In any wireless network the RF engineering component is a critical factor. As the “flagship” of RJM’s services, our RF experience and capabilities can provide a significant advantage in any market. With wireless experience dating back more than 20 years, RJM is one of the most knowledgeable engineering firms in the industry. Engineering efforts have included various markets that involve difficult terrain areas, in-building coverage concerns, high growth and capacity issues and rural areas along highway corridors. RJM’s experience and capabilities include:

• RF designs of new systems as well as expansion of existing networks
• Optimization of network parameters and antenna systems, interface analysis and frequency planning
• Initial system layout, site design and search ring determination
• Personnel assigned in customer locations or at RJM offices
• Coordination with other engineering personnel, site acquisition, legal staff and implementation teams
• Extensive RF experience in various states in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
• Management of the design, quality and growth of multiple networks including systems in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and NY
• RJM staff experience includes coverage and capacity plans for the 1996 Olympic Games
• Customized applications including tunnel designs, in-building applications, microcell designs and stadium venues

 

 

The task of leasing and zoning targeted sites is a challenging yet vital componet in network deployment and expansion. RJM has developed valuable site acquisiiton capabilities on a wide variety of sites and in many different communities. With our strength of knowledge and experience, RJM can provide successful results in time, quantity and quality of acquired sites.

 

 

• Experience in site evaluation, leasing and zoning in various states
• Lease negotiation and review, zoning ordinance review and preparation and presentation for site hearings
• Extensive experience encompasses leasing and zoning in multiple communities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and other adjacent areas
• Interfacing with outside legal support can be provided internally or coordinated with client’s resources
• High degree of interaction with RF engineering and site implementation groups

 

 

RJM is able to provide the capability to address networking and interconnect issues. Whether it be a new system layout, or an expansion to an existing network, RJM can address the work scope. With the increasing number of interconnect options currently available, proper analysis is necessary to assure the most effective interconnect scheme. With experience deploying various networks, RJM can deliver timely, cost effective and reliable interconnect plans.

• Layout topology of site interconnect and interconnection to PSTN
• Microwave interconnect evaluation, design and cost-benefit analysis
• Analysis of most cost effective routing and back-haul solutions
• Coordination with local telephone companies including circuit orders, implementation and on-going traffic engineering
  
  
  

 

 

Evaluating performance of sites and networks is a critical task that points technical staffs in the proper direction. RJM can provide these services to assist in this effort. Different levels of data can be collected and analyzed based on each customer's particular needs. RJM possesses the flexibilty to adapt to the various test scenarios that may be desired.

• Field drive tests, data collection and system evaluation
• Personnel provided including test equipment if needed
• Coordination with RF engineering team for system adjustments
• Participating in parameter fine tuning and quality evaluations
• Data collection and analysis, benchmarking with competition and statistical trending

 

 

The implementation stage is certainly a critical stage of any network or site deployment. RJM can deliver desired results in the three main legs of the stool: TIME, COST and QUALITY. RJM is the right size firm to provide a high level of focus to the project at hand. With effective databases and project tracking tools, and in-depth experience in deploying sites and networks, RJM can deliver successful results in any project.

• Detailed tracking of specific milestones and expenditures throughout project
• Planning, budgeting and scheduling of project
• Overall coordination of engineering functions and subcontractors including turn-key applications if needed
• Site development, coordination, implemenation and management
• Placement of project management personnel to support existing staff
• Interfacing with other groups including sales, marketing and finance

 

 

After a network is implemented maintenance activities become an important focus. This effort needs to be performed in a manner to assure continued operation, protect the network assets and maximize the bottom line. By relying on RJM to perform these functions, customers can focus on other activities and be assured that network components are properly and affordably maintained.

 

 

 

• Activity database and tracking system – can be interfaced to other tracking or work order systems
• Actual versus budget expenditure tracking
• Site compound and road maintenance - includes site components such as shelter, HVAC, generator, fence, grounding and landscaping
• Snow removal, foliage control and site cleaning
• Tracking and coordination of other maintenance activities of customer and subcontractors