SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026
(Amendment)Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes of emission - Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes of emission - Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Meßverfahren für Funkempfänger für verschiedene Sendearten - Teil 4: Empfänger für frequenzmodulierte Ton-Rundfunksendungen (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Méthodes de mesure applicables aux récepteurs radioélectriques pour diverses classes d'émission - Partie 4: Récepteurs pour émissions de radiodiffusion en modulation de fréquence (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Merilne metode za radijske sprejemnike za različne razrede emisij - 4. del: Sprejemniki za frekvenčno modulirane zvočne radiodifuzijske emisije (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-May-2025
- Publication Date
- 06-May-2026
- Technical Committee
- AVM - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 24-Feb-2026
- Due Date
- 01-May-2026
- Completion Date
- 07-May-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 10-Oct-2023
Overview
SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026 is an international standard from CLC, prepared in alignment with IEC guidelines, that details test methods for evaluating the performance of radio receivers designed for frequency-modulated (FM) sound broadcasting emissions. This standard is critically relevant to manufacturers and testing bodies in the audio, broadcast, and multimedia sectors. The amendment ensures the ongoing relevance and accuracy of testing methods in a landscape influenced by technological advances and regulatory changes.
The main focus is to provide standardized procedures for assessing how FM radio receivers handle selectivity and rejection of adjacent channel signals, using precise measurement techniques. Applying this standard supports international market access and helps guarantee a high quality of service for end users.
Key Topics
SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026 covers vital aspects in measuring and qualifying FM sound broadcasting receivers, including:
- Selectivity Measurement: Defines test setups for evaluating a receiver's ability to distinguish between the desired (wanted) signal and nearby (unwanted) interfering signals. This involves tests using both sinusoidal signal and coloured noise modulation.
- Signal-to-Interference Ratio (S/I Ratio): Measurement procedures are established to determine the ratio of audio output signals with and without interference, at specific frequency offsets from the wanted signal.
- Adjacent and Alternate Channel Rejection: Procedures for measuring how effectively the receiver rejects signals on frequencies immediately adjacent to, or spaced further apart from, the desired frequency.
- Standard Test Conditions: Specifies the configuration of test equipment, such as combining networks or artificial antennas, and outlines standard modulating signals and test setups to ensure consistent and repeatable results.
- Data Presentation: Guidance on plotting results, showing how the S/I ratio and wanted signal level vary with frequency separation between desired and interfering signals, and how to document and interpret the findings.
Applications
This standard and its amendment are widely adopted in several practical contexts:
- Receiver Manufacturing: Used by radio and audio electronics manufacturers to design and certify FM receivers, ensuring compliance with international requirements on selectivity and interference rejection.
- Quality Assurance and Laboratory Testing: Applied by test laboratories and certification bodies to assess the conformity of new radio receivers before market introduction or regulatory approval.
- Broadcast Engineering: Assists broadcasters, network planners, and frequency managers in understanding the receiver performance required to meet quality of service objectives, particularly in dense signal environments.
- Regulatory Compliance: Provides a harmonized framework for demonstrating that FM receiver products meet technical standards mandated in various jurisdictions, supporting cross-border trade and consumer protection.
Related Standards
The following standards are closely aligned with SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026 and may be referenced for comprehensive test coverage or specialized measurement techniques:
- IEC 60315-1 - General methods of measurement on radio receivers
- ITU-R BS.468-4 - Standard for measuring audio-frequency interference using specific weighting networks
- EN 55020 / CISPR 20 - Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Immunity characteristics
- EN 60065 / IEC 60065 - Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements
Adopting SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026 ensures FM radio receivers meet internationally recognized levels of performance, selectivity, and robustness, aiding in device reliability, regulatory conformity, and user satisfaction. This standard remains a cornerstone for those involved in FM receiver production, testing, and certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes of emission - Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)". This standard covers: Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes of emission - Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes of emission - Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.160.20 - Radio receivers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60315-4:1999/A1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60315-4:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2026
Merilne metode za radijske sprejemnike za različne razrede emisij - 4. del:
Sprejemniki za frekvenčno modulirane zvočne radiodifuzijske emisije (IEC 60315-
4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes of emission - Part 4:
Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions (IEC 60315-
4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Meßverfahren für Funkempfänger für verschiedene Sendearten - Teil 4: Empfänger für
frequenzmodulierte Ton-Rundfunksendungen (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Méthodes de mesure applicables aux récepteurs radioélectriques pour diverses classes
d'émission - Partie 4: Récepteurs pour émissions de radiodiffusion en modulation de
fréquence (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60315-4:1998/A1:2026
ICS:
33.160.20 Radijski sprejemniki Radio receivers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60315-4:1998/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM February 2026
ICS 33.160.20
English Version
Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes
of emission - Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound
broadcasting emissions
(IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
Méthodes de mesure applicables aux récepteurs Meßverfahren für Funkempfänger für verschiedene
radioélectriques pour diverses classes d'émission - Partie 4: Sendearten - Teil 4: Empfänger für frequenzmodulierte Ton-
Récepteurs pour émissions de radiodiffusion en modulation Rundfunksendungen
de fréquence (IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
(IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60315-4:1998; it was approved by CENELEC on 2026-01-19. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
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© 2026 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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European foreword
The text of document 100/4290/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 60315-4/AMD1, prepared by
TC 100/Technical Area 1 "Terminals for audio, video and data services and content" was submitted to
the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60315-4:1998/A1:2026.
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• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2027-02-28
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025 was approved by CENELEC as
a European Standard without any modification.
IEC 60315-4 ®
Edition 2.0 2025-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDMENT 1
Methods of measurement on radio receivers for various classes of emission -
Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions
ICS 33.160.20 ISBN 978-2-8327-0901-6
IEC 60315-4:1997-11/AMD1:2025-12(en)
IEC 60315-4:1997/AMD1:2025 © IEC 2025
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Methods of measurement on radio receivers
for various classes of emission -
Part 4: Receivers for frequency-modulated sound broadcasting emissions
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