TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY COMMISSION

(TRC)





Tender No. 4/2005



Procurement of

MOBILE RADIO SPECTRUM MONITORING SYSTEM





Annex B


OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AND REQUIRMENTS


















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Introduction

The radio frequency spectrum is a limited natural resource and of
strategic importance to Jordan. Recent developments in
communications have stretched the capacity of radio spectrum to the
limit. Public and commercial broadcasting, cellular networks, radio
based local area Networks and wide area Networks, microwave and
satellite transmission, mobile communications, pagers and
emergency services all depend on the allocation and management of
the radio communication for their effectiveness.
With the demand for spectrum increasing in Jordan, and radio
systems becoming more complex, spectrum management is
becoming an increasingly important function, involving many steps
and considerations that need to be observed to enable high quality
services to be provided by efficiently utilizing the radio spectrum in
Jordan. Effective management of radio spectrum is a key building
block of the telecommunications infrastructure of any nation. As the
global expectations of radio based services increases, pressures on
the finite resources of the radio spectrum create both new challenges
and opportunities. It is now critically important that TRC assure
secure, high quality radio communications to the users of the radio
spectrum in Jordan.

For maximum effectiveness, spectrum measurement and
investigations of interferences requires a reliable monitoring system
that must be readily transported to near or distant locations that may
not be easily accessible, e.g., open fields or hilltops without an
access road. TRC is looking for an efficient Vehicle- mounted (mobile
monitoring station) to perform the Technical Analysis and other tasks
related to radio spectrum monitoring including antennas and support
hardware).THE SYSTEM IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A
SPECTRUM MONITORING SYSTEM FOR TECHNICAL
PURPOSES ONLY FOR CIVIL USE AND SHALL NOT BE USED
OR HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO PERFORM AUDIO RECORDING,
PLAYBACK OR ANY LISTENING FACILITIES.

The following pages describe the Mobile Monitoring System that
TRC is interested in acquiring. These are minimum requirements
and are by no means totally inclusive. They are intended to be a
guide in setting the direction and expectations for the Mobile
Monitoring System.





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Basic Requirements

The mobile monitoring system shall provide the means to execute a
number of functions. The system shall: (These are minimum requirements and
are by no means totally inclusive. They are intended to be a guide in setting the direction
and expectations for the Radio Spectrum Mobile Monitoring System.)


1. Perform all ITU-recommended electromagnetic monitoring
and technical verification measurements. The system should
perform all of the monitoring and radiolocation functions
required as of an ITU-compliant monitoring station
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2. Perform automatic recognition, measurement in a rapid
manner and storage of the signals monitored by the system,
including complex signals such as TDMA, CDMA, spread
spectrum, OFDM signals and their probable combinations.
3. Perform automatic cataloging of electromagnetic emissions;
signal decoding for transmitter identification, determining
lines of bearing, locations and identification of illegal,
unlicensed, and non-compliant signals by comparing the
measured values to the licensed radio stations database.
4. Generate spectrum occupancy data and statistics showing
the utilization of the radio spectrum.
5. Perform and evaluate frequency offset, frequency deviation,
field strength, power density, bandwidth, modulation depth
and spectrum occupancy measurements.
6. Identify co-channel, adjacent-channel & inter-modulation
Interference.
7. Use state-of-art digital signal processing (DSP) techniques.
If new signal types are used or new bandwidths are needed,
they can be simply added by modifying the system software.
8. Perform discrete frequency scans and DF bearing
measurement.
9. Intercept and locate analog and digital signals.
10. All Mobile Monitoring Stations should have the functionality
of operating as a central station that is able to send and
receive DF measurements to/ from other Mobile Monitoring
Station ( should have the capability of Master and Slave
stations for all stations).
11. Provide a geographical location display with a selectable
map format.
12. Use the same equipment to perform monitoring and direction
finding (DF) measurements for both stationary and in motion
transmitters.

Notes:

i
See annex C
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- All of the requirements set in this document are minimum
requirements and it is expected that they will be exceeded by the
system ultimately implemented.

- The Radio Spectrum Mobile Monitoring System must be
designed to be easily upgradeable and to adapt to new
hardware and software over its lifetime.
- All Bidders should conduct a detailed presentation on the
offered system to TRC when requested . all presentations
must be conducted before the award of the Tender.

A- Operational Requirements

As a minimum, the Monitoring system should support the
following requirements: (These are minimum requirements and are by no
means totally inclusive. They are intended to be a guide in setting the direction and
expectations for the operational requirements of the Radio Spectrum Mobile
Monitoring System.)

A-1 Configuration

System configurations should be suitable for use as fixed,
mobile and portable (man pack hunting) operation in land
based application as an integrated frequency Monitoring and
Direction Finding (DF) system.

