VIAVI Expands CX300 Capabilities with TETRA MS Base Station Simulator
Event summary
- VIAVI launched a TETRA MS base station simulator option for its CX300 communications service monitor on June 15, 2026.
- The upgrade enables full testing of TETRA MS radios without requiring T1 test mode, streamlining mission-critical radio validation.
- The software-keyed option requires no additional hardware and supports transmitter parametric measurements, call processing, and BER/MER loopback.
- VIAVI provides migration support for existing users of the legacy 3920B platform.
The big picture
VIAVI's upgrade positions it to maintain its long-standing benchmark status in TETRA radio testing. The move aligns with broader industry trends toward streamlining mission-critical communication systems validation, particularly for sectors like emergency services and transportation that rely on resilient, secure networks. The software-keyed approach reduces hardware dependencies, potentially lowering costs and accelerating deployment.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which emergency services and government agencies adopt the upgraded CX300 for TETRA MS testing.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors in the test and measurement space introduce similar upgrades to their own offerings.
- Revenue Impact
- How the new feature drives software-keyed option sales and overall CX300 adoption.
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