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This Technical Basis for Regulation (TBR) specifies the technical requ irements to be met by terminal equipment capable of connecting to a pu blic telecommunications network. These requirements apply to terminals for Phase 2 of the public land mobile radio service, operating in: -   the DCS 1 800 band; or -   both in the DCS 1 800 band and the GSM 900 MHz band. with a channel separation of 200 kHz, utilizing constant envelope modu lation and carrying traffic channels according to the Time Division Mu ltiple Access (TDMA) principle. This TBR specifies the access requirements for terminals as stated abo ve implementing the GSM standard. For each test purpose and its corresponding conformance requirement, a reference is given to ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1) [2]. The requiremen ts apply to speech transmission. The measurement uncertainty is handled, as described in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2]. This TBR covers the essential requirements of the Terminal Directive 9 1/263/EEC [1] Article 4g. Articles 4d, 4e, and 4f are covered by TBR 3 1. The Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC Articles 4a and 4b are covered by ot her directives, and, therefore, not by this TBR. In this TBR, there are no Electromagnetic Compatibility technical requ irements in terms of the Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC, Article 4c. NOTE:   Technical Requirements for EMC performance and testing of the eq uipment are covered by the relevant standards applicable to the EMC Di rective 89/336/EEC, annex A. Terminal equipment may be subject to additional requirements in other Common Technical Regulations (CTR) depending on the equipments functio nality. ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] constitutes the conformance test suite r eferenced by this TBR. The verification of the conformance requirement s mn this TBR is based on the tests described in this reference. The s et of requirements in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] and the set of req uirements in this TBR need not be identical. Some requirements only apply to specific types

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Sep-2004
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Oct-2004
Due Date
01-Oct-2004
Completion Date
01-Oct-2004
Mandate
T-316

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Overview

SIST TBR 032 E1:2004 defines the technical attachment requirements for mobile stations operating in the DCS 1800 band and, optionally, in the additional GSM 900 band for telephony services. This Slovenian standard, harmonized with TBR 032 Edition 1, ensures that mobile terminal equipment connecting to public telecommunications networks complies with the essential requirements of the GSM Phase 2 system, particularly for speech transmission. It provides the regulatory basis to support interoperability, voice quality, and access requirements for GSM networks across Europe.

Produced by SIST in collaboration with ETSI's Special Mobile Group, this document references core GSM standards and ensures compliance with EU directives on terminal equipment.

Key Topics

  • Technical requirements for GSM terminals:
    The standard specifies both mandatory and optional requirements for terminals operating in the DCS 1800 MHz band or in both DCS 1800 and GSM 900 bands. These requirements cover aspects like channel separation (200 kHz), constant envelope modulation, and the use of TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access).

  • Conformance and test references:
    All conformance requirements are referenced to ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1), which defines the official test suites and procedures for mobile station verification.

  • Scope of requirements:
    The requirements are primarily targeted at speech (telephony), encompassing parameters such as sending and receiving sensitivity, loudness ratings, distortion, side tone, and delay. Data-related tests only apply to terminals offering those facilities.

  • Directive compliance:
    The standard fulfills the essential requirements of the EU Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC (notably Article 4g). Other articles related to safety, EMC, or additional functionalities are covered by additional TBRs or directives, ensuring regulatory clarity.

  • Static and dynamic requirements:
    Using detailed requirement tables (static for implementation, dynamic for test case selection), the standard lays out how manufacturers declare compliance and which tests must be applied depending on the features supported.

Applications

Practical applications of SIST TBR 032 E1:2004 include:

  • Mobile device manufacturing:
    Ensures that new mobile phones and terminals designed for the DCS 1800 and GSM 900 bands meet regulatory requirements for connection to public networks and deliver consistent speech quality.

  • Conformance testing:
    Laboratories and certification bodies use the standard and its referenced test suites to verify that equipment is fully compliant before market release. This guarantees interoperability and quality of service for end users.

  • Network deployment & expansion:
    Mobile network operators rely on compliant devices to maintain seamless telephony services across dual-band GSM sub-networks (DCS 1800/GSM 900), reducing compatibility issues and improving spectrum management.

