diff --git a/openbsc/src/Makefile.am b/openbsc/src/Makefile.am
index 4d18692..f225821 100644
--- a/openbsc/src/Makefile.am
+++ b/openbsc/src/Makefile.am
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 		gsm_subscriber_base.c subchan_demux.c bsc_rll.c transaction.c \
 		trau_frame.c trau_mux.c paging.c e1_config.c e1_input.c tlv_parser.c \
 		input/misdn.c input/ipaccess.c signal.c gsm_utils.c talloc.c \
-		talloc_ctx.c
+		talloc_ctx.c system_information.c bitvec.c rest_octets.c
 
 libmsc_a_SOURCES = gsm_subscriber.c db.c telnet_interface.c \
 		mncc.c rtp_proxy.c gsm_04_08.c gsm_04_11.c transaction.c \
diff --git a/openbsc/src/abis_rsl.c b/openbsc/src/abis_rsl.c
index b049c3c..1d41d2b 100644
--- a/openbsc/src/abis_rsl.c
+++ b/openbsc/src/abis_rsl.c
@@ -1729,11 +1729,11 @@
 /* From Table 10.5.33 of GSM 04.08 */
 int rsl_number_of_paging_subchannels(struct gsm_bts *bts)
 {
-	if (bts->chan_desc.ccch_conf == RSL_BCCH_CCCH_CONF_1_C) {
-		return MAX(1, (3 - bts->chan_desc.bs_ag_blks_res))
-			* (bts->chan_desc.bs_pa_mfrms + 2);
+	if (bts->si_common.chan_desc.ccch_conf == RSL_BCCH_CCCH_CONF_1_C) {
+		return MAX(1, (3 - bts->si_common.chan_desc.bs_ag_blks_res))
+			* (bts->si_common.chan_desc.bs_pa_mfrms + 2);
 	} else {
-		return (9 - bts->chan_desc.bs_ag_blks_res)
-			* (bts->chan_desc.bs_pa_mfrms + 2);
+		return (9 - bts->si_common.chan_desc.bs_ag_blks_res)
+			* (bts->si_common.chan_desc.bs_pa_mfrms + 2);
 	}
 }
diff --git a/openbsc/src/bitvec.c b/openbsc/src/bitvec.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ac25544
--- /dev/null
+++ b/openbsc/src/bitvec.c
@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+/* bit vector utility routines */
+
+/* (C) 2009 by Harald Welte <laforge@gnumonks.org>
+ *
+ * All Rights Reserved
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
+ * with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
+ * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+#include <errno.h>
+#include <sys/types.h>
+
+#include <openbsc/bitvec.h>
+
+#define BITNUM_FROM_COMP(byte, bit)	((byte*8)+bit)
+
+static inline unsigned int bytenum_from_bitnum(unsigned int bitnum)
+{
+	unsigned int bytenum = bitnum / 8;
+
+	return bytenum;
+}
+
+int bitvec_set_bit_pos(struct bitvec *bv, unsigned int bitnr,
+			enum bit_value bit)
+{
+	unsigned int bytenum = bytenum_from_bitnum(bitnr);
+	unsigned int bitnum = 7 - (bitnr % 8);
+	u_int8_t bitval;
+
+	if (bytenum >= bv->data_len)
+		return -EINVAL;
+
+	switch (bit) {
+	case ZERO:
+		bitval = (0 << bitnum);
+		break;
+	case ONE:
+		bitval = (1 << bitnum);
+		break;
+	case L:
+		bitval = ((0x2b ^ (0 << bitnum)) & (1 << bitnum));
+		break;
+	case H:
+		bitval = ((0x2b ^ (1 << bitnum)) & (1 << bitnum));
+		break;
+	default:
+		return -EINVAL;
+	}
+
+	/* first clear the bit */
+	bv->data[bytenum] &= ~(1 << bitnum);
+
+	/* then set it to desired value */
+	bv->data[bytenum] |= bitval;
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+int bitvec_set_bit(struct bitvec *bv, enum bit_value bit)
+{
+	int rc;
+
+	rc = bitvec_set_bit_pos(bv, bv->cur_bit, bit);
+	if (!rc)
+		bv->cur_bit++;
+
+	return rc;
+}
+
+int bitvec_set_bits(struct bitvec *bv, enum bit_value *bits, int count)
+{
+	int i, rc;
+
+	for (i = 0; i < count; i++) {
+		rc = bitvec_set_bit(bv, bits[i]);
+		if (rc)
+			return rc;
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+int bitvec_set_uint(struct bitvec *bv, unsigned int ui, int num_bits)
+{
+	int i, rc;
+
+	for (i = 0; i < num_bits; i++) {
+		int bit = 0;
+		if (ui & (1 << (num_bits - i - 1)))
+			bit = 1;
+		rc = bitvec_set_bit(bv, bit);
+		if (rc)
+			return rc;
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+/* pad all remaining bits up to num_bits */
+int bitvec_spare_padding(struct bitvec *bv, unsigned int up_to_bit)
+{
+	unsigned int i;
+
+	for (i = bv->cur_bit; i <= up_to_bit; i++)
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, L);
+
+	return 0;
+}
diff --git a/openbsc/src/bsc_init.c b/openbsc/src/bsc_init.c
index 153e024..d21f71a 100644
--- a/openbsc/src/bsc_init.c
+++ b/openbsc/src/bsc_init.c
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 #include <openbsc/debug.h>
 #include <openbsc/misdn.h>
 #include <openbsc/telnet_interface.h>
+#include <openbsc/system_information.h>
 #include <openbsc/paging.h>
 #include <openbsc/signal.h>
 #include <openbsc/talloc.h>
@@ -37,7 +38,6 @@
 extern int ipacc_rtp_direct;
 
 static void patch_nm_tables(struct gsm_bts *bts);
-static void patch_si_tables(struct gsm_bts *bts);
 
 /* The following definitions are for OM and NM packets that we cannot yet
  * generate by code but we just pass on */
@@ -667,219 +667,42 @@
 	return 0;
 }
 
