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Section VI, Technical Specifications Copy No.

NFMMS-55/2016 FAB NFMMS Project

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SECTION-VI

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS



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Table of Clauses

PART- A

General Information and Requirements

1. Introduction 55

2. FAB Organization 55

3. Existing NFMMS Architecture 55

4. Principal Tasks of the NFMMS 58

5. Scope of the work and Project Requirements 58

6. Work Program 60

7. Applicable Standards 60

8. Evidence of Compliance 61

9. Maintenance Support and Mandatory Spare Parts 62

10. Monitoring systems General Requirement 62

11. Requirements Applicable to the Project as a Whole 65

12. Acceptance Criteria 66

13. Training 67

14. Operational and Maintenance Manuals 67

PART- B

Details Specifications

1. Introduction 68

2. Portable/Handheld Direction Finder 68

3. Upgrade of Existing Receivers 72

4. Mobile Radio Scanner 73

5. Upgrade of Existing Scanners 82

6. Suppliers Requirements 82



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Table of Clauses

TABLE

Table 1

ITU-R Recommendations of Monitoring Functions 61

FIGURES

Figure 1

Existing NFMMS Architecture 56

Figure 2

Flow Chart of Software tools accessing the database 57

Figure 3

Network Layout of Existing NFMMS 58

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 84



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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

1. Introduction

1.1 Part A: of this Section describes general information about existing system

and requirements for the project. Part B contains detailed specifications for the

main system components required under the contract.

1.2 The Bidder shall submit a commentary on the Technical Specifications and

adequate evidence demonstrating the substantial responsiveness of the

facilities to these specifications. Therefore, the Bidder shall provide comments

and information on each requirement and specification in this section,

preferably in a matrix form

2. FAB Organization

2.1 After passing of Pakistan Telecommunication Re-organization Act, 1996, two

separate entities have emerged, namely the Pakistan Telecommunication

Authority (PTA) and the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB).

2.2 FAB was established under section 42 of the Pakistan Telecommunication

(Re-organization) Act, 1996. Under section 43 of the act the FAB has

exclusive authority to allocate and assign portions of the radio frequency

spectrum, provision of telecommunication services and telecommunication

systems, radio and television broadcasting operations to the Government

agencies, public and private wireless operators and others.

2.3 In order to fulfill its obligations, FAB desires to extend its capability of

frequency monitoring range and the coverage area, expanding the existing

National Frequency Management & Monitoring System (NFMMS).

3. Existing National Frequency Management and Monitoring System (NFMMS)

Architecture

3.1 The NFMMS was established in 2001 and was made operational in 2002.

FAB is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFMMS which

includes: -

a. Two (02) MF/HF Monitoring Stations (10 KHz-30MHz)

b. Seven (07) VHF/UHF Fixed Monitoring Stations (20 MHz-3GHz)

c. Ten (10) VHF/UHF Mobile Monitoring Systems (20 MHz-3 GHz)

d. One (01) VHF/UHF Mobile Monitoring System (20 MHz -26.5 GHz)

e. One (01) Mobile Microwave Monitoring System (400 MHz-18 GHz)

f. Two (02) Mobile Microwave Monitoring System (850 MHz – 40 GHz)

g. National Control Centre (NCC)

3.2 The architecture of existing NFMMS is shown in fig-1.



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(Figure 1 Existing NFMMS Architecture)

3.3 All the Fixed / Mobile Monitoring Stations are fully accessible and

controllable through specialized software applications on LAN/WAN from

NCC, performing following main functions: -

a. Import of transmitter licensee data from NCC to Monitoring Station

b. Export of monitored data from Monitoring Stations to NCC

c. Operate and control Monitoring Station remotely from NCC

3.4 Both Fixed and Mobile Monitoring Stations are capable to operate the other

way, manually or remotely.

3.5 Diagrammatic flowchart of the functioning of software tools for complete

integration between Monitoring Stations and Spectrum Management System is

shown in Fig-2.

(NCC) (FAB Headquarters Islamabad)



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CONFIGURATION BETWEEN SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT / DATABASE

AND MONITORING SOFTWARE TOOLS OF NFMMS

(Fig.2 Flowchart of Software tools accessing the database)

3.6 The network diagram of existing NFMMS is show in fig-3.

SPECTRAplus (LS Telcom)

Tools DATA

Tools TOOLS

(LS Telcom) - Analysis

- Interference

-Other Technical Aspects

DATA

(LS Telcom)

MONITORplus

ArgusMon/

ArgusEval (Rohde & Schwarz)

MONITORING STATION (Fixed/Mobile)

NETWORK

Import

Export

NATIONAL CONTROL CENTRE



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Fig.3: Network Layout of Existing NFMMS

4. Principal Tasks of the NFMMS

4.1 In broad terms, the principal tasks of the National Frequency Management and

Monitoring System specifically regarding Monitoring part are: -

a. Supervision of the radio traffic in general

b. Spectrum Occupancy Measurements

c. Measurement of technical parameters, such as frequency, modulation,

bandwidth, field strength and radiation pattern for compliance with license

conditions

d. Determination of infringements

e. Triangulation, Homing and location of radio transmitters

f. Interference analysis and its resolution

g. Direction Finding

h. Manual and Automated measurements and scanning

j. Comparison of measured data with licensed data or parameters in NCC

database.

k. Gathering of statistical data for frequency management purposes

5. Scope of the Work and Project Requirements

5.1 The main scope of work includes turn key responsibility for the design, supply,

installation, operation, testing, support, warranty and maintenance for the

Monitoring Systems required under the project.



