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VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter

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Contents
1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Intended Audience.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 NEs Supporting the Feature............................................................................................................................................4
3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................5
3.1 VGCS..............................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2 Initiation and Establishment of a VGCS Call..............................................................................................................7
3.1.3 Reception of a VGCS Call.........................................................................................................................................12
3.1.4 Release and Seizure of the Uplink of the Group Call Channel................................................................................. 12
3.1.5 Handover of a VGCS Call......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.6 Release of a VGCS Call............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.2 VBS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Initiation and Establishment of a VBS Call...............................................................................................................17
3.2.3 Reception of a VBS Call........................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.4 Handover of a VBS Call............................................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.5 Release of a VBS Call............................................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Delayed Assignment of the VGCS/VBS Channel........................................................................................................19
3.4 Downlink Detection......................................................................................................................................................20
3.5 Initiation of a VGCS Call Through a Single Channel.................................................................................................. 20
3.6 Talker Identification......................................................................................................................................................21
3.7 eMLPP in VGCS/VBS................................................................................................................................................. 21
3.7.1 Service Preemption....................................................................................................................................................21
3.7.2 Resource Preemption................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.8 Fast VGCS Call............................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.9 VGCS Enhancement.....................................................................................................................................................23
3.9.1 Fallback..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.9.2 VGCS Resource Check............................................................................................................................................. 24
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3.10 GSM-T Relay............................................................................................................................................................. 25
4 Related Features...........................................................................................................................26
4.1 GBFD-510301 Public Voice Group Call Service......................................................................................................... 28
4.2 GBFD-510303 Late Group Channel Assignment........................................................................................................ 28
4.3 GBFD-510305 Single Channel Group Call Originating.............................................................................................. 28
4.4 GBFD-510306 Talker Identification.............................................................................................................................29
4.5 GBFD-510307 Group Call EMLPP............................................................................................................................. 29
4.6 GBFD-510308 Fast Group Call Setup..........................................................................................................................30
4.7 GBFD-510309 Group Call Reliability Enhancing....................................................................................................... 30
4.8 GBFD-510302 Public Voice Broadcast Service........................................................................................................... 30
4.9 GBFD-510304 Late Broadcast Channel Assignment...................................................................................................31
4.10 GBFD-510310 GSM-T Relay.................................................................................................................................... 31
5 Engineering Guidelines............................................................................................................. 33
5.1 Deploying Public Voice Group Call Service................................................................................................................ 33
5.1.1 Deployment Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 33
5.1.2 Activation.................................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.1.3 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................35
5.1.4 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................36
5.2 Deploying GSM-T Relay..............................................................................................................................................36
5.2.1 Deployment Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 37
5.2.2 Activation.................................................................................................................................................................. 37
5.2.3 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................40
5.2.4 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................41
6 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 42
7 Counters........................................................................................................................................ 54
8 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 84
9 Reference Documents................................................................................................................. 85
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VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes VGCS/VBS, including its technical principles, related features, and
engineering guidelines.This document covers the following features:
l GBFD-510301 Public Voice Group Call Service
l GBFD-510303 Late Group Channel Assignment
l GBFD-510305 Single Channel Group Call Originating
l GBFD-510306 Talker Identification
l GBFD-510307 Group Call EMLPP
l GBFD-510308 Fast Group Call Setup
l GBFD-510309 Group Call Reliability Enhancing
l GBFD-510302 Public Voice Broadcast Service
l GBFD-510304 Late Broadcast Channel Assignment
l GBFD-510310 GSM-T Relay
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand the features described herein
l Work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change
Changes in features of a specific product version
l Editorial change
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Changes in wording or addition of information that was not described in the earlier
version
01 (2015-04-20)
This issue does not include any changes.
Draft A (2015-01-15)
Compared with Issue 01 (2014-04-30) of GBSS16.0, Draft A (2015-01-15) of GBSS17.1
includes the following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter Change
Feature change Added the GBFD-170205 GTMUb None

SingleOM feature to "Mutually Exclusive
Feature" in 4 Related Features.
Editorial change None None

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VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
Compared with the traditional GSM system, GSM-R has the following new features: VGCS,
VBS, and eMLPP. GSM-R can provide diversified voice dispatch services that are required in
the private network.
l VGCS
A VGCS call is a half-duplex group call that is established in a predefined area for
multiple service subscribers to participate in. It is a service where several people talk and
more people listen.
l VBS
VBS is a service where one person talks and several people listen. (There is no limitation
on the number of listeners.)
The difference between VGCS and VBS is that only the initiator is allowed to talk
during VBS calls. All other members in VBS calls are in the listening state.
l eMLPP
The eMLPP service provides seven priorities (A, B, 0-4).
The GSM-R system is a digital railway dispatching communications system, which is used for
the communication between the train dispatcher and the train drivers. Other independent and
parallel radio systems, such as the flat shunting communications system, tunnel radio system,
and maintenance radio system can be integrated into the GSM-R system to form a
functionally mature integration system. In addition, the GSM-R transmission can be used to
establish a general railway communications system on the basis of Auto Trail Control (ATC).
GSM-R can be used for high-speed trains because the GSM-R radio interface supports a
maximum speed of 500 km/h.
If the core network for the traditional GSM network cannot be replaced, GSM-R services can
be forwarded through the BSC of the traditional GSM network to reduce network investment
and simplify network construction.
If the core network (CN) for the traditional GSM network cannot be replaced, the BSC will
determine whether GSM-R services are being processed according to Layer 3 messages. If
yes, the BSC forwards the GSM-R services to the cluster MSC. If no (if GSM services are
being processed), the BSC forwards the GSM services to the original CN.

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VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
The GSM-R solution has the following advantages:

l Fast deployment
l Low investment cost
l Minor impact on the live network
l High compatibility with the live CN and CN equipment provided by other vendors
2.2 NEs Supporting the Feature

Table 2-1 NEs supporting the feature
Feature BSC6900 BSC6910 GBTS eGBTS
Public Voice √ × √ ×
Group Call
Service
Late Group √ × √ ×
Channel
Assignment
Single Channel √ × √ ×
Group Call
Originating
Talker √ × √ ×
Identification
Group Call √ × √ ×
EMLPP
Fast Group Call √ × √ ×

Setup
Group Call √ × √ ×
Reliability
Enhancing
Public Voice √ × √ ×
Broadcast
Service
Late Broadcast √ × √ ×
Channel
Assignment
GSM-T Relay √ × √ ×
NOTE
√ indicates that the NE supports this feature. × indicates that the NE does not support this feature.

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VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
3.1 VGCS
3.1.1 Overview
A VGCS call is a half-duplex group call that is established in a predefined area for multiple
service subscribers to participate in. This function corresponds to the GBFD-510301 Public
Voice Group Call Service feature.
For better understanding of VGCS/VBS, key concepts related to VGCS/VBS are described as
follows:
l Group call channel

The group call channel is similar to the traffic channel (TCH). When a VGCS or VBS
call is established, each cell in the group call area is assigned an A-interface circuit and
radio channel.
In the group call area, the listening subscribers of the same VGCS call share the
downlink of the channel. The VGCS subscribers preempt the uplink of the channel at
different time points. This channel is called the group call channel.
If SysMsg10Allowed is set to YES(Yes), the BSC can send a SYSTEM INFORMATION
TYPE 10 message over a group call channel.
l Group call member
Any service subscriber or dispatcher participating in an ongoing VGCS call.
l Notification channel (NCH)
The NCH is included in the BCCH. Similar to the paging channel, the NCH is used to
broadcast the notification messages. To configure data about the NCH, set
NCHSTARTBLOCK and NCHOCBLOCKNUM to appropriate values. During a VGCS
or VBS call, notification messages are periodically sent on the NCH so that the MS
entering the group call area can join the call. If DTRTYPE is set to YES(Yes), an MS
reads the NCH only when a new notification message arrives. This helps reduce MS
power consumption.
l Call initiator
The service subscriber that initiates a VGCS or VBS call is called the call initiator.

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l Talker
At a specific time, only one group call member is allowed to talk over the uplink of the
group call channel. This group call member is called the talker. After the talker releases
the channel, other group call members preempt the uplink of the channel.
l Listener
Except the talker, other group call members share and listen to the downlink of the group
call channel. These group call members are called the listeners.
l Group call area (GCA)
Predefined in the network, the GCA is composed of one cell or a cluster of cells. The
minimum unit of a GCA is a cell.
l Group call reference
If the group call members contain a mobile terminal, the group call reference consists of
the 5-bit (decimal coding) GCA ID and the 3-bit (decimal coding) group ID. The group
call reference is used for the dispatching terminal to initiate a VGCS call.
If the group call members are only fixed-line terminals, the group call reference is the
wired group call number.
l Dispatcher
The dispatcher is the group call member that is entitled to service dispatching. A
dispatcher can be a mobile or fixed-line terminal. Each VGCS or VBS call has a
maximum of five dispatchers. The dispatchers can participate in the call through the
dedicated channel established by the network.
l Anchor MSC/Relay MSC
If a GCA covers several MSCs, the MSC responsible for call management is called the
anchor MSC and the other MSCs are called the relay MSCs.
– The anchor MSC is responsible for the establishment of all the connections,
including the connections to the specified cells under the MSC, to the related relay
MSCs, and to the dispatchers. The anchor MSC also distributes speech signals.
– Only one link is required between each relay MSC and the anchor MSC. Each relay
MSC distributes the downlink speech signals to all the cells under the MSC.
l Notification response
If the following conditions are met, the MS assigns this cell the group call channel by
starting the notification response procedure: First, the cell is not assigned the group call
channel. Second, the cell has a VGCS subscriber or a VGCS subscriber is reselected to
the cell from another cell. Third, the NCH notification message does not contain the
channel description. Fourth, a VGCS subscriber needs to join the VGCS call.
The members of a VGCS call are classified into dispatchers and service subscribers.
l Dispatcher
A VGCS call has a maximum of five dispatchers, which can be mobile or fixed-line
subscribers. In a VGCS call, dispatchers participate in the speech conversation through a
dedicated channel that was established by the network.
l Service subscriber
Service subscribers are mobile users who subscribe to the VGCS. In a VGCS call, a
called service subscriber participates in the speech conversation through the voice group
call channel in the group call area.
In a VGCS call, only one service subscriber and a maximum of five dispatchers are allowed to
talk simultaneously. A listening service subscriber can participate in the speech conversation

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by requesting the seizure of the uplink of the group call channel by pressing the push to talk
(PTT) key. The seizure of the uplink of the group call channel is performed on a first-come,
first-served basis. In other words, the service subscriber that seizes the uplink first has the
right to talk. Other service subscribers can request to seize the uplink only when it is idle.
A dispatcher has a dedicated channel. Therefore, a dispatcher can participate in the speech
conversation at any time without seizing the uplink.
A service subscriber is allowed to establish a call to a group of subscribers that belong to a
predefined service area and group ID. During the call, all the dispatchers can talk and all the
service subscribers seize one uplink channel. The service area can be made up of certain cells
belonging to one or more MSCs. During the call, each cell involved has a group call channel,
where the uplink is available only for the current talker (group transmit mode) and the
downlink available for all the listeners to camp on (group receive mode). Notification
messages are broadcast on the NCH.
3.1.2 Initiation and Establishment of a VGCS Call

The establishment of a VGCS call can be initiated by a service subscriber or a dispatcher.
Initiation of a VGCS Call

A dispatcher initiates a VGCS call by dialing "Prefix + Group call reference" (the prefix
identifies a VGCS call). A service subscriber initiates a VGCS call in the group call area by
dialing the group ID. For a VGCS call initiated by a service subscriber, the group call area is
uniquely identified by the dialed group ID and the cell where the calling service subscriber is
located.
The prerequisites for a service subscriber to initiate a VGCS call are as follows:
l The group ID is stored in the subscriber identity modules (SIMs) of the calling and
called service subscribers' MSs and the group ID is activated.
l The calling service subscriber has subscribed to the VGCS that corresponds to the group
ID in the home location register (HLR).
l The group call register (GCR) is configured with VGCS data (including the VGCS type,
VGCS reference, and cell list).
l The calling service subscriber initiates a call in the group call area.
The prerequisites for a dispatcher to initiate a VGCS call are as follows:
l The anchor MSC is configured with the prefix of the VGCS call.
l The anchor MSC is configured with the dispatcher ID and the dispatcher has the right to
originate a call.
Establishment and Notification of a VGCS Call

Upon receiving a VGCS request, the MSC queries the group information in the GCR based on
the group ID and the ID of the cell where the VGCS call is initiated. Then, the MSC assigns
dedicated channels to the initiator and assigns group call channels to the cells in the group call
area.
The BSC establishes a group call channel in each cell of the group call area and sends a
notification message (including the group call reference and group call channel description)
on the NCH. At the same time, the BSC assigns the initiator a dedicated channel.

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NOTE
GSMRCSSENDNOTIFMODE or GSMRPSSENDNOTIFMODE specifies whether the BSC sends a

notification message to an MS over a TCH used by CS services or by circuit switched data (CSD)
services when the MS is connected.
l If GSMRCSSENDNOTIFMODE or GSMRPSSENDNOTIFMODE is set to
SEND_NOTIF_ON_CLASSMARK(Send Notify Message by Classmark 2), Classmark2
determines whether to send a notification message over a TCH used by CS services or by CSD
services.
l If GSMRCSSENDNOTIFMODE or GSMRPSSENDNOTIFMODE is set to
NO_SEND_NOTIF(Not Send Notify Message), the BSC does not send a notification message to
an MS over a TCH used by CS services or by CSD services.
Figure 3-1 shows the VGCS call establishment procedure.
Figure 3-1 VGCS call establishment procedure
The previous procedure is described as follows:

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1. The MS sends the BSS a Channel Request message on the RACH.

