-TCH/H
handovers) when the BQ handover algorithm is enabled:
Enable the BQ handover algorithm.
(1) Run the SET GCELLHOBASIC command with both Intracell HO Allowed
and BQ HO Allowed set to YES(Yes).
(2) Run the SET GCELLAMRQUL command with both UL Qual. Limit for
AMR FR and UL Qual. Limit for AMR HR set to 0.
(3) Run the SET GCELLAMRQUL command with both DL Qual. Limit for
AMR FR and DL Qual. Limit for AMR HR set to 0.
f. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-38 shows the TCHF status in cell
0.
h. Check the TCH/F status in cell 0.
i. Run the SET FHO command to trigger VAMOS FR channel multiplexing using an
status in cell 0.

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j. Check the TCH/F status in cell 0.

Expected result: Two MSs are being multiplexed onto the same TCH/F. No BQ
handover is performed.
k. Recheck the TCHF status after several seconds. Figure 8-41 shows the TCHF
status in cell 0.
Expected result: Several seconds after optimization of VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing

due to BQ is enabled, VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing is performed, and the call with
good voice quality is handed over to another TCH/F. A BQ handover is triggered on the call
with poor voice quality only when the timer specified by the BQ VAMOS Channel
Demultiplex Penalty Period parameter expires.
8.2.3.1.4 Deactivation
Using MML Commands

1. (Optional) Disable the white SAIC MS identification function.
On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to
ON(On) and SAIC White MS Identification Switch set to OFF(Off).
2. Deactivate VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure.
a. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to ON(On) and
Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment set to OFF(Off).
b. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to OFF(Off).
c. Run the SET GCELLHOAD command with Waiting for MR on SDCCH Switch
set to OFF(Off).
3. Deactivate VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover.
Allow Channel Multiplex via In-Cell HO set to OFF(Off).
4. Deactivate VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load.
Channel Demultiplex on Low Cell Load set to OFF(Off).

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5. Deactivate VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ.

Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. set to OFF(Off).
6. Deactivate optimization of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ.
a. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command. In this step, set VAMOS Switch and
Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. to ON(On), set BQ VAMOS Channel
Demultiplex Optimize to OFF(Off).
b. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to ON(On) and
Channel Demultiplex on Bad Qual. set to OFF(Off).
c. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to OFF(Off).

//(Optional) Disabling the white SAIC MS identification function
=OFF;
//Deactivating VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure
VamosAssSwitch=OFF;
SET GCELLVAMOS: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, VamosSwitch=OFF;
SET GCELLHOAD: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, SDCCHWaitMREn=OFF;
//Deactivating VAMOS channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover
VamosIntraHoSwitch=OFF;
//Deactivating VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to low cell load
VamosLoadReuseSwitch=OFF;
//Deactivating VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ
VamosQualReuseSwitch=OFF;
//Deactivating optimization of VAMOS channel demultiplexing due to BQ
VamosQualReuseSwitch=ON, VamosQualUndoPntSwitch=OFF,
VamosBQDemuxPenSw=OFF;
VamosQualReuseSwitch=OFF;

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Using the CME

The method of feature deactivation using the CME is the same as that of feature activation
using the CME. For detailed operations, see Using the CME (Method 1) and Using the
CME (Method 2).
8.2.3.2.1 Activation
Using MML Commands

On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch and MS
Support VAMOS I&II Enable set to ON(On).

VamosMSEnable=ON;

NOTE
When configuring the VAMOS I&II Support feature on the CME, perform a single configuration first,
and then perform a batch modification if required.
Configure the parameters of a single object before a batch modification. Perform a batch modification
before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
l Activating VAMOS channel multiplexing using the assignment procedure
Step 1 Configure a single object (such as a cell) on the CME.

Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects in batches, click the icon on the CME to start the batch modification
wizard. For instructions on how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch
modification center, press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
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Table 8-22 Configuring the parameter on the CME

SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura
Name ID ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLVAMOS BSC6900/ VAMOS Switch VamosSwitc Yes

BSC6910 h
MS Support VamosMSE
VAMOS I&II nable
Enable

This feature can be batch activated using the CME. For detailed operations, see the following
section in the CME product documentation or online help: CME Management > CME
Guidelines > Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance.
NOTE
The CME batch activation for the VAMOS feature includes that for the VAMOS FR and VAMOS I&II
Support features.
8.2.3.2.2 Activation Observation

l Verifying VAMOS I&II Support on VAMOS I MSs
The following uses VHR multiplexing as an example to describe how to verify channel
multiplexing on VAMOS I MSs.
– Cell 0 is configured with TCHHs and the TCHHs are available.
– Both MS 1 and MS 2 support VAMOS I.
– The BTS supports VAMOS I and VAMOS II.
– VAMOS I&II Support has been activated on the BSS.
1. Click the Trace tab. In Trace Navigation Tree, choose Trace > GSM Services > Single
User CS Trace. In the displayed dialog box, specify related information and select Abis
Interface Trace and Um Interface Trace in the Trace Interface Type area.
2. Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with its parameters set as follows: Set TCH
Traffic Busy Threshold to 0. Set AMR TCH/H Prior Allowed to OFF(Off). Set Load
of UL-OL Cells Rate Select Allowed to NO(No).
3. Run the SET GCELLHOAD command with Waiting for MR on SDCCH Switch set
to ON(On).
4. Run the SET GCELLCHMGBASIC command with both Ratio of TCHH and Ratio
of AMR-HR set to 100.

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5. Run the SET OTHSOFTPARA command with TCH Rate Modify set to YES(Yes).
6. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as follows: Set both
VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment to ON(On). Set MS
Support VAMOS I&II Enable to ON(On). Set Channel Multiplex Load Thres.,
Channel Multiplex ATCB Thres. Offset in Asgmt., Channel Multiplex Rx Qual.
Thres. Offset in Asgmt., and Load Thres. in Overlaid Subcell to 0. Set ATCB Thres.
of Established SAIC Call to 1. Set UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls and DL
Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls to 70. Set Path Loss Offset Thres. of VAMOS
Call to 63. Set ATCB Offset in Overlaid Subcell to 128.
7. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-42 shows the TCHH status in cell 0.
Figure 8-42 TCHH status 1
8. Use MS 1 to call a fixed-line phone in cell 0. After the call is connected, use MS 2 to call
another fixed-line phone in cell 0.
9. Check the TCHH status in cell 0.
Expected result: The calls are processed properly and the call quality is good. MS 1 and
MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCHH. Figure 8-43 shows the TCHH status in cell
0.
10. View the messages traced in the Single User CS Trace task.
Expected result: The channel-type IE in the Assignment Command message carries a
new TSC assigned by the BSC to MS 2, as shown in the following figure.

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NOTE
The new TSC carried in the channel-type IE may be one of the following:
l 1 1 0 0 0: TCH/F + ACCHs using TSC Set 2
l 1 1 1 0 T: TCH/H + ACCHs using TSC Set 2 (The T bit indicates the subchannel number coded in
binary.)
l Verifying VAMOS I&II Support on VAMOS II MSs
The following uses VHR multiplexing as an example to describe how to verify channel
multiplexing on VAMOS II MSs.
– Cell 0 is configured with TCHHs and the TCHHs are available.
– Both MS 1 and MS 2 support VAMOS II.
– The BTS supports VAMOS I and VAMOS II.
– VAMOS I&II Support has been activated on the BSS.
1. Click the Trace tab. In Trace Navigation Tree, choose Trace > GSM Services > Single
User CS Trace. In the displayed dialog box, specify related information and select Abis
Interface Trace and Um Interface Trace in the Trace Interface Type area.
2. Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with its parameters set as follows: Set TCH
Traffic Busy Threshold to 0. Set AMR TCH/H Prior Allowed to OFF(Off). Set Load
of UL-OL Cells Rate Select Allowed to NO(No).
3. Run the SET GCELLHOAD command with Waiting for MR on SDCCH Switch set
to ON(On).
4. Run the SET GCELLCHMGBASIC command with both Ratio of TCHH and Ratio
of AMR-HR set to 100.
5. Run the SET OTHSOFTPARA command with TCH Rate Modify set to YES(Yes).
6. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as follows: Set both
VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex in Assignment to ON(On). Set MS
Support VAMOS I&II Enable to ON(On). Set Channel Multiplex Load Thres.,
Channel Multiplex ATCB Thres. Offset in Asgmt., Channel Multiplex Rx Qual.
Thres. Offset in Asgmt., and Load Thres. in Overlaid Subcell to 0. Set ATCB Thres.
of Established SAIC Call to 1. Set UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls and DL
Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls to 70. Set Path Loss Offset Thres. of VAMOS
Call to 63. Set ATCB Offset in Overlaid Subcell to 128.
7. Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-44 shows the TCHH status in cell 0.
8. Use MS 1 to call a fixed-line phone in cell 0. After the call is connected, use MS 2 to call
another fixed-line phone in cell 0.
9. Check the TCHH status in cell 0.

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Expected result: The calls are processed properly and the call quality is good. MS 1 and
MS 2 are multiplexed onto the same TCHH. Figure 8-45 shows the TCHH status in cell
0.
10. View the messages traced in the Single User CS Trace task for MS 2.
Expected result: The channel-type IE in the Assignment Command message carries a
new TSC assigned by the BSC to MS 2, and the channel-mode-of-first-channel IE
indicates that VAMOS channel multiplexing has been started, as shown in the following
figure.
NOTE
l The new TSC carried in the channel-type IE may be one of the following:
1 1 0 0 0: TCH/F + ACCHs using TSC Set 2
1 1 1 0 T: TCH/H + ACCHs using TSC Set 2 (The T bit indicates the subchannel number coded in
binary.)
l The status of VAMOS channel multiplexing in the channel-mode-of-first-channel IE may be
one of the following:
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1: speech full rate or half rate version 1 in VAMOS mode
11. View the messages traced in the Single User CS Trace task for MS 1.
Expected result: The Channel Mode Modify message can be traced for MS 1, and the
channel-mode IE indicates that VAMOS channel multiplexing has been started, as shown
in the following figure.

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NOTE
The status of VAMOS channel multiplexing in the channel-mode IE may be one of the following:
Using MML Commands

On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to
ON(On) and MS Support VAMOS I&II Enable set to OFF(Off).

VamosMSEnable=OFF;
Using the CME

using the CME. For details, see Using the CME (Method 1) and Using the CME (Method
2).
8.2.3.3.1 Feature Activation
Using MML Commands

Step 1 On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with its parameters set as
follows:
l Set VAMOS Switch to ON(On).

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l Set Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch and Problem SAIC Terminal
Identify Switch to ON(On).
l Set Faulty SAIC MS Mean RX Qual Differ Thres, Faulty SAIC MS Mean RX Qual
Abnor Thres, and Auto Identify Periods for Faulty SAIC MS to appropriate values.
NOTE
– A larger value of Faulty SAIC MS Mean RX Qual Differ Thres indicates that an MS is
more likely to be identified as a SAIC MS that allows VAMOS channel multiplexing using the
Alpha hopping modulation.
– If the value of Auto Identify Periods for Faulty SAIC MS is constant, a larger value of
Faulty SAIC MS Mean RX Qual Abnor Thres indicates that an MS is more likely to be
identified as a SAIC MS that allows VAMOS channel multiplexing using the Alpha hopping
modulation. It is recommended that Faulty SAIC MS Mean RX Qual Abnor Thres be set to
1 when Auto Identify Periods for Faulty SAIC MS retains the default value 3.
Step 2 Every day, run the EXP MSSAICCAPMML command to export the problem SAIC MS
detection result in an MML script file. In this step, set Export type to NEWDATA(New
generated data) and File Name to the name of the MML script. The MML script file is saved
in the <Active OMU workspace directory>/ftp/ms_saic_cap/ path. Run the MML scripts in
batches to import the problem SAIC MS identification result into the SAIC MS capability
database.
Step 3 Wait for more than two weeks. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS
Switch set to ON(On ), Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch set to ON(On), and
Problem SAIC Terminal Identify Switch set to OFF(Off). This setting prevents the impact
of the problem SAIC MS identification function on network KPIs.
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//Activating VAMOS Call Drop Solution

SaicProMsSwitch=ON, SaicProMsIdeSwitch=ON;

SaicProMsSwitch=ON, SaicProMsIdeSwitch=OFF;

NOTE
l When configuring the VAMOS Call Drop Solution feature on the CME, perform a single
configuration first, and then perform a batch modification if required. Configure the parameters of a
single object before a batch modification. Perform a batch modification before logging out of the
parameter setting interface.
l Only steps Step 1 and Step 3 in Using MML Commands support CME single configuration and
batch configuration.
Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 8-23. For
instructions on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single
Configuration Operation Guide.

GSM BSS
To modify objects, such as BTSs, cells, TRXs, BSCs, or external GSM cells, in batches, click
on the CME configuration interface to start the batch modification wizard. For
instructions on how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch modification
center, press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
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SN MO NE Parameter Name Parameter ID Config
urable
in
CME
Batch
Modifi
cation
Center

MOS BSC6910
Problem SAIC SaicProMsSwitch
Terminal
Processing Switch
Problem SAIC SaicProMsIdeSwitc

Terminal Identify h
Switch
Faulty SAIC MS SaicProAvgRxQual-

Mean RX Qual BadThd
Differ Thres
Faulty SAIC MS SaicProAvgAbnTi-

Mean RX Qual mesThd
Abnor Thres
Auto Identify SaicProIdeTotal-

Periods for Faulty Time
SAIC MS

MOS BSC6910
Problem SAIC SaicProMsSwitch
Terminal
Processing Switch
Problem SAIC SaicProMsIdeSwitc

Terminal Identify h
Switch

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Step 1and Step 3 in Using MML Commands can be batch activated using the CME. For
detailed operations, see the following section in the CME product documentation or online
help: CME Management > CME Guidelines > Enhanced Feature Management > Feature

In the following example, there are available TCHHs in cell 0, the Abis interface uses IP
transmission, the BTS supports VAMOS, and MS 1 and MS 2 are SAIC-capable, of which
MS 1 is a non-problem SAIC MS while MS 2 is a problem SAIC MS.
Step 1 On the BSC LMT, run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to
ON(On), Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch set to OFF(Off), Allow Channel
Multiplex via In-Cell HO set to ON(On), and Channel Multiplex Load Thres. set to 0.
Step 2 Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with TCH Traffic Busy Threshold set to 0.
Step 3 Run the SET GTRXDEV command with TCH Rate Adjust Allow set to YES(Yes).
Step 4 Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-46 shows the TCHH status in cell 0.
Step 5 Use MS 1 and MS 2 to call each other in cell 0.

Step 6 Check the TCHH status in cell 0. MS 1 and MS 2 occupy their respective TCHHs. Figure
Step 7 Wait for a period of time. Check whether MS 1 and MS 2 are multiplexed on the same TCHH.
Figure 8-48 shows the TCHH status in cell 0.
Expected result: A few seconds later, the MS 2 experiences deteriorated downlink receive
quality or even a call drop.
Step 8 Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with all of VAMOS Switch, Problem SAIC
Terminal Processing Switch, and Allow Multiplex for Unknown SAIC MS set to ON(On).

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Step 9 View the IMEI on the back of each MS or input *#06# on each MS to display its IMEI. The
first eight digits in an IMEI indicate the TAC.
Step 10 Run the ADD GMSSAICCAP command with MS 1 specified as a non-problem SAIC MS,
TAC set to the first eight digits in the IMEI of MS 1, Mute SAIC Flag set to
NOTINVOLVED(Not involved), and Problem SAIC Flag set to ALPHA_QPSK(Alpha-
QPSK modulation).
Step 11 Run the ADD GMSSAICCAP command with MS 2 specified as a problem SAIC MS, TAC
set to the first eight digits in the IMEI of MS 2, Mute SAIC Flag set to
NOTINVOLVED(Not involved), and Problem SAIC Flag set to
NOT_ALLOWED(Multiplexing not allowed).
Step 12 Repeat Step 5 through Step 7. MS 1 and MS 2 cannot be multiplexed onto the same TCHH.
Expected result: When Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch is set to OFF(Off), MS
2 experiences a deteriorated downlink receive quality or even a call drop after being
multiplexed with MS 1. When Problem SAIC Terminal Processing Switch is set to
ON(On), MS 2 will not be multiplexed with MS 1, preventing call drops or downlink receive
quality deterioration.
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Using MML Commands

Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to ON(On ) and Problem
SAIC Terminal Processing Switch set to OFF(Off).

//Deactivating VAMOS Call Drop Solution
SaicProMsSwitch=OFF;
Using the CME

using the CME. For detailed operations, see Using the CME (Method 1) and Using the
CME (Method 2).
8.2.3.4.1 Feature Activation
Using MML Commands

follows:
l Set VAMOS Switch to ON(On).
l Set Mute SAIC Terminal Processing Switch and Auto Mute SAIC Identification
Switch to ON(On).

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l Set Average RX Qual Difference Threshold, Abnormal Average RX Qual Times

Threshold, and Periods for Auto Mute SAIC Identify to appropriate values.
NOTE
The value of Abnormal Average RX Qual Times Threshold must be less than or equal to the
value of Periods for Auto Mute SAIC Identify. If the value of Periods for Auto Mute SAIC
Identify is constant, a larger value of Abnormal Average RX Qual Times Threshold indicates
that an MS is more likely to be identified as a mute SAIC MS. It is recommended that Abnormal
Average RX Qual Times Threshold be set to 1 when Periods for Auto Mute SAIC Identify
retains the default value 3.
Step 2 Every day, run the EXP MSSAICCAPMML command to export the mute SAIC MS
detection result in an MML script file. In this step, set Export type to NEWDATA(New
generated data) and File Name to the name of the MML script. The MML script file is saved
in the < Active OMU workspace directory >/ftp/ms_saic_cap/ path. Run the MML scripts in
batches to import the mute SAIC MS identification result into the SAIC MS capability
database, for details, see 4.2.3.1 Importing Results into the Database.
Step 3 Wait for more than two weeks. Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS
Switch set to ON(On ), Mute SAIC Terminal Processing Switch set to ON(On), and Auto
Mute SAIC Identification Switch set to OFF(Off). This setting prevents the impact of the
mute SAIC MS identification function on network KPIs.
----End

//Activating Mute SAIC MS Identification
MuteSaicSwitch=ON, MuteSaicIdeSwitch=ON;
MuteSaicSwitch=ON, MuteSaicIdeSwitch=OFF;

NOTE
l When configuring the Mute SAIC MS Identification feature on the CME, perform a single
configuration first, and then perform a batch modification if required. Configure the parameters of a
single object before a batch modification. Perform a batch modification before logging out of the
parameter setting interface.
l Only steps Step 1 and Step 3 in Using MML Commands support CME single configuration and
batch configuration.

Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence in Table 8-24. For
instructions on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single
Configuration Operation Guide.
To modify objects, such as BTSs, cells, TRXs, BSCs, or external GSM cells, in batches, click
on the CME configuration interface to start the batch modification wizard. For

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instructions on how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch modification
center, press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
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SN MO NE Parameter Name Parameter ID Config

urable
in
CME
Batch
Modifi
cation
Center
1 GCELLVAM BSC6900/ VAMOS Switch VamosSwitch Yes

OS BSC6910
Mute SAIC MuteSaicSwitch
Terminal
Processing Switch
Auto Mute SAIC MuteSaicIdeSwitc

Identification h
Switch
Average RX Qual AvgRxQualBadT

Difference hd
Threshold
Abnormal Average AvgRxQualAbnTi

RX Qual Times mesThd
Threshold
Periods for Auto MuteSaicIdeTotal

Mute SAIC Identify Time
2 GCELLVAM BSC6900/ VAMOS Switch VamosSwitch Yes

OS BSC6910
Mute SAIC MuteSaicSwitch
Terminal
Processing Switch
Auto Mute SAIC MuteSaicIdeSwitc

Identification h
Switch

Step 1 and Step 3 in Using MML Commands can be batch activated using the CME. For
detailed operations, see the following section in the CME product documentation or online
help: CME Management > CME Guidelines > Enhanced Feature Management > Feature

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In the following example, there are available TCHHs in cell 0, the Abis interface uses IP
transmission, the BTS supports VAMOS, and MS 1 and MS 2 are mute SAIC MSs.
follows:
l Set both VAMOS Switch and Allow Channel Multiplex via In-Cell HO to ON(On).
l Set Channel Multiplex Load Thres. to 0.
l Set ATCB Thres. of Established SAIC Calls to 1.
l Set both UL Rx Qual. Thres. of Established Calls and DL Rx Qual. Thres. of
l Set Path Loss Offset Thres. of VAMOS Call to 63.
Step 2 Run the SET GCELLCHMGAD command with TCH Traffic Busy Threshold set to 0.
Step 3 Run the SET GTRXDEV command with TCH Rate Adjust Allow set to YES(Yes).
Step 4 View the IMEI on the back of each MS or input *#06# on each MS to display its IMEI. The
first eight digits in an IMEI indicate the TAC.
Step 5 Run the ADD GMSSAICCAP command with MS 1 specified as a mute SAIC MS, TAC set
to the first eight digits in the IMEI of MS 1, Mute SAIC Flag set to YES(Yes), and Problem
SAIC Flag set to UNCERTAIN(Unknown).
NOTE
If the type of an SAIC MS is unclear, set Problem SAIC Flag to UNCERTAIN(Unknown).
Step 6 Run the ADD GMSSAICCAP command with MS 2 specified as a mute SAIC MS, TAC set
to the first eight digits in the IMEI of MS 2, Mute SAIC Flag set to YES(Yes), and Problem
SAIC Flag set to UNCERTAIN(Unknown).
Step 7 Start channel status monitoring in cell 0. Figure 8-49 shows the TCHH status in cell 0.
Step 8 Use MS 1 and MS 2 to call each other in cell 0.
Step 9 Check the TCHH status in cell 0. MS 1 and MS 2 occupy their respective TCHHs.Figure
Step 10 A few seconds later, check whether MS1 and MS2 are multiplexed on the same TCHH.
Figure 8-51 shows the TCHH status in cell 0 after VAMOS channel multiplexing.