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5.2 The Bidders shall offer following Radio Monitoring Systems including

hardware and software for spectrum monitoring and Direction Finding: -

a. Three (03) VHF/UHF Portable Monitoring Systems with Direction Finding

capability.

b. Two (02) Specialized Network Scanner.

c. Operation services for the systems.

d. Operator level maintenance manuals.

e. Staff training on basic trouble shooting of the system.

f. Operations and maintenance assistance during the initial twelve (12)

months of operation.

g. Spare parts support for 10 years after contract (First party equipment only)

h. Upgrade / Integration with existing system.

j. Supply & Commissioning of offered systems

k. SAT (pre-shipment inspection) of the offered system

l. Local warranty support & operational support after warranty (Chargeable).

m. Up gradation (hardware/ software /firmware as required) of existing

portable Handheld Receivers and Mobile Radio Scanners.

n. Associated software/drivers/tools & accessories for operation of equipment.

o. User Manuals.

p. Local Trials and demonstration of offered systems

5.3 The Bidders shall tender according to the system specifications and

configuration described in this Section. A different configuration with only

those modifications which will bring improvements to the system's

performance will be considered. The bidders shall describe in detail the

improvements and capabilities.

5.4 The cost of the following locally available facilities, whose maintenance and

spare parts services must be available countrywide, shall be quoted by the

Bidders as part of the Project. The Employer may decide acquiring them

locally from different contractors:-

a. Computers / Laptops and associated accessories (i.e., keyboard, mouse,

monitor, printer, etc).

b. Networking Equipment (i.e, Router, Modems, etc.).



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5.5 The price quoted by the Bidders for the above mentioned facilities will be

included in bid evaluation. The bids shall include detailed information e.g.,

computer specifications etc required, so that the Employer can acquire

compatible equipment locally, that can be fully integrated to the system

supplied by the Contractor.

5.6 Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

The BOQ included in Attachment-1 indicates the minimum quantities that

shall be quoted by the Bidders. Where no quantities have been specified, this

attachment is only indicative and the Bidders shall offer the required

quantities according to their system design. Furthermore, the Bidders shall

provide unit prices in the Price Schedule, which include all the systems,

components, spare parts, accessories, services, etc. required for the Project

even if they are not mentioned in the BOQ. (See ITB-11: Bid Prices).

6. Work Program

6.1 The time to complete the contract is specified in the Bid Data Sheet,

ITB 24.5 (b). No credit will be given for earlier completion and bids offering a

completion date beyond the maximum designated period shall be rejected.

6.2 Within fifteen (15) days after the date of signing the Contract, the Contractor

shall prepare and submit a detailed program of performance of the Contract.

This program shall also identify all the implementation events and activities in

such a way that the flow of payments subject to measurement of the work

performed can be scheduled with reasonable exactitude.

7. Applicable Standards

7.1 As stated in ITB-9.2 (d)(iii), the standards for workmanship, materials, and

equipment designated in these Technical Specifications are intended to be

descriptive (establishing standards of quality and performance) only and not

restrictive. The Bidder may substitute standards, provided that it demonstrates

in its bid that the substitutions are substantially equivalent or superior to the

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Table 1 ITU-R Recommendations for Monitoring Functions

No Function ITU-R Recommendations

1. Signal Parameter Measurement

1.1 Frequency and Frequency Offset ITU-R Rec. SM 377

ITU-R Rep. 272

1.2 Field Strength ITU-R Rec. SM 378

ITU-R Rep. 273-7

1.3 Modulation ITU-R Rep. 277

1.4 Bandwidth ITU-R SM 328

ITU-R Rec. 443

1.5 Identification ITU-R Rep. 978

2. Spectrum Occupancy

2.1 Band (Channel) Occupancy ITU-R Rec. 182

ITU-R Rep. 668-3

3. Direction Finding and Location

3.1 Direction Finding and Location ITU-R Rec. 372-6

ITU Spectrum Monitoring Hand book

7.3 The system shall be designed with a modular architecture and shall use the

latest technology. The Bidders shall describe how the proposed systems

anticipate future needs regarding the enhancement in frequency range,

growing use of digital modulated signals and new technologies.

8. Evidence of Compliance

8.1 As specified in ITB-9.2 (d), the documentary evidence to be submitted with

the bids shall consist of: -

a. A certificate of origin of the plant and equipment offered.

b. A detailed description of the essential technical and performance

characteristics of the facilities.

c. A commentary of the Employer's Technical Specifications and adequate

evidence demonstrating the substantial responsiveness of the Facilities to

those specifications.

d. A list giving full particulars, including available sources, of all spare

parts, special tools, etc., necessary for the proper and continuing

functioning of the Facilities for the period named in the Bid Data Sheet,

following completion of facilities.

e. The documentary evidence of the conformity of the facilities to the

bidding documents may be in the form of literature, drawings and data.



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9. Maintenance Support and Mandatory Spare Parts

9.1 Maintenance and warranty services for initial one year after commissioning

and operation shall comprise of replacement/repair of defected hardware

elements, components, subsystems or system and configuration /

troubleshooting of software. Any spare parts used during the Defect Liability

Period due to causes different from: -

a. Improper operation or maintenance of the equipment by the Employer, or

b. Operation of the equipment outside specifications provided in the Contract

shall be replaced by the Contractor.

10. Monitoring System General Requirements

10.1 Monitoring System Basic content

10.1.1 The monitoring network shall be led by the NCC that manages the

network through specialized application software and set-up

monitoring strategy and monitoring task plans.

10.1.2 The MS shall perform spectrum monitoring and direction finding

activities through monitoring stations.

10.1.3 The MS shall allow for getting information from the real environment

and constitutes data/reports for further transmission / processing at

NCC, which consists of the spectrum management activity.

