This signalling makes use of a channel known as the Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH). By using directional antennas on a base station, each pointing in different directions, it is possible to sectorise the base station so that several different cells are served from the same location. Remote Radio Heads are a common type of equipment found in cell sites positioned across the United States. Generally, this kind of equipment is smaller than most, measuring in at a mere 2'x1'x6”. It usually connects the device to other networks or devices through a dedicated high bandwidth wire of fiber optic connection. Base stations typically have a transceiver, capable of sending and. A Base Station Controller (BSC) is a critical component of a cellular network that serves as the interface between mobile devices and the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) or Radio Network Controller (RNC). The base station is the most visible element of a mobile or cellular telecommunications network. Antennas —These are crucial for transmitting and receiving signals to and from mobile devices within a specific cell.
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