Cellular networks rely on precise measurements to deliver reliable coverage and highquality
service. Understanding these principles is essential for anyone working in mobile
communications, network planning, or performance optimization.

In this course, you’ll start with the foundations of cellular radio, exploring traditional
coverage methods, the cellular philosophy, and concepts like reuse distance, cell
hierarchies, and antenna configurations. You’ll learn how propagation, multipath effects,
and fading - such as Rayleigh and Rician fading, impact signal quality, and how diversity
techniques improve performance.

Next, you’ll dive into radio measurements, covering key concepts such as logarithms,
decibels, and power levels in dBm and dBW. The course explains how to perform system
calculations and interpret measurements across technologies including GSM, UMTS, LTE,
and Wi-Fi. You’ll explore metrics like RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, and timing advance, and see
how best-server plots are used for network optimization.

Designed for professionals in telecoms and wireless engineering, this course provides a
clear, practical introduction to cellular radio measurements - ideal for anyone seeking to
understand how signal strength and quality are assessed in modern mobile networks.

Course Contents

Cellular Radio Principles

• Cellular Philosophy
• Base Stations
• Cellular Coverage
• Cells in Built up Areas
• Propagation Issues

Radio Measurements

• Decibels
• GSM Measurements
• UMTS Measurements
• LTE Measurements
• SINR Measurements
• 5G Measurements
• Wi-Fi Measurements