The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) recently commissioned LS telcom to perform audits of 25 broadcast transmission sites in representative areas across Namibia.
LS telcom said in a statement released in Windhoek that it carried out these audits by means of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), which include a measurement and sensor system as well as a camera onboard.
The objective of the project was to determine the radio frequency (RF) performance characteristics of identified sites and masts, installed antennas per mast and the operational broadcasting services on every antenna, including the assessment of spectrum usage, the company said.
LS telcom added it has since delivered the measurement and media footage results of all the sites to CRAN.
“In contrast to other measurement services, the site auditing procedures via remotely piloted aircraft took place without affecting operational services and without direct involvement of network operators. The detailed measurements and recordings as well as capturing detailed visuals of site and mast infrastructure via the RPA, does not require core site or building entry, service disruption or power reduction of services,” LS telcom said.
CRAN’s chief operating officer, Jochen Traut, said the site audit produced very detailed and informative results.
“This is the introduction of an exciting phase of efficient telecommunication regulation in Namibia. CRAN will now incorporate the results into their central database for future referencing and compliance assessment,” Traut explained.
