This document discusses RF planning and optimization for cellular networks. RF planning involves determining the locations of radio equipment sites, selecting the appropriate equipment, and configuring the equipment to ensure coverage and avoid interference. It also involves coverage planning, capacity planning, frequency planning, and neighbor planning. RF optimization is then discussed along with operator and vendor strategies.
5. ` Definition In order to ensure coverage and to avoid interference, every cellular network needs planning. RF planning can be described briefly as all the activities involved in determining which sites will be used for the radio equipment, which equipment will be used, and how the equipment will be configured.