10.2. Generic MS features

10.2.1 The monitoring systems shall provide the generic monitoring features

including, but not limited to, the following: -

a. Graphical Display formats.

b. Event Reporting

10.3 MS General Functional requirements:

a. Spectrum occupancy scanning

b. Signal parameter measurement

c. Direction finding

d. Triangulation and transmitter location

e. Audio recording

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10.4 Detailed Functional Requirements of Monitoring Systems

10.4.1 VHF/UHF portable Handheld and Monitoring System.

Portable Monitoring System will consist of compact and handy

equipment to Handheld Monitoring System will consist: -

a. Monitoring of spectrum in the range 20 MHz to 18 GHz or more

will be preferred.

b. Direction Finding antennas, Directional and Omni directional

antenna with built-in GPS and compass.

c. Should be capable of plotting bearing results on built in maps

stored and displayed on the handheld receiver.

d. Should be able to import maps in various world leading maps

format for offline use.

e. Measurement of technical parameters of radio transmission

f. Direction Finding / homing of transmitter using handheld antennas

with build-in GPS and Compass.

g. Scanning of spectrum for occupancy and interference analysis with

variable resolution bandwidths

h. Internal Recording/storage and export of monitoring data/audio/IQ

data/scans for post processing and analysis

j. Battery time with at least 2 hours per battery pack.

k. Linkup all intercepts information to the central database.

10.5. MS Application Software facilities

10.5.1 General Requirements for Software

a. The MS application software shall utilize a proven set of basic

monitoring system applications.

b. It is preferable that the software modules be able to provide for

customization to a certain extent by the Employer, where

necessary, to accommodate the need for particular formats on

specific reports and screens.

c. Display direction finding and triangulation task results on digital

maps (available to the Employer).

d. Reset of the monitoring system / unit computer system.

e. Capability to export measurement data into common formats such

as XML/MS Excel/ASCH etc.

f. The MS Application Program shall incorporate user-friendly

features to enable the staff to utilize the MS easily and without

requiring knowledge of the MS application software details.

g. Local display and storage of results / reports of monitoring activity.



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Transfer the results / reports to database.

h. These user-friendly features shall include or provide for, but not be

limited to:-

(i) Consistent program "look and feel".

(ii) Process designed for intuitive navigation between related

screens.

(iii) Consistent screen layouts in Graphical User Interface

(GUI) format with pull down menus and point-and-click

selection, designed generally in accordance with the

Microsoft User Interface Style Guide or equivalent.

(iv) Self-explanatory "Help windows" on screen.

(v) Step by step explanation on the most common, typical,

measurement tasks possible to perform through spectrum

monitoring facilities and how to perform them with the system.

k. The MS Application Software shall include security features to

ensure that only properly authorized personnel may:-

(i) Access the MS Application Program.

(ii) Utilize the MS Application Program.

(iii) Access and / or change data in the (MS, SMS) database.

l. Local display and storage of results/reports of monitoring activity.

Transfer the results / reports to NCC.

m. The Bidders shall clearly describe the reporting capabilities

provided with the MS Application Software.

n. User friendly help menu/manual

10.5.2 Display Format:

10.5.2.1 The MS application software shall provide graphical display

formats which include but are not limited to the following: -

a. Spectrum occupancy: -

(i) Counts (hits) versus signal level,

(ii) Percent occupancy (in a sampling set) versus time,

(iii) Percent occupancy (in a sampling set) versus

frequency,

(iv) Percent occupancy (in a sampling set) versus signal

level,

(v) Signal level versus time,

(vi) Hold time (in seconds) versus time for a limited

number of channels.

b. Signal parameter measurement:



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(i) Time domain (e.g. field strength for one frequency,

frequency for one station, etc, Direction of Arrival -

DOA in azimuth for one radio source, etc),

(ii) Frequency domain (e.g. field strength for a scanned

band, etc),

(iii) waterfall display.

c. Direction finding:

(i) Signal bearing should viable as polar plot and also on

digital map.

(ii) Signal bearing triangulation plot on digital map

(iii) Should be capable of plotting bearing results on built in

maps stored and displayed on the handled receiver.

10.5.2.2 The displays and graphical representations should be possible

to store and export as images. The results, in tabular format,

based on which the representations have been built up should

be possible to store and export files for integration with

existing system.

11. Requirements Applicable To the Project As a Whole

11.1 The degree of standardization of parts and components of the entire system

shall be as high as possible: -

(a) The system shall provide optimized results in terms of cost and

performance evaluation.

(b) All system components, which are designed, procured, implemented and

commissioned.

(i) Equipment of latest version

(ii) State of art production

(iii) Off the shelf technology

(iv) Fixed Provision

(v) Flexible

(vi) Expand able

(vii) Sufficient

(viii) Integrated with each other

11.6 Conceived AC Power Supply

The power source for all electrical equipment / shall be single phase 220 VAC

+ 15%, 50 Hz.

11.7 Quality Assurance

Each bidder shall provide is its bid a description of the quality, assurance

program already in place within the Bidders company, the duration of the

time that such progress has been active and a certification that the same

progress will be applicable to the hardware, software and services provided to

the Employer in the event of a contract avoid for this system.



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11.8 The design and the electrical and mechanical construction, as well as the

finishing of all measurement equipment shall confirm in all respects with

good engineering practice and such equipment shall be suitable for use in

regions with atmospheric conditions specific in Pakistan.

11.9 All measurement equipment shall be designed and built up based on and

utilizing the most recent digital technology. Any system or subsystem should

not have limitation placed to meet the requirements of the bidding document

i.e, any additive feature of any component should be available as per the

normal marketing brushers and user manuals.

