Airbus introduces 800MHz version of TB3hp Tetra base station

Airbus Defence and Space has launched an 800MHz version of its high-power mini Tetra (terrestrial trunked radio) base station, the TB3hp.

According to the company, the new variation will complement the successful 380-430MHz model and expand its portfolio in the 800 MHz radio frequency band, which is used particularly in Asia and America.

Compared to other mini base stations, the new TB3hp can cover a larger area with mission-critical communications in a more cost-efficient way.

The TB3hp provides up to 15W of radio frequency (RF) power with a very low power consumption of around 100W making it suitable for providing radio access to Tetra communication networks of all kinds of users or in areas with temporary radio network coverage needs.

Compared to standard base stations, which are roughly the size of a cabinet, the TB3hp base station is about the size of a small suitcase.

The small size makes TB3hp particularly suitable for filling coverage gaps or providing hotspot coverage in places where the normal network may not reach, such as underground car parks or tunnels.

It can be mounted on a wall or even used in a vehicle to offer rapid deployment coverage, guaranteeing the same complete reliability.

The TB3hp can also be adapted to the transmission network that is available by using conventional time-division multiplexing (TDM) as well as Internet Protocol (IP) transmission.