Radio 2242
The macro Radio 2242 is a 2T/2R
wideband Radio with 2x80W output power
capable of supporting instant Dynamic
Power Sharing feature over two bands and
three standards. As part of the Ericsson
Radio System Portfolio Radio 2242 has
best in class design in terms of radio
performance and power efficiency for wide
area 3GPP radio products.

Small and smart dimensions of Radio

2242 support a wide range of mounting
scenarios and provide a pioneering
flexibility within its product segment with
the One-bolt Installation. With addition of
Radio 2242 Ericsson evolves the macro
radio part of its portfolio to become even
more flexible and making it easier than
ever to create small and efficient single
and multi-band radio installations.

The Radio 2242 should preferably be

located near the antenna and can be
located up to 40 km from the baseband
unit. An optical CPRI link is used to
connect the Radio 2242 to the baseband
unit and several radio units can be
connected in a cascade or star
configuration.

Radio 2242 provides support for AISG

TMA and RET (DIN 8 and BIAS-T)
towards the antenna system.

Radio 2242 supports GSM, WCDMA and

LTE standards as well as CAT-M and NB-
IoT.
 Two duplex (TX/RX) branches provide in-built support for MIMO and TX/RX diversity.

Optional installation equipment for wall and pole mount is available. To support AC installations there
will be optional Power Supply Units (PSU).
 

Technical specification for Radio 2242

FREQUENCY BANDS
Bands: B1 + B3

HW CAPACITY
Carrier capacity GSM: Max 4 carriers per port (DL), max 8 carriers per port (UL) in MSR
Carrier capacity WCDMA: Max 6 carriers per port (DL), max 12 carriers per port (UL)
Carrier capacity LTE: Max 6 carriers per port (DL), max 6 carriers per port (UL)
CAT-M: Supported as per standard within LTE carrier
NB-IoT: All three deployment methods supported (band/standard dependent)
IBW: 75 MHz for B3 and 60 MHz for B1 simultaneously
40 MHz for GSM and LTE 1.4/3 MHz carrier, centered anywhere within band
MIMO: Yes, 2T2R. 4T4R with two radio units
Output power: Up to 2 x 80 W (dynamically shared between B1 + B3)

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
Antenna ports: 2 x 4.3-10 (f)
External Antenna Line Device: RET 2.0, using DIN 8 (f) or over the antenna port. AISG TMA & RET support
CPRI: 2 x 2.5/4.9/9.8/10.1 Gbps (exchangeable SFP modules)
Optical indicators: 5
Maintenance button: 1
External alarms: 2 (using DIN 14 (f))
Field ground: Dual lug

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: <18 kg
Volume: 15 liter
Mounting: Rail, wall and pole mount
Fans needed when mounted in non-vertical direction

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply: -48 VDC (3-wire)

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Normal operating temp.: -40 °C to +55 °C (cold start at -40 °C)
Environment: Outdoor class with IP65
Forced cooling (optional): Radio 2242 can use an optional fan module

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