SIST ETS 300 609-4 E1:2003
(Main)Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Base Station System (BSS) equipment specification; Part 4: Repeaters (GSM 11.26)
General Information
- Abstract
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) describes the Radio Fre quency (RF) tests for GSM 900 and DCS 1800 repeaters which receive, am plify, and retransmit a received Mobile Station (MS) signal in the GSM MS transmit band and simultaneously receive, amplify and retransmit a received Base Transceiver Station (BTS) RF signal in the GSM BTS tran smit band.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
Overview
SIST ETS 300 609-4 E1:2003 defines the radio frequency (RF) test requirements and procedures for repeaters used in the GSM 900 and DCS 1800 frequency bands within digital cellular telecommunications systems. Repeaters play a key role in GSM Base Station Systems (BSS) by receiving, amplifying, and retransmitting signals between mobile stations (MS) and base transceiver stations (BTS), enabling coverage in challenging environments. This European Telecommunication Standard ensures that repeaters meet stringent performance, safety, and operational criteria, supporting network integrity and reliable mobile communication services.
Key Topics
Repeater Functionality:
Repeaters are bi-directional RF amplifiers, simultaneously amplifying and retransmitting MS signals (uplink) and BTS signals (downlink) within the defined GSM frequency bands.RF Test Environments:
- Normal Test Environment: Specifies controlled conditions regarding barometric pressure, temperature (15–30°C), and humidity (20–85% RH).
- Extreme Test Environment: Based on manufacturer's declared environmental classes, including temperature and humidity boundaries, as referenced in related equipment standards.
Spurious Emissions:
The standard details methods for measuring unintentional emissions outside the designated frequency bands at both the repeater's antenna ports and through radiated emissions from its enclosure. Limits are set to avoid interference with other communications.Intermodulation Attenuation:
Specifications and testing for minimizing non-linear mixing effects that may produce unwanted signals (intermodulation products) within the operational range.Out-of-Band Gain:
Test procedures to measure and limit gain outside the assigned frequency bands and at harmonic frequencies, preventing amplification of undesired signals.Manufacturer Declarations:
The provider must declare the operating bands, maximum rated output power, and channel support capabilities of the repeater to facilitate tailored testing.
Applications
Improving Network Coverage:
GSM and DCS repeaters compliant with this standard are widely used to enhance indoor or rural coverage, particularly in locations where direct signals from BTS may be weak or obstructed.Interference Management:
By adhering to strict RF emission and gain attenuation limits, operators can deploy repeaters without compromising the quality of service or causing interference to adjacent channels and services.Regulatory Compliance:
Product certification to SIST ETS 300 609-4 E1:2003 supports alignment with European telecom regulations and facilitates market access for GSM repeater manufacturers.Flexible Network Expansion:
The standard supports the deployment of both broadband and channelized repeaters, which can be tailored for various network requirements, from entire frequency bands to specific channel subsets.
Related Standards
ETS 300 577 (GSM 05.05):
Describes radio transmission and reception requirements for GSM systems, cited as a reference for transmission bands and measurement methods.ETS 300 019 Series:
Provides environmental test conditions for telecommunications equipment, guiding the selection of normal and extreme test environments.ETS 300 113:
Specifies test site requirements for radio equipment, including radiated spurious emission testing for repeaters.ETR 100 (GSM 01.04):
Contains definitions and standard abbreviations for terminology used within GSM specifications.IEC 68-2 & IEC 721:
Outlines environmental testing procedures and classification of operating conditions for network equipment.
SIST ETS 300 609-4 E1:2003 is foundational for manufacturers, network operators, and regulators focused on GSM repeater compliance, RF performance, and network reliability in digital cellular telecommunications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST ETS 300 609-4 E1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Base Station System (BSS) equipment specification; Part 4: Repeaters (GSM 11.26)". This standard covers: This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) describes the Radio Fre quency (RF) tests for GSM 900 and DCS 1800 repeaters which receive, am plify, and retransmit a received Mobile Station (MS) signal in the GSM MS transmit band and simultaneously receive, amplify and retransmit a received Base Transceiver Station (BTS) RF signal in the GSM BTS tran smit band.
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) describes the Radio Fre quency (RF) tests for GSM 900 and DCS 1800 repeaters which receive, am plify, and retransmit a received Mobile Station (MS) signal in the GSM MS transmit band and simultaneously receive, amplify and retransmit a received Base Transceiver Station (BTS) RF signal in the GSM BTS tran smit band.
SIST ETS 300 609-4 E1:2003 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.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2003
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Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2) (GSM); Base Station System (BSS)
equipment specification; Part 4: Repeaters (GSM 11.26)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 609-4 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.