A-2 Number of Mobile Monitoring Stations

The System should consist of (2) mobile (monitoring & DF)
stations.

A-3 Network Connectivity

The system should be capable of operating in networks of up
to 2 (or more if needed) interconnected and remotely spaced
DF systems using triangulation to locate the emitters and
display them on digital maps.

A-4- Software Architecture

The system software should be open architecture,
upgradeable and it should also use user-friendly Graphic User
Interface (GUI) Forms that are easy to learn and intuitive to
use.

A-5- Signal Analysis

Signal analysis tools should be equipped with the system to
perform IF/AF/Video signal analysis (such as Modulation,
Frequency, Bandwidth, Signal decoding etc).
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A-6- Antenna

Each Mobile Monitoring Station should include sensitive
antennas, for collecting monitoring and DF measurements
while the vehicle is in motion, as well as passive antennas.
Antennas should be mounted on the top of an hydraulic
telescopic mast. Antennas for all ranges, polarization and
tasks should be provided. The system should include
handheld directional antennas for the portable stations.
A-7- Bandwidth

The system should be able to perform all measurements in
any bandwidth up to 10 MHz.


A-8- Display

The system should include displays which allow showing
spectrum at least up to 10 MHz and other large wide portions
of the spectrum, locate interferers, and identify the types of
signals and interference found.

A-9- General Functions for the Monitoring System
Vehicles

The Vehicles should include equipment racks, power
system (including UPS) and telescopic mast.
The Vehicles should be equipped with a rechargeable
power system unit.

A-10- Interoperability

Integration between the system and any other spectrum
management software should be applicable (especially TRCs
automated spectrum management system -ASMS). The
results of monitoring and DF should be displayed on the
spectrum management software in both modes, on-line (real-
time display) & off-line.


A-11- Modes of Operation

The spectrum monitoring system shall be capable of
operating in both directed search and general search modes
of operation, or a combination of both. In performing its
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functions, the system provided shall meet the following

requirements:

a. The systems equipment configuration must be flexible,
programmable, and capable of operating in different
modes. This includes operating in a variety of scheduled
and unscheduled directed search modes, a general
search mode, and performing the signal analysis tasks
specified for each mode.
b. The directed search mode shall allow the operators to
create menus and schedules of search and
measurement functions to accommodate a variety of
monitoring tasks. These include verification of
conformance of licensed transmitters and the
identification of unlicensed transmitters.
c. The directed search mode shall detect, classify and
report activity in channels contained in the programmed
search specification that are not licensed by TRC.
d. The programming of the directed search mode shall allow
the operator to specify one or more frequency ranges for
monitoring by either start and stop frequencies or
designated channel numbers.
e. The system must allow the operator to specify the
receiver settings for each measurement.
f. The system equipment must be capable of being
programmed by the system administrator to skip
specified frequency blocks. These blocks would become
inaccessible to the system operators.
h. The system should be capable of being programmed to
allow studying of a specified frequency band or sub-band
and scanning, detecting and classifying all emitters and
all signals present.

A-12- Direction Finding (DF) Minimum Functional
Requirements

a. Algorithms used to calculate location must consider the
effects of atmospheric refraction and the topography of
the intervening terrain.
b. The DFs GPS unit should provide the exact latitude and
longitude of the vehicle and transmitters position for
navigation, DF operation and triangulation.








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B- Technical Requirements and Specifications

The system should meet, as a minimum, the following specifications:
(These are minimum specifications and are by no means totally inclusive. They are intended
to be a guide in setting the direction and expectations for the technical specifications of the
Radio Spectrum Mobile Monitoring System.)


B-1 - Frequency Range
The spectrum monitoring system shall be designed to monitor radio
frequencies currently used in the radio environment of Jordan and its
immediate neighbors. The primary focus of the spectrum monitoring
system shall be at least from 1 KHz to 50 GHz (80 GHz or more is
preferable). The system should operate on HF/VHF/UHF/SHF at
least up to 50 GHz frequency range for search, interception and
monitoring .These are minimum performance requirements and it is
expected they will be exceeded by the spectrum monitoring system
proposed for implementation. The Frequency Measurements
Accuracy should be Per ITU-R SM.377-3 or better.


B-2- Power, Field Strength & Flux Density
The spectrum monitoring equipment shall have the ability to
measure and present signal strength in a variety of ways. While
receivers generally measure the received signal in terms of
power, the measurement system shall be able to express the
measurement as power, equivalent field strength, or equivalent
flux density. The signal strength shall be capable of being
measured as:
Linear average
Log average
Peak
RMS

B-2-1 Power Measurements
Power measurements (i.e. the transmitter before the
antenna , the ERP and EIRP) shall be expressed in dBm
and dBV, to a resolution of 0.1 dB.