11.10 The equipment shall be fully maintainable in Pakistan through the supply of

spares parts, tools and measuring equipment. All cables, connectors,

interfaces, and any other hardware and software required for delivering a fully

operational system as per description given herein shall be the responsibility

of the Contractor. Lack of identification or definition of any item of hardware

or software in this bid document but otherwise necessary for satisfactory

working of each of the stations, will not be taken as an excuse or absolve the

Contractor of its responsibility to provide fully working stations to meet the

operational requirements given herein.

11.11 If the system has been integrated from more than one source, then the original

manufacturers of the system or subsystems should additionally extend the

warranty of the system or subsystems in the name of the Employer.

11.12 Any system or subsystem should not have limitation placed to meet the

requirements of the bidding document i.e, any additive feature of any

component should be available as per the normal marketing brochures and

user manuals.

12. Acceptance Criteria

12.1 The Bidders are required to submit along with their technical proposals, but as

a separate document, the Field Acceptance Procedures describing the testing

procedures to ensure the conformance of the all system with the Technical

Specifications and performance requirements herein included and the quality

of its components. The testing procedures shall be drawn up by the Contractor

and submitted to the Employer not later than two (2) months before

conducting Acceptance test. These procedures will be discussed between the

engineers designated by the contractor and the Employer to arrive at a final

commonly agreed document.



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13. Training (No of trainings, extensions)

13.1 Local training will be conducted as follows: -

a. One week local training (2 x groups of participants) of Operator &

Maintenance Level for each equipment will be conducted on equipment

being procured.

b Two refresher trainings of three days each (Operator & Maintenance

Level) of newly procured monitoring equipment two months after

commissioning.

c. Relevant syllabus for the above mentioned training will be provided by

the contractor, four weeks before the commencement of the trainings.

14. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

14.1 High quality operation & basic trouble shooting manuals in English language

for each system shall be provided in two hard copies. Softcopy of each manual

shall also be provided on compact disc in Acrobat or Word format.

14.2 Training documentation and training course material shall be delivered to

each trainee in hardcopy. Two (02) soft copies of all type of training

documentation shall be delivered to FAB.



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PART - B

Detailed Specifications

1. Introduction

1.1 The following pages outline the specifications of monitoring systems required

for the Project. The units not specifically mentioned in this Chapter but

considered necessary for each of the system shall be clearly defined and

specified by the Bidders so that they meet the performance requirements

described in these bidding documents.

1.2 The Bidders shall attach to their bids a block diagram for each type of system

(VHF/UHF portable Handheld Monitoring System & Specialized Network

Scanner) indicating the connections and relationships among the various

components or sub-systems such as antennae, receivers, DF sub-system,

consoles, communications equipment, power supply, and GPS receivers. The

description of the offered system shall make reference to the configuration so

depicted.

2. VHF/UHF portable Handheld Monitoring & Direction Finding System

2.1 General specifications. The offered system must have following features:-

2.1.1 VHF / UHF portable Handheld DF system.

2.1.2 The frequency range of DF mode shall be at least 20 MHz to 6 GHz

2.1.3 User friendly and Intuitive Graphical User Interface

2.1.4 The portable Handheld DF shall have front panel display for operation

2.1.5 The portable Handheld DF should have the flexibility to be used as a portable

handheld homing receiver with appropriate Directional Antenna

2.1.6 Quick deployment of system in a vehicle

2.1.7 Recording & analysis of signals including Frequency Scan, Memory Scan, and

Wideband panorama scan etc.

2.1.8 Display of intercepted signals in various display modes including waterfall,

level-frequency graph, level bar etc.

2.1.9 Automatic Direction Finding capabilities for location fix of target signal and

display of position on map even in multipath environment (homing in)

2.1.10 Spectrum occupancy scanning

2.1.11 Field proven (Local Field demo /trial of offered system).



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2.1.12 The portable Handheld DF& its associated DF antennas shall be compact in

size and weight

2.1.13 The weight shall be between 3 to 4 kg with battery (excluding DF antenna)

2.1.14 The DF antennas shall be installable on a vehicle roof using magnetic mount

or tripod based on the monitoring task requirement or better.

2.1.15 The battery should have 2 hour or better back up time.

2.1.16 The DF shall be supplied with a 12V car cigarette lighter charger

2.1.17 The Portable Handheld DF shall be an integrated solution to detect, intercept

and DF RF and Microwave signals.

2.1.18 The DF should support Correlative Interferometer DF method(or latest)

2.1.19 The DF shall have on-device built-in maps accessible via front panel to

facilitate handheld operation

2.1.20 The DF shall have the possibility to record bearing results on-device

2.1.21 DF shall support on-device triangulation of bearing results

2.1.22 The DF shall have the facility to record demodulated audio, trace information,

screenshots etc in order to replay afterwards on device.

2.1.23 The DF shall have selectable measurement time, continuous or periodic output

function

2.1.24 The portable Handheld DF shall contain an integrated wideband receiver with

ability to perform fast scanning of its frequency range

2.1.25 Monitoring scan speed of at least 2 GHz/s or better.

2.1.26 The Receiver Mode should be able to scan signals up to 18 GHz or above

2.1.27 The Demodulation bandwidth of receiver mode shall be at least 500 kHz

2.1.28 Handheld Directional antenna (20 MHz till 18 GHz or above) with integrated

GPS and Compass for portable Homing application shall be included

2.1.29 The Receiver mode should have the ability to output audio tone based on

signal level to aid homing application

2.1.30 The Receiver mode should have a Squelch function

2.1.31 The Receiver shall have support level detectors such as Max Peak, Average,

RMS etc.