EUROPEAN ETS 300 609-4
TELECOMMUNICATION January 1997
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-SMG Reference: DE/SMG-081126P
ICS: 33.020
Key words: Digital cellular telecommunications system, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
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GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2);
Base Station System (BSS) equipment specification;
Part 4: Repeaters
(GSM 11.26)
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
ETSI Secretariat
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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.7
3 Definitions and abbreviations .8
3.1 Definitions .8
3.2 Abbreviations .8
4 General.9
4.1 Radio frequency bands.9
4.2 Test environments .9
4.2.1 Normal test environment .9
4.2.2 Extreme test environment .10
4.2.3 Extreme temperature .10
4.3 Manufacturers declarations .10
5 Spurious emissions .11
5.1 Test purpose.11
5.2 Test case .11
5.3 Conformance requirement.12
5.4 Reference requirement.12
6 Intermodulation attenuation.13
6.1 Test purpose.13
6.2 Test case .13
6.3 Conformance requirement.13
6.4 Reference requirement.13
7 Out of band gain.14
7.1 Test purpose.14
7.2 Test case .14
7.3 Conformance requirement.14
7.4 Reference requirement.14
Annex A (informative): Testing of gain for part band repeaters .15
A.1 Rationale for this test.15
A.2 Gain outside operating band .15
A.2.1 Test purpose.15
A.2.2 Test case .15
A.2.3 Conformance requirement.15
History.16
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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Special Mobile Group
(SMG) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This ETS describes the Radio Frequency (RF) tests for GSM 900 and DCS 1800 repeaters within the
digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2). This ETS corresponds to GSM technical
specification GSM 11.26 version 4.2.2.
NOTE: TC-SMG has produced documents which give the technical specifications for the
implementation of the digital cellular telecommunications system. Historically, these
documents have been identified as GSM Technical Specifications (GSM-TSs). These
TSs may have subsequently become I-ETSs, or ETSs (Phase 2), whilst others may
become ETSI Technical Reports (ETRs). GSM-TSs are, for editorial reasons, still
referred to in current GSM ETSs.
Transposition dates
Date of adoption 3 January 1997
Date of latest announcement of this ETS (doa): 30 April 1997
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this ETS (dop/e): 31 October 1997
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 October 1997
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1 Scope
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) describes the Radio Frequency (RF) tests for
GSM 900 and DCS 1800 repeaters which receive, amplify, and retransmit a received Mobile Station (MS)
signal in the GSM MS transmit band and simultaneously receive, amplify and retransmit a received Base
Transceiver Station (BTS) RF signal in the GSM BTS transmit band.
2 Normative references
This ETS incorporates by dated and 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 revisions of any of these publications
apply to this ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] ETR 100 (GSM 01.04): "Digital cellular telecommunication system (Phase 2);
Abbreviations and acronyms".
[2] ETS 300 019-1-0: "Equipment Engineering (EE): Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment Part 1-0; Classification
of environmental conditions; Introduction".
[3] ETS 300 019-1-3: "Equipment Engineering (EE): Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment Part 1-3; Classification
of environmental conditions, Stationary use at weather-protected locations".
[4] ETS 300 019-1-4: "Equipment Engineering (EE): Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment Part 1-4; Classification
of environmental conditions, Stationary use at non-weather-protected locations".
[5] ETS 300 113: "Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Land mobile service;
Technical characteristics and test conditions for radio equipment intended for
the transmission of data (and speech) and having an antenna connector".
[6] ETS 300 577 (GSM 05.05): "Digital cellular telecommunication system
(Phase 2); Radio transmission and reception".
[7] IEC 68-2: "Basic environmental testing procedures: Part 2 Tests".
[8] IEC 721: "Classification of environmental conditions".
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3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this ETS, the following definitions apply:
broadband repeater: A repeater which is designed for operation on any combination of ARFCNs (up to a
specified maximum number) within the operating band of the repeater.
channelized repeater: A repeater which is designed for operation on a specified subset of ARFCNs
within the operating band of the repeater. The subset of ARFCNs may be determined during the
manufacture of the repeater, or may be programmable.
GSM: Unless otherwise specified, references to GSM include both GSM 900 and DCS 1800.
repeater: A bi-directional Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier which can amplify and transmit a received
Mobile Station (MS) signal in the GSM MS transmit band, simultaneously it can amplify and transmit a
received Base Transceiver Station (BTS) RF signal in the GSM BTS transmit band.
spurious emissions: Emissions at frequencies other than those of the carrier and sidebands associated
with normal modulation and switching.
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this ETS, the following abbreviations apply:
BTS Base Transceiver Station
MS Mobile Station
RF Radio Frequency
Abbreviations used within the GSM specifications are given in ETR 100 (GSM 01.04) [1].
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4 General
A repeater can be designed to amplify the whole transmit RF band or just a part of the band. In the latter
case the repeater can be either Broadband, with frequency band selective filtering, or channelized, with
channel selective filtering.
4.1 Radio frequency bands
A repeater, as a bi-directional amplifier, can amplify and transmit a received MS signal in the MS transmit
band, simultaneously it can amplify and transmit a received BTS signal in the BTS transmit band. The
relevant MS and BTS transmit bands, as defined in GSM 05.05 [6], are given in table 1.
Table 1: MS and BTS transmit RF bands
MS transmit band BTS transmit band
890 - 915 MHz 935 - 960 MHz
P-GSM 900
E-GSM 900 880 - 915 MHz 925 - 960 MHz
1 710 - 1 785 MHz 1 805 - 1 880 MHz
DCS 1 800
NOTE: In some circumstances, for instance when an operator (or more than one operator who
co-ordinate the use of repeaters), is not allocated a complete band as defined in
table 1, it may be necessary to restrict the frequency range of operations of repeaters.
In these circumstances, the test of "Gain outside operating band" in annex A may be
used to verify the performance of the repeater.
4.2 Test environments
For each test in this ETS, the environmental conditions under which the repeater is to be tested are
defined.
4.2.1 Normal test envir
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