B-2-2 Field Strength Measurements
While receivers generally measure the received signal in
terms of power, the measurement system shall express
the signal measurements as either an equivalent RMS
and peak field strength in volts per meter as decibels
(dBV/m), millivolts per meter (dBmV/m), or as microvolts
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per meter (dBV/m). (ITU-R Recommendations on

Spectrum Management SM.378, and ITU Spectrum
Monitoring Handbook Section 3.2.1.3.2)

B-2-3 Power Flux Density Measurements
The measurement system shall also be able to express
the received signal level as Power flux density in the
following units:

- Milliwatts/m2 (dBm/m2);
- Watts/m2 (dBW/m2).
B-3- Co-channel Signals
The system should be able to identify and extract basic
parameters of interferers (whether they are multipath signals or
other direct co-channel transmissions) in the presence of a
wanted signal to a C/I ratio of -20 dB. (i.e. better than the
required protection ratio for analogue cellular transmissions).


B-4- Measurement Settings
In addition to the measurement values recorded, the receivers
shall record all the settings used in making the measurements.
These shall include as a minimum:
Attenuation
Bandwidth
Scan rate
Center frequency
Start and stop frequencies
Channel numbers
Antenna configuration
Antenna orientation
Noise floor levels
Time and date of measurement

B-5- Spectrum Occupancy
The monitoring system shall be capable of producing spectrum
occupancy measurements through the use of the programmed
scan modes and data logging capabilities. The measurement
periods shall be adjustable by the operator in minutes for
periods of up to one month.

B-6- Types of Modulation
The monitoring system shall be able to demodulate and identify
the modulation types and report the modulation characteristics
for each of the types described below. The specific
characteristics of the modulating signals to be monitored are
contained in Annex 2.

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Unmodulated Signals (Spurious signals in band

and out band, test tones, etc.)
Amplitude Modulation
o Double Side Band (DSB)
o Single Side Band, Full Carrier (SSB-FC)
o Single Side Band, Reduced Carrier (SSB-
RC)
o Single Side Band, Suppressed Carrier
(SSB-SC)
o Independent Side Bands
o Vestigial Side Band (VSB)
Frequency Modulation
Angle Modulation
Phase Modulation
Code Modulation
Amplitude & Phase Modulation
Pulse Modulation
o Unmodulated Pulses
o Amplitude Modulated
o Pulse Width Modulated
o Position or Phase Modulated
o Other Modulated Formats , specially those
for DVB-T and T-DAB.
Combinations of Angle, Amplitude & Pulse
Other Types of Modulation (it should be capable of
monitoring modulated signals other than the
above, these types should be offered and priced)


B-7- Measurement Configuration
The measurement configuration should be recorded along with
all measured data. This configuration information must include:
Site Identification
Antenna & Receiver
Antenna Height
Receiver Attenuation
Frequency Scan Range
Measurement Bandwidth
Calibration
Date & Time

B-8- Occupied Bandwidth Measurement
The monitoring system shall utilize the techniques described by
ITU-R Recommendation SM.328 (or the amendments) and ITU
Spectrum Monitoring Handbook section 3.4.2. and other related
sections. Since spectrum analysis functions will be available in
the system signal analysis and processing subsystem of section
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2.34 of the ITU Spectrum Monitoring Handbook , the preferred

technique will be to use the spectral analysis method described
in the ITU Spectrum Monitoring Handbook Section 3.4.2, and
use /2 = 0.5%.
Spectral averaging must be used to limit the variance of spectral
estimates. The spectral span or measurement bandwidth must
be selected according to the anticipated bandwidth of the signal
being measured.

B-9- Measurement Bandwidth

Measurement bandwidths available in the system shall be as
follows:
Minimum bandwidth: 500 Hz ( it is preferable to offer
lower than 500 Hz )
Doubling successively (i.e. 500 Hz, 1kHz, 2 kHz, 4kHz
etc)
Maximum bandwidth:50 MHz
Amplitude accuracy better than 0.5 dB
Dynamic range greater than 70 dB



B-10- Required Types of Information
The monitoring system shall be able to identify and
provide characteristics about the types of information
contained in the signal per the list below.

Automatic Radio Station Identification Signal.
Aural Telegraphy
Automatic Telegraphy
Facsimile
Data
Video
The commercial broadcast stations video waveform
monitoring for requirements shall be performed by an
automatic video analyzer and as a minimum shall meet
the requirements contained in Section 4.2 of the ITU
Spectrum Monitoring Handbook. The analyzer shall
report the measurement results to any component of
the monitoring system (screen, printer or database) for
presentation or further analysis activities. Measurement
specifications assume using an off the air signal with a
minimum carrier to noise level of 27 dB (r.m.s. un-
weighted).