2. After receiving the Channel Request message, the BSC assigns signaling channels and
sends a Channel Activation message to the BTS.
3. After receiving the Channel Activation message, the BTS turns on the power amplifier
on the specified channel if the channel type is correct. Then, the BTS starts to receive
messages on the uplink and sends a Channel Activation Acknowledge message to the
BSC.
4. The BSS sends an Immediate Assignment Command message to the MS. On the Um
interface, this message is transmitted over the AGCH.
5. The MS sends an SABM frame on the SDCCH.
6. The BSS responds with a UA frame on the SDCCH.
7. The BTS sends the BSC an Establish Indication message, containing the cause for MS
access.
8. The BSS establishes an SCCP connection on the A interface and sends the MSC a
Complete Layer3 Information message.
9. The MSC responds to the BSC with a Connection Confirm message.
10. The MSC responds to the MS with a CM Service Accept message.
11. The MS of the calling service subscriber sends a Setup message on the SDCCH.
12. After receiving the Setup message, the MSC sends the BSC an Assignment Request
message, requesting the assignment of traffic channels (TCHs).
13. After receiving the Assignment Request message, the BSC sends the BTS a Channel
Activation message.
14. After receiving the Channel Activation message, the BTS sends the BSC a Channel
Activation Acknowledge message.
15. The BSC sends the MS an Assignment Command message to assign the MS a dedicated
TCH.
16. The MSC sends the BSC a VGCS Setup message to establish a VGCS call control
connection. The uplink management messages are transmitted on the connection. This
connection is not released until the call is complete.
17. The BSC sends the MSC a VGCS Setup Acknowledge message to acknowledge the
establishment of the VGCS call control connection.
18. The MSC sends each cell in this group call area a VGCS Assignment Request message,
requesting the establishment of the group call channel. The message contains the group
call reference.
19. After receiving the VGCS Assignment Request message, the BSC sends the BTS a
Channel Activation message to establish the group call channel.
20. After receiving the Channel Activation message, the BTS sends the BSC a Channel
Activation Acknowledge message.
21. The BSC sends the MS a Notification Command message, indicating that the group call
channel is established successfully. At the same time, the BSC responds to the MSC with
a VGCS Assignment Result message.
22. At the same time, the dedicated TCH between the MS and the network is established.
23. The BSC sends the MSC an Assignment Complete message.
24. After receiving the Assignment Complete message, the MSC sends the MS a Connect
message, indicating that the VGCS call connection is successfully established.

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25. At the same time, the BSC sends the MSC a Clear Request message, requesting the
release of CC connection on the A interface.
26. The MSC sends the BSC a Clear Command message to release the CC connection on the
A interface.
27. At the same time, the BSC releases the SDCCH occupied during the establishment of the
VGCS call.
NOTE
l If the channel establishment mode in the VGCS Assignment Request message is immediate
establishment of group call channel, the BSC assigns a TCH as the group call channel. Then, the
BSC sends on the NCH and FACCH a notification message that contains group call channel
description. After detecting the notification message, the MS is automatically switched to listen on
the group call channel.
l If the channel establishment mode in the VGCS Assignment Request message is delayed
establishment of group call channel, the BSC directly responds to the MSC with a VGCS
Assignment Complete message. Then, the BSC sends on the NCH and FACCH a notification
message that does not contain group call channel description. After detecting the notification
message, the MS initiates the notification response procedure.
l Messages are transmitted over the FACCH by stealing speech frames. If a large number of speech
frames are consecutively stolen, voice quality deteriorates and no audio occurs under extreme
circumstances. Setting FACCHRESENDINT to an appropriate value helps control the interval at
which paging or notification messages are transmitted over the FACCH, thereby reducing the
adverse impacts on voice quality.
Assignment of Group Call Channels and Power Control

The listening service subscribers share the downlink of the group call channel. No dedicated
channel is available between a listening service subscriber and the network. The channel
request message is not aimed at specific subscribers, so the information such as the TA,
receive level, handover-related data, MS capability, MS mode in the message is invalid.
When VGCS services occupy a large number of channels in a cell, public network services
may be affected. To prevent this situation, VGCSMAXNUM specifies the maximum number
of VGCS calls. In addition, VGCSRSRVNUM specifies the number of timeslots that can be
reserved for VGCS calls. Once a timeslot is reserved, it cannot be allocated to public network
services.
To ensure that all the service subscribers can join the VGCS call, such a channel should be
preferentially assigned during the channel assignment: The frequency band of the channel is
compatible with the frequency band where the main BCCH is located. If a cell is configured
as the concentric cell, the group call channel should be preferentially assigned in the underlaid
subcell. When the GCSCHNASSULCHNEN parameter of a cell is enabled, the group call
channel can also be assigned in the overlaid subcell if the underlaid subcell is congested. As a
result, however, some MSs whose working frequency band is incompatible with the frequency
band of the overlaid subcell cannot receive VGCS calls.
The listening service subscribers share the downlink of the group call channel. Therefore,
power control cannot be performed on the downlink and signals are always transmitted at the
maximum transmit power. On the uplink, however, power control can be performed.
Handing Over the Initiator from the Dedicated Channel to the Group Call
Channel as a Talker
When a VGCS call is established, the system assigns a dedicated channel for the initiator to
talk. After the group call channel of the cell is successfully assigned, the MSC assigns the

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initiator the group call channel to continue talking through the SCCP connection on the
dedicated channel.
If the MSC does not support the assignment of the group call channel to the initiator as a
talker, the initiator occupies the dedicated channel all the time. The MSC instructs the BSC to
assign the group call channel to the initiator as a listener only when the initiator stops talking
by releasing the PTT key.
Figure 3-2 shows the procedure for handing over the initiator from the dedicated channel to
the group call channel as a talker.
Figure 3-2 Handing over the initiator from the dedicated channel to the group call channel as
a talker
The previous procedure is described as follows:
1. When a VGCS call is initiated, the initiator talks over the dedicated channel. If the MSC
supports the assignment of the group call channel to the initiator as a talker, the MSC
sends the BSC an assignment request message (containing the Talker Flag parameter),
instructing the BSC to assign the group call channel to the initiator as a talker.
2. After receiving the assignment request message, the BSC preferentially assigns the group
call channel if the cell is not assigned the group call channel. After the channel
assignment is successful, the BSC instructs the BTS to activate the uplink and downlink
of the group call channel. If the cell is assigned the group call channel, the BSC instructs
the BTS to activate only the uplink of the group call channel.
3. After the group call channel is successfully activated, the BTS sends the BSC a Channel
Activate Acknowledge message.
4. After receiving the Channel Activate Acknowledge message, the BSC sends the MS an
Assignment Command message over the dedicated channel.

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5. After receiving the Assignment Command message, the MS is switched to the group call
channel to continue talking according to the channel information in the message. Then,
the MS sends the BSS an assignment complete message.
6. After receiving the assignment complete message from the MS over the group call
channel, the BSC sends the MSC an assignment complete message. At the same time,
the BSC sends the MSC a Clear Request message through the dedicated channel that is
established during the call initiation.
7. After receiving the Clear Request message from the BSC, the MSC responds with a
Clear Command message, instructing the BSC to release the dedicated channel.
8. After receiving the Clear Command message from the MSC, the BSC starts the local
release procedure and releases the radio resources and A interface resources from the
dedicated channel.
3.1.3 Reception of a VGCS Call

The destination subscriber (receiver of the call) refers to a called service subscriber identified
by the called group ID or the dispatcher in the group call area.
Generally, a service subscriber participates in the speech conversation through the common
group call channel that was established by the network in the group call area; a dispatcher
participates in the speech conversation through the dedicated channel established by the
network.
After entering the group call area, the service subscriber obtains the configuration information
about the NCH by listening to the system information. Upon receiving the corresponding
group call notification from the NCH, the service subscriber converts into the destination
service subscriber. The MS of the service subscriber can join the group call only when the
SIM of the MS stores the corresponding group ID. The destination service subscriber that
leaves the group call area ceases to be a destination subscriber.
The procedure for establishing a connection to the called dispatcher is the same as the
procedure for establishing a normal point-to-point connection to the called party. The anchor
MSC addresses the dispatcher based on the number of the called dispatcher and then
establishes a dedicated connection to the dispatcher.
After a VGCS call is established, all the dispatchers can talk and a group call channel is
established in each cell of the group call area. The group call channel is a common channel, so
all the service subscribers in the cell can listen to this channel.
A service subscriber or a dispatcher can leave the group call without affecting the ongoing
VGCS call. The members that leave the VGCS call can return to the call by dialing the group
ID.
3.1.4 Release and Seizure of the Uplink of the Group Call

Channel
After the talk is complete, the VGCS subscriber can release the uplink of the group call
channel by pressing the PTT key. The MSC can limit the talking duration of a subscriber by
requesting the BSC to release the uplink of the group call channel. After the uplink of the
group call channel is released, other subscribers can request to be the talker by preempting the
uplink.

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Uplink Release
Uplink release involves the following:
l Assigning the group call channel to the initiator as a listener
When the initiator seizes the dedicated channel, the MSC instructs the BSC to assign the
group call channel to the initiator as a listener if the talk is complete and the uplink is
released.
l Talker releasing the uplink
The talker stops talking and the BSC releases the uplink of the group call channel. At the
same time, the BSC informs the MSC that the uplink of the group call channel is
released. The MSC then informs other BSCs of the release of the uplink, and other
subscribers can request to be the talker by preempting the uplink.
l BSC releasing the uplink
If the MSC requires that the uplink of the group call channel be released because of the
limitation on the talking duration of a subscriber during an ongoing VGCS call, the MSC
instructs the BSC to release the uplink. The BSC then releases the uplink and instructs
the talker to stop talking.
Uplink Seizure
For the VGCS, any subscriber can request to talk. However, only one subscriber (other than
dispatchers) can talk at a time. If a service subscriber wants to talk, the service subscriber
must seize the uplink of the group call channel by pressing the PTT key. The VGCS
subscriber can request to seize the uplink of the group call channel only when the uplink is
idle. When the uplink of a group call channel becomes idle, the BSC sends an UPLINK FREE
message to all VGCS MSs in the cell to inform them of the situation. The UPLINK FREE
message carries the UIC parameter, which is used to identify the uplink access message from
the MS. A VGCS MS sends an UPLINK ACCESS message over the uplink of the group call
channel, requesting to occupy the channel. If the BSC permits the request, it sends a VGCS
UPLINK GRANT message to the MS. The maximum number of times the VGCS UPLINK
GRANT message is retransmitted must be less than or equal to the value of NY2, and the
interval at which the message is retransmitted is specified by T3115.
If the group call area covers the cells of several BSCs, the MSC needs to inform other BSCs
that the uplink of the group call channel is seized when the subscriber served by one BSC
successfully seizes the uplink.
3.1.5 Handover of a VGCS Call

The handover of a VGCS call involves the handover upon the seizure of the dedicated channel
by the initiator and the handover upon the seizure of the group call channel by the talker.
VGCS Call Handover Decision

When the VGCS subscriber performs a handover decision as a talker, neighboring cells need
to be filtered. Only neighboring cells in the same group call area can be candidate cells. If a
VGCS call is handed over to a cell outside the group call area, the MSC directly clears the call
and the handover fails.
Handover upon the Seizure of Dedicated Channel by the Initiator

If the initiator seizes the dedicated channel, the following cases are available:

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l In the case of an intra-BSC handover, the BSC reassigns a dedicated channel to the
initiator in the target cell. The handover procedure is the same as the normal point-to-
point call handover procedure.
l In the case of an inter-BSC handover, the MSC determines whether to assign a dedicated
channel in the target cell or to hand over the VGCS call to the group call channel of the
target cell.
– If the MSC requests the BSC to establish a new connection on the A interface and
to send a Handover Request message through the connection, the BSC needs to
reassign the dedicated channel. The handling procedure is the same as that in the
incoming BSC handover of a point-to-point call.
– If the MSC sends a Handover Request message through the resource controlling
SCCP connection that corresponds to the target cell, the VGCS call is handed over
to the group call channel of the target cell. The handling procedure is the same as
that in the incoming inter-BSC handover of the talker of the VGCS call.
Handover upon the Seizure of Group Call Channel by the Talker

The handover upon the seizure of the group call channel by the talker is classified into intra-
BSC handover and inter-BSC handover.
l Intra-BSC handover
Intra-BSC handover is classified into intra-cell handover and inter-cell handover.
– Intra-cell handover
If the BSC determines that the handover upon the seizure of the group call channel
by the talker is an intra-cell handover, the BSC initiates an outgoing BSC handover.
Upon receiving a handover request from the BSC, the MSC sends a Handover
Request message to hand over the talker to the dedicated channel. The handling
procedure is the same as the procedure for the inter-BSC handover of the talker.
– Inter-cell handover
When the talker moves from one cell to another under the same BSC in the same
group call area, the procedure for the intra-BSC inter-cell handover upon the seizure
of the group call channel by the talker is triggered. Figure 3-3 shows the procedure.

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Figure 3-3 Procedure for the intra-BSC inter-cell handover upon the seizure of group call channel by the talker
The procedure for the intra-BSC inter-cell handover upon the seizure of the group call
channel by the talker is similar to the normal call procedure. The difference is that the VGCS
call handover is performed only between the cells in the group call area. If the target cell is
outside the group call area, the MS is handed over to the dedicated TCH of the target cell.
However, if the MSC finds that the target cell is outside the group call area upon receiving a
Handover Performed message, the MSC forcibly clears the uplink of the group call channel.
l Inter-BSC handover
If the talker moves to the cell under another BSC in the same group call area, or if an
intra-cell handover is performed, the procedure for the inter-BSC handover upon the
seizure of the group call channel by the talker is triggered. Figure 3-4 shows the
procedure.

