Reason for TCH DROP in GSM Network


·         The parameters SACCH Multi-Frames and Radio Link Timeout are set to too small values.
·         The parameter RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN is set to a too small value.
·         The parameter RACH Min.Access Level is set to a too small value.
·         The parameters Min DL Power on HO Candidate Cell and Min Access Level Offset are inappropriately set.
·         The length of timer T3103 (this timer is set to wait for a Handover Complete message) is set to a too small value.
·         The length of timer T3109 (this timer is set to wait for a Release Indication message) is set to a too small value.
·         The length of timer T3111 (this timer specifies the connection release delay) is set to a too small value.
·         The length of timer T305/T308 is set to an invalid or too great value.
·         The parameter TCH Traffic Busy Threshold is set to a too small value.
·         The parameter Call Reestablishment Forbidden is set to Yes.
·         The parameters related to edge handover are inappropriately set.
·         The parameters related to BQ handover are inappropriately set.
·         The parameters related to interference handover are inappropriately set.
·         The parameters related to concentric cell handover are inappropriately set.
·         The parameters related to power control are inappropriately set.
·         T200 and N200 are set to too small values.
·         Some neighboring cell relations are not configured.
·         The parameter MAIO is inappropriately set.
·         The parameter Disconnect Handover Protect Timer is set to a too small value.
·         The parameter TR1N is set to a too small value.
·         The parameters Software Parameter 13 and MAX TA are set to too small values.
·         If a repeater is used, the parameter Directly Magnifier Site Flag is set GSM BSS Network KPI (TCH Call Drop Rate) Optimization Manual INTERNAL to No
·         Drop due to hardware issue (Faulty, VSWR, ICM, Mismatch combining & Alarm)
·         Drop due abis link error or high abis link UTL.
·         Drop due to Co-Channel interference or due to poor Qual UL & DL.
·         Drop due to poor level UL & DL or due to High TA.
·         Drop due to HO Delay.
·         Drop due to Poor Antenna installation.

·         Drop due to poor path Imbalance ( UL & DL)