Measurements Performed Should as minimum Include:
- Carrier Frequency,
- Field Strength,
- Power density,
- Occupied Bandwidth, and
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- Video Waveform
- and be compliant with the ITU recommendations.
- Combinations of Above
- Other Information Types

B-11- Signal Analysis & Processing

The system shall be capable of operating in either the
frequency or time domain or both and shall return the
measurements contained in the list below, whether they be a
single tone, noise or a complex signal. The signal processor
shall be able to make all measurements in precise and
repeatable bandwidths of at least 0 MHz, with a resolution of
1 Hz. Measurements shall be capable of being averaged over
the time period or the number of samples specified by the
operator or the control program. The software shall also be
able to capture and record all measurements for replay and
analysis later, especially transient, time varying , spread
spectrum OFDM signals such as those used by TDMA,
frequency-hopped, CDMA and other advanced
communications systems. Replay and analysis shall be
applicable to the entire signal or any part of it. Trigger
capability shall be provided to support the acquisition and
logging of burst signals. The system software shall be
configurable and capable of being upgraded to permit the
analysis of new signal types as they become available.
The system should be able to perform clock extraction for
digital signals, and be able to use digital tuning to compensate
for any transmitter or receiver drift.
The system shall be able to demodulate the signals commonly
used by commercial communications systems and present or
store a replica of the modulation signal. In the case of digital
signals, each modulating symbol stream shall be
demodulated. In addition to the general requirements and
specifications cited above, the measurement and analysis
system should meet the minimum performance specifications
contained in the list below. These are minimum requirements
and are by no means totally inclusive. They are intended to be
a guide in setting the direction and expectations for the signal
measurement system.


Minimum Performance Requirements:

- Spectral analysis span: Up to 50 MHz
- Spurious-free dynamic range: Better than 80
dB
- integral non-linearity (INL) 0.5 LSB
- Integral non-linearity (INL) 0.5 LSB
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- Differential non-linearity (DNL) 0.5 LSB

Buffer size to allow recording of up to 30 seconds (or
better, it is preferable) of any signal record/playback of
up to 30 min of any narrowband (<100 kHz BW) signal
Minimum Signal Characteristic Measurements:
Frequency
Power
Power spectral density
Bandwidth
Carrier to Noise Ratios (C/N)
Signal to Noise Ratios (S/N)
Modulation
Amplitude
Modulation depth (AM)
Relative upper, lower sideband powers
Modulation bandwidth (frequency range)
Frequency
Modulation index
Modulation bandwidth
Phase
Modulation index
Modulation bandwidth
Digital. Measurements of any digital signal should
include estimates of bit rate or symbol
rate, any signal framing structure, and,
ideally, of any baseband waveform
shaping.
FSK
Shift up to 100 kHz at less than 30 MHz
At >30MHz, shifts of up to 2 MHz
BPSK
QPSK
Up to 50 Mbit/s
DQPSK
Up to 50 Mbit/s
/4 QPSK
Up to 50 Mbit/s
mQAM (minimum 16, 64, 256 QAM)
Up to 20 Ms/s
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mFSK
GMSK
Rate up to 2 Mbps
Pulse
Unknown DS-SS signals with a SNR -6 dB or
better, in a bandwidth of up to 20 MHz,
sufficient to identify chip rates and any frame
structures.
Digital signal decoding
The signal processing subsystem should be
able to decode all common coding and FEC
formats.
Convolutional coding with rates to 7/8
Block codes (binary, non-binary BCH)
GSC, POCSAG and other paging
codes
Common compression systems
(VSELP, CELP, MPEG1, MPEG2,
etc.)
Multiplexed TDMA streams (up to 12
per transport stream)


B-12- Direction Finding (DF) and Emitter Location

a. General

The system shall provide the functions of automatic signal
interception and detection, automatic signal DF measurements at
least for the range of 20-3000 MHz.
DF Algorithms used to calculate location must include the
effects of atmospheric refraction and the topography of the
intervening terrain.
The DF unit must be designed to be easily upgradeable and
to adapt to new hardware and software over system lifetime.
The DF GPS unit should provide the exact latitude and
longitude of the vehicle position for navigation, DF
operation and triangulation.


b- DF Tasking

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The tasking function, and information returned to the DF

from the tasking mobile monitoring station should meet the
following :