2.1.32 The Receiver mode shall have AGC (Auto Gain Control) and MGC (Manual

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2.1.33 The portable Handheld should be able to connect to a PC for remote control,

display of Direction finding, RF scanning results, transfer of recorded data etc.

2.1.34 The control software shall have the facility to record the DF results in memory

for replay later on.

2.1.35 The control software shall support triangulation of bearing results measured

by a single DF

2.1.36 GIS control software for displaying of bearing results on map to be provided

2.1.37 The control software shall have the option for automatic direction finding

using a heat map to display target’s measured location

2.1.38 The control software shall be equipped with various RF scanning modes

2.1.39 Various display modes including waterfall, polar diagram etc. should be

supported by the control software

2.1.40 The control software shall have the possibility to record I/Q data of signals

2.1.41 The control software shall support demodulation, recording and replay of

analog modulations

2.1.42 The control software shall support networking of more than one DF for online

triangulation.

2.1.43 The system must have weather / water proof casing.

2.1.44 Wooden tripod stand must be provided with the system.

2.1.45 2 x Backup batteries pack must be provided with the system.

2.1.46 The computer system / Laptop must be equipped with the following: -

2.1.46.1.1 Minimum 2 GHz CPU clock or better specification

2.1.46.1.2 Minimum 8 GByte RAM or better RAM

2.1.46.1.3 Minimum Intel Core i7.2xxx (“Haswell”) or better specifications

2.1.46.1.4 Window 7 32bit or 64bit or better specifications

2.1.47 Mast and extended cable to support 8/6 meter (including GPS) for antenna

system must be provided and integrated with the system.

21.48 Omni directional Passive antenna will be provided with the system.

2.2 Detailed Specification

DF Mode

Frequency range: 20 MHz –6 GHz (or better)



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Antenna System: Multi element DF Antenna

DF method: Correlative / Interferometer or Wattson-Watt or

latest for lower frequency ranges

DF Sensitivity: For VHF frequency Range:

a. With Magnetic mount antenna: ≤ 20 µV/m

b. With Tripod antenna: ≤ 9 µV/m

For UHF/SHF frequency range: ≤ 6 µV/m with

Correlative Interferometer

Image rejection: For IF2: Equal or better than 85dB

For IF3: Equal or better than 65 dB

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DF accuracy: ≤ 3 deg (RMS) for magnetic mount antenna

≤ 1 deg for tripod antenna

DF Freq Scan Speed Up to 200 channels/s

Real time Bandwidth 1 KHz, 25 KHz, 100 KHz, 500 KHz, 10 MHz or

more in steps

Averaging modes Continuous, gate, normal

Minimum Signal Duration

10 ms or better

Minimum Burst Duration

< 0.5 ms (typ 0.5ms) or better

MTBF ≥ 16500h or better

Permissible Wind speed of DF

at least antenna on Vehicle

≥ 120 km/h

North Offset Automatic method using compass

EMC standards EN 61010-1, R&TTE EN 301489-1/-22

EN 55022, class B or more

Mechanical & Environmental

stress

MIL-PRF-28800 F or equivalent

Operating Altitude ≥ 4000 m or better

Operating Temp range

–10 °C to +55 °C or better



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Receiver Mode

Frequency range: 9 kHz to 18 GHz or above

Real Time Bandwidth At least 10 MHz or better

Rx Scan Rate At least 2 GHz/s or better

Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz

Frequency Accuracy <1 ppm

Input level for linear operation: Up to 0 dBm/107 dBµV

Signal level measurement -30 dBµV to 107 dBµV

Dynamic Range: At least 120 dB

Sensitivity: -105dBm or better(Bidder shall present exact

system sensitivity for entire range)

Overall Noise Figure: ≤ 12 dB typ, (attenuator off).

DANL < -147 dBm for the whole frequency range

Demodulation Bandwidth At least 500 kHz

Demodulation Capabilities: USB, LSB, AM, FM, CW, Pulse, I/Q or more

IF Spectrum Display range: 1 kHz to 10 MHz or better

Image frequency Rejection: For IF2: Equal or better than 85dB

For IF3: Equal or better than 65 dB

Display Modes Clear/Write, Average, MaxHold, MinHold

Squelch –30 dBµV to 110 dBµV

AFC 150 Hz to 500 kHz

Scan Modes Frequency, Memory, FFT/Panorama

Level Detectors Average, RMS, MaxPeak, Sample etc.

Interfaces USB, LAN, SD-Card, IF Output, Signal

Reference etc.

3. Upgrade of existing Receivers. Frequency Allocation Board intends to upgrade its

existing portable handheld monitoring receivers with additional functionality. The existing

portable handheld monitoring receivers are required to be upgraded to 18 GHz frequency

range. The bidder shall provide all the required antenna modules and accessories to enable

interception of signals up to 18 GHz or above. Moreover the associated software and

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4. Mobile Radio Scanner

4.1 General Specifications. The offered system must have following features:

4.1.1 Technology Support for Mobile Radio Scanner must include GSM,

WCDMA, LTE, CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO, TETRA.

4.1.2 Recording on PC/Laptop & analysis for GSM, GSM, WCDMA, LTE,

CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO, TETRA.

4.1.3 GUI user friendly interface & easy Installable.

4.1.4 Spectrum occupancy scanning for GSM, WCDMA, LTE,

CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO, TETRA.

4.1.5 Field proven (Local Field demo /trial of offered system).

4.1.6 Automatic Detection for GSM / WCDMA / LTE / CDMA 2000 /

EvDO / Tetra technology

4.1.7 Software / Firmware Up gradation of existing Mobile Network

Scanners.

