SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
(Main)Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2 and Phase 2+) (GSM); Base Station System (BSS) equipment specification; Radio aspects (GSM 11.21 version 8.1.1 Release 1999)
General Information
- Abstract
Upgrade to Release 1999 following CRs at SMG#30
- 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 EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003 defines the radio aspects for Base Station System (BSS) equipment used in digital cellular telecommunications systems under the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standard. Issued by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this standard aligns with European Norm EN 301 087 Version 8.1.1 and incorporates updates from Release 1999. It sets radio performance requirements and testing guidelines for GSM Phase 2 and Phase 2+ deployments, supporting robust and interoperable mobile communication services.
The standard covers essential radio interface specifications for base stations, helping ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and smooth integration within GSM networks. Its requirements support vendor interoperability, consistent network quality, and adherence to global telecommunications benchmarks.
Key Topics
Frequency Bands and Channel Management
Outlines supported frequency bands and the correct configuration of channels and channel numbering within GSM networks, permitting flexible deployment across geographies.Radio Frequency (RF) Performance
Specifies transmitter and receiver test conditions, output power measurements, frequency hopping protocols, RF power control procedures, and discontinuous transmission (DTX) features to enhance spectral efficiency.Transmitter and Receiver Specifications
Details conformance criteria for signal quality, modulation accuracy, spurious and adjacent channel emissions, power over time, and required RF filtering.Testing Environments
Sets mandatory test conditions, including normal and extreme environments (temperature, supply variations, vibration) to validate equipment resilience in field deployments.Interference Management
Provides guidelines for intermodulation attenuation, spurious emissions, and blocking characteristics, ensuring minimal interference within and between GSM cells.Radio Link Management
Establishes procedures for synchronization, frame structure, adaptive alignment, and signal measurement accuracy, contributing to reliable and high-quality wireless connections.
Applications
The radio specification within SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003 is fundamental for:
Mobile Network Operators
Ensuring all BSS radio equipment in their GSM networks complies with stringent performance and interoperability requirements, leading to consistent call quality and efficient spectrum use.Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers
Designing, commissioning, and testing GSM-compliant base stations for the European and international markets, as well as conducting conformance and interoperability tests.Regulatory Agencies and Certification Bodies
Assessing radio equipment for market access and verifying compliance with harmonized standards, supporting use in both Phase 2 and Phase 2+ GSM networks.Network Integrators and Installers
Leveraging the defined test environments and configurations to guarantee reliable deployment, configuration, and maintenance of BSS infrastructure.
By following this standard, stakeholders gain confidence in the reliability and quality of GSM radio infrastructure, essential for critical voice and mobile data services worldwide.
Related Standards
- GSM 11.21: Core baseline for BSS radio aspects, referenced in this standard
- EN 301 087: The overarching European Norm standard for GSM BSS radio equipment
- ETSI TS and EN Series: Broader set of telecommunications standards from the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