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Figure 3-4 Procedure for the inter-BSC handover upon the seizure of group call channel
by the talker
The procedure for the inter-BSC handover upon the seizure of the group call channel by the
talker is similar to the normal call procedure. The differences are as follows:
l After the handover is complete, the MSC sends the original BSC a Handover Succeed
message instead of a Clear Command message.
l The VGCS call handover is performed only between the cells in the group call area. If
the target cell is outside the group call area, the MS is handed over to the dedicated TCH
of the target cell. If the MSC finds that the target cell is outside the group call area during
the handover, the MSC forcibly clears the uplink of the group call channel.
3.1.6 Release of a VGCS Call

A VGCS call can be released by the calling service subscriber, calling dispatcher, or network.
NOTE
Among the service subscribers, only the calling service subscriber can release the VGCS call. Other
service subscribers cannot release the VGCS call, but they can leave the call, without affecting the
ongoing call.
The calling service subscriber can leave or terminate the call.
After the calling dispatcher hangs up the phone, the VGCS call is released.
If no dispatcher is connected to the network or no service subscriber seizes the uplink channel
in the predefined period during a VGCS call, the MSC automatically releases the call.

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3.2 VBS
3.2.1 Overview
The VBS is similar to the VGCS. The difference is that only the initiator is allowed to talk
during a VBS call and other members are always in the listening state. This function
corresponds to the GBFD-510302 Public Voice Broadcast Service feature.
The members of a VBS call are classified into dispatchers and service subscribers.
l Dispatcher
A VBS call has a maximum of five dispatchers, which can be fixed-line or mobile
subscribers. In a VBS call, dispatchers participate in the speech conversation through a
dedicated channel that was established by the network.
l Service subscriber
A mobile subscriber that subscribes to the VBS is called a service subscriber. In a VBS
call, a called service subscriber participates in the speech conversation through the voice
broadcast channel in the voice broadcast area.
The calling dispatcher is allowed to establish a call to a group of subscribers that belong to a
predefined service area and group ID. The service area can be made up of cells belonging to
one or more MSCs. During the call, each cell involved has a voice broadcast channel, where
the uplink is available only for the current talker (group transmit mode) and the downlink
available for all the listeners to camp on (group receive mode). Notification messages are
broadcast on the NCH.
3.2.2 Initiation and Establishment of a VBS Call

The establishment of a VBS call can be initiated by a service subscriber or a dispatcher.
Initiation of a VBS Call

A dispatcher initiates a VBS call by dialing "Prefix + Broadcast call reference" (Prefix
identifies a VBS call). A service subscriber initiates a VBS call in the voice broadcast area by
dialing the group ID. For a service subscriber-initiated VBS call, the voice broadcast area is
uniquely identified by the dialed group ID and the cell where the calling service subscriber is
located.
The prerequisites for a service subscriber to initiate a VBS call are as follows:
l The group ID is stored in the SIM cards of the calling and called service subscribers'
MSs and the group ID is activated.
l The calling service subscriber has subscribed to the VBS that corresponds to the group
ID in the HLR.
l The GCR is configured with VBS data (including the VBS type, VBS reference, and cell
list).
l The calling service subscriber initiates a call in the voice broadcast area.
The prerequisites for a dispatcher to initiate a VBS call are as follows:
l The anchor MSC is configured with the prefix of the VBS call.

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l The anchor MSC is configured with the dispatcher ID and the dispatcher has the right to
originate a call.
Establishment and Notification of a VBS Call

Upon receiving a VBS request, the MSC queries the group information in the GCR based on
the group ID and the ID of the cell where the VBS call is initiated. Then, the MSC assigns a
dedicated channel to the initiator and assigns voice broadcast channels to the cells in the voice
broadcast area.
The BSC establishes a voice broadcast channel in each cell of the voice broadcast area and
sends a notification message (including the broadcast call reference and voice broadcast
channel description) on the NCH. At the same time, the BSC assigns the initiator a dedicated
channel.
Voice Broadcast Channels and Power Control

The listening service subscribers share the downlink of the voice broadcast channel. No
dedicated channel is available between a listening service subscriber and the network.
Information in the Channel Request message, such as the TA, receive level, handover-related
data, MS capability, and MS mode, is invalid because the message is not aimed at specific
subscribers.
When VBS services occupy a large number of channels in a cell, public network services may
be affected. To prevent this situation, VGCSMAXNUM specifies the maximum number of
VBS calls. In addition, VGCSRSRVNUM specifies the number of timeslots that can be
reserved for VBS calls. Once a timeslot is reserved, it cannot be allocated to public network
services.
To ensure that all the service subscribers can join the VBS call, the following channel needs to
be preferentially assigned during the channel assignment: The frequency band of the channel
is compatible with the frequency band where the main BCCH is located.
If a cell is configured as the concentric cell, the voice broadcast channel needs to be
preferentially assigned in the underlaid subcell. When the GCSCHNASSULCHNEN
parameter is set to YES(Yes) for a cell, the voice broadcast channel can also be assigned in
the overlaid subcell if the underlaid subcell is congested. However, some MSs whose working
frequency band is incompatible with the frequency band of the overlaid subcell cannot receive
VBS calls.
On the downlink, power control cannot be performed because the listening service subscribers
share the downlink of the voice broadcast channel and signals are always transmitted at the
maximum transmit power. On the uplink, power control can be performed.
Assigning the Initiator from the Dedicated Channel to the Voice Broadcast
Channel as a Talker
When a VBS call is established, the system assigns a dedicated channel for the initiator to
talk. After the voice broadcast channel is successfully assigned, the MSC assigns the voice
broadcast channel for the initiator to continue talking through the Signaling Connection
Control Part (SCCP) connection on the dedicated channel.
If the MSC does not support the assignment of the voice broadcast channel to the initiator as a
talker, the initiator always occupies the dedicated channel. The MSC instructs the BSC to
assign the voice broadcast channel to the initiator only when the initiator stops talking by
releasing the PTT key. In this case, the initiator becomes a listener.

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3.2.3 Reception of a VBS Call

The handling procedure for the reception of a VBS call is the same as that for the reception of
a VGCS call.
See 3.1.3 Reception of a VGCS Call.
3.2.4 Handover of a VBS Call

The handling procedure for the handover of a VBS call is the same as that for the handover of
a VGCS call.
See3.1.5 Handover of a VGCS Call.
3.2.5 Release of a VBS Call

The handling procedure for the release of a VBS call is the same as that for the release of a
VGCS call.
See 3.2.5 Release of a VBS Call.
3.3 Delayed Assignment of the VGCS/VBS Channel

Delayed assignment of the VGCS channel (also referred to as group call channel)/VBS
channel (also referred to as voice broadcast channel) indicates the following: When a
VGCS/VBS call is established, no radio channels are assigned. If the cell has a VGCS/VBS
subscriber, the subscriber sends a Channel Request message to the network upon receiving a
notification message. The network then assigns the VGCS/VBS channel to this cell through
the notification response procedure.
Delayed assignment of the VGCS/VBS channel saves radio channel resources and reduces the
congestion rate on radio channels. This function corresponds to the GBFD-510303 Late
Group Channel Assignment and GBFD-510304 Late Broadcast Channel Assignment features.
When a VGCS/VBS call is established, the MSC indicates the following methods of assigning
the radio channel in the VGCS/VBS assignment request message:
l The VGCS/VBS channel is assigned in a delayed manner.

l The VGCS/VBS channel is immediately assigned and the VGCS/VBS channel cannot be
released until the VGCS/VBS call is complete.
l The VGCS/VBS channel is immediately assigned and the VGCS/VBS channel can be
released until the VGCS/VBS call is complete.
For the immediate assignment of the VGCS/VBS channel, the BSC needs to assign the A-
interface circuits and establish the VGCS/VBS channel. After the VGCS/VBS channel is
successfully established, a notification message with channel description is sent in the cell.
The VGCS/VBS subscriber enters this cell and receives information through the VGCS/VBS
channel.
For the delayed assignment of the VGCS/VBS channel, the BSC only assigns the A-interface
circuits without establishing the VGCS/VBS channel. A notification message without channel
description is sent in the cell. When a VGCS/VBS subscriber enters this cell, the VGCS/VBS
channel is established through the notification response procedure without affecting ongoing
services.

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3.4 Downlink Detection

Downlink detection is a process in which the BSC detects whether the current cell has a
VGCS subscriber in the predefined period after the group call channel is successfully
assigned. If the group call area is large, some cells may not have a VGCS subscriber in a
certain period. Downlink detection can help save radio resources.
During establishment of a VGCS call, if the MSC requests the BSS to immediately assign the
group call channel and the BSS is allowed to release the channel during the VGCS call, the
BSS starts the following downlink detection procedure after the group call channel is
successfully assigned:
l If the BSC detects that the current cell does not have a VGCS subscriber in the
predefined period, the BSC directly releases the group call channel.
l If the BSC detects that the current cell has a VGCS subscriber, the BSC reserves the
group call channel.
After a VGCS call is established, downlink detection is started and the cell involved in the
VGCS call is queried. If the cell has a VGCS subscriber, the subscriber returns an
acknowledge message to the BSC. If the cell does not have a VGCS subscriber, the BSC
performs repeated detection based on DLTESTRESENDINT. If the BSC does not receive an
acknowledge message from a VGCS subscriber after the number of retransmissions reaches
DLTESTRESENDNUM, the BSC releases the group call channel in the cell to save channel
resources.
After the group call channel is released, the BSS sends a notification message (without
channel description) in the cell. If a VGCS subscriber enters this cell, the group call channel is
reactivated through the notification response procedure, without affecting ongoing services.
3.5 Initiation of a VGCS Call Through a Single Channel

During initiation of a VGCS call, the initiator does not seize a dedicated channel and the
network regards the initiator as a talker and assigns the initiator a group call channel to
establish the VGCS call. This saves dedicated channels. This function corresponds to the
GBFD-510305 Single Channel Group Call Originating feature.
The MSC determines whether to initiate a VGCS call through a single channel. The MSC
sends the BSC an Assignment Request message over the A interface, instructing the BSC to
assign a group call channel to the talker.
Compared with normal VGCS call initiation, the initiation of a VGCS call through a single
channel saves TCHs and A-interface circuits, but takes more time because the network has to
establish a group call channel before assigning the group call channel to the initiator.
The procedure for initiating a VGCS call through a single channel is similar to the normal
VGCS call initiation procedure. The differences are as follows:
l When a VGCS call is initiated through a single channel, the MSC delivers an
Assignment Request message after a VGCS call is established. The message indicates
that the initiator needs to be assigned the group call channel. Therefore, no dedicated
channel is assigned.
l The initiator accesses the group call channel and sends an assignment complete message
over the channel.

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3.6 Talker Identification

Talker identification is a process in which the information about the talking subscriber is sent
to listening subscribers when a VGCS subscriber talks on the uplink of the group call channel.
This function corresponds to the GBFD-510306 Talker Identification feature.
When a VGCS call is initiated, the network sends the information about the initiator to the
listening subscribers. When a VGCS subscriber talks on the uplink of the group call channel,
the network sends the information about the talking subscriber to the listening subscribers.
TALKERINFINT specifies the period of broadcasting the speech data of the talker. When a
listening subscriber receives the information, the information can be displayed on the terminal
screen in real time. If no subscriber is talking, the ID of the talking subscriber is not displayed
on the terminal screens of listening subscribers.
3.7 eMLPP in VGCS/VBS

The eMLPP service provides seven priorities (A, B, 0-4), which can be configured by setting
the EMLPPPRIORITY parameter. During call establishment or handover, a group or MS
with high priority can be preferentially assigned radio resources or preempt the radio
resources seized by an MS with low priority. This function corresponds to the GBFD-510307
Group Call EMLPP feature.
The priorities are listed in descending order:
l A(highest, for network internal use)
l B(for network internal use)
l 0(for subscription)
l 4(lowest, for subscription)
Priorities A and B are the highest priorities, and are used only for network maintenance.
Priorities A and B are only limited to the local MSC. In areas that are not controlled by the
local MSC, priorities A and B are regarded as priority 0. Other priorities are applicable
globally and can be used across networks.
Before the VGCS attribute data of a VGCS/VBS call is obtained, the priority of the call is
determined by the priority of the calling service subscriber. After the VGCS attribute data of a
VGCS/VBS call is obtained, the priority of the call is determined by the priority of the group
specified in the GCR.
For details about the eMLPP feature, see eMLPP Feature Parameter Description. The
application of eMLPP in VGCS/VBS is described below.
3.7.1 Service Preemption

If a new call is initiated during an ongoing call, the system determines whether to accept the
new call based on the priorities of the two calls. Public network services and trunking services
can preempt channels occupied by one another. VGCSPREEMPT specifies the preemption
strategy.

