Editing Base transceiver station (section)

== Terms regarding a mobile BTS ==
; Diversity techniques: To improve the quality of the received signal, often two receiving antennas are used, placed at a distance equal to an odd multiple of a quarter of the corresponding wavelength. For 900&nbsp;MHz, this wavelength is 33&nbsp;cm. This technique, known as antenna diversity or [[space diversity]], avoids interruption caused by path [[fading]]. The antennas can be spaced horizontally or vertically.  Horizontal spacing requires more complex installation, but brings better performance.

: Other than antenna or space diversity, there are other [[diversity scheme|diversity techniques]] such as frequency/time diversity, antenna pattern diversity, and polarization diversity.

: Splitting refers to the flow of power within a particular area of the cell, known as a sector. Every field can therefore be considered like one new cell.

Directional antennas reduce LoRa (long-range) interference.  If not sectorised, the cell will be served by an [[omnidirectional antenna]], which radiates in all directions.  A typical structure is the trisector, also known as clover, in which there are three sectors served by separate antennas. Each sector has a separate direction of tracking, typically of 120° with respect to the adjacent ones. Other orientations may be used to suit the local conditions.  Bisectored cells are also implemented. These are most often oriented with the antennas serving sectors of 180° separation to one another, but again, local variations do exist.