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Step 11 Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to ON(On) and Mute
Step 12 Repeat step 8 through step 10.
Expected result: MS 1 and MS 2 cannot be multiplexed onto the same TCHH.
----End
Using MML Commands

Run the SET GCELLVAMOS command with VAMOS Switch set to ON(On) and Mute

//Deactivating Mute SAIC MS Identification
MuteSaicSwitch=OFF;
Using the CME

using the CME. For details, see Using the CME (Method 1) and Using the CME (Method
2).

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VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 9 Parameters
9 Parameters
Table 9-1 Parameters

Parame NE MML Feature Feature Description
ter ID Comma ID Name
nd
VamosB BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the BQ VAMOS
QDemu 0 GCELL 60201 FR demultiplexing penalty function. If this parameter is
xPenSw VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS set to ON, the BSC, after performing VAMOS channel
S 15830 demulitplexing due to BQ on a pair of multiplexed
calls, performs penalty on the call with poorer quality.
In this case, the BSC forbids VAMOS channel
multiplexing on the call. If this parameter is set to
OFF, the BSC does not perform penalty on the call
with poorer quality.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Default Value: OFF(Off)
VamosB BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the BQ VAMOS
QDemu 0 GCELL 60201 FR demultiplexing penalty function. If this parameter is
xPenSw VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS set to ON, the BSC, after performing VAMOS channel
S 15830 demulitplexing due to BQ on a pair of multiplexed
calls, performs penalty on the call with poorer quality.
In this case, the BSC forbids VAMOS channel
multiplexing on the call. If this parameter is set to
OFF, the BSC does not perform penalty on the call
with poorer quality.
Unit: None

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nd
SaicWh BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the SAIC white MS
tMsIde 0 GCELL 60201 FR identification function. An SAIC white MS refers to a
ntSw VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS SAIC MS that supports Alpha-QPSK modulation. If
S 15830 this parameter is set to ON, this function is enabled,
and the BSC identifies SAIC white MSs and can use
Alpha-QPSK modulation on the multiplexed SAIC
white MSs in the downlink. If this parameter is set to
OFF, this function is disabled.
Unit: None
SaicWh BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the SAIC white MS
tMsIde 0 GCELL 60201 FR identification function. An SAIC white MS refers to a
ntSw VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS SAIC MS that supports Alpha-QPSK modulation. If
S 15830 this parameter is set to ON, this function is enabled,
and the BSC identifies SAIC white MSs and can use
Alpha-QPSK modulation on the multiplexed SAIC
white MSs in the downlink. If this parameter is set to
OFF, this function is disabled.
Unit: None
SaicWh BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Upper Alpha threshold for SAIC white MS
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR identification. To ensure call quality and identification
ntAlpha SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS reliability, multiple rounds of identifications need to
UpThld ARA 15830 be performed between the upper threshold specified
by this parameter and the lower threshold specified by
"SaicWhtMsIdentAlphaLwrThld".
GUI Value Range: 8~16
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~8
Default Value: 10

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nd
SaicWh BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Upper Alpha threshold for SAIC white MS
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR identification. To ensure call quality and identification
ntAlpha SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS reliability, multiple rounds of identifications need to
UpThld ARA 15830 be performed between the upper threshold specified
by this parameter and the lower threshold specified by
"SaicWhtMsIdentAlphaLwrThld".
Unit: None
Default Value: 10
SaicWh BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Lower Alpha threshold for SAIC white MS
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR identification. To ensure identification reliability and
ntAlpha SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS the quality of calls that are initiated by identified
LwrThl ARA 15830 white SAIC MSs, multiple rounds of identifications
d need to be performed between the upper threshold
specified by "SaicWhtMsIdentAlphaUpThld" and the
lower threshold specified by this parameter.
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: -8~0
Default Value: 4
SaicWh BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Lower Alpha threshold for SAIC white MS
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR identification. To ensure identification reliability and
ntAlpha SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS the quality of calls that are initiated by identified
LwrThl ARA 15830 white SAIC MSs, multiple rounds of identifications
d need to be performed between the upper threshold
specified by "SaicWhtMsIdentAlphaUpThld" and the
lower threshold specified by this parameter.
Unit: None
Default Value: 4

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nd
SaicWh BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

tIdentT 0 GCELL 60201 FR This parameter is used to calculate the total duration
otalTim VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS of SAIC white MS identification. The calculation
e S 15830 formula is as follows:
Total duration of SAIC white MS identification =
Value of this parameter x 2 x Value of
"SaicWhtIdentOnePrdTime" x MR period.
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 2~60, step:2
Default Value: 1

tIdentT 0 GCELL 60201 FR This parameter is used to calculate the total duration
otalTim VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS of SAIC white MS identification. The calculation
e S 15830 formula is as follows:
Total duration of SAIC white MS identification =
Value of this parameter x 2 x Value of
"SaicWhtIdentOnePrdTime" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1

tIdentO 0 GCELL 60201 FR Number of MRs for SAIC white MS identification in
nePrdTi VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS a single period. This parameter is used to calculate the
me S 15830 single period of SAIC white MS identification. The
calculation formula is as follows:
Single period of SAIC white MS identification =
Value of this parameter x MR period
Unit: None
Default Value: 10

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nd

tIdentO 0 GCELL 60201 FR Number of MRs for SAIC white MS identification in
nePrdTi VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS a single period. This parameter is used to calculate the
me S 15830 single period of SAIC white MS identification. The
calculation formula is as follows:
Single period of SAIC white MS identification =
Value of this parameter x MR period
Unit: None
Default Value: 10
SaicWh BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold for the number of times the mean
tAvgAb 0 GCELL 60201 FR receive quality for SAIC white MS identification is
nTimes VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS abnormal. During a SAIC white MS identification, if
Thld S 15830 the number of times the receive quality is abnormal is
greater than or equal to the value of this parameter, the
identification is terminated and the MS is not a SAIC
white MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
SaicWh BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold for the number of times the mean
tAvgAb 0 GCELL 60201 FR receive quality for SAIC white MS identification is
nTimes VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS abnormal. During a SAIC white MS identification, if
Thld S 15830 the number of times the receive quality is abnormal is
greater than or equal to the value of this parameter, the
identification is terminated and the MS is not a SAIC
white MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1

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nd

tAvgRx 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of mean uplink and downlink receive
QualBa VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS quality difference for SAIC white MS identification.
dThld S 15830 In the downlink, the receive quality is considered
abnormal if the mean receive quality difference
between Alpha-QPSK modulation and GMSK
modulation is greater than the value of this parameter.
In the uplink, the receive quality is considered
abnormal if the mean receive quality difference for
GMSK modulation during two periods is greater than
the value of this parameter, where the period is
specified by "SaicWhtIdentOnePrdTime".
Unit: None
Default Value: 30

tAvgRx 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of mean uplink and downlink receive
QualBa VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS quality difference for SAIC white MS identification.
dThld S 15830 In the downlink, the receive quality is considered
abnormal if the mean receive quality difference
between Alpha-QPSK modulation and GMSK
modulation is greater than the value of this parameter.
In the uplink, the receive quality is considered
abnormal if the mean receive quality difference for
GMSK modulation during two periods is greater than
the value of this parameter, where the period is
specified by "SaicWhtIdentOnePrdTime".
Unit: None
Default Value: 30

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nd
SaicWh BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of SAIC white MS identifications
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR the BSC needs to perform on a type of MS. When the
ntReqTi SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS number of SAIC white MS identifications for a
mes ARA 15830 specified Alpha value performed by the BSC on a type
of MS is greater than or equal to the value of this
parameter, the BSC determines the MS as a SAIC
white MS only if the number of times the MS is
identified as a SAIC white MS is greater than or equal
to the value of "SaicWhtMsIdentSatTimes".
Unit: None
Default Value: 200
SaicWh BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of SAIC white MS identifications
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR the BSC needs to perform on a type of MS. When the
ntReqTi SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS number of SAIC white MS identifications for a
mes ARA 15830 specified Alpha value performed by the BSC on a type
of MS is greater than or equal to the value of this
parameter, the BSC determines the MS as a SAIC
white MS only if the number of times the MS is
identified as a SAIC white MS is greater than or equal
to the value of "SaicWhtMsIdentSatTimes".
Unit: None
Default Value: 200
SaicWh BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of times a type of MS needs to be
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR identified as a SAIC white MS. When the number of
ntSatTi SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS SAIC white MS identifications for a specified Alpha
mes ARA 15830 value performed by the BSC on a type of MS is
greater than or equal to the value of
"SaicWhtMsIdentReqTimes", the BSC determines the
MS as a SAIC white MS only if the number of times
the MS is identified as a SAIC white MS is greater
than or equal to the value of this parameter.
Unit: None
Default Value: 120

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nd
SaicWh BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of times a type of MS needs to be
tMsIde 0 BSCEX 60201 FR identified as a SAIC white MS. When the number of
ntSatTi SOFTP GBFD-1 VAMOS SAIC white MS identifications for a specified Alpha
mes ARA 15830 value performed by the BSC on a type of MS is
"SaicWhtMsIdentReqTimes", the BSC determines the
MS as a SAIC white MS only if the number of times
the MS is identified as a SAIC white MS is greater
than or equal to the value of this parameter.
Unit: None
Default Value: 120
ICAdpS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 ICC Meaning: Whether to enable the interference
cnIdent 0 GCELL 15801 EICC cancellation (IC) adaptive scenario identification
OptSw OTHE GBFD-1 optimization function. If this parameter is set to ON,
XT 15821 the BSC optimizes the basic scenario identification
algorithm to improve the accuracy of identifying
interference scenarios and adaptively choose the
optimal IC algorithm based on the identification
results. If this parameter is set to OFF, the IC adaptive
scenario identification optimization function is
disabled.
Unit: None
Default Value: ON(On)
ICAdpS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 ICC Meaning: Whether to enable the interference
cnIdent 0 GCELL 15801 EICC cancellation (IC) adaptive scenario identification
OptSw OTHE GBFD-1 optimization function. If this parameter is set to ON,
XT 15821 the BSC optimizes the basic scenario identification
algorithm to improve the accuracy of identifying
interference scenarios and adaptively choose the
optimal IC algorithm based on the identification
results. If this parameter is set to OFF, the IC adaptive
scenario identification optimization function is
disabled.
Unit: None

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nd
TSCUni BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the TSC normalization
fySw 0 GCELL 60201 FR function. When this parameter is set to ON, all TCHs
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS (TCHHs/TCHFs) and PDCHs use the primary TSCs
S 15830 for VAMOS channel multiplexing during initial
allocation, regardless of whether FH is enabled,
whether CS, PS, or Dual Transfer Mode (DTM)
services are initiated, and whether channels are on the
BCCH TRX or a non-BCCH TRX. The BCCH and
CCCH use the BCC as the TSC. When this parameter
is set to OFF, the TSCs used by the two VAMOS
multiplexing calls are controlled by "VamosMainTsc"
and "VamosSubTsc", and those used by non-VAMOS
multiplexing calls use FH group TSCs in FH mode or
BCCs in non-FH mode.
Unit: None
TSCUni BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the TSC normalization
fySw 0 GCELL 60201 FR function. When this parameter is set to ON, all TCHs
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS (TCHHs/TCHFs) and PDCHs use the primary TSCs
S 15830 for VAMOS channel multiplexing during initial
allocation, regardless of whether FH is enabled,
whether CS, PS, or Dual Transfer Mode (DTM)
services are initiated, and whether channels are on the
BCCH TRX or a non-BCCH TRX. The BCCH and
CCCH use the BCC as the TSC. When this parameter
is set to OFF, the TSCs used by the two VAMOS
and "VamosSubTsc", and those used by non-VAMOS
multiplexing calls use FH group TSCs in FH mode or
BCCs in non-FH mode.
Unit: None

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nd
VamosT BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the VAMOS TSC
SCAuto 0 GCELL 60201 FR automatic mapping function. When this parameter is
MapSw VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS set to ON, the frequency hopping (FH) group training
S 15830 sequence code (TSC) serves as the primary TSC used
by VAMOS multiplexing calls in FH mode, and the
base station color code (BCC) serves as the primary
TSC used by VAMOS multiplexing calls in non-FH
mode. The secondary TSC in VAMOS is obtained
based on its mapping relationship with the primary
TSC in VAMOS. When this parameter is set to OFF,
the primary and secondary TSCs used by VAMOS
and "VamosSubTsc".
Unit: None
VamosT BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the VAMOS TSC
SCAuto 0 GCELL 60201 FR automatic mapping function. When this parameter is
MapSw VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS set to ON, the frequency hopping (FH) group training
S 15830 sequence code (TSC) serves as the primary TSC used
by VAMOS multiplexing calls in FH mode, and the
base station color code (BCC) serves as the primary
TSC used by VAMOS multiplexing calls in non-FH
mode. The secondary TSC in VAMOS is obtained
based on its mapping relationship with the primary
TSC in VAMOS. When this parameter is set to OFF,
the primary and secondary TSCs used by VAMOS
and "VamosSubTsc".
Unit: None

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nd
VamosS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

witch 0 GCELL 60201 FR Whether to enable the VAMOS function.
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS
S OFF: disable the VAMOS function;
15830
ON: enable VFR and VHR;
VHR: enable VHR only;
VFR: enable VFR only.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On), VFR(VFR),
VHR(VHR)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON, VFR, VHR
VamosS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

witch 0 GCELL 60201 FR Whether to enable the VAMOS function.
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS
S OFF: disable the VAMOS function;
15830
ON: enable VFR and VHR;
VHR: enable VHR only;
VFR: enable VFR only.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On), VFR(VFR),
VHR(VHR)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON, VFR, VHR
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to support VAMOS I and II MSs.
MSEna 0 GCELL 60217 I&II The VAMOS performance of VAMOS I and VAMOS
ble VAMO Support II MSs is better than that of SAIC-capable MSs. If this
S parameter is set to ON, the BSS supports VAMOS I
and VAMOS II MSs.
Unit: None

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nd
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to support VAMOS I and II MSs.
MSEna 0 GCELL 60217 I&II The VAMOS performance of VAMOS I and VAMOS
ble VAMO Support II MSs is better than that of SAIC-capable MSs. If this
S parameter is set to ON, the BSS supports VAMOS I
and VAMOS II MSs.
Unit: None
MSCV BSC690 SET GBFD-1 A Meaning: Protocol version of the MSC that is
ER 0 GCELL 11804 Interface connected to the BSC. The supported signaling varies
CCUTR Protocol with the protocol versions. The setting of this
ANSYS Process parameter must be consistent with the actual MSC
version.
GUI Value Range: R98_or_below(R98 or below),
R99_or_above(R99 or above)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: R98_or_below, R99_or_above
Default Value: R99_or_above(R99 or above)
MSCV BSC691 SET GBFD-1 A Meaning: Protocol version of the MSC that is
ER 0 GCELL 11804 Interface connected to the BSC. The supported signaling varies
CCUTR Protocol with the protocol versions. The setting of this
ANSYS Process parameter must be consistent with the actual MSC
version.
GUI Value Range: R98_or_below(R98 or below),
R99_or_above(R99 or above)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: R98_or_below, R99_or_above
Default Value: R99_or_above(R99 or above)

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nd
MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Whether to enable the function for
icSwitc 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC processing mute SAIC-capable MSs in a cell. A mute
h VAMO MS SAIC-capable MS is a SAIC-capable MS that is
S Identific reported as SAIC-incapable. The value ON indicates
ation that the function for processing such MSs is enabled;
the value OFF indicates that the function for
processing such MSs is disabled. Processing mute
SAIC-capable MSs consists of identification of such
MSs based on database records and automatic
identification of such MSs.
Unit: None
MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Whether to enable the function for
icSwitc 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC processing mute SAIC-capable MSs in a cell. A mute
h VAMO MS SAIC-capable MS is a SAIC-capable MS that is
S Identific reported as SAIC-incapable. The value ON indicates
ation that the function for processing such MSs is enabled;
the value OFF indicates that the function for
processing such MSs is disabled. Processing mute
SAIC-capable MSs consists of identification of such
MSs based on database records and automatic
identification of such MSs.
Unit: None
MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Whether to enable automatic identification
icIdeSw 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC of mute SAIC-capable MSs in a cell. A mute SAIC-
itch VAMO MS capable MS is a SAIC-capable MS that is reported as
S Identific SAIC-incapable. The value ON indicates that
ation automatic identification of such MSs is enabled; the
value OFF indicates that automatic identification of
such MSs is disabled.
Unit: None

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nd
MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Whether to enable automatic identification
icIdeSw 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC of mute SAIC-capable MSs in a cell. A mute SAIC-
itch VAMO MS capable MS is a SAIC-capable MS that is reported as
S Identific SAIC-incapable. The value ON indicates that
ation automatic identification of such MSs is enabled; the
value OFF indicates that automatic identification of
such MSs is disabled.
Unit: None
SaicPro BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the function for
MsSwit 0 GCELL 15832 Call processing SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects in a
ch VAMO Drop cell. The value ON indicates that the function for
S Solution processing such MSs is enabled; the value OFF
indicates that the function for processing such MSs is
disabled. Processing SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
defects consists of identification of such MSs based
on database records and automatic identification of
such MSs.
Unit: None
SaicPro BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the function for
MsSwit 0 GCELL 15832 Call processing SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects in a
ch VAMO Drop cell. The value ON indicates that the function for
S Solution processing such MSs is enabled; the value OFF
indicates that the function for processing such MSs is
disabled. Processing SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
defects consists of identification of such MSs based
on database records and automatic identification of
such MSs.
Unit: None

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nd
SaicPro BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable automatic identification
MsIdeS 0 GCELL 15832 Call of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects in a cell.
witch VAMO Drop GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
S Solution
Unit: None
SaicPro BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable automatic identification
MsIdeS 0 GCELL 15832 Call of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects in a cell.
witch VAMO Drop GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
S Solution
Unit: None
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for performing automatic
deLoad 0 GCELL 60201 FR identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs, SAIC-
VAMO GBFD-1 Mute capable MSs with AFC defects, and SAIC white MSs
S 15831 SAIC in a cell. MS identification request is triggered only
MS when cell load is lower than or equal to the value of
GBFD-1 this parameter.
15830 Identific
ation GUI Value Range: 0~100
GBFD-1
15832 VAMOS Unit: %
VAMOS Actual Value Range: 0~100
Call Default Value: 40
Drop
Solution
SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for performing automatic
deLoad 0 GCELL 60201 FR identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs, SAIC-
VAMO GBFD-1 Mute capable MSs with AFC defects, and SAIC white MSs
S 15831 SAIC in a cell. MS identification request is triggered only
MS when cell load is lower than or equal to the value of
GBFD-1 this parameter.
15830 Identific
GBFD-1
15832 VAMOS Unit: %
VAMOS Actual Value Range: 0~100
Call Default Value: 40
Drop
Solution

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nd
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Maximum number of calls in a cell, on
deMax 0 GCELL 60201 FR which identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs,
Calls VAMO GBFD-1 Mute identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
S 15831 SAIC defects, and identification of SAIC white MSs can be
MS performed simultaneously.
GBFD-1
15830 Identific GUI Value Range: 1~63
ation Unit: None
GBFD-1
15832 VAMOS Actual Value Range: 1~63
VAMOS Default Value: 20
Call
Drop
Solution
SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Maximum number of calls in a cell, on
deMax 0 GCELL 60201 FR which identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs,
Calls VAMO GBFD-1 Mute identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
S 15831 SAIC defects, and identification of SAIC white MSs can be
MS performed simultaneously.
GBFD-1
15830 Identific GUI Value Range: 1~63
ation Unit: None
GBFD-1
15832 VAMOS Actual Value Range: 1~63
VAMOS Default Value: 20
Call
Drop
Solution
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration in which uplink and downlink
deLastT 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality, uplink and downlink levels, and ATCB of a
imes VAMO GBFD-1 Mute call meet the thresholds. If the duration in which
S 15831 SAIC uplink and downlink quality,uplink and downlink
MS levels, and ATCB of a call meet the thresholds within
GBFD-1 the time specified by "SpeMsIdeStatTimes" is greater
15830 Identific
ation than or equal to the value of this parameter, MS
GBFD-1 identification is allowed to be triggered.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS
Unit: s
Call
Drop Actual Value Range: 1~8
Solution Default Value: 3