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Preemption of a Point-to-Point Call by a VGCS Call

In this section, assume the following: Subscribers A and B are in an ongoing point-to-point
call when a VGCS call to which subscriber A is subscribed is initiated with a call priority of
X.
Based on FACCHSENDNOTMSGIND, SENDFACCHNOTPRI, and the value of X, the

BSC determines whether to send the notification message of the VGCS call on the FACCH of
a certain cell in the group call area.
l If FACCHSENDNOTMSGIND is set to YES(Yes) and X is higher than

SENDFACCHNOTPRI, the BSC sends the notification message of the VGCS call on
the FACCH of the cell. When detecting the VGCS call, subscriber A can choose whether
to terminate the ongoing point-to-point call and participate in the VGCS call.
l If FACCHSENDNOTMSGIND is set to YES(Yes) and X is lower than
SENDFACCHNOTPRI, or if FACCHSENDNOTMSGIND is set to NO(No), the BSC
only sends the notification message of the VGCS call on the NCH. Subscriber A will not
listen to the NCH or detect the new VGCS call.
Preemption of a VGCS Call by Another VGCS Call

In this section, assume the following: Subscriber A is a service subscriber of groups 1 and 2.
The priority of group 1 is Y and the priority of group 2 is X. Subscriber A is in an ongoing
VGCS call with group 1 when a VGCS call from group 2 is initiated. The principles of the
preemption between the VGCS calls are as follows:
l If FACCHSENDNOTMSGIND is set to YES(Yes) and X is higher than

SENDFACCHNOTPRI, the BSC sends the notification message of the VGCS call to
group 2 on the FACCH of the cell. When detecting the VGCS call to group 2, subscriber
A can choose whether to terminate the ongoing VGCS call with group 1 and participate
in the new VGCS call from group 2.
l If FACCHSENDNOTMSGIND is set to YES(Yes) and X is lower than
SENDFACCHNOTPRI, or if FACCHSENDNOTMSGIND is set to NO(No), the BSC
only sends the notification message of the VGCS call to group 2 on the NCH. Subscriber
A will not detect the incoming VGCS call from group 2.
Preemption of a VGCS Call by a Point-to-Point Call

In this section, assume the following: Subscriber A is a service subscriber to group 1 and the
priority of group 1 is Y. Subscriber A is in an ongoing VGCS call with group 1 when
subscriber B makes a call to subscriber A with a call priority of X. The MSC delivers the
paging message to subscriber A and the priority is X.
l If FACCHSENDPGMSGIND is set to YES(Yes) and X is higher than

SENDFACCHPAGPRI, the BSC sends the paging message on the FACCH of the cell.
When receiving the paging message, subscriber A can choose whether to end the
ongoing VGCS call to respond to the paging message.
l If FACCHSENDPGMSGIND is set to YES(Yes) and X is lower than
SENDFACCHPAGPRI, or if FACCHSENDPGMSGIND is set to NO(No), the BSC
only sends the paging message on the PCH. Subscriber A will not listen to the PCH or
detect the paging message.

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3.7.2 Resource Preemption

If network resources (such as signaling channels and traffic channels) are insufficient, calls
with high priorities do not release network resources. In this case, new calls with high
priorities can queue or even preempt the resources seized by calls with low priorities.
The preemption of network resources by VGCS calls is the same as the preemption of
network resources by point-to-point calls. If the GCSIMPREEMPTIONEN parameter is set
to YES(Yes), the channel of the subscriber that is preempted is directly released. If this
parameter is set to NO(No), the subscriber that is preempted is handed over to another cell.
3.8 Fast VGCS Call

To initiate a fast VGCS call, an MS sends an Immediate Setup message to request the
establishment of the VGCS call. This function corresponds to the GBFD-510308 Fast Group
Call Setup feature.
To initiate a normal VGCS call, the MS first sends a CM Service Request message to request
the establishment of a mobility management (MM) connection. After the MM connection is
established, the MS sends a Setup message to request the establishment of the VGCS call.
In a fast VGCS call establishment procedure, the MS sends an Immediate Setup message
(containing Classmark, Group ID, and MS ID) to request the establishment of an MM
connection and a VGCS call. This shortens the time required to initiate VGCS calls.
The fast VGCS call establishment procedure is similar to the normal VGCS call establishment
procedure. The differences are as follows:
l The MS sends an Immediate Setup message to request the establishment of an MM

connection and a VGCS call.
l Upon receiving the Immediate Setup message, the MSC establishes the MM connection
and then initiates a VGCS call establishment procedure.
3.9 VGCS Enhancement

VGCS enhancement consists of fallback and VGCS resource check. This function
corresponds to the GBFD-510309 Group Call Reliability Enhancing feature.
l Fallback
If the requirement for service continuity is high, the fallback function is provided in the
BTS coverage area when the BTS is out of service because of a transmission failure. The
fallback function takes effect quickly during emergencies, such as disaster relief, first
aid, and emergency evacuation. It is mandatory for Public Access Mobile Radio (PAMR)
networks.
l VGCS resource check
When the BSS system malfunctions, the following condition might occur: A VGCS call
is terminated but the BTS periodically sends the notification message. As a result, the
MS responds repeatedly but cannot join the VGCS call.
To avoid this situation, VGCS resource check can be periodically performed on the BSC and
BTS. At present, this function can only be used in scenarios where a VGCS call exists on the
BTS side but not on the BSC side. If the occupied uplink group call channel cannot be

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released, the BSC can initiate an uplink VGCS check. GRPULCHK controls whether to allow
the BSC to initiate an uplink VGCS check.
3.9.1 Fallback
The fallback function works as follows:
l If a VGCS call is configured in the BTS, the BTS initiates the VGCS call once
transmission is interrupted. Subscribers can seize the uplink but cannot terminate the
VGCS call.
l If a VGCS call is not configured in the BTS, subscribers can initiate VGCS calls.
The fallback function provides the following benefits:
l The interruption and recovery of transmission links can be automatically detected.

l After the BTS enters the fallback mode, the MS keeps communicating with the network.
l After a transmission link is interrupted, the network initiates the previously configured
VGCS call.
l Subscribers automatically participate in the group.
l A subscriber can become the talking subscriber in the group.
l The talking duration of a subscriber can be limited so that resources are optimally
allocated.
l In the case of multiple cells under a BTS, the BTS can initiate cross-cell VGCS calls.
Parameters related to the fallback function can be configured on the local maintenance
terminal (LMT). They are as follows:
l ENABLE
l STARTTIME
l STOPTIME
l NOVGCSTIME
l UPLNKMAXLENGTH
l CHNTYPE
l GROUPCALLNUM1
l GROUPCALLNUM2
l SPEECHVERSION
l SPEECHVERMODE1
l SPEECHVERMODE2
3.9.2 VGCS Resource Check

The BSC uses the periodic resource check mechanism to help avoid this situation that the
CPU load increases when the BSC suddenly receives a large number of VGCS check
messages.
The setting of the GCChk parameter determines whether to enable the VGCS resource check
function.
The VGCS resource check procedure is as follows:

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1. When the VGCS resource check timer expires, the BSC sends the BTS a VGCS resource
check message through the radio signaling link (RSL) of the BCCH TRX.
2. Upon receiving the VGCS resource check message, the BTS sends the BSC a list of
ongoing VGCS calls in the cells under the BTS.
3. The BSC compares the received list with the group call reference table in the BSC. If a
VGCS call does not exist in the group call reference table, the BSC sends the BTS a
notification message, instructing the BTS to terminate the VGCS call.
4. If none of the cells under the BTS have VGCS calls, the BTS does not send a message to
the BSC.
3.10 GSM-T Relay

This section describes the GBFD-510310 GSM-T Relay feature. If the CN of the traditional
GSM system cannot be replaced with a GSM-R CN, GSM-R services and traditional GSM
services can be processed in the same network. That is, the BSC can forward GSM-R services
to the cluster MSC. Figure 3-5 shows the co-networking of GSM-R services and traditional
GSM services.
Figure 3-5 Co-networking of GSM-R services and traditional GSM services
The BSC is connected to both the public MSC and cluster MSC (specified by SaGsmrMsc),
and the two MSCs are independent of each other. Whether the public MSC support MSC Pool
has no impact on the cluster MSC. One BSC can be shared by multiple operators. Each
operator has only one cluster MSC. The co-networking solution does not affect the total
number of signaling points supported by the BSC.
To enable the BSC to forward GSM-R service, set SptPaging to YES(Yes).

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VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 4 Related Features
4 Related Features
Table 4-1 Related features

Feature Prerequisite Mutually Impacted Feature
Feature Exclusive Feature
Public Voice Group None GBFD-118602 A None

Call Service over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
Late Group Channel None GBFD-118602 A None

Assignment over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
Single Channel None GBFD-118602 A None

Group Call over IP
Originating GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
Talker Identification None GBFD-118602 A None

over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
Group Call EMLPP None GBFD-118602 A None

over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
Fast Group Call None GBFD-118602 A None

Setup over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM

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Feature Prerequisite Mutually Impacted Feature

Feature Exclusive Feature
Group Call None GBFD-118602 A None

Reliability over IP
Enhancing GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
Public Voice None GBFD-118602 A None

Broadcast Service over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
Late Broadcast None GBFD-118602 A None

Channel Assignment over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM
GSM-T Relay None GBFD-118602 A None

over IP
GBFD-170205
GTMUb SingleOM

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4.1 GBFD-510301 Public Voice Group Call Service

Prerequisite Features
None.
Mutually Exclusive Features

Feature ID Feature Name Description
GBFD-118602 A over IP -
GBFD-170205 GTMUb SingleOM -
Impacted Features
None.
4.2 GBFD-510303 Late Group Channel Assignment

None.

Impacted Features
None.
4.3 GBFD-510305 Single Channel Group Call Originating

None.

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Impacted Features
None.
4.4 GBFD-510306 Talker Identification

None.

Impacted Features
None.
4.5 GBFD-510307 Group Call EMLPP

None.


GSM BSS
Impacted Features
None.
4.6 GBFD-510308 Fast Group Call Setup

None.

Impacted Features
None.
4.7 GBFD-510309 Group Call Reliability Enhancing

None.

Impacted Features
None.
4.8 GBFD-510302 Public Voice Broadcast Service

None.

GSM BSS

Impacted Features
None.
4.9 GBFD-510304 Late Broadcast Channel Assignment

None.

Impacted Features
None.
4.10 GBFD-510310 GSM-T Relay

None.


GSM BSS
Impacted Features
None.

GSM BSS
VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 5 Engineering Guidelines
5 Engineering Guidelines
5.1 Deploying Public Voice Group Call Service
5.1.1 Deployment Requirements

Table 5-1 Deployment requirements
Aspect Requirement
Related features See 4 Related Features.
BSC None
BTS The BTSs support this feature.

NOTE
The BTS3012 (DTRU), BTS3012AE (DTRU),
BTS3900B, and BTS3900E do not support this
feature.
In baseband extension scenarios, the BTS does
not support this feature.
GSM networking None
MS MSs support VGCS and VBS.
MSC VGCS and VGCS IDs have been configured

for the test cell on the MSC.
The non-single channel group call
originating function has been configured for
the MSC.
License The license controlling this feature has been

activated. For details on how to activate the
license, see License Management Feature
Parameter Description. For details about
license items, see License Control Item
Description.

GSM BSS
Aspect Requirement
Others The HLR has enabled VGCS and VBS for

MSs based on IMSIs.
5.1.2 Activation
Using MML Commands

On the BSC6900 LMT, run the SET GCELLGSMR command with NCH Occupy Block
Number and NCH Start Block set to appropriate values.
NOTE
When configuring the Public Voice Group Call Service feature on the CME, you must perform a single
configuration first, and then perform batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter.
You are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object on the CME. (CME single configuration)
Set parameters on the CME configuration interface according to the operation sequence
described in Table 5-2. For the method of performing the CME single configuration, see
CME Single Configuration Operation Guide.
Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects, such as BSCs, BTSs, cells, and TRXs, in batches, click the icon on the
CME configuration interface to start the batch modification wizard. For the method of
performing batch modifications through the CME batch modification center, press F1 on the
wizard interface to obtain online help.
----End
Table 5-2 Configuring parameters on the CME (in common user mode)
SN Managed NE Parameter Parameter Configura

Object Name ID ble in CME
(MO) Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLGS BSC6900 NCH NCHOCBL Yes

MR Occupy OCKNUM
Block
Number
NCH Start NCHSTAR

Block TBLOCK

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5.1.3 Activation Observation

l Verifying VGCS
Step 1 Use MS 1 to select to the test cell and initiate a voice group call. Expected result: The VGCS
is successfully initiated.
Step 2 On the BSC LMT, trace BSSAP messages over the A interface for the test cell.
Expected result: VGCS/VBS Setup, VGCS/VBS Setup Ack, VGCS/VBS Assignment

Request, VGCS/VBS Assignment Result, and VGCS/VBS Talker Information messages are
traced over the A interface.
Step 3 Check the channel status for the test cell. Expected result: VGCS channels and a TCH are
occupied. Five seconds later, the TCH is released.
NOTE
Generally, if the call key on a terminal is pressed once, the voice group call lasts 5s. If you expect to
hold the call for more than 5s, keep pressing the call key till the voice group call is over.
Step 4 Use MS 2 to select to the test cell and initiate a voice group call with the same ID as that in
step 1.
Expected result: MS 2 prompts for the existence of the voice group call. After joining in the
voice group call, MS 2 displays the current VGCS ID.
Step 5 Press PTT key on MS 2 to seize the uplink channel. Then, check the traced messages over the
A interface and the information displayed on MS 1.
Expected result: Uplink Request, Uplink Request Ack, Uplink Request Confirmation, and
VGCS/VBS Talker Information messages are traced over the A interface. MS 1 displays the
MSISDN of MS 2 and can hear the voice from MS 2.
Step 6 Press PTT key on MS 2 to seize the uplink channel and then press the same key on MS 1 to
seize the uplink channel. Expected result: MS 1 displays the uplink channel seizure is
rejected.
----End
l Verifying VBS
Step 1 Use MS 1 to select to the test cell and initiate a VBS. Expected result: The VBS is
successfully initiated.
Step 2 On the BSC LMT, trace BSSAP messages over the A interface for the test cell.
Expected results: VGCS/VBS Setup, VGCS/VBS Setup Ack, VGCS/VBS Assignment

Request, and VGCS/VBS Assignment Result messages are traced over the A interface.
Step 3 Check the channel status for the test cell. Expected result: VBS channels and a TCH are
occupied.
Step 4 Use MS 2 to select to the test cell and initiate a VBS with the same ID as that in step 1.
Expected result: MS 2 prompts for the existence of the VBS. After joining in the VBS, MS 2
displays the MSISDN of MS 1 and can hear the voice from MS 1.
----End

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5.1.4 Deactivation
Using MML Commands

On the BSC6900 LMT, run the SET GCELLGSMR command with NCH Occupy Block
Number set to 0.
MML Command Examples

SET GCELLGSMR: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, NCHOCBLOCKNUM=0;
Using the CME

NOTE
When configuring the Public Voice Group Call Service feature on the CME, you must perform a single
configuration first, and then perform batch modifications if required.
----End
SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura

Name ID ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCELLGS BSC6900 NCH NCHOCBL Yes

MR Occupy OCKNUM
Block
Number
5.2 Deploying GSM-T Relay

GSM BSS
5.2.1 Deployment Requirements
Table 5-4 Deployment requirements
Aspect Requirement
Related features See 4 Related Features.
BSC None
BTS In baseband extension scenarios, the BTS

does not support this feature.
GSM networking None
MS MSs support GSM-T services.
MSC The MSC supports GSM-T services.
License The license controlling this feature has been

activated. For details on how to activate the
license, see License Management Feature
Parameter Description. For details about
license items, see License Control Item
Description.
Others The HLR supports GSM-T services.
5.2.2 Activation
Using MML Commands

On the BSC6900 LMT, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Run the ADD N7DPC command to add destination signaling points (DSPs) corresponding to
the newly added cluster MSCs. In this step, set the following parameters as required:
l Set DSP index to an appropriate value based on the network plan.
l Set DSP type to A(A).
l Set DSP bear type to MTP3(MTP3).
Step 2 Run the ADD GCNNODE command to add CN nodes for newly added cluster MSCs. In this
step, set the parameters as follows:
l Set CN Node Index, DPC Group Index, and Operator Name to appropriate values
based on the network plan.
l Set MSC ID to the ID of a cluster MSC.
l Set DSP index to the value specified in Step 1.
l Set Default DPC to NO(Not Default DPC).
l Set Trunking MSC to YES(Yes).
l Set Support Paging Message from Trunking MSC to YES(Yes).