-struct bcch_info {
-	u_int8_t type;
-	u_int8_t len;
-	const u_int8_t *data;
-};
-
-/*
-SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 1
-  Cell channel description
-    Format-ID bit map 0
-    CA-ARFCN Bit 124...001 (Hex): 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
-  RACH Control Parameters
-    maximum 7 retransmissions
-    8 slots used to spread transmission
-    cell not barred for access
-    call reestablishment not allowed
-    Access Control Class = 0000
-*/
-static u_int8_t si1[] = {
-	/* header */0x55, 0x06, 0x19,
-	/* ccdesc */0x04 /*0x00*/, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
-	0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00 /*0x01*/,
-	/* rach */0xD5, 0x04, 0x00,
-	/* s1 reset*/0x2B
-};
-
-/*
- SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 2
-  Neighbour Cells Description
-    EXT-IND: Carries the complete BA
-    BA-IND = 0
-    Format-ID bit map 0
-    CA-ARFCN Bit 124...001 (Hex): 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
-  NCC permitted (NCC) = FF
-  RACH Control Parameters
-    maximum 7 retransmissions
-    8 slots used to spread transmission
-    cell not barred for access
-    call reestablishment not allowed
-    Access Control Class = 0000
-*/
-static u_int8_t si2[] = {
-	/* header */0x59, 0x06, 0x1A,
-	0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
-	0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
-	/* ncc */0xFF,
-	/* rach*/0xD5, 0x04, 0x00
-};
-
-/*
-SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 3
-  Cell identity = 00001 (1h)
-  Location area identification
-    Mobile Country Code (MCC): 001
-    Mobile Network Code (MNC): 01
-    Location Area Code  (LAC): 00001 (1h)
-  Control Channel Description
-    Attach-detach: MSs in the cell are not allowed to apply IMSI attach /detach
-    0 blocks reserved for access grant
-    1 channel used for CCCH, with SDCCH
-    5 multiframes period for PAGING REQUEST
-    Time-out T3212 = 0
-  Cell Options BCCH
-    Power control indicator: not set
-    MSs shall not use uplink DTX
-    Radio link timeout = 36
-  Cell Selection Parameters
-    Cell reselect hysteresis = 6 dB RXLEV hysteresis for LA re-selection
-    max.TX power level MS may use for CCH = 2 <- according to GSM05.05 39dBm (max)
-    Additional Reselect Parameter Indication (ACS) = only SYSTEM INFO 4: The SI rest octets, if present, shall be used to derive the value of PI and possibly C2 parameters
-    Half rate support (NECI): New establishment causes are not supported
-    min.RX signal level for MS = 0
-  RACH Control Parameters
-    maximum 7 retransmissions
-    8 slots used to spread transmission
-    cell not barred for access
-    call reestablishment not allowed
-    Access Control Class = 0000
-  SI 3 Rest Octets (not present)
-*/
-static u_int8_t si3[] = {
-	/* header */0x49, 0x06, 0x1B,
-	/* cell */0x00, 0x01,
-	/* lai  */0x00, 0xF1, 0x10, 0x00, 0x01,
-	/* desc */0x01, 0x03, 0x00,
-	/* option*/0x28,
-	/* selection*/0x62, 0x00,
-	/* rach */0xD5, 0x04, 0x00,
-	/* rest */ 0x2B, 0x2B, 0x2B, 0x2B
-};
-
-/*
-SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 4
-  Location area identification
-    Mobile Country Code (MCC): 001
-    Mobile Network Code (MNC): 01
-    Location Area Code  (LAC): 00001 (1h)
-  Cell Selection Parameters
-    Cell reselect hysteresis = 6 dB RXLEV hysteresis for LA re-selection
-    max.TX power level MS may use for CCH = 2
-    Additional Reselect Parameter Indication (ACS) = only SYSTEM INFO 4: The SI rest octets, if present, shall be used to derive the value of PI and possibly C2 parameters
-    Half rate support (NECI): New establishment causes are not supported
-    min.RX signal level for MS = 0
-  RACH Control Parameters
-    maximum 7 retransmissions
-    8 slots used to spread transmission
-    cell not barred for access
-    call reestablishment not allowed
-    Access Control Class = 0000
-  CBCH Channel Description
-    Type = SDCCH/4[2]
-    Timeslot Number: 0
-    Training Sequence Code: 7h
-    ARFCN: 1
-  SI Rest Octets (not present)
-*/
-static u_int8_t si4[] = {
-	/* header */0x41, 0x06, 0x1C,
-	/* lai */0x00, 0xF1, 0x10, 0x00, 0x01,
-	/* sel */0x62, 0x00,
-	/* rach*/0xD5, 0x04, 0x00,
-	/* cbch chan desc */ 0x64, 0x30, 0xE0, HARDCODED_ARFCN/*0x01*/,
-	/* rest octets */ 0x2B, 0x2B, 0x2B, 0x2B, 0x2B, 0x2B
-};
-
-/*
- SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 5
-  Neighbour Cells Description
-    EXT-IND: Carries the complete BA
-    BA-IND = 0
-    Format-ID bit map 0
-    CA-ARFCN Bit 124...001 (Hex): 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
-*/
-
-static u_int8_t si5[] = {
-	/* header without l2 len*/0x06, 0x1D,
-	0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
-	0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
-};
-
-// SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 6
-
-/*
-SACCH FILLING
-  System Info Type: SYSTEM INFORMATION 6
-  L3 Information (Hex): 06 1E 00 01 xx xx 10 00 01 28 FF
-
-SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 6
-  Cell identity = 00001 (1h)
-  Location area identification
-    Mobile Country Code (MCC): 001
-    Mobile Network Code (MNC): 01
-    Location Area Code  (LAC): 00001 (1h)
-  Cell Options SACCH
-    Power control indicator: not set
-    MSs shall not use uplink DTX on a TCH-F. MS shall not use uplink DTX on TCH-H.
-    Radio link timeout = 36
-  NCC permitted (NCC) = FF
-*/
-
-static u_int8_t si6[] = {
-	/* header */0x06, 0x1E,
-	/* cell id*/ 0x00, 0x01,
-	/* lai */ 0x00, 0xF1, 0x10, 0x00, 0x01,
-	/* options */ 0x28,
-	/* ncc */ 0xFF,
-};
-
-
-
-static const struct bcch_info bcch_infos[] = {
-	{
-		.type = RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_1,
-		.len = sizeof(si1),
-		.data = si1,
-	}, {
-		.type = RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_2,
-		.len = sizeof(si2),
-		.data = si2,
-	}, {
-		.type = RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_3,
-		.len = sizeof(si3),
-		.data = si3,
-	}, {
-		.type = RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_4,
-		.len = sizeof(si4),
-		.data = si4,
-	},
-};
-
-static_assert(sizeof(si1) == sizeof(struct gsm48_system_information_type_1), type1)
-static_assert(sizeof(si2) == sizeof(struct gsm48_system_information_type_2), type2)
-static_assert(sizeof(si3) == sizeof(struct gsm48_system_information_type_3), type3)
-static_assert(sizeof(si4) >= sizeof(struct gsm48_system_information_type_4), type4)
-static_assert(sizeof(si5) == sizeof(struct gsm48_system_information_type_5), type5)
-static_assert(sizeof(si6) >= sizeof(struct gsm48_system_information_type_6), type6)
-
 /* set all system information types */
 static int set_system_infos(struct gsm_bts_trx *trx)
 {
-	int i;
+	int i, rc;
+	u_int8_t si_tmp[23];
 