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SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration in which uplink and downlink
deLastT 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality, uplink and downlink levels, and ATCB of a
imes VAMO GBFD-1 Mute call meet the thresholds. If the duration in which
S 15831 SAIC uplink and downlink quality,uplink and downlink
MS levels, and ATCB of a call meet the thresholds within
GBFD-1 the time specified by "SpeMsIdeStatTimes" is greater
15830 Identific
ation than or equal to the value of this parameter, MS
GBFD-1 identification is allowed to be triggered.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS
Unit: s
Call
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Observation period for uplink and downlink
deStatT 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality, uplink and downlink levels, ATCB of a call. If
imes VAMO GBFD-1 Mute the duration in which uplink and downlink
S 15831 SAIC quality,uplink and downlink levels, and ATCB of a
MS call meet the thresholds within the time specified by
GBFD-1 this parameter is greater than or equal to the value of
15830 Identific
ation "SpeMsIdeLastTimes", MS identification is allowed
GBFD-1 to be triggered.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS
Unit: s
Call
SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Observation period for uplink and downlink
deStatT 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality, uplink and downlink levels, ATCB of a call. If
imes VAMO GBFD-1 Mute the duration in which uplink and downlink
S 15831 SAIC quality,uplink and downlink levels, and ATCB of a
MS call meet the thresholds within the time specified by
GBFD-1 this parameter is greater than or equal to the value of
15830 Identific
ation "SpeMsIdeLastTimes", MS identification is allowed
GBFD-1 to be triggered.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS
Unit: s
Call

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SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of uplink receive level for
deUlRxl 0 GCELL 60201 FR triggering automatic identification of mute SAIC MSs
evThd VAMO GBFD-1 Mute and problem SAIC MSs. When the uplink receive
S 15831 SAIC level of a call is lower than the value of this
MS parameter, automatic identification of such MSs is not
GBFD-1 performed. The preceding rule is invalid if this
15830 Identific
ation parameter is set to 0.
GBFD-1 GUI Value Range: 0~127
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: dB
Call Actual Value Range: 0~127
Drop Default Value: 18
Solution
SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of uplink receive level for
deUlRxl 0 GCELL 60201 FR triggering automatic identification of mute SAIC MSs
evThd VAMO GBFD-1 Mute and problem SAIC MSs. When the uplink receive
15830 Identific
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: dB
Solution
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of downlink receive level for
deDlRxl 0 GCELL 60201 FR triggering automatic identification of mute SAIC MSs
evThd VAMO GBFD-1 Mute and problem SAIC MSs. When the downlink receive
15830 Identific
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: dB
Solution

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SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of downlink receive level for
deDlRxl 0 GCELL 60201 FR triggering automatic identification of mute SAIC MSs
evThd VAMO GBFD-1 Mute and problem SAIC MSs. When the downlink receive
15830 Identific
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: dB
Solution
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the uplink receive quality of a
deUlRx 0 GCELL 60201 FR call for triggering automatic identification of mute
QualTh VAMO GBFD-1 Mute SAIC-capable MSs and SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
d S 15831 SAIC defects. When the uplink receive quality of a call is
MS greater than the value of this parameter, automatic
GBFD-1 identification of such MSs is not performed. When the
15830 Identific
ation uplink receive quality of a call is lower than or equal
GBFD-1 to the value of this parameter, automatic identification
15832 VAMOS of such MSs is performed.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: 0~70
Call
Drop Unit: None
Solution Actual Value Range: 0~70
Default Value: 10
SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the uplink receive quality of a
deUlRx 0 GCELL 60201 FR call for triggering automatic identification of mute
QualTh VAMO GBFD-1 Mute SAIC-capable MSs and SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
d S 15831 SAIC defects. When the uplink receive quality of a call is
MS greater than the value of this parameter, automatic
GBFD-1 identification of such MSs is not performed. When the
15830 Identific
ation uplink receive quality of a call is lower than or equal
GBFD-1 to the value of this parameter, automatic identification
15832 VAMOS of such MSs is performed.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: 0~70
Call
Drop Unit: None
Solution Actual Value Range: 0~70
Default Value: 10

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SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the downlink receive quality
deDlRx 0 GCELL 60201 FR of a call for triggering automatic MS
QualTh VAMO GBFD-1 Mute identification.When the downlink receive quality of a
d S 15831 SAIC call is greater than the value of this parameter,
MS automatic identification of such MSs is not performed.
GBFD-1 When the downlink receive quality of a call is lower
15830 Identific
ation than or equal to the value of this parameter, automatic
GBFD-1 identification of such MSs is performed.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS
Unit: None
Call
SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the downlink receive quality
deDlRx 0 GCELL 60201 FR of a call for triggering automatic MS
QualTh VAMO GBFD-1 Mute identification.When the downlink receive quality of a
d S 15831 SAIC call is greater than the value of this parameter,
MS automatic identification of such MSs is not performed.
GBFD-1 When the downlink receive quality of a call is lower
15830 Identific
ation than or equal to the value of this parameter, automatic
GBFD-1 identification of such MSs is performed.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS
Unit: None
Call
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: ATCB threshold of a call for triggering
deAtcb 0 GCELL 60201 FR automatic MS identification. When the ATCB of a call
Thd VAMO GBFD-1 Mute is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter,
S 15831 SAIC automatic identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs
MS and SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects is
GBFD-1 performed. The actual value of this parameter equals
15830 Identific
ation the GUI value minus 64.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: dB
Call Actual Value Range: -63~63
Solution

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SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: ATCB threshold of a call for triggering
deAtcb 0 GCELL 60201 FR automatic MS identification. When the ATCB of a call
Thd VAMO GBFD-1 Mute is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter,
S 15831 SAIC automatic identification of mute SAIC-capable MSs
MS and SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects is
GBFD-1 performed. The actual value of this parameter equals
15830 Identific
ation the GUI value minus 64.
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: dB
Call Actual Value Range: -63~63
Solution
HRMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether or not to detect problem SAIC
deAllow 0 GCELL 60201 FR MSs, mute SAIC MSs, or SAIC white MSs on
ed VAMO GBFD-1 Mute TCHHs. Half-rate calls have weak anti-interference
S 15831 SAIC capabilities, and the MOS of half-rate calls is low.
MS Detecting such MSs on TCHHs is likely to cause user
GBFD-1 experience to deteriorate. If this parameter is set to
15830 Identific
ation OFF, the BSC is not allowed to detect problem SAIC
GBFD-1 MSs, mute SAIC MSs, or SAIC white MSs on
15832 VAMOS TCHHs.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Call
Drop Unit: None
Solution Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
HRMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether or not to detect problem SAIC
deAllow 0 GCELL 60201 FR MSs, mute SAIC MSs, or SAIC white MSs on
ed VAMO GBFD-1 Mute TCHHs. Half-rate calls have weak anti-interference
S 15831 SAIC capabilities, and the MOS of half-rate calls is low.
MS Detecting such MSs on TCHHs is likely to cause user
GBFD-1 experience to deteriorate. If this parameter is set to
15830 Identific
ation OFF, the BSC is not allowed to detect problem SAIC
GBFD-1 MSs, mute SAIC MSs, or SAIC white MSs on
15832 VAMOS TCHHs.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Call
Drop Unit: None
Solution Actual Value Range: OFF, ON

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MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of periods for mute SAIC-capable
icIdeTot 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC MS identification, which is used to calculate the total
alTime VAMO MS time for mute SAIC-capable MS identification. Total
S Identific time = "MuteSaicIdeTotalTime" x 2 x
ation "MuteSaicIdeOnePrdTime" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of periods for mute SAIC-capable
icIdeTot 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC MS identification, which is used to calculate the total
alTime VAMO MS time for mute SAIC-capable MS identification. Total
S Identific time = "MuteSaicIdeTotalTime" x 2 x
ation "MuteSaicIdeOnePrdTime" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of measurement reports in one
icIdeOn 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC period for mute SAIC-capable MS identification.
ePrdTi VAMO MS Period for mute SAIC-capable MS identification =
me S Identific "MuteSaicIdeOnePrdTime" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 10
MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of measurement reports in one
icIdeOn 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC period for mute SAIC-capable MS identification.
ePrdTi VAMO MS Period for mute SAIC-capable MS identification =
me S Identific "MuteSaicIdeOnePrdTime" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 10

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AvgRx BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning:

QualBa 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC Threshold for the number of times for the average
dThd VAMO MS receive quality difference of mute SAIC-capable
S Identific MSs.If average receive quality difference between the
ation original and new modulating schemes is higher than
or equal to this threshold within the identification
period, the average receive quality is abnormal.
Identfication period = "MuteSaicIdeOnePrd"Time x
Measurement report period
Unit: None
Default Value: 32
AvgRx BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning:

QualBa 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC Threshold for the number of times for the average
dThd VAMO MS receive quality difference of mute SAIC-capable
S Identific MSs.If average receive quality difference between the
ation original and new modulating schemes is higher than
or equal to this threshold within the identification
period, the average receive quality is abnormal.
Identfication period = "MuteSaicIdeOnePrd"Time x
Measurement report period
Unit: None
Default Value: 32
AvgRx BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Threshold for the number of times the
QualAb 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC average receive quality of mute SAIC-capable MSs is
nTimes VAMO MS abnormal. If the number of times of abnormal average
Thd S Identific receives quality is higher than or equal to this
ation threshold, the SAIC function detection ends, and the
detected MS is considered as an SAIC-incapable MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1

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AvgRx BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Threshold for the number of times the
QualAb 0 GCELL 15831 SAIC average receive quality of mute SAIC-capable MSs is
nTimes VAMO MS abnormal. If the number of times of abnormal average
Thd S Identific receives quality is higher than or equal to this
ation threshold, the SAIC function detection ends, and the
detected MS is considered as an SAIC-incapable MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
SaicAlp BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Period of Alpha hopping modulation during
haJump 0 GCELL 15832 Call VAMOS multiplexing on a SAIC-capable MS with
Prd VAMO Drop AFC defects or during the identification of such MSs.
S Solution GUI Value Range: 1~63
Unit: None
Default Value: 2
SaicAlp BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Period of Alpha hopping modulation during
haJump 0 GCELL 15832 Call VAMOS multiplexing on a SAIC-capable MS with
Prd VAMO Drop AFC defects or during the identification of such MSs.
S Solution GUI Value Range: 1~63
Unit: None
Default Value: 2
SaicAlp BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Alpha value used for Alpha hopping
haJump 0 GCELL 15832 Call modulation during VAMOS multiplexing on a SAIC-
Value VAMO Drop capable MS with AFC defects or during the
S Solution identification of such MSs.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4

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SaicAlp BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Alpha value used for Alpha hopping
haJump 0 GCELL 15832 Call modulation during VAMOS multiplexing on a SAIC-
Value VAMO Drop capable MS with AFC defects or during the
S Solution identification of such MSs.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 4
SaicPro BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of periods for identification of
IdeTota 0 GCELL 15832 Call SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects, which is used
lTime VAMO Drop to calculate the total time for identification of SAIC-
S Solution capable MSs with AFC defects. Total time = "Auto
Identify Periods for Faulty SAIC MS" x 2 x "Faulty
SAIC MS Auto Identify Period" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
SaicPro BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of periods for identification of
IdeTota 0 GCELL 15832 Call SAIC-capable MSs with AFC defects, which is used
lTime VAMO Drop to calculate the total time for identification of SAIC-
S Solution capable MSs with AFC defects. Total time = "Auto
Identify Periods for Faulty SAIC MS" x 2 x "Faulty
SAIC MS Auto Identify Period" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
SaicPro BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

IdeOne 0 GCELL 15832 Call Number of measurement reports in one period for
PrdTim VAMO Drop identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
e S Solution defects.
Period for identification of SAIC-capable MSs with
AFC defects = "Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify
Period" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 10

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IdeOne 0 GCELL 15832 Call Number of measurement reports in one period for
PrdTim VAMO Drop identification of SAIC-capable MSs with AFC
e S Solution defects.
Period for identification of SAIC-capable MSs with
AFC defects = "Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify
Period" x MR period.
Unit: None
Default Value: 10

AvgRx 0 GCELL 15832 Call Threshold of average receive quality difference for
QualBa VAMO Drop abnormal RX quality of a SAIC-capable MS with
dThd S Solution AFC defects.
If average downlink receive quality difference
between Alpha hopping modulation and GMSK
modulation is greater than or equal to the value of this
parameter, average downlink receive quality is
considered as abnormal.
If average uplink receive quality difference between
the former and the current GMSK modulation within
two "Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify Period" is greater
than or equal to the value of this parameter, average
uplink receive quality is considered as abnormal.
Unit: None
Default Value: 50

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AvgRx 0 GCELL 15832 Call Threshold of average receive quality difference for
QualBa VAMO Drop abnormal RX quality of a SAIC-capable MS with
dThd S Solution AFC defects.
If average downlink receive quality difference
between Alpha hopping modulation and GMSK
modulation is greater than or equal to the value of this
parameter, average downlink receive quality is
considered as abnormal.
If average uplink receive quality difference between
the former and the current GMSK modulation within
two "Faulty SAIC MS Auto Identify Period" is greater
than or equal to the value of this parameter, average
uplink receive quality is considered as abnormal.
Unit: None
Default Value: 50
SaicPro BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the number of times the
AvgAbn 0 GCELL 15832 Call average receive quality is abnormal. If the number of
TimesT VAMO Drop times is greater than or equal to the value of this
hd S Solution parameter, identification of SAIC-capable MSs with
AFC defects is terminated and the MS is considered as
a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects. VAMOS
multiplexing will be prohibited for the MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
SaicPro BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the number of times the
AvgAbn 0 GCELL 15832 Call average receive quality is abnormal. If the number of
TimesT VAMO Drop times is greater than or equal to the value of this
hd S Solution parameter, identification of SAIC-capable MSs with
AFC defects is terminated and the MS is considered as
a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects. VAMOS
multiplexing will be prohibited for the MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1

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MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Upper threshold of the Alpha value in the
icIdeAl 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC mute SAIC-capable MS identification. The actual
phaUTh FTPAR MS value is equal to the configuration value minus 8. To
d A Identific ensure voice quality and test reliability, a maximum of
ation ("MuteSaicIdeAlphaLThd" -
"MuteSaicIdeAlphaUThd") rounds of testing need to
be performed within the period specified by
"MuteSaicIdeAlphaUThd" and
"MuteSaicIdeAlphaLThd". The testing ends if an MS
is identified as a mute SAIC-incapable MS during this
period.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Upper threshold of the Alpha value in the
icIdeAl 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC mute SAIC-capable MS identification. The actual
phaUTh FTPAR MS value is equal to the configuration value minus 8. To
d A Identific ensure voice quality and test reliability, a maximum of
period.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16

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MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Lower threshold of the Alpha value in the
icIdeAl 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC mute SAIC MS identification. The actual value is
phaLTh FTPAR MS equal to the configuration value minus 8. To ensure
d A Identific voice quality and test reliability, a maximum of
period.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Lower threshold of the Alpha value in the
icIdeAl 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC mute SAIC MS identification. The actual value is
phaLTh FTPAR MS equal to the configuration value minus 8. To ensure
d A Identific voice quality and test reliability, a maximum of
period.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of times identification of Mute
icIdeRe 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC SAIC-capable MSs needs to be performed. When the
qTimes FTPAR MS number of times identification of Mute SAIC-capable
A Identific MSs is performed for a specified Alpha value reaches
ation the value of this parameter, the BSC determines the
MS as a Mute SAIC-capable MS only if the number
of times the MS is identified as a Mute SAIC-capable
MS is greater than or equal to the value of
"MuteSaicIdeSatTimes".
Unit: None
Default Value: 100

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MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of times identification of Mute
icIdeRe 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC SAIC-capable MSs needs to be performed. When the
qTimes FTPAR MS number of times identification of Mute SAIC-capable
A Identific MSs is performed for a specified Alpha value reaches
ation the value of this parameter, the BSC determines the
MS as a Mute SAIC-capable MS only if the number
of times the MS is identified as a Mute SAIC-capable
MS is greater than or equal to the value of
"MuteSaicIdeSatTimes".
Unit: None
Default Value: 100
MuteSa BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of times required for identifying an
icIdeSat 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC MS as a mute SAIC-capable MS. When the number of
Times FTPAR MS times an MS is detected as a mute SAIC-capable MS
A Identific for a specified Alpha value is greater than or equal to
ation the value of this parameter after the identification is
performed for "MuteSaicIdeReqTimes", the MS is
identified as a mute SAIC-capable MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 40
MuteSa BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: Number of times required for identifying an
icIdeSat 0 OTHSO 15831 SAIC MS as a mute SAIC-capable MS. When the number of
Times FTPAR MS times an MS is detected as a mute SAIC-capable MS
A Identific for a specified Alpha value is greater than or equal to
ation the value of this parameter after the identification is
performed for "MuteSaicIdeReqTimes", the MS is
identified as a mute SAIC-capable MS.
Unit: None
Default Value: 40

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SaicPro BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of times identification of SAIC-
MsIdeR 0 OTHSO 15832 Call capable MS with AFC defects needs to be performed.
eqTime FTPAR Drop When the number of times identification of SAIC-
s A Solution capable MS with AFC defects is performed on an MS
reaches the value of this parameter, the BSC
determines the MS as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC
defects only if the number of times the MS is
identified as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects is
"SaicProMsIdeSatTimes".
Unit: None
Default Value: 200
SaicPro BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of times identification of SAIC-
MsIdeR 0 OTHSO 15832 Call capable MS with AFC defects needs to be performed.
eqTime FTPAR Drop When the number of times identification of SAIC-
s A Solution capable MS with AFC defects is performed on an MS
reaches the value of this parameter, the BSC
determines the MS as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC
defects only if the number of times the MS is
identified as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects is
"SaicProMsIdeSatTimes".
Unit: None
Default Value: 200
SaicPro BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of times required for identifying an
MsIdeS 0 OTHSO 15832 Call MS as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects. When
atTimes FTPAR Drop the number of times an MS is detected as a SAIC-
A Solution capable MS with AFC defects is greater than or equal
to the value of this parameter for a specified Alpha
value after the identification is performed for
"SaicProMsIdeReqTimes", the MS is identified as a
SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects.
Unit: None
Default Value: 120

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SaicPro BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Number of times required for identifying an
MsIdeS 0 OTHSO 15832 Call MS as a SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects. When
atTimes FTPAR Drop the number of times an MS is detected as a SAIC-
A Solution capable MS with AFC defects is greater than or equal
to the value of this parameter for a specified Alpha
value after the identification is performed for
"SaicProMsIdeReqTimes", the MS is identified as a
SAIC-capable MS with AFC defects.
Unit: None
Default Value: 120
MuteSA BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: This parameter specifies whether an MS is a
ICFlag 0 GMSSA 15831 SAIC mute SAIC-capable MS. A mute SAIC-capable MS is
ICCAP MS SAIC-capable but is displayed as SAIC-incapable in
MOD Identific the classmark 3 information. The value "NO"
GMSSA ation indicates that an MS is not a mute SAIC-capable MS.
ICCAP The value "YES" indicates that an MS is a mute
SAIC-capable MS. The value "NOTINVOLVED"
indicates that an MS is not a mute SAIC-capable MS
if the classmark 3 information reported by the MS
shows that it is SAIC-capable.
GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes),
NOTINVOLVED(Not involved)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, YES, NOTINVOLVED
Default Value: None
MuteSA BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 Mute Meaning: This parameter specifies whether an MS is a
ICFlag 0 GMSSA 15831 SAIC mute SAIC-capable MS. A mute SAIC-capable MS is
ICCAP MS SAIC-capable but is displayed as SAIC-incapable in
MOD Identific the classmark 3 information. The value "NO"
GMSSA ation indicates that an MS is not a mute SAIC-capable MS.
ICCAP The value "YES" indicates that an MS is a mute
SAIC-capable MS. The value "NOTINVOLVED"
indicates that an MS is not a mute SAIC-capable MS
if the classmark 3 information reported by the MS
shows that it is SAIC-capable.
GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes),
NOTINVOLVED(Not involved)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, YES, NOTINVOLVED
Default Value: None

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ProSAI BSC690 ADD GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

CFlag 0 GMSSA 60201 FR Capability identifier of a SAIC MS.
ICCAP GBFD-1 VAMOS NOT_ALLOWED: The MS is a problem SAIC MS,
MOD 15830 VAMOS and VAMOS multiplexing cannot be performed.
GMSSA GBFD-1 Call
ICCAP JUMP_ALPHA: VAMOS multiplexing can be
15832 Drop performed on the MS. However, whether Alpha-
Solution QPSK modulation is supported is unknown, and
therefore the safer jump-Alpha modulation is used.
ALPHA_QPSK: The MS is a non-problem SAIC MS,
and VAMOS multiplexing using Alpha_QPSK
modulation can be performed on the MS.
UNCERTAIN: The MS is a mute-SAIC MS, but
whether it is a problem SAIC MS is not yet
determined.
NOTINVOLVED: The MS is SAIC-incapable, and
therefore the problem SAIC MS identification is not
needed.
JUMP_ALPHA_IDENTIFIED: VAMOS multiplexing
can be performed on the MS. However, Alpha-QPSK
modulation is not supported, and only jump-Alpha
modulation is used.
GUI Value Range: NOT_ALLOWED(Multiplexing
not allowed), JUMP_ALPHA(Alpha hopping
modulation or Alpha-QPSK modulation),
ALPHA_QPSK(Alpha-QPSK modulation),
UNCERTAIN(Unknown), NOTINVOLVED(Not
involved), JUMP_ALPHA_IDENTIFIED(Alpha
hopping modulation)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NOT_ALLOWED,
JUMP_ALPHA, ALPHA_QPSK, UNCERTAIN,
NOTINVOLVED, JUMP_ALPHA_IDENTIFIED
Default Value: None

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ProSAI BSC691 ADD GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