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Step 3 Run the ADD AE1T1 command to add an E1/T1 link over the A interface.
Step 4 Run the ADD MTP3LKS command to add an MTP3 signaling link set. In this step, set
Signalling link set index to an appropriate value.
Step 5 Run the ADD MTP3LNK command to add an MTP3 signaling link. In this step, set
Signalling link set index to the value specified in Step 4, and set TC mode to an appropriate
value based on the actual subrack configuration mode.
Step 6 Run the ADD MTP3RT command to add an MTP3 route. In this step, set DSP index to the
value specified in Step 1, and set Signalling link set index to the value specified in Step 4.
Step 7 Run the SET GCELLGSMR command with NCH Occupy Block Number set according to
actual conditions for the target cell. The minimum value of NCH Occupy Block Number is
1.
----End

//Adding a DSP
ADD N7DPC: NAME="dpc", DPX=1, SPX=0, SPDF=WNF, DPC=1111, DPCT=A,

BEARTYPE=MTP3;
//Adding a CN node for the cluster MSC
ADD GCNNODE: CNNODEIDX=0, DPX=1, DPCGIDX=0, OPNAME="op1", CNID=0,

DFDPC=NO, SaGsmrMsc=YES, SptPaging=YES, ATransMode=TDM;
//Adding an E1/T1 link over the A interface
ADD AE1T1: SRN=0, SN=10, PN=1, OPCIDX=0, ALLTSTYPE=ALLCIC,

BSCFLAG=MAINBSC, STCIC=0;
//Adding an MTP3 signaling link set
ADD MTP3LKS: SIGLKSX=1, DPX=0, NAME="MTP3LKS";
//Adding an MTP3 signaling link
ADD MTP3LNK: SIGLKSX=1, SIGSLC=0, BEARTYPE=MTP2,

TCMODE=SEPERATE_BSC_INTERFACE, ATERIDX=0,
ATERMASK=TS1-1&TS2-1&TS3-1&TS4-1&TS5-1&TS6-1&TS7-1&TS8-1&TS9-1&TS10
-1&TS11-1&TS12-1&TS13-1&TS14-1&TS15-1&TS16-1&TS17-1&TS18-1&TS19-1&TS20
-1&TS21-1&TS22-1&TS23-1&TS24-1&TS25-1&TS26-1&TS27-1&TS28-1&TS29-1&TS30
-1&TS31-1, MTP2LNKN=0, LKTATE=64K, NAME="MTP3LNK";
//Adding an MTP3 route
ADD MTP3RT: DPX=1, SIGLKSX=1, NAME="MTP3RT";
//Configuring GSM-R parameters for a cell
SET GCELLGSMR: IDTYPE=BYID, CELLID=0, NCHOCBLOCKNUM=1;

GSM BSS
Using the CME

NOTE
When configuring the GSM-T Relay feature on the CME, you must perform a single configuration first,
and then perform batch modifications if required.
----End
SN MO NE Paramete Parameter ID Configura

r Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 N7DPC BSC6900 DSP DPX Yes

index
DSP type DPCT
DSP bear BEARTYPE

type
2 GCNNODE BSC6900 CN Node CNNODEIDX Yes

Index
DPC DPCGIDX
Group
Index
Operator OPNAME
Name
MSC ID CNID
DSP DPX
index

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SN MO NE Paramete Parameter ID Configura

r Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
Default DFDPC
DPC
Trunking SaGsmrMsc
MSC
Support SptPaging
Paging
Message
from
Trunking
MSC
3 AE1T1 BSC6900 Timeslot ALLTSTYPE Yes

Type
Start CIC STCIC
4 MTP3LKS BSC6900 Signalling SIGLKSX Yes

link set
index
5 MTP3LNK BSC6900 Signalling SIGLKSX Yes

link set
index
TC mode TCMODE
6 MTP3RT BSC6900 DSP DPX Yes

index
Signalling SIGLKSX
link set
index
7 GCELLGSM BSC6900 NCH NCHOCBLOCKNU Yes

R Occupy M
Block
Number
5.2.3 Activation Observation

Step 1 On the BSC LMT, click the Trace tab. In the displayed Trace Navigation Tree, double-click
A Interface Trace under GSM Services. Select BSSAP in the Trace Type area. Specify the
DPC of the cluster MSC in the DPC(HEX) text box.
Step 2 Click the BSSAP tab, specify the ID of the target cell specified in Step 7 in the Cell ID (cell1,
cell2, ...cell16): text box. Then, click Submit.

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Step 3 Use an MS to initiate a VGCS call and check the result for message tracing over the A
interface.
Expected result: The signaling for the VGCS initiator is traced over the A interface.
----End
5.2.4 Deactivation
Using MML Commands
On the BSC LMT, run the MOD GCNNODE command with Default DPC set to NO(Not
Default DPC) and Trunking MSC set to NO(No).

//Modifying a CN node
MOD GCNNODE: CNNODEIDX=0, DFDPC=NO, SaGsmrMsc=NO;
Using the CME

NOTE
When configuring the GSM-T Relay feature on the CME, you must perform a single configuration first,
and then perform batch modifications if required.

----End
SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura
Name ID ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 GCNNODE BSC6900 Default DPC DFDPC Yes
Trunking SaGsmrMs
MSC c

GSM BSS
VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 6 Parameters
6 Parameters
Table 6-1 Parameters

Parame NE MML Feature Feature Description
ter ID Comma ID Name
nd
SysMsg BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Whether the BSC can send the SYSTEM
10Allow 0 BSCBA 10301 Voice INFORMATION TYPE 10 message on the
ed SIC Group VGCS/VBS TCH. A VGCS/VBS TCH is a channel
Call that consists of the downlink and uplink and is
Service allocated to a VGCS/VBS call. For detailed
information of the SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE
10 message, see the 3GPP TS 44.018 9.1.50.
GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO, YES
Default Value: YES(Yes)
NCHST BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Number of the start block occupied by the
ARTBL 0 GCELL 10301 Voice NCH in the group call service
OCK GSMR GBFD-5 Group GUI Value Range: 0~7
10302 Call
Service Unit: None
Public Actual Value Range: 0~7

Voice Default Value: 0
Broadca
st
Service

GSM BSS

nd
NCHO BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Number of blocks occupied by the NCH in
CBLOC 0 GCELL 10301 Voice the group call service
KNUM GSMR GBFD-5 Group GUI Value Range: 0~7
10302 Call
Service Unit: None

Broadca
st
Service
DTRTY BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Type of the DRX supporting the VGCS
PE 0 GCELL 10301 Voice service. An MS reads the NCH only when a new
GSMR Group notification message of group call arrives. This helps
Call save power of the MS. This parameter is mandatory
Service for a SAGEM MS.
Unit: None
GSMR BSC690 SET GBFD-5 GSM-T Meaning: Mode for sending a notification message on
CSSEN 0 GCELL 10310 Relay the channel that processes GSM-R CS services. If this
DNOTI GSMR parameter is set to
FMOD SEND_NOTIF_ON_CLASSMARK(Send Notify
E Message by Classmark 2), whether to send a
notification message on the channel processing GSM-
R CS services is determined by classmark 2. If this
parameter is set to NO_SEND_NOTIF(Not Send
Notify Message), the notification message is not sent
on the channel processing GSM-R CS services.
GUI Value Range: NO_SEND_NOTIF(Not Send
Notify Message),
SEND_NOTIF_ON_CLASSMARK(Send Notify
Message by Classmark 2)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO_SEND_NOTIF,
SEND_NOTIF_ON_CLASSMARK
Default Value:

GSM BSS

nd
GSMR BSC690 SET GBFD-5 GSM-T Meaning: Mode for sending a notification message on
PSSEN 0 GCELL 10310 Relay the channel that processes GSM-R PS services. If this
DNOTI GSMR parameter is set to
FMOD SEND_NOTIF_ON_CLASSMARK(Send Notify
E Message by Classmark 2), whether to send a
notification message on the channel processing GSM-
R PS services is determined by classmark 2. If this
parameter is set to NO_SEND_NOTIF(Not Send
Notify Message), the notification message is not sent
on the channel processing GSM-R PS services.
GUI Value Range: NO_SEND_NOTIF(Not Send
Notify Message),
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NO_SEND_NOTIF,
SEND_NOTIF_ON_CLASSMARK
Default Value: NO_SEND_NOTIF(Not Send Notify
Message)
FACCH BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Interval of sending a paging message or
RESEN 0 GCELL 10301 Voice notification message on the FACCH. Messages on the
DINT GSMR GBFD-5 Group FACCH are sent in the mode of speech frame stealing.
10302 Call A large number of consecutive stolen speech frames
Service may affect the voice quality and even lead to no voice.
Public Therefore, the BTS must control the time interval of
Voice sending a paging or notification message on the
Broadca FACCH to reduce the impact on the voice quality.
st When this parameter is set to 0, the BSC delivers the
Service value 1 to the BTS.
GUI Value Range: 0~255
Unit: 50ms
Actual Value Range: 0~12750
Default Value: 8

GSM BSS

nd
VGCS BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Specify the maximum number of timeslots
MAXN 0 GCELL 10301 Voice for the Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) users in a
UM GSMR GBFD-5 Group cell. This avoids that multiple channels in the cell are
10302 Call occupied by the VGCS users and then public network
Service services are affected. When this parameter is set to
Public 255, there is no limitation on the number of timeslots
Voice for the VGCS users.
Broadca GUI Value Range: 0~190;255
st Unit: None
Service
Actual Value Range: 0~190, 255
Default Value: 255
VGCSR BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Reserve a certain number of timeslots for
SRVNU 0 GCELL 10301 Voice the Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) users in a cell.
M GSMR GBFD-5 Group Once the timeslots are reserved, they cannot be
10302 Call allocated to the public network services.
Service GUI Value Range: 0~190
Public Unit: None
Voice
Broadca Actual Value Range: 0~190
st Default Value: 0
Service
GCSCH BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Whether the assignment of channels in
NASSU 0 GCELL 10301 Voice overlaid subcells is enabled for the VGCS service in
LCHNE GSMR GBFD-5 Group the case of underlaid subcell congestion. Generally,
N 10302 Call only the channels in underlaid subcells can be
Service assigned to the VGCS service.
Public GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
Voice Unit: None
Broadca
st Actual Value Range: NO, YES
Service Default Value: YES(Yes)
UIC BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Used to identify the uplink access message
0 GCELL 10301 Voice from the MS. The value 64 is invalid.
GSMR GBFD-5 Group GUI Value Range: 0~64
10302 Call
Service Unit: None

Broadca
st
Service

GSM BSS

nd
NY2 BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Number of retransmissions of the VGCS
0 GCELL 10301 Voice UPLINK GRANT message
GSMR Group GUI Value Range: 1~255
Call
Service Unit: None
Default Value: 10
T3115 BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Timer for retransmitting the VGCS
0 GCELL 10302 Voice UPLINK GRANT message
GSMR Broadca GUI Value Range: 1~255
st
Service Unit: s
Default Value: 10
DLTES BSC690 SET None None Meaning: Interval between resending downlink
TRESE 0 GCELL detection messages. After the downlink detection
NDINT GSMR function is enabled, the BSC will resend downlink
detection messages if the BSC does not receive
response from MSs. If the number of times downlink
detection messages are resent are greater than
"DLTESTRESENDNUM", the BSC releases paging
channels.
Unit: s
Default Value: 0
DLTES BSC690 SET None None Meaning: Number of times of the BSC resending
TRESE 0 GCELL downlink test messages after the downlink test
NDNU GSMR function is enabled. If the BSC does not receive any
M response message from the MS at the preset interval,
the BSC releases the relevant voice group call service
(VGCS) channel.
Unit: None
Default Value: 5