 	if (trx == trx->bts->c0) {
-		for (i = 0; i < ARRAY_SIZE(bcch_infos); i++) {
-			rsl_bcch_info(trx, bcch_infos[i].type,
-				      bcch_infos[i].data,
-				      bcch_infos[i].len);
+		for (i = 1; i <= 4; i++) {
+			rc = gsm_generate_si(si_tmp, trx->bts, i);
+			if (rc < 0)
+				goto err_out;
+			rsl_bcch_info(trx, i, si_tmp, sizeof(si_tmp));
 		}
 	}
-	rsl_sacch_filling(trx, RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_5, si5, sizeof(si5));
-	rsl_sacch_filling(trx, RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_6, si6, sizeof(si6));
+#ifdef GPRS
+	rc = gsm_generate_si(si_tmp, trx->bts, RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_13);
+	if (rc < 0)
+		goto err_out;
+	rsl_bcch_info(trx, RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_13, si_tmp, rc);
+#endif
+	rc = gsm_generate_si(si_tmp, trx->bts, 5);
+	if (rc < 0)
+		goto err_out;
+	rsl_sacch_filling(trx, RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_5, si_tmp, rc);
+
+	rc = gsm_generate_si(si_tmp, trx->bts, 6);
+	if (rc < 0)
+		goto err_out;
+	rsl_sacch_filling(trx, RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_6, si_tmp, rc);
 
 	return 0;
+err_out:
+	fprintf(stderr, "Cannot generate SI for BTS %u, most likely "
+		"a problem with neighbor cell list generation\n",
+		trx->bts->nr);
+	return rc;
 }
 
 /*
@@ -913,81 +736,12 @@
 	nanobts_attr_radio[1] = bts->c0->max_power_red / 2;
 }
 
-/*
- * Patch the various SYSTEM INFORMATION tables to update
- * the LAI
- */
-static void patch_si_tables(struct gsm_bts *bts)
-{
-	u_int8_t arfcn_low = bts->c0->arfcn & 0xff;
-	u_int8_t arfcn_high = (bts->c0->arfcn >> 8) & 0x0f;
-
-	/* covert the raw packet to the struct */
-	struct gsm48_system_information_type_1 *type_1 =
-		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_1*)&si1;
-	struct gsm48_system_information_type_2 *type_2 =
-		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_2*)&si2;
-	struct gsm48_system_information_type_3 *type_3 =
-		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_3*)&si3;
-	struct gsm48_system_information_type_4 *type_4 =
-		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_4*)&si4;
-	struct gsm48_system_information_type_6 *type_6 =
-		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_6*)&si6;
-	struct gsm48_loc_area_id lai;
-
-	gsm0408_generate_lai(&lai, bts->network->country_code,
-			     bts->network->network_code,
-			     bts->location_area_code);
-
-	/* assign the MCC and MNC */
-	type_3->lai = lai;
-	type_4->lai = lai;
-	type_6->lai = lai;
-
-	/* set the CI */
-	type_3->cell_identity = htons(bts->cell_identity);
-	type_6->cell_identity = htons(bts->cell_identity);
-
-	type_4->data[2] &= 0xf0;
-	type_4->data[2] |= arfcn_high;
-	type_4->data[3] = arfcn_low;
-
-	/* patch Control Channel Description 10.5.2.11 */
-	type_3->control_channel_desc = bts->chan_desc;
-
-	/* patch TSC */
-	si4[15] &= ~0xe0;
-	si4[15] |= (bts->tsc & 7) << 5;
-
-	/* patch MS max power for CCH */
-	type_4->cell_sel_par.ms_txpwr_max_ccch =
-			ms_pwr_ctl_lvl(bts->band, bts->ms_max_power);
-
-	/* Set NECI to influence channel request */
-	type_3->cell_sel_par.neci = bts->network->neci;
-	type_4->cell_sel_par.neci = bts->network->neci;
-
-	if (bts->cell_barred) {
-		type_1->rach_control.cell_bar = 1;
-		type_2->rach_control.cell_bar = 1;
-		type_3->rach_control.cell_bar = 1;
-		type_4->rach_control.cell_bar = 1;
-	} else {
-		type_1->rach_control.cell_bar = 0;
-		type_2->rach_control.cell_bar = 0;
-		type_3->rach_control.cell_bar = 0;
-		type_4->rach_control.cell_bar = 0;
-	}
-}
-
-
 static void bootstrap_rsl(struct gsm_bts_trx *trx)
 {
 	fprintf(stdout, "bootstrapping RSL for BTS/TRX (%u/%u) "
 		"using MCC=%u MNC=%u BSIC=%u TSC=%u\n",
 		trx->bts->nr, trx->nr, bsc_gsmnet->country_code,
 		bsc_gsmnet->network_code, trx->bts->bsic, trx->bts->tsc);
-	patch_si_tables(trx->bts);
 	set_system_infos(trx);
 }
 