- DF tasking data from the tasking mobile monitoring
station shall include the frequency, frequency type,
measurement bandwidth, hopping band (if a FH type),
polarization, and modulation type of the signal to be
measured.
- A frequency accuracy of 100 Hz shall be maintained in
the hand-off of DF task parameters from the search and
signal receiving system to the DF system.
- Information returned to the tasking station from the DF
unit shall include as a minimum: Frequency, Line Of
Bearing (LOB), DF Confidence Level, Position &
Heading. the minimum and maximum frequencies of
the hopping signals used in the measurement (if DF-ing
a hopper), and any other data that is required to
support the location estimate and/or other system
functions.
- Rate of DF task accomplishment to the accuracy
specified shall be equal to or more than 2000
LOB/second.
- Capability for multiple time-synchronized tasking shall
be provided.


c- Spread Spectrum and OFDM DF
The DF shall be provided when the desired signal is a
Spread Spectrum /OFDM type and the following minimum
conditions are met.

1. Frequency Hopping DF
The system shall detect and measure DF on a
frequency-hopping signal .
2. Time Hopping DF
The system shall detect and measure DF on a
Time-hopping signal
3. Direct Sequence DF
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The system shall detect and measure DF on a

direct sequence signal
4. Hybrid Types DF
The system shall detect and measure DF on a
spread spectrum hybrid type signal (e.g. FH-DS,
FH-TH, other).

d- Pulse Signal DF
The DF shall be provided when the desired signal is a
Pulse type

e- Emitter Location

1. Location Estimate
The system shall estimate a location of the desired
emitter

2. Location Confidence
The system shall provide a confidence indication for
a single LOB measured accuracy, for an averaged
LOB accuracy (with an indication of the number of
measurements averaged), and/or the emitter location
estimation accuracy.
3. Emitter Tracking
Continuous Tracking Indicators of moving emitters
must be shown on the tracking display.

B-13- Self Test and Alerts
The spectrum monitoring system shall have both simple and
comprehensive self-test capabilities that validate spectrum
monitoring functions and give confidence of the measuring
accuracy. Built-in test capability shall determine fault isolation
to the replaceable printed circuit assembly level. The built-in
testing of the system should run continuously in the
background of the computer programs. This testing should
allow fault isolation down to the replaceable printed circuit
assembly level. The alarms generated by this testing should
be able to be masked by the analyst with the appropriate level
of password protection (if the system is still operable with the
fault). The individual tests shall be operator-selectable in order
to test specific boards.


C- Vehicles

I- General

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1. Vehicle description:
New, in current production, with standard and optional
features in current production by the vehicle manufacturer.
2. Type : Four-wheel drive, off-road type vehicle
3. Accommodations: One driver; 2 operators (The mobile systems
should provide for a driver and two operator positions. One of the
operator positions must be in the front of the vehicle).
4. Air conditioning/heating:
Heavy-duty capacity to maintain an internal operational
environment for personnel and equipment
5. Equipment shock and vibration :
Vehicle may be driven on off-road conditions.
6. Auxiliary power :
A UPS system with batteries should be provided to allow
approximately 40 minutes of operation for orderly shut down
of the system.
7. Cable :
A utomatic cable reels for RF and control cables that run to
the DF antenna
8. Roof/ ladder
Roof rack and access ladder


II-Functional Capability

1. Shielding
Electromagnetic shielding shall be provided to prevent outside
signals with field strengths up to 50 mV/m from interfering with
or corrupting the measurements made by the system. Paint
with RF shielding characteristics shall be utilized.

2. Ruggedization
Equipment and fixtures shall be ruggedized as necessary to
reliably function in the physical environment defined for the
system.

3. Access
Access to the equipment and/or vehicle components is
required for preventive and regular maintenance without major
disassembly of the system.

4. Storage
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Storage spaces to support operational needs (extra antennas,

electronic components, water, printer paper, reference
materials, and safe for classified documents, etc) shall be
provided.
5. Security
Vehicle and/or equipment enclosure designs shall include
physical security features to allow unattended operation with
minimal risk of intrusion and theft.

6. Power

Power distribution and receptacles for AC and DC power shall
be provided to allow operations and maintenance using an
auxiliary generator or by connection to commercial power (if
available).


- Prime power High capacity alternator driven by
vehicle engine through UPS
- Backup power Batteries, through UPS, sufficient
to provide backup power for
system equipment during
stationary operation with vehicle
engine off.
- Battery Charging External battery charging to
completely recharge batteries
within eight hours.
Internal battery charging to
recharge and continuously charge
batteries while vehicle is in
operation.

7. Ambient Noise
Noise inside the vehicle shall be controlled to provide
an environment that allows safe operation as well as
low fatigue for the personnel.

8. Grounding
grounding system and attachment point to allow
connection to earth ground when operating from
external power sources or external antennas shall be
provided.
9. Lighting
Lighting shall be provided to support day and night
operations. In the case of motion, this lighting
brightness and color shall be compatible with safe
vehicle movements at night while operating the
equipment. Provision shall also be made in all
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stations for lighting required during day/night

maintenance of the system.