- 3GPP Specifications: For future evolutions of GSM/UMTS/LTE network technologies
- Other GSM Phase 2/2+ Equipment Standards: Addressing additional aspects such as signaling, interfaces, and network management
Summary
SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003 is critical for organizations deploying or certifying GSM radio base stations, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and interoperability. Adhering to its specifications supports robust mobile communications and paves the way for consistent evolution in global digital cellular standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2 and Phase 2+) (GSM); Base Station System (BSS) equipment specification; Radio aspects (GSM 11.21 version 8.1.1 Release 1999)". This standard covers: Upgrade to Release 1999 following CRs at SMG#30
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SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2 and Phase 2+) (GSM); Base Station System (BSS) equipment specification; Radio aspects (GSM 11.21 version 8.1.1 Release 1999)33.070.50Globalni sistem za mobilno telekomunikacijo (GSM)Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 087 Version 8.1.1SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2&Phase2+);BaseStationSystem(BSS)equipmentspecification;Radioaspects(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)GLOBALSYSTEMFORMOBILECOMMUNICATIONSRSIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)2(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)ReferenceREN/SMG-021121Q8KeywordsDigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem,GlobalSystemforMobilecommunications(GSM)ETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)3(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.8Foreword.81Scope.92References.103Definitions,abbreviations,frequencybandsandchannels.113.1Definitions.113.2Abbreviations.123.3Frequencybandsandchannels.123.3.1Frequencybands.123.3.2Channelsandchannelnumbering.124Generaltestconditionsanddeclarations.134.1Outputpoweranddeterminationofpowerclass.134.2Specifiedfrequencyrange.144.3Frequencyhopping.144.4RFpowercontrol.144.5Downlinkdiscontinuoustransmission(DTX).144.6Testenvironments.144.6.1Normaltestenvironment.144.6.2Extremetestenvironment.154.6.2.1Extremetemperature.154.6.3Vibration.164.6.4Powersupply.164.7Acceptableuncertaintyofmeasurementequipment.164.8Interpretationofmeasurementresults.194.9Selectionofconfigurationsfortesting.204.10BTSConfigurations.204.10.1Receiverdiversity.204.10.2Duplexers.214.10.3Powersupplyoptions.214.10.4AncillaryRFamplifiers.214.10.5BSSusingantennaarrays.224.10.6BTSsupporting8-PSKmodulation.235Formatandinterpretationoftests.236Transmitter.246.1StaticLayer1functions.246.1.1Testpurpose.246.1.2Testcase.256.1.3Essentialconformance.256.1.4Completeconformance.256.1.5Requirementreference.256.2Modulationaccuracy.256.2.1Testpurpose.256.2.2Testcase.256.2.3Essentialconformance.266.2.4Completeconformance.276.2.5Requirementreference.276.3MeantransmittedRFcarrierpower.276.3.1Testpurpose.276.3.2Testcase.286.3.3Essentialconformance.286.3.4Completeconformance.296.3.5Requirementreference.296.4TransmittedRFcarrierpowerversustime.29SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)4(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)6.4.1Testpurpose.296.4.2Testcase.296.4.3Essentialconformance.306.4.4Completeconformance.306.4.5Requirementreference.326.5Adjacentchannelpower.326.5.1Spectrumduetomodulationandwidebandnoise.326.5.1.1Testpurpose.326.5.1.2Testcase.326.5.1.3EssentialConformance.336.5.1.4Completeconformance.356.5.1.5Requirementreference.356.5.2Switchingtransientsspectrum.356.5.2.1Testpurpose.356.5.2.2Testcase.356.5.2.3Essentialconformance.376.5.2.4Completeconformance.376.5.2.5Requirementreference.376.6Spuriousemissionsfromthetransmitterantennaconnector.376.6.1Conductedspuriousemissionsfromthetransmitterantennaconnector,insidetheBTStransmitband.386.6.1.1TestPurpose.386.6.1.2TestCase.386.6.1.3Essentialconformance.386.6.1.4Completeconformance.386.6.1.5RequirementReference.386.6.2Conductedspuriousemissionsfromthetransmitterantennaconnector,outsidetheBTStransmitband.386.6.2.1Applicability(Phase2).386.6.2.1.1TestPurpose.396.6.2.1.2TestCase.396.6.2.1.3Essentialconformance.406.6.2.1.4Completeconformance.406.6.2.1.5RequirementReference.406.6.2.2Applicability(Phase2+).406.6.2.2.1TestPurpose.406.6.2.2.2TestCase.416.6.2.2.3Essentialconformance.426.6.2.2.4Completeconformance.426.6.2.2.5RequirementReference.436.7Intermodulationattenuation.436.7.1Testpurpose.436.7.2Testcase.436.7.3EssentialConformance.446.7.4Completeconformance.446.7.5Requirementreference.456.8IntraBaseStationSystemintermodulationattenuation.466.8.1Testpurpose.466.8.2Testcase.466.8.3Essentialconformance.466.8.4Completeconformance.476.8.5Requirementreference.476.9IntraBaseStationSystemintermodulationattenuation,MXM850andMXM1900.476.9.1Testpurpose.476.9.2Testcase.476.9.3Essentialconformance.486.9.4Completeconformance.486.9.5Requirementreference.486.10IntraBaseStationSystemintermodulationattenuation,PCS1900.486.10.1Testpurpose.486.10.2Testcase.486.10.3Essentialconformance.496.10.4Completeconformance.49SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)5(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)6.10.5Requirementreference.497Receivers.497.1StaticLayer1receiverfunctions(nominalerrorratios).507.1.1TestPurpose.507.1.2TestCase.507.1.3Essentialconformance.517.1.4Completeconformance.517.1.5RequirementReference.527.2ErroneousFrameIndicationPerformance.537.2.1TestPurpose.537.2.2TestCase.537.2.3Essentialconformance.537.2.4Completeconformance.537.2.5Requirementreference.547.3StaticReferenceSensitivityLevel.547.3.1TestPurpose.547.3.2TestCase.547.3.3Essentialconformance.557.3.4Completeconformance.557.3.5RequirementsReference.567.4MultipathReferenceSensitivityLevel.577.4.1TestPurpose.577.4.2TestCase.577.4.3Essentialconformance.597.4.4Completeconformance.607.4.5RequirementReference.647.5Referenceinterferencelevel.647.5.1TestPurpose.647.5.2TestCase.647.5.3Essentialconformance.687.5.4Completeconformance.717.5.5RequirementsReference.767.6BlockingCharacteristics.767.6.1TestPurpose.767.6.2TestCase.767.6.3Essentialconformance.797.6.4Completeconformance.807.6.5Requirementsreference.807.7Intermodulationcharacteristics.817.7.1TestPurpose.817.7.2TestCase.817.7.3Essentialconformance.827.7.4Completeconformance.827.7.5RequirementReference.837.8AMsuppression.837.8.1TestPurpose.837.8.2TestCase.837.8.3Essentialconformance.847.8.4Completeconformance.847.8.5RequirementReference.847.9Spuriousemissionsfromthereceiverantennaconnector.847.9.1TestPurpose.847.9.2TestCase.847.9.3Essentialconformance.857.9.4Completeconformance.857.9.5RequirementReference.858Radiatedspuriousemissions.868.1TestPurpose.868.2TestCase.868.3Essentialconformance.87SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)6(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)8.4Completeconformance.878.5Requirementreference.889Radiolinkmanagement.889.1General.889.2Synchronization.889.2.1TimingTolerance.889.2.1.1Testpurpose.889.2.1.2Testcase.889.2.1.3Essentialconformance.899.2.1.4Completeconformance.899.2.1.5Requirementreference.899.3Framestructure.899.3.1BCCHMultiframe.899.3.1.1Testpurpose.899.3.1.2Testcase.899.3.1.3Essentialconformance.909.3.1.4Completeconformance.909.3.1.5Requirementreference.909.3.2TDMA-framestructure.909.3.2.1Testpurpose.909.3.2.2Testcase.909.3.2.3Essentialconformance.909.3.2.4Completeconformance.909.3.2.5Requirementreference.919.4Radiolinkmeasurements.919.4.1SignalStrength.919.4.1.1MeasurementAccuracy.919.4.1.1.1Testpurpose.919.4.1.1.2Testcase.919.4.1.1.3Essentialconformance.919.4.1.1.4Completeconformance.929.4.1.2Selectivityofsignalstrengthmeasurements.939.4.1.2.1Testpurpose.939.4.1.2.2Testcase.939.4.1.2.3Essentialconformance.949.4.1.2.4Completeconformance.949.4.1.2.5Requirementreference.949.4.2Signalquality.949.4.2.1Testpurpose.949.4.2.2Testcase.949.4.2.3Essentialconformance.959.4.2.4Completeconformance.959.4.2.5Requirementreference.969.4