@@ -1042,11 +796,32 @@
 	}
 
 	/* Control Channel Description */
-	bts->chan_desc.att = 1;
-	bts->chan_desc.ccch_conf = RSL_BCCH_CCCH_CONF_1_C;
-	bts->chan_desc.bs_pa_mfrms = RSL_BS_PA_MFRMS_5;
+	bts->si_common.chan_desc.att = 1;
+	bts->si_common.chan_desc.ccch_conf = RSL_BCCH_CCCH_CONF_1_C;
+	bts->si_common.chan_desc.bs_pa_mfrms = RSL_BS_PA_MFRMS_5;
+	if (bts->cell_barred)
+		bts->si_common.rach_control.cell_bar = 1;
 	/* T3212 is set from vty/config */
 
+	/* some defaults for our system information */
+	bts->si_common.rach_control.re = 1; /* no re-establishment */
+	bts->si_common.rach_control.tx_integer = 5; /* 8 slots spread */
+	bts->si_common.rach_control.max_trans = 3; /* 7 retransmissions */
+	bts->si_common.rach_control.t2 = 4; /* no emergency calls */
+
+	bts->si_common.cell_options.radio_link_timeout = 2; /* 12 */
+	bts->si_common.cell_options.dtx = 2; /* MS shall not use upplink DTX */
+	bts->si_common.cell_options.pwrc = 0; /* PWRC not set */
+
+	bts->si_common.cell_sel_par.ms_txpwr_max_ccch =
+			ms_pwr_ctl_lvl(bts->band, bts->ms_max_power);
+	bts->si_common.cell_sel_par.cell_resel_hyst = 2; /* 4 dB */
+	bts->si_common.cell_sel_par.rxlev_acc_min = 0;
+	bts->si_common.cell_sel_par.acs = 0;
+	bts->si_common.cell_sel_par.neci = bts->network->neci;
+
+	bts->si_common.ncc_permitted = 0xff;
+
 	paging_init(bts);
 
 	return 0;
diff --git a/openbsc/src/paging.c b/openbsc/src/paging.c
index fe6ea52..b273419 100644
--- a/openbsc/src/paging.c
+++ b/openbsc/src/paging.c
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 	int blocks;
 	unsigned int group;
 	