10. Environmental
The DF antenna & vehicles should work properly in
all the environmental conditions.






C- Computers Workstations

Workstations PC Computers should use the highest speed
processors running in the market under latest Windows operating
system version.

D- Integration with the TRCs Spectrum Management
Software
The system should be able to perform a real-time analysis and
consequently generate a real-time report, real-time data should
be sent to TRCs Spectrum Management software using
HF/UHF/VHF/SHF link or by using cellular mobile network (The
bidder should provide both options and the TRC will choose the
best among them); in addition to that, the system should have
the capability of recording and saving the result for future use. In
case of unauthorized use of the monitoring stations , the system
should generate a real-time alarm to Spectrum Management
Software.

Optional (Should be offered & Priced separately)
The bidder should provide a separate offer for three stations (not 2)
with the same technical requirements and specifications as
mentioned above, as follows:

1- Stand alone mode:

- Each station can perform surveillance and direction finding
autonomously

2- Integrated mode:

- The three stations should be able to exchange data through
wireless facilities.
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- Each station can be selected as master station and can take the
total control of the other by assigning the missions and processing
results;
- The exact positions of both the vehicles and emitters under
surveillance are computerized on digital maps.





E- Documentation and Spares Requirements
The Bidder shall provide support documentation and spare
parts in accordance with the requirements specified herein:

1- Hardware Documentation
Documentation for vendor and supplier developed
hardware items shall include (as a minimum) operation
manuals, maintenance manuals, and parts lists. Two
hardcopies of each manual shall be provided and one
copy of each manual shall be provided on a CD-ROM for
archive files.

2 - Operation Manuals
Operation manuals shall contain all information to allow
an operator to control and use the items of equipment.

3- Maintenance Manuals
Maintenance manuals shall contain all information to
allow a maintenance engineer/technician to install, and
to perform maintenance on the equipment. These
manuals shall include as a minimum:
Technical description and block diagrams,
Schematic and circuit diagrams (with component
reference designators) and descriptions,
System and subsystem interconnections,
Module interconnection, wiring diagrams, and wire
pin-out data (with signal function annotations),
Service tests and diagnostics with fault location
guides,
Test equipment, test software, and test set-ups
required,
Configuration instructions and diagrams, and
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Manufacturer recommended preventive and

corrective maintenance procedures.
The system maintenance manual of each station
provided should contain as a minimum:
System description and block diagrams,
Operating procedures,
Interconnection and cables diagrams.
Diagnostics and fault location guides,
Test equipment, test software, and test set-ups
required,
System equipment lists and configurations,
Manufacturer recommended preventive and
corrective maintenance procedures.
4- Parts Lists
Parts lists shall contain all Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts and/or standard parts
identification. Use of special parts not available from OEM
sources shall be minimized.

5- Software Documentation
Documentation and support for the software shall include
(as a minimum) program maintenance manuals and
developed software application module source code. two
hardcopies of each manual shall be provided with each
mobile monitoring station containing the software
program item. and one copy of each manual shall be
provided on a CD-ROM for archive files.

6- Program Maintenance Manuals
Two sets of manuals shall be provided for all developed
software that provides descriptions of the software module
functions. These manuals shall also include as a
minimum, all maintenance and/or modification
procedures.


7- System Level Documentation
Documentation for the system level shall include Station
User Manuals and System Maintenance Manuals for
mobile stations. One hardcopy of these manuals shall be
provided with each Station. One spare hardcopy of each
manual shall be provided, and a copy of each manual
shall be provided on a CD-ROM.


8- Training Materials
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Training materials for all hardware, software, and system

level courses shall include all instructor and student items
required for the classroom, laboratory, and OJT program.
These shall include as a minimum:
Course objectives,
Course outline and schedule,
Daily lesson plans for each training course,
Instructor copies of viewgraphs and tests,
Performance checklists, and
Student manuals with copies of viewgraphs presented
and copies of technical papers and/or materials
referenced in the course.
9- Initial Spares
Initial spares for the system shall include (as a minimum).

