SatSite 142

20W basestation for GSM & LTE (eNodeB), operating in multiple GSM/LTE bands

The SatSite Model 142 is a complete 4G LTE eNodeB, containing both the radio and baseband functions.
It can also be configured via software to operate as a 2.5G GSM/GPRS BTS+BSC.

The SatSite Model 142 has a maximum output power of 20 Watts RMS for LTE or GSM operation.

image with SatSite Software Defined Radio LTE and GSM base station unit, with radio antenna, ethernet ports and power connector
image with SatSite Software Defined Radio LTE and GSM base station unit, with radio antenna, ethernet ports and power connector
image with SatSite Software Defined Radio LTE and GSM base station unit, with radio antenna, ethernet ports and power connector

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Features and benefits

  • Software configurable as 4G LTE or 2.5G GSM/GPRS.
  • Software upgradable to future LTE and LTE-A Releases.
  • Can be used with any IP backhaul.
  • Local break-out of GPRS and LTE IP traffic for edge computing.
  • Local media routing for GSM speech calls.
  • GSM backhaul loading as little as 8 kbit/sec/call.
  • Can be powered from solar panels in most parts of the world.
  • Linux-based OS means lower management costs.

LTE specifications

  • Radio interface
    LTE Release 11, FDD, 64-QAM; upgradable to 256-QAM with Release 12
  • Available bands
    1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 20, others on request
  • Operating bandwidth
    1.4, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 MHz
  • MAC specs
    localized or distributed VRBs, proportional fairness scheduling
  • Maximum connected UEs
    no fixed limit
  • Antenna configuration
    1x1 (SISO)
  • Network interface
    IPv4; IPv6
  • Network protocols
    S1-AP; GTP; X2
  • Output power
    20 W

GSM specifications

  • Radio interface
    phase 2+ GSM, software configurable for 1- 2- or 4-TRX
  • Operating bands
    GSM850 EGSM900 DCS1800 PCS1900
  • Supported services
    Speech (GSM-FR) SMS USSD GPRS
  • Call capacity
    7 FR calls/TRX
  • GPRS
    Multislot classes 1-9, CS-1 & CS-4, NMO 1-3
  • Network interface
    IPv4; IPv6
  • Network protocols
    SIP/RTP; GTP
  • Receive sensitivity
    < -108 dBm
  • Output power
    20 W
  • Multi-TRX support
    up to 2 W/TRX in 2- or 4-TRX mode

Hardware specifications

  • Power supply
    -48 VDC internally regulated, 120 W max, 80 W typical
  • Network interface
    100/1000 Ethernet, 2 x RJ-45 connectors
  • Enclosure
    50cm x 21cm x 11cm
  • Weight
    8.5kg
  • Environmental
    IP-67; -20°C to +50°C operating

Operation & Management specifications

  • Management interfaces
    SSH console, CLI, Web GUI
  • Alarms
    SNMP
  • Performance measurements
    via FTP, as per 3GPP 32.425
  • Operating system
    Linux, RPM-based

Online documentation