-	ccch_conf = bts->chan_desc.ccch_conf;
+	ccch_conf = bts->si_common.chan_desc.ccch_conf;
 	bs_cc_chans = rsl_ccch_conf_to_bs_cc_chans(ccch_conf);
 	/* code word + 2, as 2 channels equals 0x0 */
 	blocks = rsl_number_of_paging_subchannels(bts);
diff --git a/openbsc/src/rest_octets.c b/openbsc/src/rest_octets.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6efd475
--- /dev/null
+++ b/openbsc/src/rest_octets.c
@@ -0,0 +1,393 @@
+/* GSM Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 messages on the A-bis interface,
+ * rest octet handling according to
+ * 3GPP TS 04.08 version 7.21.0 Release 1998 / ETSI TS 100 940 V7.21.0 */
+
+/* (C) 2009 by Harald Welte <laforge@gnumonks.org>
+ *
+ * All Rights Reserved
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
+ * with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
+ * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.
+ *
+ */
+
+#include <string.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+#include <errno.h>
+
+#include <openbsc/gsm_data.h>
+#include <openbsc/bitvec.h>
+#include <openbsc/rest_octets.h>
+
+/* generate SI1 rest octets */
+int rest_octets_si1(u_int8_t *data, u_int8_t *nch_pos)
+{
+	struct bitvec bv;
+
+	memset(&bv, 0, sizeof(bv));
+	bv.data = data;
+	bv.data_len = 2;
+
+	if (nch_pos) {
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+		bitvec_set_uint(&bv, *nch_pos, 5);
+	} else
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+
+	bitvec_spare_padding(&bv, 15);
+	return 0;
+}
+
+/* Append selection parameters to bitvec */
+static void append_selection_params(struct bitvec *bv,
+				    const struct gsm48_si_selection_params *sp)
+{
+	if (sp->present) {
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, H);
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, sp->cbq);
+		bitvec_set_uint(bv, sp->cell_resel_off, 6);
+		bitvec_set_uint(bv, sp->temp_offs, 3);
+		bitvec_set_uint(bv, sp->penalty_time, 5);
+	} else
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, L);
+}
+
+/* Append power offset to bitvec */
+static void append_power_offset(struct bitvec *bv,
+				const struct gsm48_si_power_offset *po)
+{
+	if (po->present) {
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, H);
+		bitvec_set_uint(bv, po->power_offset, 2);
+	} else
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, L);
+}
+
+/* Append GPRS indicator to bitvec */
+static void append_gprs_ind(struct bitvec *bv,
+			    const struct gsm48_si3_gprs_ind *gi)
+{
+	if (gi->present) {
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, H);
+		bitvec_set_uint(bv, gi->ra_colour, 3);
+		/* 0 == SI13 in BCCH Norm, 1 == SI13 sent on BCCH Ext */
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, gi->si13_position);
+	} else
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, L);
+}
+
+
+/* Generate SI3 Rest Octests (Chapter 10.5.2.34 / Table 10.4.72) */
+int rest_octets_si3(u_int8_t *data, const struct gsm48_si_ro_info *si3)
+{
+	struct bitvec bv;
+
+	memset(&bv, 0, sizeof(bv));
+	bv.data = data;
+	bv.data_len = 5;
+
+	/* Optional Selection Parameters */
+	append_selection_params(&bv, &si3->selection_params);
+
+	/* Optional Power Offset */
+	append_power_offset(&bv, &si3->power_offset);
+
+	/* Do we have a SI2ter on the BCCH? */
+	if (si3->si2ter_indicator)
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+	else
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+
+	/* Early Classmark Sending Control */
+	if (si3->early_cm_ctrl)
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+	else
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+
+	/* Do we have a SI Type 9 on the BCCH? */
+	if (si3->scheduling.present) {
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+		bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si3->scheduling.where, 3);
+	} else
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+
+	/* GPRS Indicator */
+	append_gprs_ind(&bv, &si3->gprs_ind);
+
+	return bitvec_spare_padding(&bv, (bv.data_len*8)-1);
+}
+
+static int append_lsa_params(struct bitvec *bv,
+			     const struct gsm48_lsa_params *lsa_params)
+{
+	/* FIXME */
+}
+
+/* Generate SI4 Rest Octets (Chapter 10.5.2.35) */
+int rest_octets_si4(u_int8_t *data, const struct gsm48_si_ro_info *si4)
+{
+	struct bitvec bv;
+
+	memset(&bv, 0, sizeof(bv));
+	bv.data = data;
+	bv.data_len = 11; /* FIXME: up to ? */
+
+	/* SI4 Rest Octets O */
+	append_selection_params(&bv, &si4->selection_params);
+	append_power_offset(&bv, &si4->power_offset);
+	append_gprs_ind(&bv, &si4->gprs_ind);
+
+	if (0 /* FIXME */) {
+		/* H and SI4 Rest Octets S */
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+
+		/* LSA Parameters */
+		if (si4->lsa_params.present) {
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+			append_lsa_params(&bv, &si4->lsa_params);
+		} else
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+
+		/* Cell Identity */
+		if (1) {
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si4->cell_id, 16);
+		} else
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+
+		/* LSA ID Information */
+		if (0) {
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+			/* FIXME */
+		} else
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+	} else {
+		/* L and break indicator */
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, si4->break_ind ? H : L);
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+/* GPRS Mobile Allocation as per TS 04.60 Chapter 12.10a:
+   < GPRS Mobile Allocation IE > ::=
+     < HSN : bit (6) >
+     { 0 | 1 < RFL number list : < RFL number list struct > > }
+     { 0 < MA_LENGTH : bit (6) >
+         < MA_BITMAP: bit (val(MA_LENGTH) + 1) >
+     | 1 { 0 | 1 <ARFCN index list : < ARFCN index list struct > > } } ;
+
+     < RFL number list struct > :: =
+       < RFL_NUMBER : bit (4) >
+       { 0 | 1 < RFL number list struct > } ;
+     < ARFCN index list struct > ::=
+       < ARFCN_INDEX : bit(6) >
+       { 0 | 1 < ARFCN index list struct > } ;
+ */
+static int append_gprs_mobile_alloc(struct bitvec *bv)
+{
+	/* Hopping Sequence Number */
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, 0, 6);
+
+	if (0) {
+		/* We want to use a RFL number list */
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, 1);
+		/* FIXME: RFL number list */
+	} else
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, 0);
+
+	if (0) {
+		/* We want to use a MA_BITMAP */
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, 0);
+		/* FIXME: MA_LENGTH, MA_BITMAP, ... */
+	} else {
