Portugal Configuration Guide - RFS-Portable-BTS

🇵🇹 Portugal GSM Overview

This guide provides optimized YateBTS configurations specifically designed for Portugal's GSM frequency allocations and regulatory requirements set by ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações).

✅ Portugal-Specific Optimizations

Configurations include proper MCC/MNC codes, GSM 900 MHz frequency bands, ARFCN allocations, and power settings compliant with Portuguese regulations.

📡 Portugal GSM Frequency Bands

📶 GSM 900 MHz

Uplink: 890-915 MHz
Downlink: 935-960 MHz
ARFCN Range: 1-124
Channel Spacing: 200 kHz
Duplex Spacing: 45 MHz
Primary Band: Most common in Portugal

📶 GSM 1800 MHz

Uplink: 1710-1785 MHz
Downlink: 1805-1880 MHz
ARFCN Range: 512-885
Channel Spacing: 200 kHz
Duplex Spacing: 95 MHz
Urban Areas: Higher capacity

🏢 Portuguese Operators

Vodafone: MNC 01
NOS: MNC 03
MEO: MNC 06
MCC: 268 (Portugal)
Test Network: MNC 99
ANACOM: Regulatory authority

⚙️ Portugal-Specific Configuration

Network Identity Settings

[identity]
# Portugal Mobile Country Code
MCC=268

# Test Network Code (avoid conflicts with real operators)
MNC=99

# Location Area Code (choose unique value)
LAC=1001

# Cell Identity (unique within LAC)
CI=1001

# Network names
ShortName=RFS-PT
Name=RFS-Portugal-BTS

Portugal GSM 900 MHz Configuration

[gsm]
# Portugal GSM 900 MHz settings
arfcn=62             # Portugal GSM 900 channel 62
frequency=935200000  # 935.2 MHz downlink
band=GSM900

# Portugal-specific cell parameters
cell_id=1001
lac=1001
mcc=268              # Portugal MCC
mnc=99               # Test network
cell_name=RFS-PT-BTS

# Radio settings for Portugal
Radio.C0=62          # ARFCN 62 (935.2 MHz)
Radio.Band=900
Radio.PowerManager.MaxAttenDB=10
GSM.Radio.RxGain=47
GSM.Radio.TxAttenOffset=0

Frequency Band Settings

[radio]
# Portugal GSM 900 MHz configuration
Band=900
C0=62
PowerManager.MaxAttenDB=10
PowerManager.MinAttenDB=40

# Portugal frequency band allocations
FrequencyBand=900
UplinkStart=890000000
UplinkEnd=915000000
DownlinkStart=935000000
DownlinkEnd=960000000

🔧 Device-Specific Configurations

BladeRF Micro A4 for Portugal

[transceiver]
# BladeRF Micro A4 optimized for Portugal
type=bladerf
device=bladerf:0

# Portugal GSM 900 MHz frequencies
tx_freq=935200000    # Portugal downlink (CH 62)
rx_freq=890200000    # Portugal uplink (CH 62)

# Power settings compliant with Portugal regulations
power=20
bandwidth=20000000
samplerate=20000000
gain=45
tx_gain=45
rx_gain=45

# Portugal-specific optimizations
dc_correction=yes
iq_correction=yes
calibration=auto

LimeSDR Mini for Portugal

[transceiver]
# LimeSDR Mini optimized for Portugal
radiodevice=soapy
radio_args=driver=lime,soapy=0

# Portugal GSM 900 MHz frequencies
tx_freq=935200000    # Portugal downlink (CH 62)
rx_freq=890200000    # Portugal uplink (CH 62)

# Power settings compliant with Portugal regulations
power=20
tx_attenuation=0
rx_gain=40

[soapy]
# LimeSDR Mini specific settings for Portugal
device_args=driver=lime
sample_rate=13000000
bandwidth=10000000
rx_gain=30
tx_gain=30
channels=1
antenna=LNAW

📋 Portugal ARFCN Reference

📡 Common Portugal ARFCN Channels

These ARFCN values are commonly used in Portugal and provide good coverage:

🏙️ Urban Areas

ARFCN 62: 935.2 MHz (Recommended)
ARFCN 63: 935.4 MHz
ARFCN 64: 935.6 MHz
ARFCN 65: 935.8 MHz

🌄 Rural Areas

ARFCN 45: 934.0 MHz
ARFCN 46: 934.2 MHz
ARFCN 47: 934.4 MHz
ARFCN 48: 934.6 MHz

🔧 Test Channels

ARFCN 25: 930.0 MHz
ARFCN 26: 930.2 MHz
ARFCN 27: 930.4 MHz
ARFCN 28: 930.6 MHz

⚖️ Portugal Regulatory Compliance

⚠️ Important Legal Notice

ANACOM Compliance Required: Operating GSM base stations in Portugal requires compliance with ANACOM regulations. This configuration is for authorized testing and research purposes only.

📋 Key Requirements

Power limits compliance
Frequency allocation respect
No interference with licensed services
Proper authorization for testing
Documentation of activities
Emergency shutdown capability

🔒 Security Considerations

Authorized testing only
No unauthorized interception
Proper data protection
Ethical hacking principles
Responsible disclosure
Professional standards

📞 ANACOM Contact

Website: anacom.pt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 21 721 10 00
Address: Lisbon, Portugal
Regulations: Available online
Licensing: Contact for requirements

🚀 Quick Setup for Portugal

Step 1: Use Portugal-Optimized Configuration

# For BladeRF Micro A4
sudo cp config/bladerf-micro-a4-portugal.conf /etc/yate/ybts.conf

# For LimeSDR Mini
sudo cp config/limesdr-mini-portugal.conf /etc/yate/ybts.conf

# Set proper permissions
sudo chown yate:yate /etc/yate/ybts.conf
sudo chmod 644 /etc/yate/ybts.conf

Step 2: Verify Configuration

# Test configuration
sudo yatebts -c /etc/yate/ybts.conf --validate

# Check Portugal-specific settings
grep -E "(MCC|MNC|arfcn|frequency)" /etc/yate/ybts.conf

Step 3: Start YateBTS

# Start the service
sudo systemctl start yatebts

# Check status
sudo systemctl status yatebts

# Monitor logs
sudo journalctl -u yatebts -f

🔍 Troubleshooting Portugal Configuration

❌ Common Issues

Wrong MCC/MNC codes
Invalid ARFCN values
Power level conflicts
Frequency interference
Permission errors
Service startup failures

🔧 Solutions

Verify MCC=268, MNC=99
Use ARFCN 62-65 range
Check power settings
Monitor frequency usage
Fix file permissions
Check service logs

📊 Validation

Configuration syntax check
Frequency range validation
Power level verification
Network parameter check
Service status monitoring
Signal quality assessment

🇵🇹 Portugal Configuration Guide