Broadcast Control Channel
The Broadcast Control Channel is transmitted by the BTS at all times. The RF carrier used to transmit the BCCH is referred to as the BCCH carrier. The MS monitors the information carried on the BCCH periodically (at least every 30 secs), when it is switched on and not in a call.
The BCCH Consists of:
a. Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH): Carries the following information:
- Location Area Identity (LAI).
- List of neighboring cells that should be monitored by the MS.
- List of frequencies used in the cell.
- Cell identity.
- Power control indicator.
- DTX permitted.
- Access control (i.e., emergency calls, call barring ... etc.).
- CBCH description.
The BCCH is transmitted at constant power at all times, and all MS that may seek to use it to measure its signal strength. “Dummy” bursts are transmitted to ensure continuity when there is no BCCH carrier traffic.
b. Frequency Correction Channel (FCCH): This is transmitted frequently on the BCCH timeslot and allows the mobile to synchronize its own frequency to that of the transmitting base site. The FCCH may only be sent during timeslot 0 on the BCCH carrier frequency and therefore it acts as a flag to the mobile to identify Timeslot 0.
c. Synchronization Channel (SCH) The SCH carries the information to enable the MS to synchronize to the TDMA frame structure and know the timing of the individual timeslots. The following parameters are sent:
- Frame number.
- Base Site Identity Code (BSIC).
The MS will monitor BCCH information from surrounding cells and store the information from the best six cells. The SCH information on these cells is also stored so that the MS may quickly resynchronize when it enters a new cell.
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