  • Regulatory approval and market access:
    Compliance with SIST TBR 032 E1:2004 and its EU harmonization is essential for market entry within Slovenia and the wider European Economic Area, streamlining approvals, and demonstrating adherence to European technical regulations.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive compliance and functionality, the following related standards are referenced or should be considered alongside SIST TBR 032 E1:2004:

  • ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1):
    Core conformance specifications and test suites for GSM mobile stations.

  • TBR 20:
    Requirements for GSM mobile stations operating in the 900 MHz band.

  • TBR 19:
    Attachment requirements for GSM mobile stations - general access.

  • ETS 300 504 (GSM 02.06):
    Classification of mobile station types for GSM.

  • ETS 300 540 (GSM 03.50):
    Transmission planning aspects within GSM networks.

  • EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
    Electromagnetic compatibility requirements (covered under separate standards).

By adhering to SIST TBR 032 E1:2004 and these related documents, manufacturers and service providers ensure devices are robust, interoperable, and ready for the demands of modern digital cellular telecommunications.

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SIST TBR 032 E1:2004 is a standardization document published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Attachment requirements for mobile stations in the DCS 1 800 band and additional GSM 900 band; Telephony". This standard covers: This Technical Basis for Regulation (TBR) specifies the technical requ irements to be met by terminal equipment capable of connecting to a pu blic telecommunications network. These requirements apply to terminals for Phase 2 of the public land mobile radio service, operating in: - the DCS 1 800 band; or - both in the DCS 1 800 band and the GSM 900 MHz band. with a channel separation of 200 kHz, utilizing constant envelope modu lation and carrying traffic channels according to the Time Division Mu ltiple Access (TDMA) principle. This TBR specifies the access requirements for terminals as stated abo ve implementing the GSM standard. For each test purpose and its corresponding conformance requirement, a reference is given to ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1) [2]. The requiremen ts apply to speech transmission. The measurement uncertainty is handled, as described in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2]. This TBR covers the essential requirements of the Terminal Directive 9 1/263/EEC [1] Article 4g. Articles 4d, 4e, and 4f are covered by TBR 3 1. The Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC Articles 4a and 4b are covered by ot her directives, and, therefore, not by this TBR. In this TBR, there are no Electromagnetic Compatibility technical requ irements in terms of the Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC, Article 4c. NOTE: Technical Requirements for EMC performance and testing of the eq uipment are covered by the relevant standards applicable to the EMC Di rective 89/336/EEC, annex A. Terminal equipment may be subject to additional requirements in other Common Technical Regulations (CTR) depending on the equipments functio nality. ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] constitutes the conformance test suite r eferenced by this TBR. The verification of the conformance requirement s mn this TBR is based on the tests described in this reference. The s et of requirements in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] and the set of req uirements in this TBR need not be identical. Some requirements only apply to specific types

This Technical Basis for Regulation (TBR) specifies the technical requ irements to be met by terminal equipment capable of connecting to a pu blic telecommunications network. These requirements apply to terminals for Phase 2 of the public land mobile radio service, operating in: - the DCS 1 800 band; or - both in the DCS 1 800 band and the GSM 900 MHz band. with a channel separation of 200 kHz, utilizing constant envelope modu lation and carrying traffic channels according to the Time Division Mu ltiple Access (TDMA) principle. This TBR specifies the access requirements for terminals as stated abo ve implementing the GSM standard. For each test purpose and its corresponding conformance requirement, a reference is given to ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1) [2]. The requiremen ts apply to speech transmission. The measurement uncertainty is handled, as described in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2]. This TBR covers the essential requirements of the Terminal Directive 9 1/263/EEC [1] Article 4g. Articles 4d, 4e, and 4f are covered by TBR 3 1. The Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC Articles 4a and 4b are covered by ot her directives, and, therefore, not by this TBR. In this TBR, there are no Electromagnetic Compatibility technical requ irements in terms of the Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC, Article 4c. NOTE: Technical Requirements for EMC performance and testing of the eq uipment are covered by the relevant standards applicable to the EMC Di rective 89/336/EEC, annex A. Terminal equipment may be subject to additional requirements in other Common Technical Regulations (CTR) depending on the equipments functio nality. ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] constitutes the conformance test suite r eferenced by this TBR. The verification of the conformance requirement s mn this TBR is based on the tests described in this reference. The s et of requirements in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] and the set of req uirements in this TBR need not be identical. Some requirements only apply to specific types