CFlag 0 GMSSA 60201 FR Capability identifier of a SAIC MS.
ICCAP GBFD-1 VAMOS NOT_ALLOWED: The MS is a problem SAIC MS,
MOD 15830 VAMOS and VAMOS multiplexing cannot be performed.
GMSSA GBFD-1 Call
ICCAP JUMP_ALPHA: VAMOS multiplexing can be
15832 Drop performed on the MS. However, whether Alpha-
Solution QPSK modulation is supported is unknown, and
therefore the safer jump-Alpha modulation is used.
ALPHA_QPSK: The MS is a non-problem SAIC MS,
and VAMOS multiplexing using Alpha_QPSK
modulation can be performed on the MS.
UNCERTAIN: The MS is a mute-SAIC MS, but
whether it is a problem SAIC MS is not yet
determined.
NOTINVOLVED: The MS is SAIC-incapable, and
therefore the problem SAIC MS identification is not
needed.
JUMP_ALPHA_IDENTIFIED: VAMOS multiplexing
can be performed on the MS. However, Alpha-QPSK
modulation is not supported, and only jump-Alpha
modulation is used.
GUI Value Range: NOT_ALLOWED(Multiplexing
not allowed), JUMP_ALPHA(Alpha hopping
modulation or Alpha-QPSK modulation),
ALPHA_QPSK(Alpha-QPSK modulation),
UNCERTAIN(Unknown), NOTINVOLVED(Not
involved), JUMP_ALPHA_IDENTIFIED(Alpha
hopping modulation)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NOT_ALLOWED,
JUMP_ALPHA, ALPHA_QPSK, UNCERTAIN,
NOTINVOLVED, JUMP_ALPHA_IDENTIFIED
Default Value: None

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Primary Training Sequence Code (TSC)
MainTs 0 GCELL 60201 FR used in the network when the VAMOS function is
c VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS enabled in a cell. Before all calls enter the VAMOS
S 15830 mode, the primary TSC is assigned preferentially;
after a pair of VAMOS calls are multiplexed, the TSC
that is not used by the call that accesses the timeslot
first is assigned to the other call.
Unit: None
Default Value: 0
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Primary Training Sequence Code (TSC)
MainTs 0 GCELL 60201 FR used in the network when the VAMOS function is
c VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS enabled in a cell. Before all calls enter the VAMOS
Unit: None
Default Value: 0
VamosS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Secondary Training Sequence Code (TSC)
ubTsc 0 GCELL 60201 FR used in the network when the VAMOS function is
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS enabled in a cell. Before all calls enter the VAMOS
Unit: None
Default Value: 2

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VamosS BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Secondary Training Sequence Code (TSC)
ubTsc 0 GCELL 60201 FR used in the network when the VAMOS function is
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS enabled in a cell. Before all calls enter the VAMOS
Unit: None
Default Value: 2
VamosF BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the VAMOS FACCH
acchEn 0 GCELL 60201 FR send enhance function. Setting this parameter to ON
hance VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS automatically converts Alpha-QPSK modulation to
S 15830 GMSK modulation for the FACCH when the quality
of the radio environment is poor. Therefore, downlink
FACCH demodulation performance can be improved
significantly.
Unit: None
VamosF BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the VAMOS FACCH
acchEn 0 GCELL 60201 FR send enhance function. Setting this parameter to ON
hance VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS automatically converts Alpha-QPSK modulation to
S 15830 GMSK modulation for the FACCH when the quality
of the radio environment is poor. Therefore, downlink
FACCH demodulation performance can be improved
significantly.
Unit: None

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MultAll BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

owBefo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Whether to allow VAMOS multiplexing for an MS
reConn VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS that has not received a Connect ACK message.
S 15830 When this parameter is set to ON, VAMOS
multiplexing is allowed for such an MS.
When this parameter is set to OFF, VAMOS
multiplexing is not allowed for such an MS.
Unit: None
MultAll BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

owBefo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Whether to allow VAMOS multiplexing for an MS
reConn VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS that has not received a Connect ACK message.
S 15830 When this parameter is set to ON, VAMOS
multiplexing is allowed for such an MS.
When this parameter is set to OFF, VAMOS
multiplexing is not allowed for such an MS.
Unit: None
FRToV BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to convert an FR call to a VAMOS
HREna 0 GCELL 15830 HR call. If this parameter is set to ON, an FR call can
ble VAMO serve as a candidate VAMOS HR call.
S GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None
FRToV BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to convert an FR call to a VAMOS
HREna 0 GCELL 15830 HR call. If this parameter is set to ON, an FR call can
ble VAMO serve as a candidate VAMOS HR call.
Unit: None

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VFRTo BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to allow the conversion from a
VHREn 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS FR call to a VAMOS HR call when the
able VAMO network load is heavier than "VamosMultLoadThd".
Unit: None
VFRTo BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to allow the conversion from a
VHREn 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS FR call to a VAMOS HR call when the
able VAMO network load is heavier than "VamosMultLoadThd".
Unit: None
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration within which a call satisfies the
OldCall 0 GCELL 60201 FR decision conditions for selecting a VAMOS candidate
LastTi VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS call. If the decision conditions are met for "Duration
mes S 15830 of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within "Watch
Time of Candidate Calls", Otherwise, this call can be
selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
Unit: s
Default Value: 2
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration within which a call satisfies the
OldCall 0 GCELL 60201 FR decision conditions for selecting a VAMOS candidate
LastTi VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS call. If the decision conditions are met for "Duration
mes S 15830 of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call" within "Watch
Time of Candidate Calls", Otherwise, this call can be
selected as a VAMOS candidate call.
Unit: s
Default Value: 2

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration within which the ATCB and
OldCall 0 GCELL 60201 FR receive quality of a call are observed to determine
StatTim VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS whether this call can be selected as a VAMOS
es S 15830 candidate call. If the decision is triggered for
"Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call"
within the period of time specified by this parameter,
Otherwise, this call can be selected as a VAMOS
candidate call.
Unit: s
Default Value: 3
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration within which the ATCB and
OldCall 0 GCELL 60201 FR receive quality of a call are observed to determine
StatTim VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS whether this call can be selected as a VAMOS
es S 15830 candidate call. If the decision is triggered for
"Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call"
within the period of time specified by this parameter,
Otherwise, this call can be selected as a VAMOS
candidate call.
Unit: s
Default Value: 3

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VamosI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: ATCB threshold of an established non-
ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR SAIC call to be selected as a candidate call for
NoneSai VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS VAMOS channel multiplexing. The decision on an
cAtcbT S 15830 established Non-SAIC call can be triggered
hd successfully only when the following conditions are
met: The ATCB of the call is greater than or equal to
the value of this parameter. The uplink receive quality
is lower than or equal to "UL Rx Qual. Thres. of
Established Calls". The downlink receive quality is
lower than or equal to "DL Rx Qual. Thres. of
Established Calls". If the decision conditions are met
for "Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call"
within "Watch Time of Candidate Calls", this call can
be selected as a VAMOS candidate call. The actual
value of this parameter equals the GUI value minus
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 82
VamosI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: ATCB threshold of an established non-
ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR SAIC call to be selected as a candidate call for
NoneSai VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS VAMOS channel multiplexing. The decision on an
cAtcbT S 15830 established Non-SAIC call can be triggered
hd successfully only when the following conditions are
met: The ATCB of the call is greater than or equal to
the value of this parameter. The uplink receive quality
is lower than or equal to "UL Rx Qual. Thres. of
Established Calls". The downlink receive quality is
lower than or equal to "DL Rx Qual. Thres. of
Established Calls". If the decision conditions are met
for "Duration of Satisfying Candidate VAMOS Call"
within "Watch Time of Candidate Calls", this call can
be selected as a VAMOS candidate call. The actual
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 82

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VamosI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR ATCB threshold of an established SAIC call to be
SaicAtc VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS selected as a candidate call for VAMOS channel
bThd S 15830 multiplexing. The decision on an established SAIC
call can be triggered successfully only when all of the
following conditions are met: 1. The ATCB of the call
is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter.
2. The uplink receive quality is smaller than or equal
to "VamosIntraHoUlQualThd". 3. The downlink
receive quality is smaller than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoDlQualThd".
4. The uplink receive level is greater than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd". 5. The downlink receive
level is greater than or equal to "VamosIntraHoDlRx-
levThd". 6. The absolute value of the difference
between main and diversity receive levels is less than
or equal to "VamosAntUlRxlevDiffThd".
If the decision conditions are met for
"VamosOldCallLastTimes" within
"VamosOldCallStatTimes", this call can be selected as
a candidate VAMOS call. Otherwise, this call cannot
be selected as a candidate VAMOS call. The actual
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 66

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ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR ATCB threshold of an established SAIC call to be
SaicAtc VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS selected as a candidate call for VAMOS channel
bThd S 15830 multiplexing. The decision on an established SAIC
call can be triggered successfully only when all of the
following conditions are met: 1. The ATCB of the call
is greater than or equal to the value of this parameter.
2. The uplink receive quality is smaller than or equal
to "VamosIntraHoUlQualThd". 3. The downlink
receive quality is smaller than or equal to
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 66

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ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR ATCB threshold of an established VAMOS-1 call to
Vamos1 VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS HR
AtcbTh S 15830 channel multiplexing. The decision on an established
d VAMOS-1 call can be triggered successfully only
when all of the following conditions are met: 1. The
ATCB of the call is greater than or equal to the value
of this parameter. 2. The uplink receive quality is
smaller than or equal to "VamosIntraHoUlQualThd".
3. The downlink receive quality is smaller than or
equal to "VamosIntraHoDlQualThd".
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 66

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Vamos1 VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS HR
AtcbTh S 15830 channel multiplexing. The decision on an established
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 66

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Vamos2 VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS channel
AtcbTh S 15830 multiplexing. The decision on an established
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 66

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Vamos2 VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS be selected as a candidate call for VAMOS channel
AtcbTh S 15830 multiplexing. The decision on an established
64.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 66
VamosI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive level threshold for a call that
ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR has accessed a cell to serve as a candidate VAMOS
UlRxlev VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS call. This parameter works with
Thd S 15830 "VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset",
"VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT", and "VFRRxlevOffset" to
specify the uplink receive level standard of a
candidate VAMOS call. An accessed call whose
uplink receive level fails to meet the standard cannot
serve as a candidate VAMOS call. The preceding rule
is invalid if this parameter is set to 0.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 13

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VamosI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive level threshold for a call that
ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR has accessed a cell to serve as a candidate VAMOS
UlRxlev VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS call. This parameter works with
Thd S 15830 "VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset",
"VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT", and "VFRRxlevOffset" to
specify the uplink receive level standard of a
candidate VAMOS call. An accessed call whose
uplink receive level fails to meet the standard cannot
serve as a candidate VAMOS call. The preceding rule
is invalid if this parameter is set to 0.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 13

ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of the downlink receive level of an
DlRxlev VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS established call to be selected as a candidate VAMOS
Thd S 15830 call. VAMOS is short for voice services over adaptive
multi-user channels on one slot. The decision on an
established call can be triggered successfully only
when both of the following conditions are met: 1. The
downlink receive level of an established call is greater
than or equal to this threshold. 2. The uplink and
downlink receive quality, uplink and downlink receive
levels, ATCB, and absolute value of the difference
between main and diversity receive levels meet
relevant requirements.
be selected as a candidate VAMOS call.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 20

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ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of the downlink receive level of an
DlRxlev VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS established call to be selected as a candidate VAMOS
Thd S 15830 call. VAMOS is short for voice services over adaptive
multi-user channels on one slot. The decision on an
established call can be triggered successfully only
when both of the following conditions are met: 1. The
downlink receive level of an established call is greater
than or equal to this threshold. 2. The uplink and
downlink receive quality, uplink and downlink receive
levels, ATCB, and absolute value of the difference
between main and diversity receive levels meet
relevant requirements.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 20

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ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of the uplink receive quality of an
UlQual VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS established call to be selected as a candidate VAMOS
Thd S 15830 call. The decision on this call can be triggered
successfully only when all of the following conditions
are met: 1. The ATCB of this call is greater than or
equal to the ATCB threshold. 2. The uplink receive
quality is smaller than or equal to the value of this
parameter. 3. The downlink receive quality is smaller
than or equal to "VamosIntraHoDlQualThd". 4. The
uplink receive level is greater than or equal to
Unit: None
Default Value: 10

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ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of the uplink receive quality of an
UlQual VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS established call to be selected as a candidate VAMOS
successfully only when all of the following conditions
are met: 1. The ATCB of this call is greater than or
equal to the ATCB threshold. 2. The uplink receive
parameter. 3. The downlink receive quality is smaller
than or equal to "VamosIntraHoDlQualThd". 4. The
uplink receive level is greater than or equal to
Unit: None
Default Value: 10

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ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of the downlink receive quality of an
DlQual VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS established call to be selected as a candidate VAMOS
successfully only when the following conditions are
met: 1. The ATCB of this call is greater than or equal
to the ATCB threshold. 2. The uplink receive quality
is smaller than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoUlQualThd". 3. The downlink receive
parameter. 4. The uplink receive level is greater than
or equal to "VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd". 5. The
downlink receive level is greater than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd". 6. The absolute value of
the difference between main and diversity receive
levels is less than or equal to "VamosAntUlRxlev-
DiffThd".
Unit: None
Default Value: 10

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ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR Threshold of the downlink receive quality of an
DlQual VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS established call to be selected as a candidate VAMOS
successfully only when the following conditions are
met: 1. The ATCB of this call is greater than or equal
to the ATCB threshold. 2. The uplink receive quality
is smaller than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoUlQualThd". 3. The downlink receive
parameter. 4. The uplink receive level is greater than
or equal to "VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd". 5. The
downlink receive level is greater than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd". 6. The absolute value of
the difference between main and diversity receive
levels is less than or equal to "VamosAntUlRxlev-
DiffThd".
Unit: None
Default Value: 10
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink main and diversity receive level
AntUlR 0 GCELL 60201 FR difference threshold for candidate VAMOS call
xlevDiff VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS decision. If the main and diversity receive level
Thd S 15830 difference after measurement report filtering is greater
than the value of this parameter, VAMOS
multiplexing is not allowed. The preceding rule is
invalid if this parameter is set to 127.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 9

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Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink main and diversity receive level
AntUlR 0 GCELL 60201 FR difference threshold for candidate VAMOS call
xlevDiff VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS decision. If the main and diversity receive level
Thd S 15830 difference after measurement report filtering is greater
than the value of this parameter, VAMOS
multiplexing is not allowed. The preceding rule is
invalid if this parameter is set to 127.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 9
VamosI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the ATCB of a new call in the
uoInner 0 GCELL 60201 FR overlaid subcell from the ATCB threshold of a new
AtcbTh VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS call in the underlaid subcell if the new call in the
d S 15830 overlaid subcell is to be selected as a VAMOS
candidate call during assignment.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 130
VamosI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the ATCB of a new call in the
uoInner 0 GCELL 60201 FR overlaid subcell from the ATCB threshold of a new
AtcbTh VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS call in the underlaid subcell if the new call in the
d S 15830 overlaid subcell is to be selected as a VAMOS
candidate call during assignment.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 130

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VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

SOLRX 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive level threshold offset between a call in the
LEVOF VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS overlaid subcell and a call in the underlaid subcell
T S 15830 when a call is selected as the candidate VAMOS call
during channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell. A
new call in the overlaid subcell is selected as the
candidate VAMOS call if all of the following
conditions are met: 1. The downlink receive level of
the new call is greater than or equal to the sum of
"VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd", "VamosAssDlRxlevTh-
dOffset" and "VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT". 2. The
uplink receive level of the new call is greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd",
"VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset", and
"VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT". 3. The uplink and
downlink receive quality, ATCB, absolute value of the
difference between main and diversity receive levels,
and P/N criterion meets relevant requirements.
An established call in the overlaid subcell is selected
as the candidate VAMOS call if both of the following
the established call is greater than or equal to the sum
of "VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd" and
The actual value for this parameter is the GUI value
for this parameter minus 128.
Unit: None
Default Value: 128

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SOLRX 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive level threshold offset between a call in the
LEVOF VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS overlaid subcell and a call in the underlaid subcell
T S 15830 when a call is selected as the candidate VAMOS call
during channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell. A
new call in the overlaid subcell is selected as the
the new call is greater than or equal to the sum of
dOffset" and "VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT". 2. The
uplink receive level of the new call is greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd",
"VamosAssDlRxlevThdOffset", and
An established call in the overlaid subcell is selected
as the candidate VAMOS call if both of the following
the established call is greater than or equal to the sum
of "VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd" and
Unit: None
Default Value: 128

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SOLRX 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive quality offset between a call in the overlaid
QUAL VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS subcell and a call in the underlaid subcell when
OFT S 15830 decisions on candidate VAMOS calls are made during
VAMOS channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell.
A new call in the overlaid subcell can be used as the
conditions are met: 1. The uplink receive quality of
the new call is smaller than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoUlQualThd" minus
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset" and
"VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT". 2. The downlink receive
quality of the new call is smaller than or equal to
"VamosIntraHoDlQualThd" minus
"VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT". 3. The uplink and
downlink receive levels, ATCB, absolute value of the
and P/N criterion meet relevant requirements.
An established call in the overlaid subcell can be used
as the candidate VAMOS call if all of the following
the established call is smaller than or equal to
quality of the established call is smaller than or equal
to "VamosIntraHoDlQualThd" minus
The actual value of this parameter equals the GUI
value minus 70.
Unit: None
Default Value: 70

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SOLRX 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive quality offset between a call in the overlaid
QUAL VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS subcell and a call in the underlaid subcell when
OFT S 15830 decisions on candidate VAMOS calls are made during
VAMOS channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell.
A new call in the overlaid subcell can be used as the
the new call is smaller than or equal to
quality of the new call is smaller than or equal to
An established call in the overlaid subcell can be used
as the candidate VAMOS call if all of the following
the established call is smaller than or equal to
quality of the established call is smaller than or equal
to "VamosIntraHoDlQualThd" minus
The actual value of this parameter equals the GUI
value minus 70.
Unit: None
Default Value: 70

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VFRAtc BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: ATCB threshold offset of the decision on
bOffset 0 GCELL 60201 FR candidate VAMOS FR calls from that on candidate
VAMO VAMOS HR calls. The adaptive cell border (ATCB)
S of a non-Single Antenna Interference Cancellation
(SAIC) MS that newly accesses a common cell or the
underlaid subcell of a concentric cell must be greater
than or equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoNoneSai-
cAtcbThd", "VamosAssMultAtcbOffset", and this
parameter. The ATCB of a non-SAIC MS that has
accessed a common cell or the underlaid subcell of a
concentric cell must be greater than or equal to the
sum of "VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd" and this
parameter. The ATCB of a non-SAIC MS that newly
accesses the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell must
be greater than equal to the sum of
"VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd",
"VamosAssMultAtcbOffset",
"VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd", and this parameter. The
ATCB of a non-SAIC MS that has accessed the
overlaid subcell of a concentric cell must be greater
cAtcbThd", "VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd", and this
parameter. The preceding rules apply to SAIC MSs,
VAMOS I MSs, and VAMOS II MSs. The actual
value of this parameter equals to the current value of
this parameter minus 64. If this parameter is set to a
value less than 64, the actual value is a negative value.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 64

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VFRAtc BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: ATCB threshold offset of the decision on
bOffset 0 GCELL 60201 FR candidate VAMOS FR calls from that on candidate
VAMO VAMOS HR calls. The adaptive cell border (ATCB)
S of a non-Single Antenna Interference Cancellation
(SAIC) MS that newly accesses a common cell or the
underlaid subcell of a concentric cell must be greater
cAtcbThd", "VamosAssMultAtcbOffset", and this
parameter. The ATCB of a non-SAIC MS that has
accessed a common cell or the underlaid subcell of a
concentric cell must be greater than or equal to the
sum of "VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd" and this
parameter. The ATCB of a non-SAIC MS that newly
accesses the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell must
be greater than equal to the sum of
"VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd",
"VamosAssMultAtcbOffset",
"VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd", and this parameter. The
ATCB of a non-SAIC MS that has accessed the
overlaid subcell of a concentric cell must be greater
cAtcbThd", "VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd", and this
parameter. The preceding rules apply to SAIC MSs,
VAMOS I MSs, and VAMOS II MSs. The actual
value of this parameter equals to the current value of
this parameter minus 64. If this parameter is set to a
value less than 64, the actual value is a negative value.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 64

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VFRRxl BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

evOffset 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive level threshold offset for the decision on
VAMO candidate VAMOS FR calls. For a call that newly
S accesses a common cell or the underlaid subcell of a
concentric cell, the uplink receive level must be
greater than or equal to the sum of
"VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd", "VamosAssDlRxlevTh-
dOffset", and this parameter; and the downlink receive
level must be greater than or equal to the sum of
dOffset", and this parameter.
For a call that has accessed a common cell or the
underlaid subcell of a concentric cell, the uplink
receive level must be greater than or equal to the sum
of "VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd" and this parameter;
and the downlink receive level must be greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd" and
this parameter.
For a call that newly accesses the overlaid subcell of a
dOffset", "VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT", and this
parameter; and the downlink receive level must be
parameter.
For a call that has accessed the overlaid subcell of a
"VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd",
"VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT", and this parameter; and
the downlink receive level must be greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd",
"VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT", and this parameter.
The actual value of this parameter equals to the
current value of this parameter minus 128. If this
parameter is set to a value less than 128, the actual
value is a negative value.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 128