.3Idlechannelsignallevel.969.4.3.1Testpurpose.969.4.3.2Testcase.969.4.3.3Essentialconformance.979.4.3.4Completeconformance.979.4.3.5Requirementreference.979.5Adaptiveframealignment.979.5.1Testpurpose.979.5.2Testcase.979.5.3Essentialconformance.989.5.4Completeconformance.989.5.5Requirementreference.98SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)7(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)AnnexA(informative):Testingofstatisticalparameters.99A.1Generaltheoreticalmethodology.99A.2Detailedtheoreticalmethodology.101A.3Limitationsandcorrectionstothetheoreticalmethodology.102A.3.1Independenterrors.102A.3.2Gaussiandistribution.102A.3.3Stationaryrandomprocesses.102A.3.4Lowerrorratios.103A.3.5Totalcorrections.103A.4Alternativeexperimentalmethodology.103A.5Detaileddefinitionoferrorevents.104AnnexB(informative):Descriptionofspecialtestequipment.105B.1BaseStationSystemTestEquipment(BSSTE).105B.1.1Fadingandmultipathpropagationsimulator.105B.2MeasurementsetupsforTXintermodulation.105B.2.1Testset-upforIntermodulationAttenuation(6.7.).105B.2.1.1RX-Band.106B.2.1.2OutsideRXBand.106B.2.2Testset-upforIntraBSSIntermodulationAttenuation(6.8.).107B.2.2.1RX-Band.107B.2.2.2TX-Band.107AnnexC(informative):Numberofsamplesneededforstatisticaltesting.108C.1GSM900;Numberofsamplesfortesting.108C.2DCS1800;NumberofSamplesforTesting.128AnnexD(informative):Changehistory.151History.153SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)8(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeSpecialMobileGroup(SMG).ThepresentdocumentspecifiestheRadioFrequency(RF)testmethodsandconformancerequirementsforGSM400,GSM900andDCS1800,PCS1900,MXM850andMXM1900BaseStationSystems(BSS)swithintheDigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+).ThecontentsofthepresentdocumentmaybesubjecttocontinuingworkwithinSMGandmaychangefollowingformalSMGapproval.ShouldSMGmodifythecontentsofthepresentdocumentitwillthenbere-submittedforformalapprovalproceduresbyETSIwithanidentifyingchangeofreleasedateandanincreaseinversionnumberasfollows:Version8.x.ywhere:8GSMPhase2+Release1999.xtheseconddigitisincrementedforchangesofsubstance,i.e.technicalenhancements,corrections,updates,etc.;ythethirddigitisincrementedwheneditorialonlychangeshavebeenincorporatedinthespecification.NOTE:Thepresentdocumentcontainsbothessentialconformancerequirementsandcompleteconformancerequirements.Essentialconformancerequirementsarethoserequirementswhichmaybedeemedsufficientforradiotypeapprovalpurposes,completeconformancerequirementscoverallconformanceaspects.NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:21July2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31October2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30April2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30April2001SIST EN 301 087 V8.1.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301087V8.1.1(2000-08)9(GSM11.21version8.1.1Release1999)1ScopeThepresentdocumentspecifiestheRadioFrequency(RF)testmethodsandconformancerequirementsforGSM400,GSM900andDCS1800,PCS1900,MXM850andMXM1900BaseStationSystems(BSS)s.Thesehavebeenderivedfrom,andareconsistentwith,thecoreGSMspecificationsspecifiedintherequirementsreferencesubclauseofeachtestwiththeexceptionthatrequirementsexpressedasareferencetoregulatorydocuments(e.g.FCC)havenotbeenincludedinthepresentdocument.ThepresentdocumentisapplicabletoBSSmeetingtherequirementsofeitherGSMPhase2orGSMPhase2+.Unlessotherwisestated,alltestsareapplicabletoBSSmeetingPhase2and/orPhase2+GSMrequirements,becausetherequirementsofthePhase2andPhase2+coreGSMspecificationswhicharereferencedinthetestareconsistent.MostdifferencesbetweenPhase2andPhase2+requirementsrepresentPhase2+featureswhichareoptionalfortheBSStosupport.Foreachtest,twoconformancerequirementsarespecified:-essentialconformancerequirements;-completeconformancerequirements.Essentialconformancerequirementsarethosewhicharerequired:a)toensurecompatibilitybetweentheradi
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