SIST TBR 032 E1:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST TBR 032 E1:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: T-316. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2004
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PRELOQHSRVWDMHYIUHNYHQþQHPSDVX'&6LQGRGDWQHPSDVX*60
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Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Attachment requirements
for mobile stations in the DCS 1 800 band and additional GSM 900 band; Telephony
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: TBR 032 Edition 1
ICS:
33.070.50 Globalni sistem za mobilno Global System for Mobile
telekomunikacijo (GSM) Communication (GSM)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

TECHNICAL TBR 32
BASIS for January 1997
REGULATION
Source: ETSI TC-SMG Reference: DTBR/SMG-0732TTCN
ICS: 33.020
Key words: Digital cellular telecommunications system, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM),
DCS
R
GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2);
Attachment requirements for mobile stations in the DCS 1 800
band and additional GSM 900 band;
Telephony
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
ETSI Secretariat
Postal address: F-06921 Sophia Antipolis CEDEX - FRANCE
Office address: 650 Route des Lucioles - Sophia Antipolis - Valbonne - FRANCE
X.400: c=fr, a=atlas, p=etsi, s=secretariat - Internet: secretariat@etsi.fr
Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00 - Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16
Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and the
foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1997. All rights reserved.

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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.

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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.8
3 Abbreviations.8
4 General requirements .8
5 Requirements.9
Annex A (normative): The TBR Requirement Table (TBR-RT).13
A.1 Introduction to the TBR-RT .13
A.2 Format of the tables .13
A.3 References to ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1).14
A.4 Notations used in the TBR-RT .14
A.4.1 Status Notations.14
A.4.2 Support Answer Notations .15
A.5 The TBR Requirement Tables .15
A.5.1 Static Requirements, TBR-RT A.15
A.5.2 Dynamic Requirements, TBR-RT B.16
History.17

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Foreword
This Technical Basis for Regulation (TBR) has been produced by the Special Mobile Group (SMG)
Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This TBR covers the requirements for GSM Telephony (speech).
This TBR contains the procedures and requirements for the approval testing of GSM terminal equipment
for speech. These requirements apply to terminals for Phase 2 of the public land mobile radio service,
operating in:
- the DCS 1 800 band; or
- both in the DCS 1 800 band and the GSM 900 MHz band.
The requirements of other TBRs apply in addition to this TBR.
For each test, supplementary information is provided, giving a justification why this item has been selected
for regulatory testing, and a reference to the relevant article of the Terminal Directive [1].
This TBR is based on the ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1) [2].
NOTE: This TBR for Phase 2 may be developed in stages. The first release will include, as a
minimum, all of the basic Phase 2. Subsequent releases will include additional
requirements.
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1 Scope
This Technical Basis for Regulation (TBR) specifies the technical requirements to be met by terminal
equipment capable of connecting to a public telecommunications network. These requirements apply to
terminals for Phase 2 of the public land mobile radio service, operating in:
- the DCS 1 800 band; or
- both in the DCS 1 800 band and the GSM 900 MHz band.
with a channel separation of 200 kHz, utilizing constant envelope modulation and carrying traffic channels
according to the Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) principle.
This TBR specifies the access requirements for terminals as stated above implementing the GSM
standard.
For each test purpose and its corresponding conformance requirement, a reference is given to
ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1) [2]. The requirements apply to speech transmission.
The measurement uncertainty is handled, as described in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2].
This TBR covers the essential requirements of the Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC [1] Article 4g. Articles
4d, 4e, and 4f are covered by TBR 31.
The Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC Articles 4a and 4b are covered by other directives, and, therefore, not
by this TBR.
In this TBR, there are no Electromagnetic Compatibility technical requirements in terms of the Terminal
Directive 91/263/EEC, Article 4c.
NOTE: Technical Requirements for EMC performance and testing of the equipment are
covered by the relevant standards applicable to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
annex A.
Terminal equipment may be subject to additional requirements in other Common Technical Regulations
(CTR) depending on the equipments functionality.
ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] constitutes the conformance test suite referenced by this TBR. The
verification of the conformance requirements in this TBR is based on the tests described in this reference.
The set of requirements in ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10) [2] and the set of requirements in this TBR need
not be identical.
Some requirements only apply to specific types of mobile station (e.g. data tests only apply to mobile
stations with a data facility). The TBR also indicates the specific test which shall be carried out for each
mobile station type.
An active accessory is covered by this TBR if it modifies the terminal performance in an aspect which
affects conformance to essential requirements.
NOTE: Only active devices are subject to this TBR. Accessories may be tested with specific
terminals, and either approved for use with those terminals only, or may possibly be
approved for use with a wider range of terminals, depending on the nature and effect
of the accessory.
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2 Normative references
This TBR incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revision of any of these publications apply
to the requirements specified in this TBR, only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For
undated references, the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] Terminal Directive 91/263/EEC: "Council directive of 29 April 1991 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning telecommunications
terminal equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity. ("The
Terminal Directive")".
[2] ETS 300 607-1 Edition 3 (GSM 11.10-1 Version 4.16.1): Digital cellular
telecommunications system (phase 2); Mobile station conformity specifications".
[3] TBR 19 Edition 3: "European digital cellular telecommunications system
(Phase 2); Attachment requirements for Global System for Mobile
communications (GSM) mobile stations; Access".
[4] ETS 300 540 Edition 2 (GSM 03.50 Version 4.2.0):" Digital cellular
telecommunications system (Phase 2); Transmission planning aspects of the
speech service in the GSM Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) system".
[5] ETS 300 504 Edition 3 (GSM 02.06 Version 4.4.0): "Digital cellular
telecommunication system (Phase 2); Types of Mobile Stations (MS)".
3 Abbreviations
CTR Common Technical Regulations
DTX Discontinuous Transmission (mechanism)
EL Echo Loss
MMI Man Machine Interface
MS GSM Mobile Station
TCH/FS Full rate Traffic CHannel for Speech
TCH/HS Half rate Traffic CHannel for Speech
4 General requirements
The requirements of this TBR apply to the following classes of terminal.
- Terminals operating only in the DCS 1 800 band. These terminals shall conform to the
requirements of clause 5.
- Terminals operating in the DCS 1 800 band and in the GSM 900 band (including terminals
operating in the Extended GSM 900 band) either simultaneously or in one band at a time. These
terminals shall conform to:
a) the requirements of TBR 20, and
b) the requirements of clause 5 of this TBR.