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VFRRxl BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

evOffset 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive level threshold offset for the decision on
dOffset", and this parameter; and the downlink receive
level must be greater than or equal to the sum of
dOffset", and this parameter.
receive level must be greater than or equal to the sum
of "VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd" and this parameter;
and the downlink receive level must be greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd" and
this parameter.
parameter; and the downlink receive level must be
parameter.
"VamosIntraHoUlRxlevThd",
"VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT", and this parameter; and
the downlink receive level must be greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoDlRxlevThd",
"VAMOSOLRXLEVOFT", and this parameter.
The actual value of this parameter equals to the
current value of this parameter minus 128. If this
parameter is set to a value less than 128, the actual
value is a negative value.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 128

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VFRQu BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

alOffset 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive quality threshold offset for the decision on
concentric cell, the uplink receive quality must be less
than or equal to the sum of this parameter and
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset"; and the downlink
receive quality must be less than or equal to the sum
of this parameter and "VamosIntraHoDlQualThd"
minus "VamosAssUlQualThdOffset".
of this parameter and "VamosIntraHoUlQualThd"; and
the downlink receive quality must be less than or
equal to the sum of this parameter and
than or equal to the sum of this parameter and the
result of ("VamosIntraHoUlQualThd" -
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset" -
"VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT"); and the downlink
of this parameter and the result of
("VamosIntraHoDlQualThd" - "VamosAssUlQualTh-
dOffset" - "VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT").
"VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT"; and the downlink
minus "VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT".
Unit: None
Default Value: 0

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alOffset 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive quality threshold offset for the decision on
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset"; and the downlink
minus "VamosAssUlQualThdOffset".
of this parameter and "VamosIntraHoUlQualThd"; and
the downlink receive quality must be less than or
than or equal to the sum of this parameter and the
result of ("VamosIntraHoUlQualThd" -
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset" -
"VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT"); and the downlink
of this parameter and the result of
("VamosIntraHoDlQualThd" - "VamosAssUlQualTh-
dOffset" - "VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT").
"VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT"; and the downlink
minus "VAMOSOLRXQUALOFT".
Unit: None
Default Value: 0

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OptVA BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to use the optimized VAMOS
MOSCh 0 GCELL 60201 FR channel multiplexing algorithm. When this parameter
nMulAl VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS is set to YES, all MSs in the candidate VAMOS call
g S 15830 queue are sorted in ascending order of receive quality
of established candidate calls. MSs with the same
receive quality are sorted in descending order of
ATCB. When this parameter is set to NO, all MSs in
the candidate VAMOS call queue are sorted in
ascending order of path loss of established candidate
calls.
GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, YES
Default Value: NO(No)
OptVA BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to use the optimized VAMOS
MOSCh 0 GCELL 60201 FR channel multiplexing algorithm. When this parameter
nMulAl VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS is set to YES, all MSs in the candidate VAMOS call
g S 15830 queue are sorted in ascending order of receive quality
of established candidate calls. MSs with the same
receive quality are sorted in descending order of
ATCB. When this parameter is set to NO, all MSs in
the candidate VAMOS call queue are sorted in
ascending order of path loss of established candidate
calls.
Unit: None
VamosI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable VAMOS channel
ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR multiplexing through intra-cell handover in the
Switch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS network. The value ON indicates that VAMOS
S 15830 channel multiplexing through intra-cell handover is
enabled in a cell; the value OFF indicates that
VAMOS channel multiplexing through intra-cell
handover is disabled in a cell.
Unit: None

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VamosI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable VAMOS channel
ntraHo 0 GCELL 60201 FR multiplexing through intra-cell handover in the
Switch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS network. The value ON indicates that VAMOS
S 15830 channel multiplexing through intra-cell handover is
enabled in a cell; the value OFF indicates that
VAMOS channel multiplexing through intra-cell
handover is disabled in a cell.
Unit: None
VFRLo BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

adThd 0 GCELL 60201 FR Load threshold for triggering VAMOS FR channel
VAMO multiplexing in a common cell or in the underlaid
S subcell of a concentric cell. VAMOS FR channel
multiplexing using an intra-cell handover is triggered
only if the load in a common cell or in the underlaid
subcell of a concentric cell is greater than or equal to
the value of this parameter.
VAMOS FR channel multiplexing using channel
allocation is triggered only if the load in a common
cell or in the underlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
greater than or equal to the sum of this parameter and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 50

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VFRLo BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

adThd 0 GCELL 60201 FR Load threshold for triggering VAMOS FR channel
VAMO multiplexing in a common cell or in the underlaid
S subcell of a concentric cell. VAMOS FR channel
multiplexing using an intra-cell handover is triggered
only if the load in a common cell or in the underlaid
allocation is triggered only if the load in a common
cell or in the underlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
greater than or equal to the sum of this parameter and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 50
VFRIuo BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS FR
InnerLo 0 GCELL 60201 FR channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell of a
adThd VAMO concentric cell. VAMOS FR channel multiplexing
S using an intra-cell handover is triggered only if the
load in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
greater than or equal to the value of this parameter.
allocation is triggered only if the load in the overlaid
the sum of this parameter and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 50

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VFRIuo BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS FR
InnerLo 0 GCELL 60201 FR channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell of a
adThd VAMO concentric cell. VAMOS FR channel multiplexing
S using an intra-cell handover is triggered only if the
load in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
allocation is triggered only if the load in the overlaid
the sum of this parameter and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 50
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS HR
MultLo 0 GCELL 15830 channel multiplexing in a common cell or in the
adThd VAMO underlaid subcell of a concentric cell. VAMOS HR
S channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover is
triggered only when the load in a common cell or in
the underlaid subcell of a concentric cell is greater
than or equal to the value of this parameter. VAMOS
HR channel multiplexing using channel allocation is
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 75

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Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS HR
MultLo 0 GCELL 15830 channel multiplexing in a common cell or in the
adThd VAMO underlaid subcell of a concentric cell. VAMOS HR
S channel multiplexing using an intra-cell handover is
than or equal to the value of this parameter. VAMOS
HR channel multiplexing using channel allocation is
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 75
VamosI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS HR
uoInner 0 GCELL 15830 channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell of a
LoadTh VAMO concentric cell. VAMOS HR channel multiplexing
d S using an intra-cell handover is triggered only when the
load of the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
VAMOS HR channel multiplexing using channel
allocation is triggered only when the load of the
overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is greater than or
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 75

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VamosI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS HR
uoInner 0 GCELL 15830 channel multiplexing in the overlaid subcell of a
LoadTh VAMO concentric cell. VAMOS HR channel multiplexing
d S using an intra-cell handover is triggered only when the
load of the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
VAMOS HR channel multiplexing using channel
allocation is triggered only when the load of the
overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is greater than or
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT".
Unit: %
Default Value: 75
VamosP BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the absolute value of the path
athLoss 0 GCELL 60201 FR loss difference between two calls for VAMOS channel
MaxDif VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS multiplexing. When the absolute value of the path loss
fValue S 15830 difference between two calls is smaller than or equal
to this threshold, the two calls are allowed to be
multiplexed.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 20
VamosP BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Threshold of the absolute value of the path
athLoss 0 GCELL 60201 FR loss difference between two calls for VAMOS channel
MaxDif VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS multiplexing. When the absolute value of the path loss
fValue S 15830 difference between two calls is smaller than or equal
to this threshold, the two calls are allowed to be
multiplexed.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 20

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to allow the multiplexing of a
NoneSai 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS-1 call and a non-SAIC call and the
cAllow VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS multiplexing of a SAIC call and a non-SAIC call. The
S 15830 value ON indicates that the two types of multiplexing
are allowed; the value OFF indicates that the two
types of multiplexing are not allowed.
Unit: None
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to allow the multiplexing of a
NoneSai 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS-1 call and a non-SAIC call and the
cAllow VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS multiplexing of a SAIC call and a non-SAIC call. The
S 15830 value ON indicates that the two types of multiplexing
are allowed; the value OFF indicates that the two
types of multiplexing are not allowed.
Unit: None
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable VAMOS channel
AssSwit 0 GCELL 60201 FR multiplexing during assignment in the network. The
ch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS value ON indicates that VAMOS channel multiplexing
S 15830 during assignment is enabled in a cell; the value OFF
indicates that VAMOS channel multiplexing during
assignment is disabled in a cell.
Unit: None
AssSwit 0 GCELL 60201 FR multiplexing during assignment in the network. The
ch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS value ON indicates that VAMOS channel multiplexing
S 15830 during assignment is enabled in a cell; the value OFF
indicates that VAMOS channel multiplexing during
assignment is disabled in a cell.
Unit: None

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VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset between the load threshold and the
SASSL 0 GCELL 60201 FR handover multiplexing load threshold for VAMOS
OADO VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS channel multiplexing during assignment. When
FT S 15830 VAMOS channel multiplexing during assignment is
enabled in common cells and underlaid subcells in
concentric cells, the decision procedure for VAMOS
channel multiplexing during assignment is triggered if
the cell load or load in the underlaid subcell is higher
than or equal to the sum of "VamosMultLoadThd" and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT". When VAMOS channel
multiplexing during assignment is enabled in overlaid
subcells, the decision procedure for VAMOS channel
multiplexing during assignment is triggered if the load
in the overlaid subcell is higher than or equal to the
sum of "VamosIuoInnerLoadThd" and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT". The actual value for this
parameter is the GUI value for this parameter minus
100.
Unit: None
Default Value: 100
VAMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset between the load threshold and the
SASSL 0 GCELL 60201 FR handover multiplexing load threshold for VAMOS
OADO VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS channel multiplexing during assignment. When
FT S 15830 VAMOS channel multiplexing during assignment is
enabled in common cells and underlaid subcells in
concentric cells, the decision procedure for VAMOS
channel multiplexing during assignment is triggered if
the cell load or load in the underlaid subcell is higher
than or equal to the sum of "VamosMultLoadThd" and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT". When VAMOS channel
multiplexing during assignment is enabled in overlaid
subcells, the decision procedure for VAMOS channel
multiplexing during assignment is triggered if the load
in the overlaid subcell is higher than or equal to the
sum of "VamosIuoInnerLoadThd" and
"VAMOSASSLOADOFT". The actual value for this
parameter is the GUI value for this parameter minus
100.
Unit: None
Default Value: 100

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the ATCB for a new call from the
AssMul 0 GCELL 60201 FR ATCB threshold for existing calls, if the new call is to
tAtcbOf VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS be selected as a candidate VAMOS HR call during
fset S 15830 channel allocation. If the new call is a Non-SAIC call
in a common cell or in the underlaid subcell of a
concentric cell, the ATCB for the new call must be
greater than or equal to the sum of the values of
"VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd" and
"VamosAssMultAtcbOffset". If the new call is a Non-
SAIC call in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell,
the ATCB for the new call must be greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoNoneSai-
cAtcbThd", "VamosAssMultAtcbOffset", and
"VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd". The preceding rules apply
to SAIC calls, VAMOS I calls, and VAMOS II calls
that are newly set up.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 2
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the ATCB for a new call from the
AssMul 0 GCELL 60201 FR ATCB threshold for existing calls, if the new call is to
tAtcbOf VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS be selected as a candidate VAMOS HR call during
fset S 15830 channel allocation. If the new call is a Non-SAIC call
in a common cell or in the underlaid subcell of a
concentric cell, the ATCB for the new call must be
greater than or equal to the sum of the values of
"VamosIntraHoNoneSaicAtcbThd" and
"VamosAssMultAtcbOffset". If the new call is a Non-
SAIC call in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell,
the ATCB for the new call must be greater than or
equal to the sum of "VamosIntraHoNoneSai-
cAtcbThd", "VamosAssMultAtcbOffset", and
"VamosIuoInnerAtcbThd". The preceding rules apply
to SAIC calls, VAMOS I calls, and VAMOS II calls
that are newly set up.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 2

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the downlink receive level of a
AssDlR 0 GCELL 60201 FR new call from the level threshold of established calls if
xlevThd VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS the new call is to be selected as a VAMOS candidate
Offset S 15830 call during assignment. A new call can be selected as
a VAMOS candidate call only when the following
conditions are met: The downlink receive level of the
new call is greater than or equal to the sum of DL Rx
Lev. Thres. of VAMOS Calls and this parameter. The
uplink and downlink receive quality as well as the
ATCB meet relevant requirements.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 128
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the downlink receive level of a
AssDlR 0 GCELL 60201 FR new call from the level threshold of established calls if
xlevThd VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS the new call is to be selected as a VAMOS candidate
Offset S 15830 call during assignment. A new call can be selected as
a VAMOS candidate call only when the following
conditions are met: The downlink receive level of the
new call is greater than or equal to the sum of DL Rx
Lev. Thres. of VAMOS Calls and this parameter. The
uplink and downlink receive quality as well as the
ATCB meet relevant requirements.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 128
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the uplink or downlink receive
AssUlQ 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality of a new call against the quality threshold of
ualThd VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS existing calls. If a new call is to be selected as a
Offset S 15830 candidate call for VAMOS channel multiplexing
during channel assignment, its uplink receive quality
must be smaller than or equal to
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset" and its downlink
receive quality must be smaller than or equal to
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset".
Unit: None
Default Value: 4

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Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Offset of the uplink or downlink receive
AssUlQ 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality of a new call against the quality threshold of
ualThd VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS existing calls. If a new call is to be selected as a
Offset S 15830 candidate call for VAMOS channel multiplexing
during channel assignment, its uplink receive quality
must be smaller than or equal to
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset" and its downlink
receive quality must be smaller than or equal to
"VamosAssUlQualThdOffset".
Unit: None
Default Value: 4
QualRe 0 GCELL 60201 FR demultiplexing when the speech quality of a call is
useSwit VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS poor. The value ON indicates that VAMOS channel
ch S 15830 demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is enabled;
the value OFF indicates that VAMOS channel
demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is disabled.
Unit: None
QualRe 0 GCELL 60201 FR demultiplexing when the speech quality of a call is
useSwit VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS poor. The value ON indicates that VAMOS channel
ch S 15830 demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is enabled;
the value OFF indicates that VAMOS channel
demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is disabled.
Unit: None

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration in which a call satisfies the
QualRe 0 GCELL 60201 FR conditions for channel demultiplexing due to poor
useLast VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS speech quality in a cell. Within "Watch Time of Poor
Times S 15830 Qual. for Demultiplex", a call can be demultiplexed
only when it satisfies the conditions for "Poor Qual.
Duration for Demultiplex".
Unit: 0.5s
Actual Value Range: 0.5~8
Default Value: 1
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration in which a call satisfies the
QualRe 0 GCELL 60201 FR conditions for channel demultiplexing due to poor
useLast VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS speech quality in a cell. Within "Watch Time of Poor
Times S 15830 Qual. for Demultiplex", a call can be demultiplexed
only when it satisfies the conditions for "Poor Qual.
Duration for Demultiplex".
Unit: 0.5s
Default Value: 1
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration for observing the receive quality
QualRe 0 GCELL 60201 FR of a VAMOS call in the decision of channel
useStat VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS demultiplexing due to poor speech quality in a cell.
Times S 15830 GUI Value Range: 1~16
Unit: 0.5s
Default Value: 1
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Duration for observing the receive quality
QualRe 0 GCELL 60201 FR of a VAMOS call in the decision of channel
useStat VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS demultiplexing due to poor speech quality in a cell.
Times S 15830 GUI Value Range: 1~16
Unit: 0.5s
Default Value: 1

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive quality threshold of a
QualRe 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS call in channel demultiplexing due to poor
useUpL VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS speech quality in a cell. The decision of channel
inkQual S 15830 demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is triggered
Thd when either of the following conditions is met: 1. The
uplink receive quality of a VAMOS call in a common
cell or underlaid subcell of a cnoncentric cell is
greater than or equal to this threshold or the downlink
receive quality is greater than or equal to
"VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd" or the
downlink receive quality is greater than or equal to
"VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd". 2. The uplink
receive quality of a VAMOS call in the overlaid
subcell of a cnoncentric cell is greater than or equal to
the value of "VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd"
minus "VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT" or the
"VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd" minus
"VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT". A call can be
demultiplexed using the intra-cell handover only when
the decision conditions are met for times specified by
"VamosQualReuseLastTimes" within the duration
specified by "VamosQualReuseStatTimes".
Unit: None
Default Value: 45

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Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive quality threshold of a
useUpL VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS speech quality in a cell. The decision of channel
inkQual S 15830 demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is triggered
Thd when either of the following conditions is met: 1. The
uplink receive quality of a VAMOS call in a common
cell or underlaid subcell of a cnoncentric cell is
greater than or equal to this threshold or the downlink
receive quality is greater than or equal to
"VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd" or the
"VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd". 2. The uplink
the value of "VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd"
minus "VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT" or the
Unit: None
Default Value: 45

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Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Downlink receive quality threshold of a
useDow VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS speech quality in a cell. The decision of channel
nLinkQ S 15830 demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is triggered
ualThd when either of the following conditions is met: 1. The
downlink receive quality of a VAMOS call in a
common cell or underlaid subcell of a cnoncentric cell
is greater than or equal to this threshold or the uplink
receive quality is greater than or equal to "
VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd". 2. The downlink
the value of "VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd"
minus "VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT" or the uplink
receive quality is greater than or equal to the value of
"VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd" minus
Unit: None
Default Value: 45

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Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Downlink receive quality threshold of a
useDow VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS speech quality in a cell. The decision of channel
nLinkQ S 15830 demultiplexing due to poor speech quality is triggered
ualThd when either of the following conditions is met: 1. The
downlink receive quality of a VAMOS call in a
common cell or underlaid subcell of a cnoncentric cell
is greater than or equal to this threshold or the uplink
receive quality is greater than or equal to "
VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd". 2. The downlink
the value of "VamosQualReuseDownLinkQualThd"
minus "VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT" or the uplink
receive quality is greater than or equal to the value of
Unit: None
Default Value: 45

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SDEPO 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive signal quality threshold offset between a
LRXQ VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS VAMOS call in the overlaid subcell and a VAMOS
UALOF S 15830 call in the underlaid subcell during channel
T demultiplexing due to bad quality. VAMOS channel
demultiplexing due to bad quality is triggered if the
P/N criterion is met and either of the following
conditions is met:
The uplink receive signal quality of the VAMOS call
in the overlaid subcell is higher than or equal to
"VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT". The downlink
receive signal quality of the VAMOS call in the
overlaid subcell is higher than or equal to
"VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT".
Unit: None
Default Value: 70

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SDEPO 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive signal quality threshold offset between a
LRXQ VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS VAMOS call in the overlaid subcell and a VAMOS
UALOF S 15830 call in the underlaid subcell during channel
T demultiplexing due to bad quality. VAMOS channel
demultiplexing due to bad quality is triggered if the
P/N criterion is met and either of the following
conditions is met:
The uplink receive signal quality of the VAMOS call
in the overlaid subcell is higher than or equal to
"VAMOSDEPOLRXQUALOFT". The downlink
receive signal quality of the VAMOS call in the
overlaid subcell is higher than or equal to
Unit: None
Default Value: 70

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alReuse 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive quality threshold offset for triggering
Offset VAMO VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing due to bad
S quality. VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing due to
bad quality is triggered if one of the following
conditions is met:
1. The uplink receive quality of a VAMOS FR call in a
common cell or the underlaid subcell of a concentric
cell is greater than or equal to the sum of
"VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd" and this
parameter.
2. The downlink receive quality of this call is greater
than or equal to the sum of "VamosQualReuseDown-
LinkQualThd" and this parameter.
3. The uplink receive quality of a VAMOS FR call in
the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is greater than
or equal to the sum of this parameter and
4. The downlink receive quality of a VAMOS FR call
in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is greater
Unit: None
Default Value: 0

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alReuse 0 GCELL 60201 FR Receive quality threshold offset for triggering
Offset VAMO VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing due to bad
S quality. VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing due to
bad quality is triggered if one of the following
conditions is met:
1. The uplink receive quality of a VAMOS FR call in a
common cell or the underlaid subcell of a concentric
cell is greater than or equal to the sum of
"VamosQualReuseUpLinkQualThd" and this
parameter.
2. The downlink receive quality of this call is greater
than or equal to the sum of "VamosQualReuseDown-
LinkQualThd" and this parameter.
3. The uplink receive quality of a VAMOS FR call in
the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is greater than
or equal to the sum of this parameter and
4. The downlink receive quality of a VAMOS FR call
in the overlaid subcell of a concentric cell is greater
Unit: None
Default Value: 0
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to optimize bad quality (BQ)
QualUn 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS channel demultiplexing handovers. If this
doPntS VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS parameter is set to ON, quality-based handovers
witch S 15830 (interference, BQ and TCHF-to-TCHH handover)
except BQ VAMOS channel demultiplexing
handovers are not allowed for VAMOS calls. During
such a handover, a call with good signal quality is
handed over to another channel, whereas a call with
poor signal quality cannot be handed over through any
quality-based handovers during the penalty period
specified by "BQ VAMOS Channel Demultiplex
Penalty Period".
Unit: None

