Coverage Vs adding 2sd Carrier

[firstmaxim]

Hi firstmaxim, can you explain further? I'm eager to understand.. Thanks..

Since the "power per carrier is reduced from 30w to 20w" and the " CPICH Power is the same in both cases (33dm)" the DPDCH coverage should reduce. But then, one should consider what is the loading for the two carriers. If the introduction of the second carrier, decreases the cell loading by a significant manner (say 75 % t0 50%), it can make up for the reduced carrier strength.

[striker711]

better you also upgrade power capacity.

since this is just trade off between capacity and quality