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nd
TALKE BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Talker Meaning: This parameter specifies the interval of
RINFIN 0 GCELL 10306 Identific broadcasting the speech data of the talker on the
T GSMR ation downlink group call channel that is controlled by the
BTS. When the parameter is set to 0, the BTS (instead
of the BSC) performs the broadcasting with the
default interval 5s.
Unit: s
Default Value: 0
EMLPP BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: This parameter is used to specify how a
PRIOR 0 GCELL 10307 Call BTS controls resource preemption among group calls
ITY GSMR EMLPP based on the priorities of different group calls.
GUI Value Range: NoPriority(No Priority),
Priority4(Priority 4), Priority3(Priority3),
Priority2(Priority 2), Priority1(Priority 1),
Priority0(Priority 0), PriorityB(Priority B),
PriorityA(Priority A)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: NoPriority, Priority4, Priority3,
Priority2, Priority1, Priority0, PriorityB, PriorityA
Default Value: Priority4(Priority 4)
VGCSP BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: This parameter specifies whether the
REEM 0 GCELL 10307 Call preemption of channels between public network
PT GSMR EMLPP services and the VGCS is allowed when preemption
conditions are met.
GUI Value Range: No_Priority(No Priority),
Public_Network_First(Public Network First),
VGCS_First(VGCS First)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: No_Priority,
Public_Network_First, VGCS_First
Default Value: No_Priority(No Priority)

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nd
FACCH BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Whether to allow sending notification
SENDN 0 GCELL 10307 Call messages on the FACCH. If the value of this
OTMS GSMR EMLPP parameter is YES, an MS engaged in a point-to-point
GIND call can receive a notification message for a group
call. You can interrupt the existing call and join the
group call.
Unit: None
Default Value: NO(No)
SENDF BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Priority of the notification message
ACCH 0 GCELL 10307 Call transmission on the FACCH. From high to low, the
NOTPR GSMR EMLPP priorities are A, B, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and No Priority. No
I Priority is the lowest. When the priority of the group
call is higher than or equal to the value specified by
this parameter, the notification message is sent on the
FACCH.
Unit: None
Default Value: NoPriority(No Priority)
FACCH BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Whether to allow sending paging messages
SENDP 0 GCELL 10307 Call on the FACCH. If the value of this parameter is YES,
GMSGI GSMR EMLPP an MS can receive a paging message on the group call
ND channel. You can leave the group call and respond to
the paging message.
Unit: None

GSM BSS

nd
SENDF BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Priority of the paging message transmission
ACCHP 0 GCELL 10307 Call on the FACCH. From high to low, the priorities are A,
AGPRI GSMR EMLPP B, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and No Priority. No Priority is the
lowest. When the priority of the call is higher than the
value specified by this parameter, the paging message
is sent on the FACCH.
Unit: None
Default Value: NoPriority(No Priority)
GCSIM BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Whether direct preemption of the channels
PREE 0 GCELL 10307 Call of other services is enabled for the VGCS service. If
MPTIO GSMR EMLPP the value of this parameter is NO, a handover is
NEN performed for the call whose channel is preempted. If
the value is YES, calls on the preempted channel are
directly released.
Unit: None
GRPUL BSC690 SET None None Meaning: Whether the BSC is allowed to initiate an
CHK 0 OTHSO uplink VGCS check. The uplink VGCS check
FTPAR function avoids that channels occupied by uplink
A VGCS cannot be released in case of exceptions.
GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Default Value: ON(On)
ENABL BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Whether to enable the fallback function for
E 0 BTSFA 10309 Call the BTS
LLBAC Reliabili GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
K ty
Enhanci Unit: None
ng Actual Value Range: NO, YES

GSM BSS

nd
START BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Time for which the BTS waits to start the
TIME 0 BTSFA 10309 Call fallback function after the OML is interrupted. With
LLBAC Reliabili this parameter, the BTS does not start the fallback
K ty function when the OML is interrupted transiently.
Enhanci GUI Value Range: 60~600
ng
Unit: s
Default Value: 240
STOPT BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Time for which the BTS waits to stop the
IME 0 BTSFA 10309 Call fallback function after the OML is set up. With this
LLBAC Reliabili parameter, the BTS does not stop the fallback function
K ty when the OML is set up transiently.
Enhanci GUI Value Range: 60~300
ng
Unit: s
Default Value: 120
NOVG BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: If the BTS works in fallback mode and
CSTIM 0 BTSFA 10309 Call uplink VGCS connection is idle for a period specified
E LLBAC Reliabili by this parameter, the BTS disables the VGCS
K ty connection automatically. This parameter is valid only
Enhanci for user-originated VGCS calls and is invalid for fixed
ng VGCS calls.
Unit: s
Default Value: 30
UPLNK BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Maximum time in which a user uses the
MAXL 0 BTSFA 10309 Call uplink of its VGCS call continuously when the BTS
ENGT LLBAC Reliabili works in fallback mode.
H K ty GUI Value Range: 10~255
Enhanci
ng Unit: s
Default Value: 30

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nd
CHNT BSC690 SET MRFD- Configu Meaning: Channel type of the timeslot on the TRX.
YPE 0 BTSCH 210301 ration The channel type of timeslot 0 must not be set,
NFALL Manage because the combined BCCH is configured by default.
BACK ment The channel type of other timeslots can be set to full-
rate TCH or half-rate TCH.
GUI Value Range: FULLTCH(FULLTCH),
HALFTCH(HALFTCH)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: FULLTCH, HALFTCH
Default Value: None
GROU BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Number of the VGCS call that the BTS
PCALL 0 BTSCH 10309 Call originates in the timeslot in the TRX in fallback mode.
NUM1 NFALL Reliabili This parameter is represented in decimal, such as
BACK ty 10000569. If this parameter is set to 100000000, the
Enhanci channel is not configured with any fixed group call.
ng GUI Value Range: 0~100000000
Unit: None
Default Value: None
GROU BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Number of the VGCS call that the BTS
PCALL 0 BTSCH 10309 Call originates in the timeslot in the TRX in fallback mode.
NUM2 NFALL Reliabili This parameter is represented in decimal, such as
BACK ty 10000569. If this parameter is set to 100000000, the
Enhanci channel is not configured with any fixed group call.
ng GUI Value Range: 0~100000000
Unit: None
Default Value: None
SPEEC BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Speech version configured on the TRX
HVERS 0 BTSCH 10309 Call timeslot when the BTS works in fallback mode.
ION NFALL Reliabili GUI Value Range: FR(FR), EFR(EFR)
BACK ty
Enhanci Unit: None
ng Actual Value Range: FR, EFR
Default Value: FR(FR)

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nd
SPEEC BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Speech version mode that the BTS uses for
HVER 0 BTSCH 10309 Call the VGCS call number in the timeslot in the TRX in
MODE NFALL Reliabili fallback mode
1 BACK ty GUI Value Range: PSMODE(Protocol Standard
Enhanci Mode), VGCSMODE(VGCS Mode)
ng
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: PSMODE, VGCSMODE
Default Value: PSMODE(Protocol Standard Mode)
SPEEC BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Group Meaning: Speech version mode that the BTS uses for
HVER 0 BTSCH 10309 Call the VGCS call number in the timeslot in the TRX in
MODE NFALL Reliabili fallback mode
2 BACK ty GUI Value Range: PSMODE(Protocol Standard
Enhanci Mode), VGCSMODE(VGCS Mode)
ng
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: PSMODE, VGCSMODE
Default Value: PSMODE(Protocol Standard Mode)
GCChk BSC690 SET GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Whether to enable the VGCS/VBS check
0 BSCBA 10301 Voice function. When this function is enabled, the BSC
SIC GBFD-5 Group periodically initiates VGCS/VBS resource check to
10302 Call the BTS. If the BSS works abnormally, the BTS
Service periodically sends notification messages even if
Public VGCS/VBS is over. In this case, an MS responds
Voice continuously but cannot access this VGCS/VBS TCH.
Broadca GUI Value Range: OFF(Off), ON(On)
st Unit: None
Service
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Default Value: OFF(Off)
SaGsmr BSC690 ADD GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Whether the MSC independently processes
Msc 0 GCNN 10301 Voice the trunking services. When this parameter is set to
ODE Group YES, the MSC independently processes the trunking
MOD Call services, that is, the trunking services are processed
GCNN Service only by this MSC.
ODE GUI Value Range: NO(No), YES(Yes)
Unit: None

GSM BSS

nd
SptPagi BSC690 ADD GBFD-5 Public Meaning: Whether the BSC forwards the paging
ng 0 GCNN 10301 Voice message from the trunking MSC to the MS. When this
ODE Group parameter is set to YES, the BSC forwards the paging
MOD Call message from the trunking MSC to the MS and
GCNN Service forwards the corresponding paging response from the
ODE MS to the trunking MSC.
Unit: None

GSM BSS
VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 7 Counters
7 Counters
Table 7-1 Counters

Counter ID Counter Counter NE Feature ID Feature Name
Name Description
1278673462 BSCRPT.SPT.V ZTCA3351C:N BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

BS.RCPT.CAL umber of Calls Broadcast
L.NUM Originated or Service
Terminated by
MSs Supporting
VBS and
Capable of
Receiving
Notifications
per BSC
1278673463 BSCRPT.SPT.V ZTCA3351D:N BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

GCS.RCPT.CA umber of Calls Group Call
LL.NUM Originated or Service
Terminated by
MSs Supporting
VGCS and
Capable of
Receiving
Notifications
per BSC
1278183429 CELL.SPT.VBS A03613:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

.RCPT.CALL.N r of Calls Broadcast
UM Originated or Service
Terminated by
MSs Supporting
VBS and
Capable of
Receiving
Notifications

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278183430 CELL.SPT.VG A03614:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

CS.RCPT.CAL r of Calls Group Call
L.NUM Originated or Service
Terminated by
MSs Supporting
VGCS and
Capable of
Receiving
Notifications
1278172417 CELL.VBS.AS A03423:VBS BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

S.REQ Assignment Broadcast
Request Service
1278172418 CELL.VBS.AS A03424:Succes BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

S.SUCC sful VBS Broadcast
Assignment Service
1278172419 CELL.VBS.AS A03425:Unsucc BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

S.FAIL essful VBS Broadcast
Assignment Service

S.FAIL.EQUIP essful VBS Broadcast
Assignment Service
(Equipment
Failure)

S.FAIL.TRSL.U essful VBS Broadcast
NAVAIL Assignment Service
(Requested
Terrestrial
Resource
Unavailable)

S.FAIL.CIC.AL essful VBS Broadcast
LOC Assignment Service
(Terrestrial
Circuit Already
Allocated)

S.FAIL.INVALI essful VBS Broadcast
D.MSG Assignment Service
(Invalid
Message
Contents)

GSM BSS

Name Description

S.FAIL.NO.CH. essful VBS Broadcast
RES Assignment (No Service
Radio Resource
Available)

S.FAIL.OTHER essful VBS Broadcast
Assignment Service
(Other Causes)
1278172426 CELL.VBS.AS A03432:Channe BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

S.FAIL.EXP l Activation Broadcast
Timeout During Service
VBS
Assignment
(TIMEOUT)

S.FAIL.NACK essful Channel Broadcast
Activation Service
During VBS
Assignment
(NACK)

S.QUEUE.REQ Assignment Broadcast
Queue Request Service

S.QUEUE.SUC sful VBS Broadcast
C Assignment Service
Queue
Operation

S.PREEMPTIO Assignment Broadcast
N.REQ Preempt Service
Request

S.PREEMPTIO sful VBS Broadcast
N.SUCC Assignment Service
Preemption
1278172432 CELL.VBS.AS A03438:Rate of BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

S.SUCC.RATE Successful VBS Broadcast
Assignment Service

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278172433 CELL.VBS.AS A03439:Ratio BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

S.QUEUE.SUC of Successful Broadcast
C.RATE VBS Service
Assignment
Queue
Operation
1278172434 CELL.VBS.AS A03440:Rate of BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

S.PREEMPTIO Successful VBS Broadcast
N.SUCC.RATE Assignment Service
Preemption
1278177417 CELL.VBS.DL. A03461:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

CHAN.BUSY.N r of Busy VBS Broadcast
UM.TCH Down Link Service
TCH
1278177418 CELL.KPI.VBS A03462:Traffic BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

.DL.TRAF.ERL Volume of VBS Broadcast
Down Link Service
TCH
1278170417 BSC.VBS.SET A03403:VBS BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

UP.REQ SETUP Request Broadcast
Service
1278170418 BSC.VBS.SET A03404:Succes BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

UP.SUCC sful VBS Broadcast
SETUP Service
1278176417 CELL.VBS.UL. A03457:VBS BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

CALL.DROP TCH Uplink Broadcast
Call Drop Service
1278176418 CELL.VBS.UL. A03458:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

CHAN.BUSY.N r of Busy VBS Broadcast
UM.TCH Up Link TCH Service
1278176419 CELL.KPI.VBS A03459:Traffic BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

.UL.TRAF.ERL Volume of VBS Broadcast
Up Link TCH Service
1278171417 CELL.VGCS.A A03405:VGCS BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

SS.REQ Assignment Group Call
Request Service
1278171418 CELL.VGCS.A A03406:Succes BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

SS.SUCC sful VGCS Group Call
Assignment Service
1278171419 CELL.VGCS.A A03407:Unsucc BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

SS.FAIL essful VGCS Group Call
Assignment Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

SS.FAIL.EQUI essful VGCS Group Call
P Assignment Service
(Equipment
Failure)

SS.FAIL.TRSL. essful VGCS Group Call
UNAVAIL Assignment Service
(Requested
Terrestrial
Resource
Unavailable)

SS.FAIL.CIC.A essful VGCS Group Call
LLOC Assignment Service
(Terrestrial
Circuit Already
Allocated)

SS.FAIL.INVA essful VGCS Group Call
LID.MSG Assignment Service
(Invalid
Message
Contents)

SS.FAIL.NO.C essful VGCS Group Call
H.RES Assignment (No Service
Radio Resource
Available)