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Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to optimize bad quality (BQ)
QualUn 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS channel demultiplexing handovers. If this
doPntS VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS parameter is set to ON, quality-based handovers
witch S 15830 (interference, BQ and TCHF-to-TCHH handover)
except BQ VAMOS channel demultiplexing
handovers are not allowed for VAMOS calls. During
such a handover, a call with good signal quality is
handed over to another channel, whereas a call with
poor signal quality cannot be handed over through any
quality-based handovers during the penalty period
specified by "BQ VAMOS Channel Demultiplex
Penalty Period".
Unit: None
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: When VAMOS channel demultiplexing due
QualUn 0 GCELL 60201 FR to BQ is performed, a call with good signal quality is
doPntTi VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS handed over to another channel, whereas a call with
mer S 15830 poor signal quality cannot be handed over through any
quality-based handovers (interference, BQ, or TCHF/
TCHH handovers). This parameter specifies the
period during which quality-based handovers or
VAMOS multiplexing cannot be performed on a call
with poor signal quality.
Unit: s
Default Value: 5
Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: When VAMOS channel demultiplexing due
QualUn 0 GCELL 60201 FR to BQ is performed, a call with good signal quality is
doPntTi VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS handed over to another channel, whereas a call with
mer S 15830 poor signal quality cannot be handed over through any
quality-based handovers (interference, BQ, or TCHF/
TCHH handovers). This parameter specifies the
period during which quality-based handovers or
VAMOS multiplexing cannot be performed on a call
with poor signal quality.
Unit: s
Default Value: 5

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DATAQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Number of measurement reports sampled
UAFLT 0 GCELL 10601 EI I for averaging the signal quality on a speech or data
LEN HOFIT GBFD-5 Handov channel. Averaging the signal quality in multiple
PEN 10501 er measurement reports helps to prevent sharp
HUAW deterioration of the signal quality due to Rayleigh
EI II fading and to ensure a comprehensive handover
Handov decision.
er GUI Value Range: 1~31
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 4
DATAQ BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Number of measurement reports sampled
UAFLT 0 GCELL 10601 EI I for averaging the signal quality on a speech or data
LEN HOFIT GBFD-5 Handov channel. Averaging the signal quality in multiple
PEN 10501 er measurement reports helps to prevent sharp
HUAW deterioration of the signal quality due to Rayleigh
EI II fading and to ensure a comprehensive handover
Handov decision.
er GUI Value Range: 1~31
Unit: 480ms
Default Value: 4
Vamos BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

RrmAlg 0 GCELL 15830 VAMOS radio resource management algorithm
Ver VAMO version
S
Phase_0: R015 basic algorithm
Phase_1: R016 optimized algorithm. This algorithm
has the following improvements:
1. VAMOS multiplexing can be performed during
VAMOS demultiplexing due to bad quality.
2. VAMOS demultiplexing due to light load is
performed preferentially on a VAMOS call with bad
quality and large path loss.
GUI Value Range: Phase_0(Phase_0),
Phase_1(Phase_1)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: Phase_0, Phase_1
Default Value: Phase_1(Phase_1)

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Vamos BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning:

RrmAlg 0 GCELL 15830 VAMOS radio resource management algorithm
Ver VAMO version
S
Phase_0: R015 basic algorithm
Phase_1: R016 optimized algorithm. This algorithm
has the following improvements:
1. VAMOS multiplexing can be performed during
VAMOS demultiplexing due to bad quality.
2. VAMOS demultiplexing due to light load is
performed preferentially on a VAMOS call with bad
quality and large path loss.
GUI Value Range: Phase_0(Phase_0),
Phase_1(Phase_1)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: Phase_0, Phase_1
Default Value: Phase_1(Phase_1)
VamosL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable VAMOS channel
oadReu 0 GCELL 60201 FR demultiplexing when the load in a cell is low. The
seSwitc VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS value ON indicates that VAMOS channel
h S 15830 demultiplexing due to low cell load is enabled; the
value OFF indicates that VAMOS channel
demultiplexing due to low cell load is disabled.
Unit: None
VamosL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable VAMOS channel
oadReu 0 GCELL 60201 FR demultiplexing when the load in a cell is low. The
seSwitc VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS value ON indicates that VAMOS channel
h S 15830 demultiplexing due to low cell load is enabled; the
value OFF indicates that VAMOS channel
demultiplexing due to low cell load is disabled.
Unit: None

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VamosL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS HR
oadReu 0 GCELL 15830 channel demultiplexing in a common cell or in a
seLoad VAMO concentric cell. VAMOS HR channel demultiplexing
Thd S is triggered only when the load of a common cell or
concentric cell is less than the value of this parameter.
Unit: %
Default Value: 25
VamosL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS HR
oadReu 0 GCELL 15830 channel demultiplexing in a common cell or in a
seLoad VAMO concentric cell. VAMOS HR channel demultiplexing
Thd S is triggered only when the load of a common cell or
concentric cell is less than the value of this parameter.
Unit: %
Default Value: 25
VFRLo BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS FR
adReus 0 GCELL 60201 FR channel demultiplexing due to low load in a common
eThd VAMO cell or in the overlaid or underlaid subcell of a
S concentric cell. VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing is
triggered if the load in a common cell or in the
overlaid or underlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
less than the value of this parameter.
Unit: %
Default Value: 30
VFRLo BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Load threshold for triggering VAMOS FR
adReus 0 GCELL 60201 FR channel demultiplexing due to low load in a common
eThd VAMO cell or in the overlaid or underlaid subcell of a
S concentric cell. VAMOS FR channel demultiplexing is
triggered if the load in a common cell or in the
overlaid or underlaid subcell of a concentric cell is
less than the value of this parameter.
Unit: %
Default Value: 30

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SicPwr BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable uplink Successive
CtrlSwi 0 GCELL 60201 FR Interference Cancellation (SIC) power control
tch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm in VAMOS. The value ON indicates that the
SPWR 15830 uplink SIC power control algorithm in VAMOS is
enabled; the value OFF indicates that the uplink SIC
power control algorithm in VAMOS is disabled.
Unit: None
SicPwr BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable uplink Successive
CtrlSwi 0 GCELL 60201 FR Interference Cancellation (SIC) power control
tch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm in VAMOS. The value ON indicates that the
SPWR 15830 uplink SIC power control algorithm in VAMOS is
enabled; the value OFF indicates that the uplink SIC
power control algorithm in VAMOS is disabled.
Unit: None
SicDiff BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Upper threshold of the SIC offset in the SIC
HighTh 0 GCELL 60201 FR power control algorithm. The parameter setting affects
d VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS the speed of adjusting the MS power.
SPWR 15830 GUI Value Range: 0~63
Unit: dB
Default Value: 15
SicDiff BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Upper threshold of the SIC offset in the SIC
HighTh 0 GCELL 60201 FR power control algorithm. The parameter setting affects
d VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS the speed of adjusting the MS power.
SPWR 15830 GUI Value Range: 0~63
Unit: dB
Default Value: 15

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SicHRR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive quality threshold for a
xQualT 0 GCELL 15830 VAMOS HR call in the SIC power control algorithm.
hd VAMO This parameter specifies a CIR threshold for SIC
SPWR power control. If the CIR corresponding to the uplink
receive quality for a VAMOS HR call is greater than
the value of this parameter, lower the transmit power
of the MS; if the CIR is less than the value of this
parameter, boost the transmit power of the MS; and if
the CIR is equal to the value of this parameter, remain
the current transmit power of the MS.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
SicHRR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive quality threshold for a
xQualT 0 GCELL 15830 VAMOS HR call in the SIC power control algorithm.
hd VAMO This parameter specifies a CIR threshold for SIC
receive quality for a VAMOS HR call is greater than
the value of this parameter, lower the transmit power
of the MS; if the CIR is less than the value of this
parameter, boost the transmit power of the MS; and if
the CIR is equal to the value of this parameter, remain
the current transmit power of the MS.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
ULHSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Current call is a half-rate call, and when the
EXQU 0 GCELL 17601 EI III uplink receive quality is greater than the threshold,
ALHIG PWR3 Power Huawei III power control is performed.
HTHR Control GUI Value Range: 1~30
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
EXQU 0 GCELL 17601 EI III uplink receive quality is lower than the threshold,
ALLO PWR3 Power Huawei III power control is performed.
WTHR Control GUI Value Range: 1~30
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
SicAmr BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive quality threshold for a
HRRxQ 0 GCELL 15830 VAMOS AMR HR call in the SIC power control
ualThd VAMO algorithm. This parameter specifies a CIR threshold
SPWR for SIC power control. If the CIR corresponding to the
uplink receive quality for a VAMOS AMR HR call is
greater than the value of this parameter, lower the
transmit power of the MS; if the CIR is less than the
value of this parameter, boost the transmit power of
the MS; and if the CIR is equal to the value of this
parameter, remain the current transmit power of the
MS.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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SicAmr BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive quality threshold for a
HRRxQ 0 GCELL 15830 VAMOS AMR HR call in the SIC power control
ualThd VAMO algorithm. This parameter specifies a CIR threshold
SPWR for SIC power control. If the CIR corresponding to the
uplink receive quality for a VAMOS AMR HR call is
greater than the value of this parameter, lower the
transmit power of the MS; if the CIR is less than the
value of this parameter, boost the transmit power of
the MS; and if the CIR is equal to the value of this
parameter, remain the current transmit power of the
MS.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
ULAHS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Current call is an AMR half-rate call, and
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III when the uplink receive quality is greater than the
UALHI PWR3 Power threshold, Huawei III power control is performed.
GHTH Control GUI Value Range: 1~30
RED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
RED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III when the uplink receive quality is lower than the
UALLO PWR3 Power threshold, Huawei III power control is performed.
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
SicFRR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink RX quality threshold for a VAMOS
xQualT 0 GCELL 60201 FR FR call for the SIC power control algorithm. This
hd VAMO parameter specifies a carrier-to-interference ratio
SPWR (CIR) threshold for SIC power control. If the CIR
corresponding to the uplink RX quality of a VAMOS
FR call is greater than this parameter, lower the MS
power. If the CIR is less than this parameter, increase
the MS power. If the CIR is equal to this parameter,
remain the current MS power.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
SicFRR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink RX quality threshold for a VAMOS
xQualT 0 GCELL 60201 FR FR call for the SIC power control algorithm. This
hd VAMO parameter specifies a carrier-to-interference ratio
SPWR (CIR) threshold for SIC power control. If the CIR
corresponding to the uplink RX quality of a VAMOS
FR call is greater than this parameter, lower the MS
power. If the CIR is less than this parameter, increase
the MS power. If the CIR is equal to this parameter,
remain the current MS power.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
ULFSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Current call is a full-rate call, and when the
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
SicAmr BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink RX quality threshold for a VAMOS
FRRxQ 0 GCELL 60201 FR AMR FR call for the SIC power control algorithm.
ualThd VAMO This parameter specifies a CIR threshold for SIC
RX quality of a VAMOS AMR FR call is greater than
this parameter, lower the MS power. If the CIR is less
than this parameter, increase the MS power. If the CIR
is equal to this parameter, remain the current MS
power.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 15

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SicAmr BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink RX quality threshold for a VAMOS
FRRxQ 0 GCELL 60201 FR AMR FR call for the SIC power control algorithm.
ualThd VAMO This parameter specifies a CIR threshold for SIC
RX quality of a VAMOS AMR FR call is greater than
this parameter, lower the MS power. If the CIR is less
than this parameter, increase the MS power. If the CIR
is equal to this parameter, remain the current MS
power.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 15
ULAFS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Current call is an AMR full-rate call, and
RED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
RED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 16

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ED Algorith
m Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
SicRxL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive level threshold used in the
vlThd 0 GCELL 60201 FR SIC power control algorithm. When the uplink receive
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS level of a VAMOS call is higher than this threshold,
SPWR 15830 the MS power is reduced; when the uplink receive
level of a VAMOS call is lower than this threshold,
the MS power is boosted; when the uplink receive
level of a VAMOS call is equal to this threshold, the
MS power remains unchanged. Map the value of this
parameter onto a dBm when using it.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 20
SicRxL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Uplink receive level threshold used in the
vlThd 0 GCELL 60201 FR SIC power control algorithm. When the uplink receive
VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS level of a VAMOS call is higher than this threshold,
SPWR 15830 the MS power is reduced; when the uplink receive
level of a VAMOS call is lower than this threshold,
the MS power is boosted; when the uplink receive
level of a VAMOS call is equal to this threshold, the
MS power remains unchanged. Map the value of this
parameter onto a dBm when using it.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 20
ULREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: When the uplink receive level reaches the
LEVHI 0 GCELL 17601 EI III threshold, Huawei III power control is performed.
GHTH PWR3 Power GUI Value Range: 0~63
RED Control
Algorith Unit: dB
m Actual Value Range: 0~63
Default Value: 20

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ULREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: When the uplink receive level reaches the
LEVHI 0 GCELL 17601 EI III threshold, Huawei III power control is performed.
GHTH PWR3 Power GUI Value Range: 0~63
RED Control
Algorith Unit: dB
Default Value: 20
ULREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: When the uplink receive level is lower than
LEVLO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III the threshold, Huawei III power control is performed.
WTHR PWR3 Power GUI Value Range: 0~63
ED Control
Algorith Unit: dB
Default Value: 20
ULREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: When the uplink receive level is lower than
LEVLO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III the threshold, Huawei III power control is performed.
WTHR PWR3 Power GUI Value Range: 0~63
ED Control
Algorith Unit: dB
Default Value: 20
SicRxL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Protection factor of the uplink receive level
vlProFa 0 GCELL 60201 FR used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
c VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS parameter setting affects the speed of adjusting the
SPWR 15830 MS power. Divide the value of this parameter by 100
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 30
SicRxL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Protection factor of the uplink receive level
vlProFa 0 GCELL 60201 FR used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 30

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ULRXL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Signal strength factor for the protective
EVPRO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III limitation on calculating the uplink power control
TECTF PWR3 Power adjustment step. The calculated step value cannot
ACTO Control exceed the step value that is obtained on the basis of
R Algorith the signal strength protection factor and the signal
m quality protection factor.
Unit: None
Default Value: 30
ULRXL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Signal strength factor for the protective
EVPRO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III limitation on calculating the uplink power control
TECTF PWR3 Power adjustment step. The calculated step value cannot
ACTO Control exceed the step value that is obtained on the basis of
R Algorith the signal strength protection factor and the signal
Unit: None
Default Value: 30
SicRxQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Protection factor of the uplink receive
ualProF 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
ac VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS parameter setting affects the speed of adjusting the
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 75
SicRxQ BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Protection factor of the uplink receive
ualProF 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 75

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ULRX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Signal strength factor for the protective
QUALP 0 GCELL 17601 EI III limitation on calculating the uplink power control
ROTEC PWR3 Power adjustment step. The calculated step value cannot
TFACT Control exceed the step value that is obtained on the basis of
OR Algorith the signal strength protection factor and the signal
Unit: None
Default Value: 75
ULRX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Signal strength factor for the protective
QUALP 0 GCELL 17601 EI III limitation on calculating the uplink power control
ROTEC PWR3 Power adjustment step. The calculated step value cannot
TFACT Control exceed the step value that is obtained on the basis of
OR Algorith the signal strength protection factor and the signal
Unit: None
Default Value: 75
SicRxL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Adjustment factor of the uplink receive
vlAdjFa 0 GCELL 60201 FR level used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 30
SicRxL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Adjustment factor of the uplink receive
vlAdjFa 0 GCELL 60201 FR level used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 30

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ULREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning:

LEVAD 0 GCELL 17601 EI III This parameter specifies the uplink signal strength
JFCTR PWR3 Power factor multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the
Control uplink power control step.
Algorith
m The uplink signal strength factor is a coefficient
indicating how much the signal strength is considered
during the calculation of the uplink power control
step.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3
ULREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning:

LEVAD 0 GCELL 17601 EI III This parameter specifies the uplink signal strength
Control uplink power control step.
Algorith
m The uplink signal strength factor is a coefficient
step.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3
SicRxQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Adjustment factor of the uplink receive
ualAdjF 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 40

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SicRxQ BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Adjustment factor of the uplink receive
ualAdjF 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality used in the SIC power control algorithm. The
when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 40
ULREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the uplink quality level factor
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the uplink
TR 17601 Based power control step.
Channel
Allocati The uplink quality level factor is a coefficient
on) indicating how much the quality level is considered
HUAW step.
EI III
Power GUI Value Range: 0~10
Control Unit: None
Algorith Actual Value Range: 0~10
m
Default Value: 4
ULREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the uplink quality level factor
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the uplink
TR 17601 Based power control step.
Channel
Allocati The uplink quality level factor is a coefficient
HUAW step.
EI III
Control Unit: None
m
Default Value: 4

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AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the Alpha-QPSK power
pskCtrl 0 GCELL 60201 FR control algorithm in VAMOS. The value ON indicates
Switch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS that the Alpha-QPSK power control algorithm is
SPWR 15830 enabled; the value OFF indicates that the Alpha-
QPSK power control algorithm is disabled.
Unit: None
AlphaQ BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to enable the Alpha-QPSK power
pskCtrl 0 GCELL 60201 FR control algorithm in VAMOS. The value ON indicates
Switch VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS that the Alpha-QPSK power control algorithm is
SPWR 15830 enabled; the value OFF indicates that the Alpha-
QPSK power control algorithm is disabled.
Unit: None
AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Range of Alpha adjustment in the VAMOS
pskAdj 0 GCELL 60201 FR downlink power control sub-algorithm. If this
Scope VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS parameter is set to 4, Alpha can be adjusted in the
SPWR 15830 range of -4 to +4. If this parameter is set to 0, the
Orthogonal Sub Channel (OSC) mode is used.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 8
AlphaQ BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Range of Alpha adjustment in the VAMOS
pskAdj 0 GCELL 60201 FR downlink power control sub-algorithm. If this
Scope VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS parameter is set to 4, Alpha can be adjusted in the
SPWR 15830 range of -4 to +4. If this parameter is set to 0, the
Orthogonal Sub Channel (OSC) mode is used.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 8

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AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Downlink receive quality threshold of the
pskHR 0 GCELL 15830 HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-QPSK
RxQual VAMO power control algorithm. When the downlink receive
Thd SPWR quality of a VAMOS HR call is lower than this
threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When the
downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR call is
higher than this threshold, the BTS power is boosted.
When the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR
call is equal to this threshold, the BTS power remains
unchanged. Map the value of this parameter onto a
CIR according to the mapping rule between receive
quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
pskHR 0 GCELL 15830 HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-QPSK
RxQual VAMO power control algorithm. When the downlink receive
Thd SPWR quality of a VAMOS HR call is lower than this
threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When the
downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR call is
higher than this threshold, the BTS power is boosted.
When the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS HR
call is equal to this threshold, the BTS power remains
unchanged. Map the value of this parameter onto a
CIR according to the mapping rule between receive
quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
DLHSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
EXQU 0 GCELL 17601 EI III control generation III on a half rate call. If the
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
HTHR Control greater than this threshold, the call needs to undergo
ED Algorith Huawei power control generation III.
m GUI Value Range: 1~30
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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DLHSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLHSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
WTHR Control smaller than this threshold, the call needs to undergo
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLHSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a half rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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pskAmr 0 GCELL 15830 AMR HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-
HRRxQ VAMO QPSK power control algorithm. When the downlink
ualThd SPWR receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR call is lower
than this threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When
the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR
call is higher than this threshold, the BTS power is
boosted. When the downlink receive quality of a
VAMOS AMR HR call is equal to this threshold, the
BTS power remains unchanged. Map the value of this
parameter onto a CIR according to the mapping rule
between receive quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
pskAmr 0 GCELL 15830 AMR HR channels that are enabled with the Alpha-
HRRxQ VAMO QPSK power control algorithm. When the downlink
ualThd SPWR receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR call is lower
than this threshold, the BTS power is reduced. When
the downlink receive quality of a VAMOS AMR HR
call is higher than this threshold, the BTS power is
boosted. When the downlink receive quality of a
VAMOS AMR HR call is equal to this threshold, the
BTS power remains unchanged. Map the value of this
parameter onto a CIR according to the mapping rule
between receive quality ranks and CIRs when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 1
DLAHS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: If the downlink receive quality level of an
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is greater than this parameter, the
UALHI PWR3 Power call needs to undergo Huawei power control
GHTH Control generation III.
RED Algorith GUI Value Range: 1~30
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is greater than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
UALLO PWR3 Power call needs to undergo Huawei power control
WTHR Control generation III.
ED Algorith GUI Value Range: 1~30
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR half rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Downlink RX quality threshold for a
pskFRR 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS FR call for the Alpha-QPSK power control
xQualT VAMO algorithm. This parameter specifies the receive quality
hd SPWR rank threshold for power control. If the downlink RX
quality rank of a VAMOS FR call is less than this
parameter, lower the BTS power. If the downlink RX
quality rank is greater than this parameter, increase the
BTS power. If the downlink RX quality rank is equal
to this parameter, remain the current BTS power.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3

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pskFRR 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS FR call for the Alpha-QPSK power control
xQualT VAMO algorithm. This parameter specifies the receive quality
hd SPWR rank threshold for power control. If the downlink RX
quality rank of a VAMOS FR call is less than this
parameter, lower the BTS power. If the downlink RX
quality rank is greater than this parameter, increase the
BTS power. If the downlink RX quality rank is equal
to this parameter, remain the current BTS power.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3
DLFSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
EXQU 0 GCELL 17601 EI III control generation III on a full rate call. If the
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLFSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper quality threshold for Huawei power
ALHIG PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
DLFSR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18