4.2 Detailed Specifications

4.2.1 Technology supported by scanner should include GSM, WCDMA,

LTE (FDD & TDD), CDMA2000, 1xEV-DO, TETRA.

4.2.2 Support for all frequency bands per unit within the 30MHz-6GHz span

for above mentioned technologies.

4.2.3 Simultaneous measurements in GSM, LTE, WCDMA, CDMA2000,

1xEV-DO, TETRA.

4.2.4 Should included a back pack system including the scanner, smart

phones & batteries etc for easy mobility.

4.2.5 Suitcase solution for proper housing and operation of system.

4.2.6 Should perform Automatic detection of Channels for GSM / WCDMA

/ LTE / CDMA 2000 / TETRA.

4.2.7 Should include Possible Base station positioning estimation features

for GSM/WCDMA/LTE/CDMA200/ TETRA.

4.2.8 Should support LTE CIR (Channel Impulse Response) feature in

detecting ISI (Inter Symbol Interference).

4.2.9 Should include High sensitivity and accurate inbuilt GPS receiver as

compare to external GPS, An integrated GPS receiver with 16



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channels and a refresh rate of 4 Hz to allow the scanner to be used also

in areas with weak GPS signals.

4.2.10 Extra set of Antennas.

4.2.11 2 x extra battery packs per system.

4.2.12 Should support LTE Wide band and narrow band signal measurement.

4.2.13 Should perform LTE MIMO measurement, showing condition of each

transmission stream in graphical view.

4.2.14 Should have provision of a Gigabit LAN transmission.

4.2.15 Physical Characteristics: The Scanner should include the

following interfaces: RJ-45, BNC & USB.

4.2.16 The Drive Test SW may also be able to visualize the panorama

measurement / view using active directional antennas.

4.3 System Requirements:

4.3.1 The computer system / laptop must be equipped with following

specification: -

4.3.1.1 Minimum 2 GHz CPU clock or better specifications.

4.3.1.2 Minimum 8 GByte RAM or better specifications.

4.3.1.3 Minimum Intel Core i7-2xxx (*Haswell*) or better

specifications.

4.3.1.4 Window 7 32bit or 64bit or better specifications

4.4 RF Characteristics

4.4.1

Frequency range: 30 MHz to 6 GHz or above.

Level measurement uncertainty: < 1 dB (S/N > 16 dB, 30 MHz to 3 GHz)

&

< 1.5 dB (S/N > 16 dB, 3 GHz to 6 GHz)

VSWR:1.5 typ. (30 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2.5 GHz ) & 1.7 typ. (2.5 GHz ≤ f ≤ 6 GHz)

RF receive Paths: Independent 2 RF Front Ends or better



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4.5 LTE Characteristics

4.5.1 Support for all LTE bands working within 30MHz-6GHz range.

4.5.2 Measurement modes: LTE FDD and TDD-LTE.

4.5.3 Must have suitcase solution (Properly fitting for easy usage).

4.5.4 Extra antenna and cable.

4.5.5 Customized Reporting Solution.

4.5.6 Physical decoding Accuracy.

4.5.7 Sensitivity for initial physical cell ID decoding or better.

4.5.7.1 SYNC signal power –120dBm or better.

4.5.7.2 SYNC signal RE power –140 dBm or better.

4.5.8 Sensitivity after successful physical cell ID decoding or better.

4.5.8.1 SYNC signal power, –127 dBm or better

4.5.8.2 SYNC signal RE power , –144.9 dBm or better

4.5.9 RS SINR Dynamic Range: –20 dB to +42 dB or better

4.5.10 SYNC SINR Dynamic Range: –20 dB to +42 dB or better

4.5.11 Measurement speeds: Automatic detection of all 504 PCI, at least 100

measurement/s or better.

4.5.12 PCI False Detection (Ghost Code): <10^-8 or better.

4.6 WCDMA Characteristics

4.6.1 Support for all WCDMA bands working within 30MHz-6GHz range.

4.6.2 Number of RF carrier frequencies: Max 31.

4.6.3 Measurement speed: high speed/high dynamic range automatic

detection of all 512 scrambling codes with BCH demodulation

4.6.4 Scrambling code detection sensitivity

4.6.4.1 Sensitivity for initial SC detection: high speed/high dynamic

range, –112 dBm/–121 dBm

4.6.4.2 Sensitivity after successful SC detection: high speed/high

dynamic range –118 dBm/–123 dBm

4.6.5 Scrambling code detection sensitivity

4.6.5.1 RSCP typ. < 1 dB

4.6.5.2 Ec/I0 < –12 dB typ. < 1.5 dB



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4.6.6 Scrambling code false detection (ghost code): < 10^-9 or better

specification

4.7 GSM Characteristic

4.7.1 Support for all GSM bands working within 30MHz-6GHz range.

4.7.2 Measurement speed: 500 channels/s or better specifications

4.7.3 Sensitivity –115dBm or better.

4.7.4 Measurement accuracy typ. ±1 dB

4.7.5 BSIC decoding accuracy 98 % for C/I > +2 dB

4.7.6 BSIC decoding dynamic range

4.7.6.1 Sensitivity for initial BSIC detection C/I > –2 dB

4.7.6.2 Sensitivity after successful BSIC detection C/I > –11 dB

4.8 CDMA2000 Characteristic

4.8.1 Support for all CDMA 2000 bands working within 30MHz-6GHz

range.