+		bitvec_set_bit(bv, 1);
+		if (0) {
+			/* We want to provide an ARFCN index list */
+			bitvec_set_bit(bv, 1);
+			/* FIXME */
+		} else
+			bitvec_set_bit(bv, 0);
+	}
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int encode_t3192(unsigned int t3192)
+{
+	if (t3192 == 0)
+		return 3;
+	else if (t3192 <= 80)
+		return 4;
+	else if (t3192 <= 120)
+		return 5;
+	else if (t3192 <= 160)
+		return 6;
+	else if (t3192 <= 200)
+		return 7;
+	else if (t3192 <= 500)
+		return 0;
+	else if (t3192 <= 1000)
+		return 1;
+	else if (t3192 <= 1500)
+		return 2;
+	else
+		return -EINVAL;
+}
+
+static int encode_drx_timer(unsigned int drx)
+{
+	if (drx == 0)
+		return 0;
+	else if (drx == 1)
+		return 1;
+	else if (drx == 2)
+		return 2;
+	else if (drx <= 4)
+		return 3;
+	else if (drx <= 8)
+		return 4;
+	else if (drx <= 16)
+		return 5;
+	else if (drx <= 32)
+		return 6;
+	else if (drx <= 64)
+		return 7;
+	else
+		return -EINVAL;
+}
+
+/* GPRS Cell Options as per TS 04.60 Chapter 12.24
+	< GPRS Cell Options IE > ::=
+		< NMO : bit(2) >
+		< T3168 : bit(3) >
+		< T3192 : bit(3) >
+		< DRX_TIMER_MAX: bit(3) >
+		< ACCESS_BURST_TYPE: bit >
+		< CONTROL_ACK_TYPE : bit >
+		< BS_CV_MAX: bit(4) >
+		{ 0 | 1 < PAN_DEC : bit(3) >
+			< PAN_INC : bit(3) >
+			< PAN_MAX : bit(3) >
+		{ 0 | 1 < Extension Length : bit(6) >
+			< bit (val(Extension Length) + 1
+			& { < Extension Information > ! { bit ** = <no string> } } ;
+	< Extension Information > ::=
+		{ 0 | 1 < EGPRS_PACKET_CHANNEL_REQUEST : bit >
+			< BEP_PERIOD : bit(4) > }
+		< PFC_FEATURE_MODE : bit >
+		< DTM_SUPPORT : bit >
+		<BSS_PAGING_COORDINATION: bit >
+		<spare bit > ** ;
+ */
+static int append_gprs_cell_opt(struct bitvec *bv, struct gprs_cell_options *gco)
+{
+	int t3192, drx_timer_max;
+
+	t3192 = encode_t3192(gco->t3192);
+	if (t3192 < 0)
+		return t3192;
+
+	drx_timer_max = encode_drx_timer(gco->drx_timer_max);
+	if (drx_timer_max < 0)
+		return drx_timer_max;
+
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, gco->nmo, 2);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, gco->t3168 / 500, 3);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, t3192, 3);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, drx_timer_max, 3);
+	/* ACCESS_BURST_TYPE: Hard-code 8bit */
+	bitvec_set_bit(bv, 0);
+	/* CONTROL_ACK_TYPE: Hard-code to RLC/MAC control block */
+	bitvec_set_bit(bv, 1);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, gco->bs_cv_max, 4);
+
+	/* hard-code no PAN_{DEC,INC,MAX} */
+	bitvec_set_bit(bv, 0);
+
+	/* no extension information (EDGE) */
+	bitvec_set_bit(bv, 0);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static void append_gprs_pwr_ctrl_pars(struct bitvec *bv,
+				      struct gprs_power_ctrl_pars *pcp)
+{
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, pcp->alpha, 4);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, pcp->t_avg_w, 5);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, pcp->t_avg_t, 5);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, pcp->pc_meas_chan, 1);
+	bitvec_set_uint(bv, pcp->n_avg_i, 4);
+}
+
+/* Generate SI13 Rest Octests (Chapter 10.5.2.37b) */
+int rest_octets_si13(u_int8_t *data, const struct gsm48_si13_info *si13)
+{
+	struct bitvec bv;
+
+	memset(&bv, 0, sizeof(bv));
+	bv.data = data;
+	bv.data_len = 21;
+
+	if (0) {
+		/* No rest octets */
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, L);
+	} else {
+		bitvec_set_bit(&bv, H);
+		bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->bcch_change_mark, 3);
+		bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->si_change_field, 4);
+		if (0) {
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 0);
+		} else {
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 1);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->bcch_change_mark, 2);
+			append_gprs_mobile_alloc(&bv);
+		}
+		if (!si13->pbcch_present) {
+			/* PBCCH not present in cell */
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 0);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->no_pbcch.rac, 8);
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, si13->no_pbcch.spgc_ccch_sup);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->no_pbcch.prio_acc_thr, 3);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->no_pbcch.net_ctrl_ord, 2);
+			append_gprs_cell_opt(&bv, &si13->cell_opts);
+			append_gprs_pwr_ctrl_pars(&bv, &si13->pwr_ctrl_pars);
+		} else {
+			/* PBCCH present in cell */
+			bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 1);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->pbcch.psi1_rep_per, 4);
+			/* PBCCH Descripiton */
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->pbcch.pb, 4);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->pbcch.tsc, 3);
+			bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->pbcch.tn, 3);
+			switch (si13->pbcch.carrier_type) {
+			case PBCCH_BCCH:
+				bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 0);
+				bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 0);
+				break;
+			case PBCCH_ARFCN:
+				bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 0);
+				bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 1);
+				bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->pbcch.arfcn, 10);
+				break;
+			case PBCCH_MAIO:
+				bitvec_set_bit(&bv, 1);
+				bitvec_set_uint(&bv, si13->pbcch.maio, 6);
+				break;
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	return bitvec_spare_padding(&bv, (bv.data_len*8)-1);
+}
diff --git a/openbsc/src/system_information.c b/openbsc/src/system_information.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d6d166c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/openbsc/src/system_information.c
@@ -0,0 +1,427 @@
+/* GSM 04.08 System Information (SI) encoding and decoding
+ * 3GPP TS 04.08 version 7.21.0 Release 1998 / ETSI TS 100 940 V7.21.0 */
+
+/* (C) 2008-2009 by Harald Welte <laforge@gnumonks.org>
+ *
+ * All Rights Reserved
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+ * the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
+ * (at your option) any later version.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+ * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+ * GNU General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
+ * with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
+ * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.
+ *
+ */
+
+#include <errno.h>
+#include <string.h>
+#include <sys/types.h>
+#include <netinet/in.h>