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DLFSR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower quality threshold for Huawei power
ALLO PWR3 Power downlink receive quality level of a full rate call is
Unit: dB
Default Value: 18
pskAmr 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS AMR FR call for the Alpha-QPSK power
FRRxQ VAMO control algorithm. This parameter specifies the receive
ualThd SPWR quality rank threshold for power control. If the
downlink RX quality rank of a VAMOS AMR FR call
is less than this parameter, lower the BTS power. If
the downlink RX quality rank is greater than this
parameter, increase the BTS power. If the downlink
RX quality rank is equal to this parameter, remain the
current BTS power.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3
pskAmr 0 GCELL 60201 FR VAMOS AMR FR call for the Alpha-QPSK power
FRRxQ VAMO control algorithm. This parameter specifies the receive
ualThd SPWR quality rank threshold for power control. If the
downlink RX quality rank of a VAMOS AMR FR call
is less than this parameter, lower the BTS power. If
the downlink RX quality rank is greater than this
parameter, increase the BTS power. If the downlink
RX quality rank is equal to this parameter, remain the
current BTS power.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3

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DLAFS BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: If the downlink receive quality level of an
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is greater than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is greater than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16
REXQ 0 GCELL 17601 EI III AMR full rate call is smaller than this parameter, the
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 16

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AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Downlink receive level threshold used in
pskRxL 0 GCELL 60201 FR the Alpha-QPSK power control algorithm. When the
vlThd VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS downlink receive level of a VAMOS call is higher
SPWR 15830 than this threshold, the BTS power is reduced; when
the downlink receive level of a VAMOS call is lower
than this threshold, the BTS power is boosted; when
the downlink receive level of a VAMOS call is equal
to this threshold, the BTS power remains unchanged.
Map the value of this parameter onto a dBm when
using it.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 24
AlphaQ BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Downlink receive level threshold used in
pskRxL 0 GCELL 60201 FR the Alpha-QPSK power control algorithm. When the
vlThd VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS downlink receive level of a VAMOS call is higher
SPWR 15830 than this threshold, the BTS power is reduced; when
the downlink receive level of a VAMOS call is lower
than this threshold, the BTS power is boosted; when
the downlink receive level of a VAMOS call is equal
to this threshold, the BTS power remains unchanged.
Map the value of this parameter onto a dBm when
using it.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 24
DLREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper receive level threshold for downlink
LEVHI 0 GCELL 17601 EI III power control. If the downlink receive level is greater
GHTH PWR3 Power than this threshold, the power of the downlink signal
RED Control needs to be decreased.
Algorith GUI Value Range: 0~63
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 24

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DLREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Upper receive level threshold for downlink
LEVHI 0 GCELL 17601 EI III power control. If the downlink receive level is greater
GHTH PWR3 Power than this threshold, the power of the downlink signal
RED Control needs to be decreased.
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 24
DLREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower receive level threshold for downlink
LEVLO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III power control. If the downlink receive level is smaller
WTHR PWR3 Power than this threshold, the power of the uplink signal
ED Control needs to be increased.
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 24
DLREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: Lower receive level threshold for downlink
LEVLO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III power control. If the downlink receive level is smaller
WTHR PWR3 Power than this threshold, the power of the uplink signal
ED Control needs to be increased.
m
Unit: dB
Default Value: 24
AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Protection factor of the downlink receive
pskRxL 0 GCELL 60201 FR level used in the Alpha-QPSK power control
vlProFa VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
c SPWR 15830 adjusting the BTS power. Divide the value of this
parameter by 100 when using it.
Unit: None
Default Value: 20

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vlProFa VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
Unit: None
Default Value: 20
DLRXL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: A power control step cannot exceed the step
EVPRO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III computed according to "III DL RexLev Protect
TECTF PWR3 Power Factor" and "III DL RexQual Protect Factor".
ACTO Control GUI Value Range: 0~100
R Algorith
m Unit: None
Default Value: 20
DLRXL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: A power control step cannot exceed the step
EVPRO 0 GCELL 17601 EI III computed according to "III DL RexLev Protect
TECTF PWR3 Power Factor" and "III DL RexQual Protect Factor".
ACTO Control GUI Value Range: 0~100
R Algorith
m Unit: None
Default Value: 20
pskRxQ 0 GCELL 60201 FR quality used in the Alpha-QPSK power control
ualProF VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
ac SPWR 15830 adjusting the BTS power. Divide the value of this
Unit: None
Default Value: 60

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ualProF VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
Unit: None
Default Value: 60
DLRX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: A power control step cannot exceed the step
QUALP 0 GCELL 17601 EI III computed according to "III DL RexLev Protect
ROTEC PWR3 Power Factor" and "III DL RexQual Protect Factor".
TFACT Control GUI Value Range: 0~100
OR Algorith
m Unit: None
Default Value: 60
DLRX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning: A power control step cannot exceed the step
QUALP 0 GCELL 17601 EI III computed according to "III DL RexLev Protect
ROTEC PWR3 Power Factor" and "III DL RexQual Protect Factor".
TFACT Control GUI Value Range: 0~100
OR Algorith
m Unit: None
Default Value: 60
AlphaQ BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Adjustment factor of the downlink receive
vlAdjFa VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
Unit: None
Default Value: 30

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vlAdjFa VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
Unit: None
Default Value: 30
DLREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning:

LEVAD 0 GCELL 17601 EI III This parameter specifies the downlink signal strength
Control downlink power control step.
Algorith
m The downlink signal strength factor is a coefficient
during the calculation of the downlink power control
step.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3
DLREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 HUAW Meaning:

LEVAD 0 GCELL 17601 EI III This parameter specifies the downlink signal strength
Control downlink power control step.
Algorith
m The downlink signal strength factor is a coefficient
step.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3

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ualAdjF VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
Unit: None
Default Value: 40
ualAdjF VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm. The parameter setting affects the speed of
Unit: None
Default Value: 40
DLREX BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the downlink quality level
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence factor multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the
TR 17601 Based downlink power control step.
Channel
Allocati The downlink quality level factor is a coefficient
HUAW step.
EI III
Control Unit: None
m
Default Value: 4

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DLREX BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning:

QUAL 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer This parameter specifies the downlink quality level
ADJFC PWR3 GBFD-1 ence factor multiplied by 10 during the calculation of the
TR 17601 Based downlink power control step.
Channel
Allocati The downlink quality level factor is a coefficient
HUAW step.
EI III
Control Unit: None
m
Default Value: 4
PWRB BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Whether to allow active power control. If
CDALL 0 GCELL 17602 Power this parameter is set to YES, the system performs
OWD PWRB Control power forecast in the process of initial access
ASIC assignment or service channel activation during intra-
BSC handovers, and sends the forecast initial power
information to the BTSs through channel activation
messages. In this way, the MSs and BTSs can adjust
the transmit power. If this parameter is set to NO, the
system does not perform power forecast, and the MSs
and BTSs choose the maximum transmit power.
Unit: None
PWRB BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Whether to allow active power control. If
CDALL 0 GCELL 17602 Power this parameter is set to YES, the system performs
OWD PWRB Control power forecast in the process of initial access
ASIC assignment or service channel activation during intra-
BSC handovers, and sends the forecast initial power
information to the BTSs through channel activation
messages. In this way, the MSs and BTSs can adjust
the transmit power. If this parameter is set to NO, the
system does not perform power forecast, and the MSs
and BTSs choose the maximum transmit power.
Unit: None

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VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Expected strength of signals received by a
SInitPC 0 GCELL 60201 FR BTS from an MS when the active power control
ULSigT VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm in the VAMOS feature is enabled. This
hr SPWR 15830 parameter is used to calculate the initial MS transmit
power for a VAMOS call.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 43
VAMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Expected strength of signals received by a
SInitPC 0 GCELL 60201 FR BTS from an MS when the active power control
ULSigT VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm in the VAMOS feature is enabled. This
hr SPWR 15830 parameter is used to calculate the initial MS transmit
Unit: dB
Default Value: 43
EXPUL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Received signal strength at the BTS
RXLEV 0 GCELL 17602 Power expected in power forecast, which helps to compute
PWRB Control the initial transmit power of an MS.
ASIC GUI Value Range: 0~63
Unit: dB
Default Value: 30
EXPUL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Received signal strength at the BTS
RXLEV 0 GCELL 17602 Power expected in power forecast, which helps to compute
PWRB Control the initial transmit power of an MS.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 30

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VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Expected strength of signals received by an
SInitPC 0 GCELL 60201 FR MS from a BTS when the active power control
DLSigT VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm in the VAMOS feature is enabled. This
hr SPWR 15830 parameter is used to calculate the initial BTS transmit
Unit: dB
Default Value: 48
VAMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Expected strength of signals received by an
SInitPC 0 GCELL 60201 FR MS from a BTS when the active power control
DLSigT VAMO GBFD-1 VAMOS algorithm in the VAMOS feature is enabled. This
hr SPWR 15830 parameter is used to calculate the initial BTS transmit
Unit: dB
Default Value: 48
EXPDL BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Received signal strength at an MS expected
RXLEV 0 GCELL 17602 Power in power forecast, which helps to compute the initial
PWRB Control transmit power of the BTS.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 30
EXPDL BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Received signal strength at an MS expected
RXLEV 0 GCELL 17602 Power in power forecast, which helps to compute the initial
PWRB Control transmit power of the BTS.
Unit: dB
Default Value: 30

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PwrBC BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Whether to optimize the active power
DOptim 0 GCELL 17602 Power control algorithm. If this parameter is set to ON,
izeSwitc PWRB Control active power control is separately performed during
h ASIC assignment and handover procedures based on the
values of "PwrBCDAssOffset" and
"PwrBCDHoOffset".
Unit: None
PwrBC BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Active Meaning: Whether to optimize the active power
DOptim 0 GCELL 17602 Power control algorithm. If this parameter is set to ON,
izeSwitc PWRB Control active power control is separately performed during
h ASIC assignment and handover procedures based on the
values of "PwrBCDAssOffset" and
"PwrBCDHoOffset".
Unit: None
SAICA BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Network Meaning: Whether to enable power control for SAIC-
LLOW 0 GCELL 18103 Support capable MSs. The single antenna interference
ED PWRB SAIC cancellation (SAIC) technology reduces interference
ASIC with the uplink signal receive by using signal
processing technology. An MS that supports SAIC has
better anti-interference capability. If this parameter is
set to YES(Yes), the BSC or BTS adjusts the power
control threshold for SAIC-capable MSs to improve
radio performance of the system.
Unit: None
Default Value: YES(Yes)

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SAICA BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Network Meaning: Whether to enable power control for SAIC-
LLOW 0 GCELL 18103 Support capable MSs. The single antenna interference
ED PWRB SAIC cancellation (SAIC) technology reduces interference
ASIC with the uplink signal receive by using signal
processing technology. An MS that supports SAIC has
better anti-interference capability. If this parameter is
set to YES(Yes), the BSC or BTS adjusts the power
control threshold for SAIC-capable MSs to improve
radio performance of the system.
Unit: None
MSCAP BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Call Meaning: Whether to measure MS capabilities in a

ABLES 0 GCELL 10501 Control cell. Setting this parameter has no impact on ongoing
TATSW SOFT services. If this parameter is set to ON, the
ITCH measurement for MS capability is enabled.
Unit: None
MSCAP BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Call Meaning: Whether to measure MS capabilities in a

ABLES 0 GCELL 10501 Control cell. Setting this parameter has no impact on ongoing
TATSW SOFT services. If this parameter is set to ON, the
ITCH measurement for MS capability is enabled.
Unit: None
HIGHP BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Enhance Meaning:

RIUSE 0 GCELL 11005 d Whether to enable the priority-based channel
RQUA CHMG Channel assignment algorithm.
LFIRS BASIC Assignm
T ent If this parameter is set to YES, the BSC preferentially
Algorith allocates TCHFs to high-priority MSs to ensure
m service quality. Otherwise, the BSC performs load-
based decisions to preferentially allocates TCHFs or
TCHHs to high-priority MSs.
Unit: None

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HIGHP BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Enhance Meaning:

RIUSE 0 GCELL 11005 d Whether to enable the priority-based channel
RQUA CHMG Channel assignment algorithm.
LFIRS BASIC Assignm
T ent If this parameter is set to YES, the BSC preferentially
Algorith allocates TCHFs to high-priority MSs to ensure
m service quality. Otherwise, the BSC performs load-
based decisions to preferentially allocates TCHFs or
TCHHs to high-priority MSs.
Unit: None
HIGHE BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Enhance Meaning: Full rate TCHs are assigned preferentially to
STPRI 0 GCELL 11005 d the MSs with priority levels equal to or less than this
ORITQ CHMG Channel threshold, except when the MSs request only half or
UALFI BASIC Assignm full rate TCHs.
RST ent GUI Value Range: 1~14
Algorith
m Unit: None
Default Value: 1
HIGHE BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Enhance Meaning: Full rate TCHs are assigned preferentially to
STPRI 0 GCELL 11005 d the MSs with priority levels equal to or less than this
ORITQ CHMG Channel threshold, except when the MSs request only half or
UALFI BASIC Assignm full rate TCHs.
RST ent GUI Value Range: 1~14
Algorith
m Unit: None
Default Value: 1
SpeMsI BSC690 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to optimize mutual exclusiveness
deMute 0 GCELL 60201 FR of features for MSs during automatic identification.
xOpt VAMO GBFD-1 Mute When this parameter is set to ON and automatic
S 15831 SAIC identification is performed on full-rate calls, automatic
MS identification can be used with the Discontinuous
GBFD-1 Transmission (DTX)-Downlink, TFO, and TrFO
15830 Identific
ation features and the local switching function.
GBFD-1 GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: None
Call Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Drop Default Value: ON(On)
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SpeMsI BSC691 SET GBFD-1 VAMOS Meaning: Whether to optimize mutual exclusiveness
deMute 0 GCELL 60201 FR of features for MSs during automatic identification.
xOpt VAMO GBFD-1 Mute When this parameter is set to ON and automatic
S 15831 SAIC identification is performed on full-rate calls, automatic
MS identification can be used with the Discontinuous
GBFD-1 Transmission (DTX)-Downlink, TFO, and TrFO
15830 Identific
ation features and the local switching function.
GBFD-1 GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
15832 VAMOS
VAMOS Unit: None
Call Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Drop Default Value: ON(On)
Solution
VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Threshold for performing soft block on
SAHSU 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer VAMOS AMRHR users in a cell. If the CIR of a
serDLS CHMG GBFD-1 ence VAMOS AMRHR user is smaller than the value of
oftBloc AD 15830 Based this parameter, the BSC refuses to allocate any
kThd Channel TCHHs to this user. If the CIR of the VAMOS
Allocati AMRHR user is greater than the value of this
on) parameter, the BSC allocates a TCHH to this user.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: -63~63
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
VAMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Threshold for performing soft block on
SAHSU 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer VAMOS AMRHR users in a cell. If the CIR of a
serDLS CHMG GBFD-1 ence VAMOS AMRHR user is smaller than the value of
oftBloc AD 15830 Based this parameter, the BSC refuses to allocate any
kThd Channel TCHHs to this user. If the CIR of the VAMOS
Allocati AMRHR user is greater than the value of this
on) parameter, the BSC allocates a TCHH to this user.
VAMOS GUI Value Range: -63~63
Unit: dB
Default Value: 6
SDCCH BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Assignm Meaning: When this parameter is set to ON, a call
WaitM 0 GCELL 10502 ent and must camp on the SDCCH for a duration specified by
REn HOAD GBFD-1 Immedia "SDCCHWaitMRTimeLen" before TCH assignment is
15830 te initiated for the call.
Assignm GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
ent
Unit: None
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SDCCH BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Assignm Meaning: When this parameter is set to ON, a call
WaitM 0 GCELL 10502 ent and must camp on the SDCCH for a duration specified by
REn HOAD GBFD-1 Immedia "SDCCHWaitMRTimeLen" before TCH assignment is
15830 te initiated for the call.
Assignm GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
ent
Unit: None
VAMOS
SDCCH BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Assignm Meaning:

WaitM 0 GCELL 10502 ent and Duration for the BSC to wait for MRs on the SDCCH.
RTimeL HOAD Immedia The assignment procedure is triggered if both of the
en te following conditions are met:
Assignm
ent "SDCCHWaitMREn" is set to ON.
Duration for a call camping on the SDCCH reaches
Unit: 0.1s
Default Value: 10
SDCCH BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Assignm Meaning:

WaitM 0 GCELL 10502 ent and Duration for the BSC to wait for MRs on the SDCCH.
RTimeL HOAD Immedia The assignment procedure is triggered if both of the
en te following conditions are met:
Assignm
ent "SDCCHWaitMREn" is set to ON.
Duration for a call camping on the SDCCH reaches
Unit: 0.1s
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ECSC BSC690 SET GBFD-1 GSM/T Meaning: The early classmark sending control
0 GCELL 14302 D- (ECSC) parameter specifies whether the MSs in a cell
CCBAS GBFD-1 SCDMA use early classmark sending. After a successful
IC 11101 Interope immediate assignment, the MS sends additional
rability classmark information to the network as early as
System possible. The additional classmark information mainly
Informat contains the CM3 (classmark 3) information. The
ion CM3 (classmark 3) information contains the
Sending frequency band support capability of the MS (used for
the future channel assignment), power information
about each frequency band supported by the MS (used
for the handover between different frequency bands),
and encryption capability of the MS.
Unit: None
ECSC BSC691 SET GBFD-1 GSM/T Meaning: The early classmark sending control
0 GCELL 14302 D- (ECSC) parameter specifies whether the MSs in a cell
CCBAS GBFD-1 SCDMA use early classmark sending. After a successful
IC 11101 Interope immediate assignment, the MS sends additional
rability classmark information to the network as early as
System possible. The additional classmark information mainly
Informat contains the CM3 (classmark 3) information. The
ion CM3 (classmark 3) information contains the
Sending frequency band support capability of the MS (used for
the future channel assignment), power information
about each frequency band supported by the MS (used
for the handover between different frequency bands),
and encryption capability of the MS.
Unit: None

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PDCHR BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Adaptiv Meaning:

EFOR 0 GCELL 19501 e Whether to enable the PDCH reforming function
MING PSCH GBFD-1 Adjustm
M ent of If this parameter is set to NO(NO), the PDCH
19303 reforming function is not enabled.
Uplink
GBFD-1 and If "EnPDAdminOpt" is set to OFF(Off) and this
13101 Downlin parameter is set to YES(YES), the original PDCH
k reforming function is enabled and this parameter must
Channel be used together with "DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV" in
s the following conditions:
Load If "DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV" is set to LEVEL2(No
Sharing preempt of service TCHF), a CS service that fails to
PDCH be handed over is released.
Dynami If "DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV" is set to
c LEVEL0(Preempt all dynamic TCHFs) or
Adjustm LEVEL1(No preempt of CCHs), a CS service that
ent fails to be handed over is switched back to the original
channel.
If "EnPDAdminOpt" is set to ON(On) and this
parameter is set to YES(YES), the optimized PDCH
reforming function is enabled. In this case, a CS
service that fails to be handed over is switched back to
the original channel regardless of the setting of
"DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV".
If this parameter is set to YES, it is recommended that
"EnPDAdminOpt" in the "SET GCELLPSCHM"
command be set to ON.
GUI Value Range: NO(NO), YES(YES)
Unit: None
Default Value: NO(NO)

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PDCHR BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Adaptiv Meaning:

EFOR 0 GCELL 19501 e Whether to enable the PDCH reforming function
MING PSCH GBFD-1 Adjustm
M ent of If this parameter is set to NO(NO), the PDCH
19303 reforming function is not enabled.
Uplink
GBFD-1 and If "EnPDAdminOpt" is set to OFF(Off) and this
13101 Downlin parameter is set to YES(YES), the original PDCH
k reforming function is enabled and this parameter must
Channel be used together with "DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV" in
s the following conditions:
Load If "DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV" is set to LEVEL2(No
Sharing preempt of service TCHF), a CS service that fails to
PDCH be handed over is released.
Dynami If "DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV" is set to
c LEVEL0(Preempt all dynamic TCHFs) or
Adjustm LEVEL1(No preempt of CCHs), a CS service that
ent fails to be handed over is switched back to the original
channel.
If "EnPDAdminOpt" is set to ON(On) and this
parameter is set to YES(YES), the optimized PDCH
reforming function is enabled. In this case, a CS
service that fails to be handed over is switched back to
the original channel regardless of the setting of
"DYNCHNPREEMPTLEV".
If this parameter is set to YES, it is recommended that
"EnPDAdminOpt" in the "SET GCELLPSCHM"
command be set to ON.
GUI Value Range: NO(NO), YES(YES)
Unit: None
Default Value: NO(NO)
VAMO BSC690 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Soft block threshold of a VAMOS
SAFSUs 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer AMRFR/EFR call. If the CIR of a VAMOS
erDLSo CHMG ence AMRFR/EFR call is less than this parameter after a
ftBlock AD Based channel is allocated, this channel is blocked and not
Thd Channel allowed to allocate.
Allocati GUI Value Range: -63~63
on)
Unit: dB
Default Value: 9

GSM BSS

nd
VAMO BSC691 SET GBFD-1 IBCA Meaning: Soft block threshold of a VAMOS
SAFSUs 0 GCELL 17002 (Interfer AMRFR/EFR call. If the CIR of a VAMOS
erDLSo CHMG ence AMRFR/EFR call is less than this parameter after a
ftBlock AD Based channel is allocated, this channel is blocked and not
Thd Channel allowed to allocate.
Allocati GUI Value Range: -63~63
on)
Unit: dB
Default Value: 9
SAICT BSC690 SET GBFD-1 Network Meaning: Adjustment step of the downlink received
HRED 0 GCELL 18103 Support signal level threshold in power control algorithm III
APDTV PWR3 SAIC for SAIC-capable MSs. The network side uses a lower
ALUE downlink received signal level threshold for SAIC-
supported MSs in power control, lowering the
transmit power of the corresponding BTS and
reducing the interferences in the whole network.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3
SAICT BSC691 SET GBFD-1 Network Meaning: Adjustment step of the downlink received
HRED 0 GCELL 18103 Support signal level threshold in power control algorithm III
APDTV PWR3 SAIC for SAIC-capable MSs. The network side uses a lower
ALUE downlink received signal level threshold for SAIC-
supported MSs in power control, lowering the
transmit power of the corresponding BTS and
reducing the interferences in the whole network.
Unit: None
Default Value: 3