SS.FAIL.OTHE essful VGCS Group Call
R Assignment Service
(Other Causes)

SS.FAIL.NACK essful Channel Group Call
Activation Service
During VGCS
Assignment
(NACK)
1278171427 CELL.VGCS.A A03415:Channe BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

SS.FAIL.EXP l Activation Group Call
Timeout During Service
VGCS
Assignment
(TIMEOUT)

GSM BSS

Name Description

SS.QUEUE.RE Assignment Group Call
Q Queue Request Service

SS.QUEUE.SU sful VGCS Group Call
CC Assignment Service
Queue
Operation

SS.PREEMPTI Assignment Group Call
ON.REQ Preempt Service
Request

SS.PREEMPTI sful VGCS Group Call
ON.SUCC Assignment Service
Preemption
1278171432 CELL.VGCS.A A03420:Rate of BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

SS.SUCC.RAT Successful Group Call
E VGCS Service
Assignment

SS.QUEUE.SU Successful Group Call
CC.RATE VGCS Service
Assignment
Queue
Operation

SS.PREEMPTI Successful Group Call
ON.SUCC.RAT VGCS Service
E Assignment
Preemption
1278173417 CELL.VGCS.D A03441:VGCS BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

L.DETECT.RE TCH Released Group Call
L.CH for Downlink Service
Detection
1278175417 CELL.VGCS.D A03455:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

L.CHAN.BUSY r of Busy Group Call
.NUM.TCH VGCS Down Service
Link TCH
1278175418 CELL.KPI.VG A03456:Traffic BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

CS.DL.TRAF.E Volume of Group Call
RL VGCS Down Service
Link TCH

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278182417 CELL.GCC.HO A03496:Attemp BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.REQ.FREQ.SH ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
IFT Handovers for Service
Frequency Shift Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

.REQ.QUICK.P ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
BGT Handovers for Service
Quick PBGT Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

.REQ.UL.QLT ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
Y Handovers for Service
Uplink Quality Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

.REQ.DL.QLT ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
Y Handovers for Service
Downlink Public Voice
Quality Broadcast
Service

.REQ.UL.RXL ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
Handovers for Service
Uplink Strength Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

.REQ.DL.RXL ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
Downlink Public Voice
Strength Broadcast
Service

.REQ.TA ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
Timing Public Voice
Advance Broadcast
Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

.REQ.BETTER. ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL Handovers for Service
Better Cell Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

.REQ.TRAFFIC ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
Traffic Load Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

.REQ.RAPID.L ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
EV.DROP Handovers for Service
Rapid Rxlevel Public Voice
Drop Broadcast
Service

.REQ.MSC.INT ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
ERVENTION Handovers for Service
Response to Public Voice
MSC Broadcast
intervention Service

.REQ.OM.INT ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
ERVENTION Handovers for Service
OM Public Voice
Intervention Broadcast
Service

.REQ.OTHER ted VGCS TCH GBFD-510302 Group Call
Other Causes Public Voice
Broadcast
Service
1278182430 CELL.GCC.HO A03509:Succes BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.SUCC.FREQ.S sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
HIFT TCH Handovers Service
for Frequency Public Voice
Shift Broadcast
Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

.SUCC.QUICK. sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
PBGT TCH Handovers Service
for Quick Public Voice
PBGT Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.UL.QLT sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
Y TCH Handovers Service
for Uplink Public Voice
Quality Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.DL.QLT sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
Y TCH Handovers Service
for Downlink Public Voice
Quality Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.UL.RX sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
L TCH Handovers Service
Strength Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.DL.RX sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
L TCH Handovers Service
Strength Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.TA sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
TCH Handovers Service
for Timing Public Voice
Advance Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.BETTE sful VGCS Group Call
R.CELL TCH Handovers Service
for Better Cell

GSM BSS

Name Description

.SUCC.TRAFFI sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
C TCH Handovers Service
for Traffic Load Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.RAPID. sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
LEV.DROP TCH Handovers Service
for Rapid Public Voice
Rxlevel Drop Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.MSC.IN sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
TERVENTION TCH Handovers Service
for Response to Public Voice
MSC Broadcast
Intervention Service

.SUCC.OM.IN sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
TERVENTION TCH Handovers Service
for OM Public Voice
Intervention Broadcast
Service

.SUCC.OTHER sful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
for Other Public Voice
Causes Broadcast
Service
1278181417 CELL.GCC.IN A03491:Attemp BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TERBSC.INTO ted Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.REQ Inter-BSC Inter- Service
Cell VGCS Public Voice
TCH Handovers Broadcast
Service
1278181418 CELL.GCC.IN A03492:Succes BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TERBSC.INTO sful Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.SUC Inter-BSC Inter- Service
C Cell VGCS Public Voice
Service

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278181419 CELL.GCC.IN A03493:Incomi BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TERBSC.INTO ng Inter-BSC GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.REQ Inter-Cell Service
.ACK VGCS TCH Public Voice
Handovers Broadcast
Service
1278181420 CELL.GCC.IN A03494:Rate of BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TERBSC.INTO Successful GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.SUC Inter-BSC Service
C.RATE Incoming Cell Public Voice
VGCS TCH Broadcast
Handover Service

TERBSC.INTO Successful GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.RL.HO.S Inter-BSC Service
UCC.RATE Incoming Cell Public Voice
VGCS TCH Broadcast
Radio Handover Service

TRABSC.INTO ted Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.REQ Internal Inter- Service
Service
1278178418 CELL.GCC.IN A03464:Incomi BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TRABSC.INTO ng Internal GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.REQ Inter-Cell Service
.ACK VGCS TCH Public Voice
Handovers Broadcast
Service

TRABSC.INTO sful Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.SUC Internal Inter- Service
Service

TRABSC.OUT ted Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.REQ Internal Inter- Service
Service

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278178421 CELL.GCC.IN A03467:Outgoi BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TRABSC.OUT ng Internal GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.CM Inter-Cell Service
D VGCS TCH Public Voice
Handovers Broadcast
Service

TRABSC.OUT sful Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.SUC Internal Inter- Service
Service
1278178423 CELL.GCC.IN A03469:Unsucc BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TRABSC.INTE essful Internal GBFD-510302 Group Call
RCELL.HO.FA Inter-Cell Service
IL.CH.ILLEGA VGCS TCH Public Voice
L Handovers Broadcast
(Channel Mode Service
Unacceptable)

IL.TA.ILLEGA VGCS TCH Public Voice
L Handovers Broadcast
(Timing Service
Advance Out of
Range)

IL.FREQ.ILLE VGCS TCH Public Voice
GAL Handovers Broadcast
(Frequency not Service
Implemented)

IL.EXP VGCS TCH Public Voice
Handovers Broadcast
(Timer Expired) Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

IL.OTHER VGCS TCH Public Voice
Handovers Broadcast
(Other Causes) Service

TRABSC.HO.F essful BSC GBFD-510302 Group Call
AIL.RECONN. Internal VGCS Service
SUCC TCH Handovers Public Voice
with Successful Broadcast
Reversion Service

TRABSC.HO.F essful BSC GBFD-510302 Group Call
AIL.RECONN. Internal VGCS Service
FAIL TCH Handovers Public Voice
with Broadcast
Unsuccessful Service
Reversion

TRABSC.INTE Successful GBFD-510302 Group Call
RCELL.HO.SU Internal Inter- Service
CC.RATE Cell VGCS Public Voice
TCH Handover Broadcast
Service

TRABSC.INTE Successful GBFD-510302 Group Call
RCELL.RL.HO Internal BSC Service
.SUCC.RATE VGCS TCH Public Voice
Radio Handover Broadcast
Service

TRACELL.GC ted Intra-cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
C.TO.TCH.HO. VGCS TCH to Service
REQ Dedicated TCH Public Voice
Handover Broadcast
Service

TRACELL.GC sful Intra-Cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
SUCC Dedicated TCH Public Voice
Handover Broadcast
Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

TRACELL.GC essful Intra-Cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
FAIL.CH.ILLE Dedicated TCH Public Voice
GAL Handover Broadcast
(Channel Mode Service
Unacceptable)

FAIL.TA.ILLE Dedicated TCH Public Voice
GAL Handover Broadcast
(Timing Service
Advance Out of
Range)

FAIL.FREQ.IL Dedicated TCH Public Voice
LEGAL Handover Broadcast
(Frequency not Service
Implemented)

FAIL.EXP Dedicated TCH Public Voice
Handover Broadcast
(Timer Expired) Service

FAIL.OTHER Dedicated TCH Public Voice
Handover Broadcast
(Other Causes) Service

TRACELL.GC Successful GBFD-510302 Group Call
C.TO.TCH.HO. Intra-Cell Service
SUCC.RATE VGCS TCH to Public Voice
Dedicated TCH Broadcast
Handover Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

TERBSC.OUT ted Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.REQ Inter-BSC Inter- Service
Service

TERBSC.OUT sful Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.SUC Inter-BSC Inter- Service
Service
1278180419 CELL.GCC.IN A03488:Inter- BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TERBSC.OUT BSC Inter-Cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.CM VGCS TCH Service
D Handovers Public Voice
Broadcast
Service

TERBSC.OUT Successful GBFD-510302 Group Call
CELL.HO.SUC Inter-BSC Service
C.RATE Outgoing Cell Public Voice
VGCS TCH Broadcast
Handover Service

TERBSC.OUT Successful Group Call
CELL.RL.HO.S Inter-BSC Service
UCC.RATE Outgoing Cell
VGCS TCH
Radio Handover
1278169417 BSC.VGCS.SE A03401:VGCS BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TUP.REQ SETUP Request Group Call
Service
1278169418 BSC.VGCS.SE A03402:Succes BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

TUP.SUCC sful VGCS Group Call
SETUP Service
1278174417 CELL.UL.REQ A03442:VGCS BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

Uplink Seizure Group Call
Request Service
1278174418 CELL.UL.REQ. A03443:Succes BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

SUCC sful VGCS Group Call
Uplink Seizures Service

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278174419 CELL.UL.REQ. A03444:Unsucc BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

FAIL.BSC.REJ essful VGCS Group Call
(BSC Rejected)

FAIL.MSC.REJ essful VGCS Group Call
(MSC Rejected)

FAIL.MSC.AC essful VGCS Group Call
K.EXP Uplink Seizures Service
(Uplink Request
Acknowledge
Timeout)

FAIL.UL.EST.E essful VGCS Group Call
XP Uplink Seizures Service
(Uplink
Establish
Indication
Timeout)

FAIL.USER.RE essful VGCS Group Call
L Uplink Seizures Service
(User Release)
1278174424 CELL.VGCS.U A03449:VGCS BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

L.CALL.DROP TCH Uplink Group Call
Call Drop Service
1278174425 CELL.VGCS.U A03450:VGCS BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

L.MR TCH Group Call
Measurements Service
1278174426 CELL.VGCS.U A03451:Numbe BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

L.CHAN.BUSY r of Busy Group Call
.NUM.TCH VGCS Up Link Service
TCH
1278174427 CELL.KPI.VG A03452:Traffic BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

CS.UL.TRAF.E Volume of Group Call
RL VGCS UP Link Service
TCH
1278174428 CELL.VGCS.U A03453:Rate of BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

L.REQ.SUCC. Successful Group Call
RATE VGCS Uplink Service
Seizure

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278174429 CELL.VGCS.U A03454:Rate of BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

L.CALL.DROP. VGCS TCH Group Call
RATE Uplink Call Service
Drop
1278707417 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03401:VG BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.ASS.REQ CS Assignment Group Call
Requests per Service
BSC
1278707418 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03402:Succ BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.ASS.SUCC essful VGCS Group Call
Assignments Service
per BSC
1278707419 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03403:Fail BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.ASS.FAIL ed VGCS Group Call
Assignments Service
per BSC

.ASS.FAIL.EQ ed VGCS Group Call
UIP Assignments Service
per BSC
(Equipment
Failure)

.ASS.FAIL.TRS ed VGCS Group Call
L.UNAVAIL Assignments Service
per BSC
(Requested
Terrestrial
Resource
Unavailable)

.ASS.FAIL.CIC ed VGCS Group Call
.ALLOC Assignments Service
per BSC
(Terrestrial
Resource
Already
Allocated)

.ASS.FAIL.INV ed VGCS Group Call
ALID.MSG Assignments Service
per BSC
(Invalid
Message)

GSM BSS

Name Description

.ASS.FAIL.NO. ed VGCS Group Call
CH.RES Assignments Service
per BSC
(Channel
Unavailable)

.ASS.FAIL.OT ed VGCS Group Call
HER Assignments Service
per BSC (Other
Causes)
1278707426 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03410:CH BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.ASS.FAIL.NA AN ACTIVE Group Call
CK NACK Service
Messages Sent
by BTS in
VGCS
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC
1278707427 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03411:Faile BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.ASS.FAIL.EXP d VGCS Group Call
Assignments Service
(Assignment
Timed Out) per
BSC
1278707428 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03412:Que BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.ASS.QUEUE. uing Requests Group Call
REQ in VGCS Service
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC

.ASS.QUEUE.S essful Queuings Group Call
UCC in VGCS Service
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC
1278707430 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03414:Atte BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.ASS.PREEMP mpted Group Call
TION.REQ Preemptions in Service
VGCS
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC

GSM BSS

Name Description

.ASS.PREEMP essful Group Call
TION.SUCC Preemptions in Service
VGCS
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC
1278707432 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03416:VBS BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

ASS.REQ Assignment Broadcast
BSC
1278707433 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03417:Succ BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

ASS.SUCC essful VBS Broadcast
Assignments Service
per BSC
1278707434 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03418:Fail BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

ASS.FAIL ed VBS Broadcast
Assignments Service
per BSC

ASS.FAIL.EQU ed VBS Broadcast
IP Assignments Service
per BSC
(Equipment
Failure)