4.8.2 Number of RF carrier frequencies: max. 18 or better.

4.8.3 Measurement speed automatic detection of all 512 PN codes.

4.8.4 PN detection sensitivity typ –119 dBm or better.

4.8.5 Dynamic range Ec/I0 Typ.–29 dB or better

4.9 1xEV-DO characteristics (Rel.o/Rev.A/Rev.B)

4.9.1 Support for all EVDO bands working within 30Mhz-6Ghz range.

4.9.2 Number of RF carrier frequencies: max. 18.

4.9.3 PN detection sensitivity –120 dBm.

4.10 TETRA Characteristic

4.10.1 Support for all Tetra bands working within 30MHz-6GHz range.

4.10.2 Number of RF carrier frequencies within a 10 MHz downlink band

max. 400.

4.10.3 Channel resolution 25 kHz (QPSK).



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4.10.4 Measurement speed max. 8000 channels/s, 20/s for a 10 MHz block.

4.10.5 Sensitivity:

4.10.5.1 RSSI measurements, –120 dBm or better.

4.10.5.2 TETRA BSCH decoding (BSCH decoding for channels

with an SNR > 9.5 dB), –115 dBm or better.

4.11 BER measurements, –115 dBmTETRA2 (TEDS) Characteristic.

4.11.1 Support for all Tetra bands working within 30MHz-6GHz range.

4.11.2 Number of RF carrier frequencies within a 10 MHz downlink band

max. 400.

4.11.3 Channel resolution 25 kHz (QAM).

4.11.4 Channel bandwidths auto detection 25 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz, 150

kHz.

4.11.5 Code rates auto detection 1/2, 2/3, etc.

4.11.6 Modulation auto detect, 16QAM, 64QAM.

4.11.7 Sensitivity RSSI measurements –120 dBm(for 25 kHz channel

bandwidth).

4.11.8 Measurement speed max. 8000 channels/s, 20/s for a 10 MHz block.

4.12 RF power Scan

4.12.1 Frequency Range: -30MHz till 6 GHz.

4.12.2 Frequency resolution: 200Hz to 1.4 MHz.

4.12.3 Max. number of Frequency ranges: 20

4.12.4 Detectors: Max, RMS, Auto, min

4.12.5 Temperature:

• Operating range: +5 °C to +40 °C

• Permissible range: 0 °C to +50 °C

• Storage range: –25 °C to +85 °C

4.12.6 Damp Heat: +40 °C, 95 % relative humidity, cyclic in line with EN

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4.13 System Controller/Laptop:

4.13.1 The computer system / Laptop must be equipped with the following

specification: -

4.13.1.1 Processor: Minimum Intel® Core TM17-5600 CPU@

2.60GHz or better specification

4.13.1.2 Installed Memory (RAM): Minimum 8.00 GB (7.89 usable)

or better specification.

4.13.1.3 System Type: Minimum 64-bit operating system or better

specification.

4.14 Test Mobile Phones:

4.14.1 Smart / Android Phone at least supporting GSM 900/1800, WCDMA

1900/2100 & LTE 1800.

4.14.2 Smart phone should be integrate-able with the Drive Test System

supporting GSM, WCDMA & LTE bands.

4.14.3 Smartphone with Qualcomm Chipset is to be connected and should be

workable with the control system.

4.14.4 To be able to perform basic call setup test when needed.

4.14.5 Mobile phone Parameters to be supported by controller system

software.

• GSM: RAT, Mobile state, MCC, MNC, RxLev (F/S),

RxQual(F/S), Timing advance, Transmit power, CELL ID,

BCCH, TCHs, BA-List, LAC, BSIC, Timeslot, CS Call State,

VOCODER(DL/UL, PS CALL STATE.

• UMTS: RAT, Mobile state, MCC, MNC, RSSI UTRAN, CPICH

RSCP, CPICH Ec/No, TrChannel BLER, Transmit Power, CELL

ID, SC, UARFCN(DL/UL), LAC, CS Call State, AMR

Rate(DL/UL), PS Call State.

• LTE: : RAT, Mobile state, MCC, MNC,RSSI, RSRP, SINR, RSR,

Transmit Power, eNodeB/Cell, PCI, EARFCN (DL/UL),

TAC,CP,BW

4.15 Antennas:



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4.15.1 Antenna Emitter covering frequency range of 406-440 MHz (Tetra).

4.15.2 Dipole Antenna covering frequency range of 380 - 430 MHz (Tetra).

4.15.3 Omni Antenna covering frequency range of 698 MHz - 2700 MHz

(GSM etc).

4.15.4 MIMO Antenna supporting 2x2 and 4x2 MIMO covering frequency

LTE.

4.16 System Controller Software features:

4.16.1 For LTE Scanning

4.16.1.1 The measurement software shall support up to 32 LTE

carriers / LTE carrier ags / LTE advance.

4.16.1.2 The software shall provide graphical user interface to

display the RS-SINR of each 2x2 MIMO stream.

4.16.1.3 The software shall provide graphical user interface to

display the RS-RSRP of each 2x2 MIMO stream.

4.16.1.4 The software shall display the Resource Block Index of the

2x2 MIMO stream.

4.16.1.5 The software shall provide a MIMO view showing

condition number per transmitted Resource Block.

4.16.1.6 The Software shall be able to capture the Inter Symbol

Interference (ISI) of any LTE carrier.

