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RF ENGINEER LAYER 3 DRIVE TEST

Network diagnostics for RF engineers

Real-time Layer 3 decoding, multi-RAT RF monitoring and GPS drive test on a simple Android smartphone. The same KPIs as TEMS or Nemo, at a fraction of the cost. Calculate your savings.

Today's RF engineer challenges

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Manual and expensive drive testing

Traditional kits (TEMS, Nemo) cost $30,000 to $80,000 per engineer. Heavy, fragile equipment requiring regular maintenance.

Slow and complex L3 decoding

Legacy tools require heavy post-processing to decode RRC and NAS messages. Real-time diagnostics are limited.

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Shrinking budgets, growing demands

Operators demand more campaigns with less budget. Impossible to scale teams with $50,000 kits per engineer.

Key metrics available in real time

Essential modules for RF engineers

Layer 3 Decoder

Real-time RRC and NAS decoding. Diagnose attach, handover, bearer setup. QMDL export compatible with post-processing tools.

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RF Monitor

RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, PCI, EARFCN in real time. Multi-RAT 2G/3G/4G/5G. Configurable history and thresholds.

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Drive Test

KPI collection with GPS trace. Vehicle and indoor campaigns. Cartographic export and automated reports.

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Resources for RF engineers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can HiCellTek replace TEMS or Nemo for an RF engineer?

Yes. HiCellTek accesses the same protocol layers (Layer 3, RRC, NAS) via the smartphone's Qualcomm chipset. Real-time L3 decoding, GPS drive test and QMDL export cover the main RF engineer use cases: SSV/CV acceptance, coverage audit, handover diagnostics and operator benchmarking.

Which smartphones are compatible with Layer 3 decoding?

HiCellTek runs on Android smartphones with DIAG-compatible Qualcomm chipsets. The list of validated devices is available on the product page. Samsung Galaxy and select Xiaomi models are the most commonly used by our RF engineer clients.

Are exports compatible with my post-processing tools?

Yes. HiCellTek exports in QMDL (compatible with standard tools), Excel, CSV and HLOG (chiffrement authentifiรฉ encrypted). The QMDL format allows direct import into operator post-processing tools like Actix, TEMS Discovery or MapInfo.

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