ASS.FAIL.TRS ed VBS Broadcast
L.UNAVAIL Assignments Service
per BSC
(Requested
Terrestrial
Resource
Unavailable)

ASS.FAIL.CIC. ed VBS Broadcast
ALLOC Assignments Service
per BSC
(Terrestrial
Resource
Already
Allocated)

GSM BSS

Name Description

ASS.FAIL.INV ed VBS Broadcast
ALID.MSG Assignments Service
per BSC
(Invalid
Message)

ASS.FAIL.NO. ed VBS Broadcast
CH.RES Assignments Service
per BSC
(Channel
Unavailable)

ASS.FAIL.OTH ed VBS Broadcast
ER Assignments Service
per BSC (Other
Causes)
1278707441 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03425:CH BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

ASS.FAIL.NAC AN ACTIVE Broadcast
K NACK Service
Messages Sent
by BTS in VBS
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC

ASS.FAIL.EXP ed VBS Broadcast
Assignments Service
(Assignment
Timed Out) per
BSC
1278707443 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03427:Que BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

ASS.QUEUE.R uing Requests Broadcast
EQ in VBS Service
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC

ASS.QUEUE.S essful Queuings Broadcast
UCC in VBS Service
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278707445 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03429:Atte BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

ASS.PREEMPT mpted Broadcast
ION.REQ Preemptions in Service
VBS
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC

ASS.PREEMPT essful Broadcast
ION.SUCC Preemptions in Service
VBS
Assignment
Procedure per
BSC
1278707447 BSCRPT.UL.R ZTA03431:VG BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

EQ CS Uplink Group Call
Seize requests Service
per BSC
1278707448 BSCRPT.UL.R ZTA03432:Succ BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

EQ.SUCC essful VGCS Group Call
per BSC
1278707449 BSCRPT.UL.R ZTA03433:Fail BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

EQ.FAIL.BSC. ed VGCS Group Call
REJ Uplink Seizures Service
(BSC Rejected)
per BSC

EQ.FAIL.MSC. ed VGCS Group Call
REJ Uplink Seizures Service
(MSC Rejected)
per BSC

EQ.FAIL.MSC. ed VGCS Group Call
ACK.EXP Uplink Seizures Service
(Uplink Request
Acknowledge
Timeout) per
BSC

GSM BSS

Name Description

EQ.FAIL.UL.E ed VGCS Group Call
ST.EXP Uplink Seizures Service
(Uplink
Establish
Indication
Timeout) per
BSC

EQ.FAIL.USER ed VGCS Group Call
.REL Uplink Seizures Service
(MS Release)
per BSC
1278707454 BSCRPT.GCC.I ZTA03438:Atte BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

NTRACELL.G mpted Intra-cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
CC.TO.TCH.H VGCS TCH to Service
O.REQ Dedicated TCH Public Voice
Handovers per Broadcast
BSC Service
1278707455 BSCRPT.GCC.I ZTA03439:Succ BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

NTRACELL.G essful Intra-Cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
CC.TO.TCH.H VGCS TCH to Service
O.SUCC Dedicated TCH Public Voice
BSC Service

NTRABSC.INT mpted Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
OCELL.HO.RE Internal Intra- Service
Q Cell VGCS Public Voice
BSC

NTRABSC.INT essful Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
OCELL.HO.SU Internal Intra- Service
CC Cell VGCS Public Voice
per BSC Service
1278707458 BSCRPT.GCC.I ZTA03442:Inco BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

NTRABSC.INT ming Internal GBFD-510302 Group Call
OCELL.HO.RE Inter-Cell Service
Q.ACK VGCS TCH Public Voice
BSC Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

NTRABSC.OU mpted Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
TCELL.HO.RE Internal Intra- Service
BSC

NTRABSC.OU essful Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
TCELL.HO.SU Internal Intra- Service
per BSC Service
1278707461 BSCRPT.GCC.I ZTA03445:Out BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

NTRABSC.OU going Internal GBFD-510302 Group Call
TCELL.HO.CM Inter-Cell Service
D VGCS TCH Public Voice
BSC Service

NTERBSC.INT mpted Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
OCELL.HO.RE Inter-BSC Inter- Service
per BSC Service

NTERBSC.INT essful Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
OCELL.HO.SU Inter-BSC Inter- Service
per BSC Service
1278707464 BSCRPT.GCC.I ZTA03448:Inco BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

NTERBSC.INT ming Inter-BSC GBFD-510302 Group Call
OCELL.HO.RE Inter-Cell Service
Q.ACK VGCS TCH Public Voice
Handover Broadcast
Commands per Service
BSC

NTERBSC.OU mpted Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
TCELL.HO.RE Inter-BSC Inter- Service
per BSC Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

NTERBSC.OU essful Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
TCELL.HO.SU Inter-BSC Inter- Service
per BSC Service
1278707467 BSCRPT.GCC.I ZTA03451:Inter BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

NTERBSC.OU -BSC Inter-Cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
TCELL.HO.CM VGCS TCH Service
D Handovers per Public Voice
BSC Broadcast
Service
1278707468 BSCRPT.GCC. ZTA03452:Atte BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

HO.REQ.FREQ mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
.SHIFT TCH Handovers Service
Shift per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.REQ.QUIC mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
K.PBGT TCH Handovers Service
PBGT per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.REQ.UL.Q mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
LTY TCH Handovers Service
Quality per Broadcast
BSC Service

HO.REQ.DL.Q mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
LTY TCH Handovers Service
BSC Service

HO.REQ.UL.R mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
XL TCH Handovers Service
Strength per Broadcast
BSC Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

HO.REQ.DL.R mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
XL TCH Handovers Service
BSC Service

HO.REQ.TA mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
Advance per Broadcast
BSC Service

HO.REQ.BETT mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
ER.CELL TCH Handovers Service
for Better Cell Public Voice
per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.REQ.TRAF mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
FIC TCH Handovers Service
per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.REQ.RAPI mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
D.LEV.DROP TCH Handovers Service
per BSC Service

HO.REQ.MSC. mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
INTERVENTIO TCH Handovers Service
N for Response to Public Voice
MSC Broadcast
Intervention per Service
BSC

HO.REQ.OM.I mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
NTERVENTIO TCH Handovers Service
N for OM Public Voice
Intervention per Broadcast
BSC Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

HO.REQ.OTHE mpted VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
R TCH Handovers Service
Causes per BSC Broadcast
Service
1278707481 BSCRPT.GCC. ZTA03465:Succ BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

HO.SUCC.FRE essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
Q.SHIFT TCH Handovers Service
Shift per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.SUCC.QUI essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
CK.PBGT TCH Handovers Service
PBGT per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.SUCC.UL. essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
QLTY TCH Handovers Service
BSC Service

HO.SUCC.DL. essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
QLTY TCH Handovers Service
BSC Service

HO.SUCC.UL. essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
RXL TCH Handovers Service
BSC Service

HO.SUCC.DL. essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
RXL TCH Handovers Service
BSC Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

HO.SUCC.TA essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
Advance per Broadcast
BSC Service

HO.SUCC.BET essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
TER.CELL TCH Handovers Service
for Better Cell Public Voice
per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.SUCC.TRA essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
FFIC TCH Handovers Service
per BSC Broadcast
Service

HO.SUCC.RAP essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
ID.LEV.DROP TCH Handovers Service
per BSC Service

HO.SUCC.MS essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
C.INTERVENT TCH Handovers Service
ION for Response to Public Voice
MSC Broadcast
Intervention per Service
BSC

HO.SUCC.OM. essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
INTERVENTIO TCH Handovers Service
N for OM Public Voice
Intervention per Broadcast
BSC Service

HO.SUCC.OTH essful VGCS GBFD-510302 Group Call
ER TCH Handovers Service
Causes per BSC Broadcast
Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

.ASS.SUCC.RA essful VGCS Group Call
TE Assignment Service
Rate per BSC

.ASS.QUEUE.S essful VGCS Group Call
UCC.RATE Assignment Service
Queuing Rate
per BSC

.ASS.PREEMP essful VGCS Group Call
TION.SUCC.R Assignment Service
ATE Preemption
Rate per BSC

ASS.SUCC.RA essful VBS Broadcast
TE Assignment Service
Rate per BSC

ASS.QUEUE.S essful VBS Broadcast
UCC.RATE Assignment Service
Queuing Rate
per BSC

ASS.PREEMPT essful VBS Broadcast
ION.SUCC.RA Assignment Service
TE Preemption
Rate per BSC

.UL.MR CS TCH Uplink Group Call
Measurements Service
per BSC
1278707501 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03485:Nu BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.UL.CHAN.BU mber of Busy Group Call
SY.NUM.TCH VGCS Uplink Service
TCHs per BSC
1278707502 BSCRPT.VGCS ZTA03486:Nu BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.DL.CHAN.BU mber of Busy Group Call
SY.NUM.TCH VGCS Service
Downlink
TCHs Per BSC

GSM BSS

Name Description
1278707503 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03487:Nu BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

UL.CHAN.BUS mber of Busy Broadcast
Y.NUM.TCH VBS Uplink Service
TCHs per BSC
1278707504 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03488:Nu BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

DL.CHAN.BUS mber of Busy Broadcast
Y.NUM.TCH VBS DownLink Service
TCHs Per BSC
1278707505 BSCRPT.KPI.V ZTA03489:Traf BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

GCS.UL.TRAF. fic Volume of Group Call
ERL VGCS Uplink Service
TCH per BSC

GCS.DL.TRAF. fic Volume of Group Call
ERL VGCS Service
Downlink TCH
per BSC

BS.UL.TRAF.E fic Volume of Broadcast
RL VBS Uplink Service
TCHs per BSC

BS.DL.TRAF.E fic Volume of Broadcast
RL VBS Downlink Service
TCH per BSC

.UL.CALL.DR CS TCH Uplink Group Call
OP Call Drops per Service
BSC
1278707510 BSCRPT.VBS. ZTA03494:VBS BSC6900 GBFD-510302 Public Voice

UL.CALL.DRO TCH Uplink Broadcast
P Call Drops per Service
BSC
1278707511 BSCRPT.RATE ZTA03495:Succ BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.GCC.INTRAC essful Intra-Cell GBFD-510302 Group Call
ELL.GCC.TO.T VGCS TCH to Service
CH.HO.SUCC Dedicated TCH Public Voice
Handover Rate Broadcast
per BSC Service

GSM BSS

Name Description

.GCC.INTRAB essful Intra- GBFD-510302 Group Call
SC.INTERCEL BSC Inter-Cell Service
L.HO.SUCC VGCS TCH Public Voice
per BSC Service

.GCC.INTERB essful Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
SC.INTOCELL. Inter-BSC Service
HO.SUCC VGCS TCH Public Voice
per BSC Service

.GCC.INTERB essful Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
SC.OUTCELL. Inter-BSC Service
HO.SUCC VGCS TCH Public Voice
per BSC Service

.GCC.INTRAB essful Intra- GBFD-510302 Group Call
SC.INTERCEL BSC VGCS Service
L.RL.HO.SUC TCH Radio Public Voice
C Handover Rate Broadcast
per BSC Service

.GCC.INTERB essful Incoming GBFD-510302 Group Call
SC.INTOCELL. Inter-BSC Service
RL.HO.SUCC VGCS TCH Public Voice
Rate per BSC Service

.GCC.INTERB essful Outgoing GBFD-510302 Group Call
SC.OUTCELL. Inter-BSC Service
RL.HO.SUCC VGCS TCH Public Voice
Rate per BSC Service
1278707518 BSCRPT.RATE ZTA03502:VG BSC6900 GBFD-510301 Public Voice

.VGCS.TCH.U CS TCH Uplink Group Call
L.CALL.DROP Call Drop Rate Service
per BSC

GSM BSS
VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 8 Glossary
8 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

GSM BSS
VGCS/VBS Feature Parameter Description 9 Reference Documents
9 Reference Documents
1. 3GPP TS 42.068 V4.2.0 (Stage 1)

2. 3GPP TS 43.068 V4.6.0 (Stage 2)
3. 3GPP TS 42.069 V4.2.0 (Stage 1)
4. 3GPP TS 43.069 V4.5.0 (Stage 2)
5. 3GPP TS 03.67 V7.2.0
6. 3GPP TS 48.008 V4.10.0
7. 3GPP TS 48.058 V4.1.0
8. 3GPP TS 44.018 V4.23.0


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1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

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3.10 GSM-T Relay............................................................................................................................................................. 25

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1 About This Document

1.2 Intended Audience

1.3 Change History

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Change Type Change Description Parameter Change

Feature change Added the GBFD-170205 GTMUb None

Editorial change None None

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The GSM-R solution has the following advantages:

2.2 NEs Supporting the Feature

Fast Group Call √ × √ ×

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l Group call channel

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3.1.2 Initiation and Establishment of a VGCS Call

Initiation of a VGCS Call

Establishment and Notification of a VGCS Call

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GSMRCSSENDNOTIFMODE or GSMRPSSENDNOTIFMODE specifies whether the BSC sends a

Figure 3-1 shows the VGCS call establishment procedure.

Figure 3-1 VGCS call establishment procedure

The previous procedure is described as follows:

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1. The MS sends the BSS a Channel Request message on the RACH.

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Assignment of Group Call Channels and Power Control

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The previous procedure is described as follows:

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3.1.3 Reception of a VGCS Call

3.1.4 Release and Seizure of the Uplink of the Group Call

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3.1.5 Handover of a VGCS Call

VGCS Call Handover Decision

Handover upon the Seizure of Dedicated Channel by the Initiator

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Handover upon the Seizure of Group Call Channel by the Talker

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3.1.6 Release of a VGCS Call

The calling service subscriber can leave or terminate the call.

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3.2.2 Initiation and Establishment of a VBS Call

Initiation of a VBS Call

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Establishment and Notification of a VBS Call

Voice Broadcast Channels and Power Control