4.16.1.7 The LTE TOP N shall support the following parameters:

• PCI, Internal Cell ID, Power

• WB RSSI Min, WB RSSI, WB RS RSSI

• RSRP, WB RSRP

• RSRQ, WB RSRQ

• RS SINR, WB RS SINR, SINR

• MIMO Rank, MIMO CN

• WB Bandwidth, Center Frequency

• EARFCN, eNodeB Name, Mode

• Power Ratio (P-SCH/S-SCH)



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• SINR of P-Sync, SINR of S-Sync

• Amp. SINR of P-Sync, Amp. SINR of S-Sync

• CIR out of CP

• ECI, MCC, MNC, TAC

• Cyclic Prefix Length, Cyclic Prefix

• Physical Layer Cell Identity Group, Physical Layer Cell

Identity

• Hard pilot pollution, Soft pilot pollution

4.17 For UMTS Scanning

4.17.1 The measurement software shall support up to 32 UMTS carriers.

4.17.2 The UMTS TOP N shall support the following parameters

• SC, Ec/Io, SIR

• RSCP, ISCP

• P Total, Channel

• Hard Pilot Pollution, Soft Pilot Pollution

• CI, LAC, MCC,MNC

4.17.3 The UMTS Shall also provide the following additional parameters.

• Ec(CPICH), Ec(P-SCH), Ec(S-SCH)

• Ec/Io(CPICH), Ec/Io(P-SCH), Ec/Io(S-SCH)

• Doppler Frequency

4.18 For GSM Scanning

� The GSM TOP N Shall Support the following Parameters

� ARFCN, BSIC, PSCH

� C/I, P total, CI

� LAC, MCC, MNC

4.19 For CDMA2000 Scanning:

• The CDMA TOP N shall support the following parameters

� Frequency, CH Type, Offset

� MeasID, EcIo, RSCP



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� Ptotal, SID, NID

4.20 For TETRA Scanning:

• The Tetra TOP N shall support the following parameters:

� Frequency, Carrier, Main Carrier

� LA, RSSI, SNR, C1, FRA, SRA

� BER Pre-Vit %, BER AACH %, MER%

� Frequency Error, Phase Error

� MCC, MNC

• The following Tetra DMO parameters should be supported:

� Frequency, Carrier,PTotal

�� RSSI, SNR,ModER

�� MCC, MNC,BER Pre – Vit

�� Freq. Err, Phase Error

�� Delay Spread, FN

�� Shall support TETRA

4.21 Indoor Measurement:

� Shall Support the following indoor measurement mode

� Hot Spot Mode

� Continuous Mode

4.22 For Outdoor Navigation:

• Support for Google Map/Open Street Map

• Support for MapInfo

• Support for internal GPS (preferred)

• For RF Scan:

• The RF Scan shall support frequency sweep from 30Mhz-6Ghz

• The RF Scan sweep range shall provide user with adjustment

alternatively by start, stop frequency or by Center frequency and span.

Values are specified in MHz.

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• The power display areas of the spectrum shall be defined by minimum

power and maximum power.

4.23 For Automatic Detection of Channel:

• The software must provide Automatic channel detection features for GSM/

WCDMA/ LTE/ CDMA2000/ EvDO and Tetra Signals.

• The Auto detection software feature shall work in simple mode, where it

stops after evaluating the GSM/WCDMA/LTE/ CDMA2000/EvDO/Tetra

signals and scanner continues to scan on the found channel.

• The Auto detection software feature shall work in smart mode, where it

continuously scan and evaluate the GSM/WCDMA/LTE/

CDMA2000/EVDO/Tetra channels.

4.24 For Exporting Measurement Files:

• Export format shall support ASCII

• Exporting of result to *kml or *kmz format

4.25 Suit Case Solution

• Suit case with proper housing may include: -

� Two external antenna interfaces for Scanner

� One external GPS antenna to Scanner as well.

� 1 x 12V Car Cigarette lighter power port

� One control Laptop mounting in the suitcase

� Spare Car Cigarette Charger

� Two smart phones mounting in the suitcase. Also, scanner may

optionally be connected to external battery or power up of Scanner. It

may have external connection directly to Scanner or suitcase.

5. Upgrade of existing Scanners

5.1 Single Software up gradation of existing Drive test System.

5.2 Single Hardware Firmware up gradation of Scanner.

6. Supplier requirements:

6.1 The Supplier/bidder must have local service & repair center Lab (ISO Certified)

with qualified experienced staff to handle first level repair & maintenance support

for this project,



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6.2 Supplier shall provide the list of local qualified technical staff with lab experience

(in repair & services)

6.3 Supplier shall provide an inventory list of all the Services Lab test equipment with

the technical offer which would be verified upon inspection

6.4 Supplier shall have local on-call operational support for FAB team during the

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Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

S. No Description UNIT Total

Qty

1. Supply & Upgrade of VHF/UHF portable Handheld

Monitoring & Direction Finding System including:

03

Supply of Direction Finders Set 03

Supply of Directional Antennas Set 03

Supply of Necessary Software licenses Pcs 03

Supply of Laptops Pcs 03

Supply of Cables, magnetic mounts & Accessories Set 03

8/6 meter Mast and extended cable (GPS and antenna) Set 03

Upgrade of existing portable Handheld Receivers to 18 GHz Pcs 07

2. Supply &Upgrade Specialized Network Scanner including: 02

Scanners with back pack Pcs 02

Suitcase Solution Pcs 02

Antennas for operational purpose Set 04

Necessary Software licenses for the scanner Pcs 02

Mobile Phone with necessary software & drivers Pcs 04

Laptop with drivers, OS & software licenses installed Pcs 02

Upgrade of existing mobile radio scanners Pcs 01

3. Operational Training ( Local)

Operation training in class

Number of participants = 25

Venue = FAB HQ

Duration of training = One week local training (2 x groups of

participants) of Operator & Maintenance Level for each

equipment will be conducted on equipment being procured.

2 x Refresher trainings = 3 days (VHF/UHF portable Handheld

DF System) & 3 days (Specialized Network Scanner)

Job 01

Documents

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Supreme Court of Pakistanfab.gov.pk/uploads/tender/Section-6Technical Specifications.pdf · preferably in a matrix form 2. FAB Organization 2.1 After passing