+
+#include <openbsc/gsm_04_08.h>
+#include <openbsc/gsm_data.h>
+#include <openbsc/abis_rsl.h>
+#include <openbsc/rest_octets.h>
+
+#define GSM48_CELL_CHAN_DESC_SIZE	16
+#define GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN 		23
+#define GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING		0x2b
+
+static int cchan_list_bm0_set_arfcn(u_int8_t *chan_list, unsigned int arfcn)
+{
+	unsigned int byte, bit;
+
+	if (arfcn > 124)
+		return -EINVAL;
+
+	byte = arfcn / 8;
+	bit = arfcn % 8;
+
+	chan_list[GSM48_CELL_CHAN_DESC_SIZE-byte] |= (1 << bit);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int cchan_list_bmrel_set_arfcn(u_int8_t *chan_list, unsigned int arfcn)
+{
+	unsigned int byte, bit;
+	unsigned int min_arfcn;
+	unsigned int bitno;
+
+	min_arfcn = (chan_list[0] & 1) << 9;
+	min_arfcn |= chan_list[1] << 1;
+	min_arfcn |= (chan_list[2] >> 7) & 1;
+
+	/* The lower end of our bitmaks is always implicitly included */
+	if (arfcn == min_arfcn)
+		return 0;
+
+	if (arfcn < min_arfcn)
+		return -EINVAL;
+	if (arfcn > min_arfcn + 111)
+		return -EINVAL;
+
+	bitno = (arfcn - min_arfcn);
+	byte = bitno / 8;
+	bit = bitno % 8;
+
+	chan_list[2 + byte] |= 1 << (7 - bit);
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+/* generate a cell channel list as per Section 10.5.2.1b of 04.08 */
+static int generate_cell_chan_list(u_int8_t *chan_list, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	struct gsm_bts_trx *trx;
+	int rc, min = 1024, max = 0;
+
+	memset(chan_list, 0, 16);
+
+	/* GSM900-only handsets only support 'bit map 0 format' */
+	if (bts->band == GSM_BAND_900) {
+		chan_list[0] = 0;
+		llist_for_each_entry(trx, &bts->trx_list, list) {
+			rc = cchan_list_bm0_set_arfcn(chan_list, trx->arfcn);
+			if (rc < 0)
+				return rc;
+		}
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	/* We currently only support the 'Variable bitmap format' */
+	chan_list[0] = 0x8e;
+
+	llist_for_each_entry(trx, &bts->trx_list, list) {
+		if (trx->arfcn < min)
+			min = trx->arfcn;
+		if (trx->arfcn > max)
+			max = trx->arfcn;
+	}
+
+	if ((max - min) > 111)
+		return -EINVAL;
+
+	chan_list[0] |= (min >> 9) & 1;
+	chan_list[1] = (min >> 1);
+	chan_list[2] = (min & 1) << 7;
+
+	llist_for_each_entry(trx, &bts->trx_list, list) {
+		rc = cchan_list_bmrel_set_arfcn(chan_list, trx->arfcn);
+		if (rc < 0)
+			return rc;
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+/* generate a cell channel list as per Section 10.5.2.1b of 04.08 */
+static int generate_bcch_chan_list(u_int8_t *chan_list, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	struct gsm_bts *cur_bts;
+	struct gsm_bts_trx *trx;
+	int rc, min = 1024, max = 0;
+
+	memset(chan_list, 0, 16);
+
+	/* GSM900-only handsets only support 'bit map 0 format' */
+	if (bts->band == GSM_BAND_900) {
+		chan_list[0] = 0;
+		llist_for_each_entry(cur_bts, &bts->list, list) {
+			trx = cur_bts->c0;
+			rc = cchan_list_bm0_set_arfcn(chan_list, trx->arfcn);
+			if (rc < 0)
+				return rc;
+		}
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	/* We currently only support the 'Variable bitmap format' */
+	chan_list[0] = 0x8e;
+
+	llist_for_each_entry(cur_bts, &bts->list, list) {
+		if (&cur_bts->list == &bts->network->bts_list)
+			continue;
+		trx = cur_bts->c0;
+		if (trx->arfcn < min)
+			min = trx->arfcn;
+		if (trx->arfcn > max)
+			max = trx->arfcn;
+	}
+
+	if ((max - min) > 111)
+		return -EINVAL;
+
+	chan_list[0] |= (min >> 9) & 1;
+	chan_list[1] = (min >> 1);
+	chan_list[2] = (min & 1) << 7;
+
+	llist_for_each_entry(cur_bts, &bts->list, list) {
+		if (&cur_bts->list == &bts->network->bts_list)
+			continue;
+		trx = cur_bts->c0;
+		rc = cchan_list_bmrel_set_arfcn(chan_list, trx->arfcn);
+		if (rc < 0)
+			return rc;
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static int generate_si1(u_int8_t *output, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	int rc;
+	struct gsm48_system_information_type_1 *si1 =
+		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_1 *) output;
+
+	memset(si1, GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING, GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN);
+
+	si1->header.l2_plen = (21 << 2) | 1;
+	si1->header.rr_protocol_discriminator = GSM48_PDISC_RR;
+	si1->header.skip_indicator = 0;
+	si1->header.system_information = GSM48_MT_RR_SYSINFO_1;
+
+	rc = generate_cell_chan_list(si1->cell_channel_description, bts);
+	if (rc < 0)
+		return rc;
+
+	si1->rach_control = bts->si_common.rach_control;
+
+	/* SI1 Rest Octets (10.5.2.32), contains NCH position */
+	rest_octets_si1(si1->rest_octets, NULL);
+
+	return GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN;
+}
+
+static int generate_si2(u_int8_t *output, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	int rc;
+	struct gsm48_system_information_type_2 *si2 =
+		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_2 *) output;
+
+	memset(si2, GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING, GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN);
+
+	si2->header.l2_plen = (22 << 2) | 1;
+	si2->header.rr_protocol_discriminator = GSM48_PDISC_RR;
+	si2->header.skip_indicator = 0;
+	si2->header.system_information = GSM48_MT_RR_SYSINFO_2;
+
+	rc = generate_bcch_chan_list(si2->bcch_frequency_list, bts);
+	if (rc < 0)
+		return rc;
+
+	si2->ncc_permitted = bts->si_common.ncc_permitted;
+	si2->rach_control = bts->si_common.rach_control;
+
+	return GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN;
+}
+
+struct gsm48_si_ro_info si_info = {
+	.selection_params = {
+		.present = 0,
+	},
+	.power_offset = {
+		.present = 0,
+	},
+	.si2ter_indicator = 0,
+	.early_cm_ctrl = 1,
+	.scheduling = {
+		.present = 0,
+	},
+	.gprs_ind = {
+		.si13_position = 0,
+		.ra_colour = 0,
+		.present = 0,
+	},
+	.lsa_params = {
+		.present = 0,
+	},
+	.cell_id = 0,	/* FIXME: doesn't the bts have this? */
+	.break_ind = 0,
+};
+
+static int generate_si3(u_int8_t *output, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	struct gsm48_system_information_type_3 *si3 =
+		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_3 *) output;
+
+	memset(si3, GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING, GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN);
+
+	si3->header.l2_plen = (18 << 2) | 1;
+	si3->header.rr_protocol_discriminator = GSM48_PDISC_RR;
+	si3->header.skip_indicator = 0;
+	si3->header.system_information = GSM48_MT_RR_SYSINFO_3;
+
+	si3->cell_identity = htons(bts->cell_identity);