I - Consumables
A three (3) year supply of consumables having no shelf
life (fuses, filters, and other items of this type) shall be
provided as spares. A three (3) year supply of
consumables having a shelf life shall be provided with
staggered delivery consistent with the shelf life of each
item.
II - Follow-on Spares
Follow-on spares requirements will be evaluated by
the TRC after the initial two years of operational
experience

F- Training
The bidder should quote the following training:

i- At its premises (theoretical and practical) to at least
engineers on the topics shown below:

1. Understanding Spectrum Monitoring,:
Presentation of overall system architecture
General operational functions and technical
characteristics of the system
Detailed subsystems and equipment layout
Detailed operational procedures and
performance of equipment
Setting and measurement applications of
equipment: purpose of activity, deployment
time, site selection, required resources,
reference materials, limitations and
possible obstacles
2. Antenna Theory
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3. Radio Communication Theory & Systems

4. Digital Signal Processing Techniques & Application
5. Transmitters
6. Receivers
7. DF Techniques
8. DF System Performance
9. Understanding Interference & Direction findings
analysis and Emitter Location Methods
10. Monitoring System
11. Communications
Block diagram
Stages and functions
Interfaces and coupling
System losses
System security, signal security
System parameters: ERP, received signal
level

ii- On-the-Job Training
Measurements
Functions of equipment controls, initial
settings and operation procedures
Frequency measurements: beat freq.
Method, offset freq. Lissajous, freq.
Counters, digital processing
Field strength measurements: electric and
magnetic, equivalent incident, median
available receiver power, power flux
density (shadowing and fading effects)
Spectrum occupancy measurements:
channel occupancy, message length, FFT
analyzing system
Bandwidth measurements: direct method
x-dB, single band pass filter, power ratio,
spectrum analyzer
Modulation measurements: AM/FM,
phase and frequency deviation, dynamic
amplitude modulation, digital modulation
(ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM, etc.)

General Notes
Tutorial classes to be given as required to
provide detailed explanations and
examples of the delivered lectures.
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Copies of detailed reference materials of

each subject should be handed to each
participant at the beginning of the course
(all documents are to be in English)
Lecturers and instructors should be fully
qualified in the related subjects and
presentation skills with full command of
the English language.
Estimated number of trainees: eight
electrical/electronic graduate engineers
Actual and simulated scenarios for all
items to be measured as listed above
should be made available at the time of
measurements


G - ITU-R RECOMMENDATIONS

The Spectrum Management System must be compliant with ITU in
specific also must be compliant with AT LEAST the following ITU-R
recommendations and their updates:


SM.182 Automatic monitoring of occupancy of the radio-frequency
spectrum
SM.239 Spurious emissions from sound and television broadcast
receivers
SM.326 Determination and measurement of the power of
amplitude-modulated radio transmitters
SM.328 Spectra and bandwidth of emissions
SM.329 Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain
SM.331 Noise and sensitivity of receivers
SM.332 Selectivity of receivers
SM.337 Frequency and distance separations
SM.377 Accuracy of frequency measurements at stations for
international monitoring
SM.378 Field-strength measurements at monitoring stations
SM.433
Methods for the measurement of radio interference and
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the determination of tolerable levels of interference

SM.443 Bandwidth measurement at monitoring stations
SM.508 Use of radio-noise data in spectrum utilization studies
SM.575 Protection of fixed monitoring stations against radio-
frequency interference
SM.667 National spectrum management data
SM.668 Electronic exchange of information for spectrum
management purposes
SM.669 Protection ratios for spectrum sharing investigations
SM.847 Determination of the coordination area of an earth station
operating with a geostationary space station and using the
same frequency band as a system in a terrestrial service
SM.848 Determination of the coordination area of a transmitting
earth station using the same frequency band as receiving
earth stations in bidirectionally allocated frequency bands
SM.849 Determination of the coordination area for earth stations
operating with non-geostationary spacecraft in bands
shared with terrestrial services
SM.850 Coordination areas using predetermined coordination
distances
SM.851 Sharing between the broadcasting service and the fixed
and/or mobile services in the VHF and UHF bands
SM.852 Sensitivity of radio receivers for class of emissions F3E
SM.853 Necessary bandwidth
SM.854 Direction finding and location determination at monitoring
stations of signals below 30 MHz
SM.855 Multi-service telecommunication systems
SM.856 New spectrally efficient techniques and systems
SM.1009 Compatibility between the sound-broadcasting service in
the band of about 87-108 MHz and the aeronautical
services in the band 108-137 MHz
SM.1045 Frequency tolerance of transmitters
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SM.1046 Definition of spectrum use and efficiency of a radio system