GSM BSS
VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 10 Counters
10 Counters
Table 10-1 Counters

Counter ID Counter Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name
Name Description
1282435978 CELL.CHAN.B R3550N3:Num BSC6900 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

USY.NUM.VA ber of Busy
MOS.TCHF.TR VAMOS FR
AF Channels
1282435980 CELL.OVERL R3550N6:Num BSC6900 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

AY.CHAN.BUS ber of Busy
Y.NUM.VAMO VAMOS FR
S.TCHF.TRAF Channels in the
Overlaid
Subcell
1282449198 CELL.CHAN.B R3501:Mean BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

USY.NUM.VA Number of
MOS.TCHH.T Busy Channels
RAF.AVE (VAMOS
TCHH)
1282449349 CELL.CHAN.B A313A5:Mean BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

RAF.AVE.OLC in Overlaid
ELL Subcell
(VAMOS
TCHH)
1282452417 CELL.CHAN.B R3550N2:Avera BSC6900 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

USY.NUM.VA ge Number of
MOS.TCHF.TR Busy VAMOS
AF.AVG FR Channels

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282452418 CELL.OVERL R3550N5:Avera BSC6900 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

AY.CHAN.BUS ge Number of
Y.NUM.VAMO Busy VAMOS
S.TCHF.TRAF. FR Channels in
AVG the Overlaid
Subcell
1282435978 CELL.CHAN.B R3550N3:Num BSC6910 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

USY.NUM.VA ber of Busy
MOS.TCHF.TR VAMOS FR
AF Channels
1282435980 CELL.OVERL R3550N6:Num BSC6910 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

AY.CHAN.BUS ber of Busy
Y.NUM.VAMO VAMOS FR
S.TCHF.TRAF Channels in the
Overlaid
Subcell
1282449198 CELL.CHAN.B R3501:Mean BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

RAF.AVE (VAMOS
TCHH)
1282449349 CELL.CHAN.B A313A5:Mean BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

RAF.AVE.OLC in Overlaid
ELL Subcell
(VAMOS
TCHH)
1282452417 CELL.CHAN.B R3550N2:Avera BSC6910 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

USY.NUM.VA ge Number of
MOS.TCHF.TR Busy VAMOS
AF.AVG FR Channels
1282452418 CELL.OVERL R3550N5:Avera BSC6910 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

AY.CHAN.BUS ge Number of
Y.NUM.VAMO Busy VAMOS
S.TCHF.TRAF. FR Channels in
AVG the Overlaid
Subcell
1282431257 CELL.CH.BUS R3563:Maximu BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Y.MAX.NUM. m Number of
VAMOS.TCHH Busy Channels
(VAMOS
TCHH)

GSM BSS

Name Description

.OLCELL in Overlaid
Subcell
(VAMOS
TCHH)
1282435973 CELL.CH.BUS R3565:Maximu BSC6900 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

VAMOS.TCHF Busy VAMOS
FR Channels
1282436096 CELL.OVERL R3550N4:Maxi BSC6900 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

AY.CH.BUSY. mum Number
MAX.NUM.VA of Busy
MOS.TCHF VAMOS FR
Channels in the
Overlaid
Subcell

(VAMOS
TCHH)

.OLCELL in Overlaid
Subcell
(VAMOS
TCHH)
1282435973 CELL.CH.BUS R3565:Maximu BSC6910 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

VAMOS.TCHF Busy VAMOS
FR Channels
1282436096 CELL.OVERL R3550N4:Maxi BSC6910 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

AY.CH.BUSY. mum Number
MAX.NUM.VA of Busy
MOS.TCHF VAMOS FR
Channels in the
Overlaid
Subcell

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282431253 CELL.VAMOS. S4464:Number BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

MR.NUM.WH of MRs with GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
EN.MAX.UP.P Maximum
WR Uplink Power
of VAMOS Call

UP.MR.NUM of Uplink MRs GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
of VAMOS Call
1282431255 CELL.VAMOS. S4466:Uplink BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

UL.SIG.STREN Signal Strength GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH of VAMOS Call
1282431256 CELL.VAMOS. S4467:Mean BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

UL.SIG.STREN Uplink Signal GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH.AVR Strength of
VAMOS Call

EN.MAX.DOW Maximum
N.PWR Downlink
Power of
VAMOS Call

DOWN.MR.NU of Downlink GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
M MRs of
VAMOS Call
1282431264 CELL.VAMOS. S4470:Downlin BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

DL.SIG.STREN k Signal GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH Strength of
VAMOS Call

CALL.DOWNL k Power Level
INK.PWR.LEV for VAMOS
EL Call

CALL.UPLINK Power Level for
.PWR.LEVEL VAMOS Call

DL.SIG.STREN Downlink GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH.AVR Signal Strength
of VAMOS Call

GSM BSS

Name Description

EN.MAX.UP.P Maximum
WR Uplink Power
of VAMOS Call

UP.MR.NUM of Uplink MRs GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
of VAMOS Call

UL.SIG.STREN Signal Strength GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH of VAMOS Call

UL.SIG.STREN Uplink Signal GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH.AVR Strength of
VAMOS Call

EN.MAX.DOW Maximum
N.PWR Downlink
Power of
VAMOS Call

DOWN.MR.NU of Downlink GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
M MRs of
VAMOS Call

DL.SIG.STREN k Signal GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH Strength of
VAMOS Call

CALL.DOWNL k Power Level
INK.PWR.LEV for VAMOS
EL Call

CALL.UPLINK Power Level for
.PWR.LEVEL VAMOS Call

DL.SIG.STREN Downlink GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
GTH.AVR Signal Strength
of VAMOS Call
1282431259 CELL.TOTAL. A03640:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

CALL.NUM r of Calls

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282431260 CELL.SPT.VA A03641:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

MOS1.CALL.N r of VAMOS-1
UM Calls

UM Calls
1282431259 CELL.TOTAL. A03640:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

CALL.NUM r of Calls

UM Calls

UM Calls
1282435957 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415I:Numb BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

UP.RX.QLTY. er of Times GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
0.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 0
1282435958 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415J:Numb BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

1.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 1
1282435959 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415K:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

UP.RX.QLTY. ber of Times GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
2.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 2
1282435960 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415L:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

3.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 3

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282435961 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415M:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

4.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 4
1282435962 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415N:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

5.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 5
1282435963 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415O:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

6.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 6
1282435964 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415P:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

7.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 7
1282435965 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415Q:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

DOWN.RX.QL ber of Times GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
TY.0.NUM Downlink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 0
1282435966 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415R:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 1
1282435967 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415S:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 2

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282435968 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415T:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 3
1282435969 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415U:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 4
1282435970 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415V:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 5
1282435971 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415W:Nu BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

DOWN.RX.QL mber of Times GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 6
1282435972 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415X:Num BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 7
1282435957 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415I:Numb BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

0.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 0
1282435958 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415J:Numb BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

1.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 1

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282435959 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415K:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

2.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 2
1282435960 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415L:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

3.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 3
1282435961 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415M:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

4.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 4
1282435962 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415N:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

5.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 5
1282435963 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415O:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

6.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 6
1282435964 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415P:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

7.NUM Uplink RX
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 7
1282435965 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415Q:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 0

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282435966 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415R:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 1
1282435967 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415S:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 2
1282435968 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415T:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 3
1282435969 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415U:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 4
1282435970 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415V:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 5
1282435971 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415W:Nu BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

DOWN.RX.QL mber of Times GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 6
1282435972 TRX.VAMOS. NCS415X:Num BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

Quality of
VAMOS Calls
Being 7

GSM BSS

Name Description
1282431236 CELL.VAMOS. A3100J:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.ADJUD r of Successful GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
VAMOS
Candidate Call
Decisions
(Assignment)
1282431237 CELL.VAMOS. A3100L:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.TRY r of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)
1282431238 CELL.VAMOS. A3100M:Numb BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.CMD er of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
Channel
Multiplexing
Commands
(Assignment)
1282431239 CELL.VAMOS. A3100N:Numb BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.FAIL er of Failed GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
VAMOS
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)
1282431240 CELL.VAMOS. H3050:Number BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

INTRACELL.H of Successful GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
O.ADJUD VAMOS
Candidate Call
Decisions
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

INTRACELL.H of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
O.TRY Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.CMD Channel
Multiplexing
Commands
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

INTRACELL.H of Failed GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
O.FAIL VAMOS
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

INTRACELL.H of VAMOS Call GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
O.TRY.UNDO Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

O.CMD.UNDO Handover
Commands
(Demultiplexing
)

O.FAIL.UNDO VAMOS Call
Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

O.TRY.OTHER Handover
Attempts
(Others)

O.CMD.OTHE Handover
R Commands
(Others)

O.FAIL.OTHE VAMOS Call
R Handover
Attempts
(Others)

GSM BSS

Name Description

CALL.DROP.TI of VAMOS Call GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
MES.HO.UND Drops
O (Demultiplexing
Handover)

MES.HO.OTH Drops (Other
ER Handover)

MES Drops (Stable
State)
1282432165 CELL.VAMOS. A3100O:Numb BSC6900 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.ADJUD.O er of Successful GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
LCELL VAMOS
Candidate Call
Decisions in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

ASS.TRY.OLC of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ELL Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

ASS.CMD.OLC of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ELL Channel
Multiplexing
Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

GSM BSS

Name Description

ASS.FAIL.OLC of Failed GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ELL VAMOS
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

O.ADJUD.OLC VAMOS
ELL Candidate Call
Decisions in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.TRY.OLCEL VAMOS
L Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.CMD.OLCE Channel
LL Multiplexing
Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.FAIL.OLCEL VAMOS
L Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

O.TRY.UNDO. Handover
OLCELL Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

O.CMD.UNDO Handover
.OLCELL Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

O.FAIL.UNDO. VAMOS Call
OLCELL Handover
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

O.TRY.OTHER. Handover
OLCELL Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

O.CMD.OTHE Handover
R.OLCELL Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

R.OLCELL Handover
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

GSM BSS

Name Description

MES.HO.UND Drops in
O.OLCELL Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
Handover)

MES.HO.OTH Drops in
ER.OLCELL Overlaid
Subcell (Other
Handover)

MES.OLCELL Drops in
Overlaid
Subcell (Stable
State)

MULTI.FAIL.R of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ESTRICT.TRX. Channel
SPECIFICAT Multiplexing
Failures
(Restricted
TRX
Specifications)
1282435919 CELL.VAMOS. H3083:Number BSC6900 GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR

FR.CANDIDAT of Successful
E.SUCC.ASS VAMOS FR
Candidate Call
Decisions
(Assignment)

E.SUCC.INTR VAMOS FR
AHO Candidate Call
Decisions
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

FR.MULTIPLE of VAMOS FR
X.ATTEMPT.I Channel
NTRAHO Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

X.CMD.INTRA Channel
HO Multiplexing
Commands
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

FR.MULTIPLE of Failed
X.FAIL.INTRA VAMOS FR
HO Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

FR.HO.ATTEM of VAMOS FR
PT.DEMULT Call Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

FR.HO.CMD.D of VAMOS FR
EMULT Call Handover
Commands
(Demultiplexing
)

FR.HO.FAIL.D of Failed
EMULT VAMOS FR
Call Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

PT.OTHERS Call Handover
Attempts
(Others)

GSM BSS

Name Description

FR.HO.CMD.O of VAMOS FR
THERS Call Handover
Commands
(Others)

FR.HO.FAIL.O of Failed
THERS VAMOS FR
Call Handover
Attempts
(Others)

FR.CALL.DRO of VAMOS FR
PS.DEMULIPL Call Drops
EX.HO (Demultiplexing
Handover)

PS.OTHER.HO Call Drops
(Other
Handovers)

PS.STABLE.ST Call Drops
ATUS (Stable Status)

FR.OVERLAY. of Successful
CANDIDATE.S VAMOS FR
UCC.ASS Candidate Call
Decisions in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

FR.OVERLAY. of VAMOS FR
CALL.DROPS. Call Drops in
DEMULIPLEX the Overlaid
.HO Subcell
(Demultiplexing
Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

OTHER.HO the Overlaid
Subcell (Other
Handovers)

STABLE.STAT the Overlaid
US Subcell (Stable
Status)

MULTIPLEX.A Channel
TTEMPT.ASS Multiplexing
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

MULTIPLEX.C Channel
MD.ASS Multiplexing
Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

FR.OVERLAY. of Failed
MULTIPLEX.F VAMOS FR
AIL.ASS Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

UCC.INTRAH Candidate Call
O Decisions in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

MULTIPLEX.A Channel
TTEMPT.INTR Multiplexing
AHO Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

MULTIPLEX.C Channel
MD.INTRAHO Multiplexing
Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

AIL.INTRAHO Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

FR.OVERLAY. of VAMOS Call
HO.ATTEMPT. Handover
DEMULT Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

HO.CMD.DEM Call Handover
ULT Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

GSM BSS

Name Description

HO.FAIL.DEM VAMOS FR
ULT Call Handover
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

HO.ATTEMPT. Call Handover
OTHERS Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

HO.CMD.OTH Call Handover
ERS Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

HO.FAIL.OTH VAMOS FR
ERS Call Handover
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

X.ATTEMPT.A Channel
SS Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)

X.CMD.ASS Channel
Multiplexing
Commands
(Assignment)

GSM BSS

Name Description

X.FAIL.ASS VAMOS FR
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)
1282431236 CELL.VAMOS. A3100J:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.ADJUD r of Successful GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
VAMOS
Candidate Call
Decisions
(Assignment)
1282431237 CELL.VAMOS. A3100L:Numbe BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.TRY r of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)
1282431238 CELL.VAMOS. A3100M:Numb BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.CMD er of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
Channel
Multiplexing
Commands
(Assignment)
1282431239 CELL.VAMOS. A3100N:Numb BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.FAIL er of Failed GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
VAMOS
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)

O.ADJUD VAMOS
Candidate Call
Decisions
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

O.TRY Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

O.CMD Channel
Multiplexing
Commands
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

O.FAIL VAMOS
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.TRY.UNDO Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

O.CMD.UNDO Handover
Commands
(Demultiplexing
)

O.FAIL.UNDO VAMOS Call
Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

O.TRY.OTHER Handover
Attempts
(Others)

O.CMD.OTHE Handover
R Commands
(Others)

GSM BSS

Name Description

R Handover
Attempts
(Others)

MES.HO.UND Drops
O (Demultiplexing
Handover)

MES.HO.OTH Drops (Other
ER Handover)

MES Drops (Stable
State)
1282432165 CELL.VAMOS. A3100O:Numb BSC6910 GBFD-115830 VAMOS

ASS.ADJUD.O er of Successful GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
LCELL VAMOS
Candidate Call
Decisions in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

ASS.TRY.OLC of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ELL Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

ASS.CMD.OLC of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ELL Channel
Multiplexing
Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

GSM BSS

Name Description

ASS.FAIL.OLC of Failed GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ELL VAMOS
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

O.ADJUD.OLC VAMOS
ELL Candidate Call
Decisions in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.TRY.OLCEL VAMOS
L Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.CMD.OLCE Channel
LL Multiplexing
Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

O.FAIL.OLCEL VAMOS
L Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

O.TRY.UNDO. Handover
OLCELL Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

O.CMD.UNDO Handover
.OLCELL Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

O.FAIL.UNDO. VAMOS Call
OLCELL Handover
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

O.TRY.OTHER. Handover
OLCELL Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

O.CMD.OTHE Handover
R.OLCELL Commands in
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

R.OLCELL Handover
Attempts in
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

GSM BSS

Name Description

MES.HO.UND Drops in
O.OLCELL Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
Handover)

MES.HO.OTH Drops in
ER.OLCELL Overlaid
Subcell (Other
Handover)

MES.OLCELL Drops in
Overlaid
Subcell (Stable
State)

MULTI.FAIL.R of VAMOS GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR
ESTRICT.TRX. Channel
SPECIFICAT Multiplexing
Failures
(Restricted
TRX
Specifications)

E.SUCC.ASS VAMOS FR
Candidate Call
Decisions
(Assignment)

E.SUCC.INTR VAMOS FR
AHO Candidate Call
Decisions
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

X.ATTEMPT.I Channel
NTRAHO Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

X.CMD.INTRA Channel
HO Multiplexing
Commands
(Intra-Cell
Handover)

X.FAIL.INTRA VAMOS FR
HO Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts (Intra-
Cell Handover)

PT.DEMULT Call Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

FR.HO.CMD.D of VAMOS FR
EMULT Call Handover
Commands
(Demultiplexing
)

FR.HO.FAIL.D of Failed
EMULT VAMOS FR
Call Handover
Attempts
(Demultiplexing
)

PT.OTHERS Call Handover
Attempts
(Others)

GSM BSS

Name Description

FR.HO.CMD.O of VAMOS FR
THERS Call Handover
Commands
(Others)

FR.HO.FAIL.O of Failed
THERS VAMOS FR
Call Handover
Attempts
(Others)

PS.DEMULIPL Call Drops
EX.HO (Demultiplexing
Handover)

PS.OTHER.HO Call Drops
(Other
Handovers)

PS.STABLE.ST Call Drops
ATUS (Stable Status)

UCC.ASS Candidate Call
Decisions in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

DEMULIPLEX the Overlaid
.HO Subcell
(Demultiplexing
Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

OTHER.HO the Overlaid
Subcell (Other
Handovers)

STABLE.STAT the Overlaid
US Subcell (Stable
Status)

MULTIPLEX.A Channel
TTEMPT.ASS Multiplexing
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

MULTIPLEX.C Channel
MD.ASS Multiplexing
Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

AIL.ASS Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Assignment)

UCC.INTRAH Candidate Call
O Decisions in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

GSM BSS

Name Description

MULTIPLEX.A Channel
TTEMPT.INTR Multiplexing
AHO Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

MULTIPLEX.C Channel
MD.INTRAHO Multiplexing
Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

AIL.INTRAHO Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Intra-
Cell Handover)

FR.OVERLAY. of VAMOS Call
HO.ATTEMPT. Handover
DEMULT Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

HO.CMD.DEM Call Handover
ULT Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

GSM BSS

Name Description

HO.FAIL.DEM VAMOS FR
ULT Call Handover
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell
(Demultiplexing
)

HO.ATTEMPT. Call Handover
OTHERS Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

HO.CMD.OTH Call Handover
ERS Commands in
the Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

HO.FAIL.OTH VAMOS FR
ERS Call Handover
Attempts in the
Overlaid
Subcell (Others)

X.ATTEMPT.A Channel
SS Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)

X.CMD.ASS Channel
Multiplexing
Commands
(Assignment)

GSM BSS

Name Description

X.FAIL.ASS VAMOS FR
Channel
Multiplexing
Attempts
(Assignment)

GSM BSS
VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 11 Glossary
11 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

GSM BSS
VAMOS Feature Parameter Description 12 Reference Document
12 Reference Document
1. 3GPP TS 24.008 V9.7.0

2. Power Control Feature Parameter Description
3. Flex Abis Feature Parameter Description
4. Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
5. IBCA Feature Parameter Description
6. IBCA II Feature Parameter Description
7. License Management Feature Parameter Description
8. License Control Item Description


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1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

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4.2.2.3 Final Results for MS Identification........................................................................................................................ 24

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8.1.7 Solution Activation.................................................................................................................................................. 111

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1 About This Document

Table 1-1 Document organization

VAMOS solution 2 VAMOS Solution: Describes the background

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Content Corresponding Chapters/Sections

VAMOS-related feature/ 3 Feature Description: Describes the definitions and

1.2 Intended Audience

l Need to understand the VAMOS function

1.3 Change History

Change Type Change Description Parameter

Feature change Added support of this feature by the None

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Change Type Change Description Parameter

Editorial Updated 5.3.2 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing None

Change Type Change Description Parameter

Feature change None None

Editorial Updated 5.3.2 VAMOS Channel Demultiplexing None

Feature l Modified parameters related to MS None

Editorial None None

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Change Change Description Parameter Change

Feature l Added a parameter to control whether Added the

Editorial None None

1.4 Change History

Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature change Changed the name of None

Editorial change None None

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Huawei provides the VAMOS solution, which is a portfolio of MS identification-related

2.2 Application Scenarios

Scenario 1: Congestion Relief

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The following table describes features that are recommended in scenario 1.

Table 2-1 Features recommended in scenario 1

GBFD-115830 VAMOS This feature selects R13.0

GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS This feature checks R13.0

GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop This feature checks R13.0

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Feature ID Feature Name Function Introduced in...

GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II This feature R16.0

Scenario 2: User Experience Improvement

Table 2-2 Features recommended in scenario 2

GBFD-160201 VAMOS FR This feature selects R16.0

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Feature ID Feature Name Function Introduced in...

GBFD-115831 Mute SAIC MS This feature checks R13.0

GBFD-115832 VAMOS Call Drop This feature checks R13.0

GBFD-160217 VAMOS I&II This feature R16.0

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Penetration rate of VAMOS-capable MSs = (A03628: Number of Calls Originated or Terminated

2.3 Solution Overview