to see if DTX is used use command: ZEQO:BTS=1:MIS; where 1 is BTS number.
DTX usage decrease interference so if frequecy re-use is at high level at your network then it is OK.
Half Rate feature is a GREAT!!!!
with half rate you can quickly increase amount of traffic channels 2 times !!! it’s great feature to fight with congestions on overloaded cells !!!
alex
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