May 2014

Ever wonder how wireless signal gets to a specific area? Connections and networks live and breathe by antennas. If an antenna goes down, the wireless network would be in trouble. …

Conformance testing is designed to determine if implementation meets the requirements of a standard or specification. There are many types of testing including testing for performance, robustness, behavior, functions and …

Long term evolution (LTE) is the standard for today’s wireless networks, and replaces third generation (3G) technology. LTE technology is a based on a 3GPP standard that provides for a downlink speed …

Why T1 testing necessary? Let’s take a closer look at how carriers test their T1 networks and more important, what T1 test equipment they use.

Once a wireless phenomenon, Bluetooth is part of our everyday lives. Whether you utilize it to talk on the phone in your car or you’ve mistakenly thought someone was addressing …

In today’s test and measurement world, many different devices and methods are necessary. For connection testing, this includes cable and antenna analyzers. Cable analyzers verify the electrical connections in a cable or …

The Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is a third generation mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard. 

According to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), carrier aggregation is used in LTE-Advanced in order to increase the bandwidth, and thereby increase the bitrates. Because of this, it’s important …

Wireless network testing is no mundane task. It involved thorough thought, procedures and most of all, high-end equipment. This equipment differs depending on the type of network that is being …

Conformance testing is designed to help eliminate problems with user equipment that would would impact the functioning and performance of wireless networks. 3GPP is the body that has set the …

eNodeB (enhanced Node B) simulators are an important piece of test networks that are used for a variety of user equipment tests. eNodeB simulators run as only one part of …

How Passive Intermodulation Affects Network Performance Passive intermodulation (PIM) is a big concern for wireless providers because of the negative effect it can have on network performance. In active devices, PIM …

Test Types and Parameters for LTE Driving Testing LTE drive tests are an important part of how wireless carriers determine whether their networks are performing well — and get a …

Three Examples of Mobile Application Testing Resumes RCR Wireless has collected three mobile application testing resume samples to give different views on organization, prioritizing skills within the resume, and types …

Mobile applications are a booming business. Mobile application testing is critical for successful development and launch of applications. But what skills are in the highest demand for mobile app testing …

Until recently, PIM (Passive Intermodulation Distortion was only a concern for wireless networks, and ultimately, the wireless user. Today, cable manufacturers are involved as certain low PIM cables are necessary …

If you’re well-versed in today’s wireless industry, you know Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is a big part of keeping wireless networks up and running, with the ability to meet the high …

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing is no stranger to the wireless industry. In fact, it is a standard for radio site commissioning and certification. PIM’s history dates back to the beginning …

When it comes to Long Term Evolution (LTE), it’s all about the user experience and therefore, user equipment testing is extremely important. LTE is cutting edge in terms of speed …

The arrival of Long Term Evolution (LTE) brought significantly different wireless network capabilities. Today’s wireless user wants and expects superior service and performance. To make sure this happens, extensive and …

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is becoming more and more important as wireless users demand data, with high speeds. It affects network speed and performance, therefore, needs to be monitored, making PIM …

In the United States, Long Term Evolution (LTE) is well-established. When it comes to testing, at this point an LTE antenna test would be for maintenance only, not for initial …

“Anything you can do I can do better.” That’s the name of the tune in the Philippines as the the country’s two telecommunication giants Globe Telecom and Smart Communications Inc. …