{"product_id":"kit-open-ran-software-radio-base-station","title":"Open RAN Software Radio Base Station Kit with Raspberry Pi 5","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Private 2G GSM Base Station with the Open RAN Software Radio Kit and Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Software-defined radio network deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDual RTL-SDR dongles and GNU Radio turn the Raspberry Pi 5 into a fully software-defined GSM base station for closed-campus voice and SMS. From a first call between two mobile phones to a multi-cell footprint across a university quad, this kit puts the same toolchain telecom startups and RF research labs use on your workbench. You will not simulate a network—you will operate one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will configure and run OpenBTS or YateBTS to create a private GSM cell with its own MCC\/MNC, attach commercial mobile phones, and complete voice calls and SMS within the coverage area. The pair of outdoor antennas extends range beyond a single room, while the NVMe SSD holds call records and network logs for analysis and demo presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure GNU Radio flowgraphs for GSM uplink and downlink signal processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeploy and tune OpenBTS or YateBTS on a headless Raspberry Pi 5 running Ubuntu Server\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstand GSM channel structure, frequency planning, and network parameter databases\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrate dual RTL-SDR hardware into a real-time base station software stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 8GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRTL-SDR Dongle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVMe SSD 256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePi 5 M.2 HAT+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Card 32GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor Antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal-year B.Tech ECE students and M.Tech communication systems researchers at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS, and other Indian universities will find this a thesis-ready hardware platform. Telecom startups prototyping private network solutions for rural connectivity or campus micro-operators can validate concepts without waiting on multiple component orders. Smart India Hackathon teams focused on indigenous Open RAN demonstrations can have a fully assembled base station live within a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code inside the box to open the AI companion; it knows every step of this specific base station project. If you still need help, WhatsApp us directly and an engineer will walk you through the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect this base station to a public cellular network?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is for closed-campus experimental use only, operating on license-free or coordinated spectrum. Connecting to any public network without regulatory approval is illegal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat range can I expect from the outdoor antennas?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an open area, the included antennas typically provide a reliable cell radius of 50–150 meters, depending on obstacles and antenna placement. For larger coverage, you can swap in higher-gain antennas with the same connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I upgrade this kit to run 4G\/LTE?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is specifically tuned for GSM 2G software stacks. A 4G\/LTE base station would require different SDR hardware (such as LimeSDR) and a different software suite. 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