+	gsm0408_generate_lai(&si3->lai, bts->network->country_code,
+			     bts->network->network_code,
+			     bts->location_area_code);
+	si3->control_channel_desc = bts->si_common.chan_desc;
+	si3->cell_options = bts->si_common.cell_options;
+	si3->cell_sel_par = bts->si_common.cell_sel_par;
+	si3->rach_control = bts->si_common.rach_control;
+
+	/* SI3 Rest Octets (10.5.2.34), containing
+		CBQ, CELL_RESELECT_OFFSET, TEMPORARY_OFFSET, PENALTY_TIME
+		Power Offset, 2ter Indicator, Early Classmark Sending,
+		Scheduling if and WHERE, GPRS Indicator, SI13 position */
+	rest_octets_si3(si3->rest_octets, &si_info);
+
+	return GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN;
+}
+
+static int generate_si4(u_int8_t *output, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	struct gsm48_system_information_type_4 *si4 =
+		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_4 *) output;
+
+	/* length of all IEs present except SI4 rest octets and l2_plen */
+	int l2_plen = sizeof(*si4) - 1;
+
+	memset(si4, GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING, GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN);
+
+	si4->header.rr_protocol_discriminator = GSM48_PDISC_RR;
+	si4->header.skip_indicator = 0;
+	si4->header.system_information = GSM48_MT_RR_SYSINFO_4;
+
+	gsm0408_generate_lai(&si4->lai, bts->network->country_code,
+			     bts->network->network_code,
+			     bts->location_area_code);
+	si4->cell_sel_par = bts->si_common.cell_sel_par;
+	si4->rach_control = bts->si_common.rach_control;
+
+	/* Optional: CBCH Channel Description + CBCH Mobile Allocation */
+
+	si4->header.l2_plen = (l2_plen << 2) | 1;
+
+	/* SI4 Rest Octets (10.5.2.35), containing
+		Optional Power offset, GPRS Indicator,
+		Cell Identity, LSA ID, Selection Parameter */
+	rest_octets_si4(si4->data, &si_info);
+
+	return GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN;
+}
+
+static int generate_si5(u_int8_t *output, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	struct gsm48_system_information_type_5 *si5 =
+		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_5 *) output;
+	int rc;
+
+	memset(si5, GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING, GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN);
+
+	/* l2 pseudo length, not part of msg: 18 */
+	si5->rr_protocol_discriminator = GSM48_PDISC_RR;
+	si5->skip_indicator = 0;
+	si5->system_information = GSM48_MT_RR_SYSINFO_5;
+	rc = generate_bcch_chan_list(si5->bcch_frequency_list, bts);
+	if (rc < 0)
+		return rc;
+
+	/* 04.08 9.1.37: L2 Pseudo Length of 18 */
+	return 18;
+}
+
+static int generate_si6(u_int8_t *output, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	struct gsm48_system_information_type_6 *si6 =
+		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_6 *) output;
+
+	memset(si6, GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING, GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN);
+
+	/* l2 pseudo length, not part of msg: 11 */
+	si6->rr_protocol_discriminator = GSM48_PDISC_RR;
+	si6->skip_indicator = 0;
+	si6->system_information = GSM48_MT_RR_SYSINFO_6;
+	si6->cell_identity = htons(bts->cell_identity);
+	gsm0408_generate_lai(&si6->lai, bts->network->country_code,
+			     bts->network->network_code,
+			     bts->location_area_code);
+	si6->cell_options = bts->si_common.cell_options;
+	si6->ncc_permitted = bts->si_common.ncc_permitted;
+
+	/* SI6 Rest Octets: 10.5.2.35a: PCH / NCH info, VBS/VGCS options */
+
+	return 18;
+}
+
+static struct gsm48_si13_info si13_default = {
+	.cell_opts = {
+		.nmo 		= GPRS_NMO_III,
+		.t3168		= 1000,
+		.t3192		= 1000,
+		.drx_timer_max	= 1,
+		.bs_cv_max	= 15,
+	},
+	.pwr_ctrl_pars = {
+		.alpha		= 10,	/* a = 1.0 */
+		.t_avg_w	= 25,
+		.t_avg_t	= 25,
+		.pc_meas_chan	= 0, 	/* downling measured on CCCH */
+		.n_avg_i	= 15,
+	},
+	.bcch_change_mark	= 0,
+	.si_change_field	= 0,
+	.pbcch_present		= 0,
+	{
+		.no_pbcch = {
+			.rac		= 0,
+			.spgc_ccch_sup 	= 0,
+			.net_ctrl_ord	= 0,
+			.prio_acc_thr	= 0,
+		},
+	},
+};
+
+static int generate_si13(u_int8_t *output, const struct gsm_bts *bts)
+{
+	struct gsm48_system_information_type_13 *si13 =
+		(struct gsm48_system_information_type_13 *) output;
+	int ret;
+
+	memset(si13, GSM_MACBLOCK_PADDING, GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN);
+
+	si13->header.rr_protocol_discriminator = GSM48_PDISC_RR;
+	si13->header.skip_indicator = 0;
+	si13->header.system_information = GSM48_MT_RR_SYSINFO_13;
+
+	ret = rest_octets_si13(si13->rest_octets, &si13_default);
+	if (ret < 0)
+		return ret;
+
+	si13->header.l2_plen = ret & 0xff;
+
+	return GSM_MACBLOCK_LEN;
+}
+
+int gsm_generate_si(u_int8_t *output, struct gsm_bts *bts, int type)
+{
+	switch (type) {
+	case RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_1:
+		return generate_si1(output, bts);
+	case RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_2:
+		return generate_si2(output, bts);
+	case RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_3:
+		return generate_si3(output, bts);
+	case RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_4:
+		return generate_si4(output, bts);
+	case RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_5:
+		return generate_si5(output, bts);
+	case RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_6:
+		return generate_si6(output, bts);
+	case RSL_SYSTEM_INFO_13:
+		return generate_si13(output, bts);
+	default:
+		return -EINVAL;
+	}
+
+	return 0;
+}
diff --git a/openbsc/src/vty_interface.c b/openbsc/src/vty_interface.c
index 066dfd5..3b150b2 100644
--- a/openbsc/src/vty_interface.c
+++ b/openbsc/src/vty_interface.c
@@ -234,9 +234,9 @@
 	vty_out(vty, "  training_sequence_code %u%s", bts->tsc, VTY_NEWLINE);
 	vty_out(vty, "  base_station_id_code %u%s", bts->bsic, VTY_NEWLINE);
 	vty_out(vty, "  ms max power %u%s", bts->ms_max_power, VTY_NEWLINE);
-	if (bts->chan_desc.t3212)
+	if (bts->si_common.chan_desc.t3212)
 		vty_out(vty, "  periodic location update %u%s",
-			bts->chan_desc.t3212 * 10, VTY_NEWLINE);
+			bts->si_common.chan_desc.t3212 * 10, VTY_NEWLINE);
 	vty_out(vty, "  channel allocator %s%s",
 		bts->chan_alloc_reverse ? "descending" : "ascending",
 		VTY_NEWLINE);
@@ -951,6 +951,7 @@
 	return CMD_SUCCESS;
 }
 
+
 DEFUN(cfg_bts_tsc,
       cfg_bts_tsc_cmd,
       "training_sequence_code <0-255>",
@@ -1094,7 +1095,7 @@
 {
 	struct gsm_bts *bts = vty->index;
 
-	bts->chan_desc.t3212 = atoi(argv[0]) / 10;
+	bts->si_common.chan_desc.t3212 = atoi(argv[0]) / 10;
 
 	return CMD_SUCCESS;
 }