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TBR 32: January 1997
5 Requirements
Table 1 contains all requirements that are needed to meet the essential requirements as defined in the
Terminal Directive [1]. A justification according to article 4 of the Terminal Directive is given by stating the
relevant category (g) together with a text supporting the justification.
The entries are defined as follows:
- "ETS 300 607-1 Item" defines the item number of the conformance requirement and also the
reference to ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1) [2]. This reference is a normative reference to a
subclause of ETS 300 607-1 (GSM 11.10-1) [2] containing the conformance requirement text, and
references to the base standard.
- "Description" contains a short description of the requirement.
- "TBR Justification" contains supplementary information to explain the justification of the requirement
according to article 4 of the Terminal Directive [1].
- "TD Cat" defines the category according to article 4 of the Terminal Directive [1].
- "Test Cat" is defined as follows:
- an "X" indicates a special test situation (e.g. a manufacturer's declaration of some sort);
- a blank entry indicates conformity is by the test referred to by this TBR;
- an asterisk "*" indicates that, where the terminal supports both the GSM 900 and DCS 1 800
bands either the test in the DCS 1 800 band in TBR 32 or the equivalent test in the GSM 900
band is performed, and that a special test situation applies for the test which is not
performed.
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Table 1: Requirements and Justifications
ETS 300 607-1 DESCRIPTION TBR JUSTIFICATION TD Cat Test
Item Cat
14.4.3 Co channel rejection - Non compliance in this area may g
TCH/HS (SID frames). impair speech quality.
30.1 Sending sensitivity / If this requirement is not met, the MS g *
frequency response. will not be able to produce a
reasonable speech intelligibility.
30.2 Sending loudness rating. If this requirement is not met, the MS *
g
will not be able to produce a
reasonable speech intelligibility.
30.3 Receiving sensitivity / If this requirement is not met, the MS *
g
frequency response. will not be able to produce a
reasonable speech intelligibility.
30.4 Receiving loudness rating. If this requirement is not met, the MS g *
will not be able to produce a
reasonable speech intelligibility.
30.5.1 Side Tone Masking Rating If this requirement is not met, the MS g *
(STMR). will not be able to produce a
reasonable speech intelligibility.
30.5.2 Listener Side To
...