SM.1047 National spectrum management
SM.1048 Design guidelines for a basic automated spectrum
management system (BASMS)
SM.1049 A method of spectrum management to be used for aiding
frequency assignment for terrestrial services in border
areas
SM.1050 Draft revision to Recommendation ITU-R SM.1050 - Tasks
of a monitoring service
SM.1051 Priority of identifying and eliminating harmful interference
in the band 406-406.1 MHz
SM.1052 Automatic identification of radio stations
SM.1053 Methods of improving HF direction-finding accuracy at
fixed stations
SM.1054 Monitoring of radio emissions from spacecraft at
monitoring stations
SM.1055 The use of spread spectrum techniques
SM.1056 Limitation of radiation from industrial, scientific and
medical (ISM) equipment
SM.1131 Factors to consider in allocating spectrum on a worldwide
basis
SM.1132 General principles and methods for sharing between
radiocommunication services or between radio stations
SM.1133 Spectrum utilization of broadly defined services
SM.1134 Intermodulation interference calculations in the land-
mobile service
SM.1135 SINPO and SINPFEMO codes
SM.1138 Determination of necessary bandwidths including
examples for their calculation and associated examples for
the designation of emissions
SM.1139 International monitoring system
SM.1140 Test procedures for measuring aeronautical receiver
characteristics used for determining compatibility between
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the sound-broadcasting service in the band of about 87-

108 MHz and the aeronautical services in the band 108-
118 MHz
SM.1235 Performance functions for digital modulation systems in an
interference environment
SM.1265 National alternative allocation methods
SM.1266 Adaptive MF/HF systems
SM.1267 Collection and publication of monitoring data to assist
frequency assignment for geostationary satellite systems
SM.1268 Method of measuring the maximum frequency deviation of
FM broadcast emissions at monitoring stations
SM.1269 Classification of direction finding bearings
SM.1270 Additional information for monitoring purposes related to
classification and designation of emission
SM.1271 Efficient spectrum utilization using probabilistic methods
SM.1370 Design guidelines for developing advanced automated
spectrum management systems
SM.1392 Essential requirements for a spectrum monitoring station
for developing countries
SM.1393 Common formats for the exchange of information between
monitoring stations
SM.1394 Common format for Memorandum of Understanding
between the agreeing countries regarding cooperation in
spectrum monitoring matters
SM.1413 Radiocommunication Data Dictionary for notification and
coordination purposes
SM.1446 Definition and measurement of intermodulation products in
transmitter using frequency, phase, or complex modulation
techniques
SM.1447 Monitoring of the radio coverage of land mobile networks
to verify compliance with a given licence
SM.1448 Determination of the coordination area around an earth
station in the frequency bands between 100 MHz and 105
GHz
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SM.1535 The protection of safety services from unwanted emissions

SM.1536 Frequency channel occupancy measurements
SM.1537 Automation and integration of spectrum monitoring
systems with automated spectrum management
SM.1538 Technical and operating parameters and spectrum
requirements for short-range radiocommunication devices
SM.1539 Variation of the boundary between the out-of-band and
spurious domains required for the application of
Recommendations ITU-R SM.1541 and ITU-R SM.329
SM.1540 Unwanted emissions in the out-of-band domain falling into
adjacent allocated bands
SM.1541 Unwanted emissions in the out-of-band domain
SM.1542 The protection of passive services from unwanted
emissions
SM.1598 Methods of radio direction finding and location on time
division multiple access and code division multiple access
signals
SM.1599 Determination of the geographical and frequency
distribution of the spectrum utilization factor for frequency
planning purposes
SM.1600 Technical identification of digital signals
SM.1603 Spectrum redeployment as a method of national spectrum
management
SM.1604 Guidelines for an upgraded spectrum management system
for developing countries
SM.1633 Compatibility analysis between a passive service and an
active service allocated in adjacent and nearby bands
SM.1681 Draft new Recommendation ITU-R SM. [Doc. 1/21] -
Measuring of low-level emissions from space stations at
monitoring earth stations using noise reduction techniques
SM.1682 Draft New Recommendation ITU-R SM.[Doc. 1/22] -
Methods for measurements on digital broadcasting signals




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Abbreviation List

BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying
C/N Carrier to Noise Ratio
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access

CSLIP Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol
CW Continuous Wave
DF Direction Finding
DLC Data Link Control
DNL Differential Non-Linearity
DQPSK Differential Quadratic Phase Shift Keying
ECC Error Correcting Code
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
ERP Effective Radiated Power
FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
FH Frequency Hopping
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
GMSK Gaussian Multiple Shift Keying
IFL International Frequency List
INL Integral Non-Linearity
ITU International Telecommunication Union
LAN Local Area Network
LOB Line of Bearing
LPI Lines Per Inch
LPM Lines Per Minute
mFSK multilevel Frequency Shift Keying
MGC Manual Gain Control
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
QAM Quadratic Amplitude Modulation
QPSK Quadratic Phase Shift Keying
RF Radio Frequency
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S/N Signal to Noise Ratio

SL Side Lobe
SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol
SMP Symmetrical Multiprocessor
SNA Systems Network Architecture
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TRC Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
UTM Universal Transverse
VRAM Video Random Access Memory
WAN Wide Area Network