The use of passive radio extenders in cellular networks

Abstract

Presents the results of experimental check of passive radio extender efficiency within cellular communication networks. There are several possible ways of communication assurance when mobile station (MS) is out of the coverage area of the base station (BS). The first of them offers microcell application, when two antennas are used along with the other BS equipment. The second method assumes the use of personal high-elevation direct antenna and antenna adapter, which is connected directly to the MS. In several cases passive radio extender (PRE) can be used in order to provide communication for a small local group of MS.