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Abstract

To study and to specify the additional requirements for antennas for MP applications, operating in the frequency band 30 to 40.5 GHz.

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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

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Overview

SIST EN 301 215-4 V1.1.1:2003 is a Slovenian standard, identical to EN 301 215-4, that sets forth essential requirements for fixed radio system antennas specifically for point-to-multipoint (P-MP) applications operating in the 30 GHz to 40.5 GHz frequency band. Published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard is part of a multi-part deliverable aimed at harmonizing antenna performance for multipoint fixed radio systems. These requirements are critical to ensure spectral efficiency and reliable communication in advanced fixed radio applications.

Key Topics

  • Antenna Classes and Gain: The standard specifies several classes for terminal stations and central stations, each with defined radiation pattern envelopes and minimum boresight gains for both co-polarized and cross-polarized signals.
    • Terminal Station antenna gain categories: 24 dBi, 28 dBi, and 32 dBi.
    • Central Station sectored and omni antennas with requirements ranging from 8 dBi to over 16 dBi depending on sector angle and configuration.
  • Radiation Pattern Envelopes (RPEs): Strict limits are set for both azimuth and elevation radiation patterns for different antenna types and applications. This helps minimize interference and maximize coverage.
  • Polarization Requirements: All antennas must radiate linear polarization to ensure compatibility and consistent performance across multipoint networks.
  • Conformance Testing: The standard references conformance test procedures to verify antenna characteristics, ensuring compliance with technical criteria.
  • Deployment Flexibility: Guidelines account for common installation adjustments such as electrical and mechanical tilting of antennas for optimal coverage in varied terrain.

Applications

  • Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): The standard is essential for operators planning high-capacity broadband wireless access networks, including rural broadband and metropolitan area networks.
  • Backhaul Links: Enables wireless backhaul in cellular and wireless infrastructure, especially where fiber deployment is impractical.
  • Private Networks and Campus Connectivity: Supports enterprise and institutional deployments requiring high-frequency, point-to-multipoint solutions.
  • Spectrum Coordination: Facilitates efficient frequency planning and coexistence in dense urban environments or multi-operator regions.
  • Interoperability: Ensures that antennas from different vendors will meet minimum technical requirements, supporting seamless integration within heterogeneous networks.

Related Standards

  • EN 301 215-1: General aspects for point-to-multipoint antenna requirements in the 11 GHz to 60 GHz band.
  • EN 300 833: Specifies requirements for point-to-point antenna systems, relevant where high-gain antennas are deployed in multipoint networks.
  • EN 301 997-1: Covers radio equipment for multimedia wireless systems within overlapping frequency ranges.
  • EN 301 126-3-2: Provides definitions, general requirements, and test procedures for point-to-multipoint antennas, forming the basis for conformance verification.

Practical Value

Compliance with SIST EN 301 215-4 V1.1.1:2003 ensures that radio system operators and manufacturers deliver equipment optimized for performance, spectrum efficiency, and regulatory alignment in the 30 GHz to 40.5 GHz band. Adhering to these standardized antenna requirements aids in reducing interference, improving network reliability, and enabling robust, scalable fixed wireless deployments. The standard is especially valuable as the demand for high-frequency broadband and backhaul solutions continues to grow within both public and private communication networks.

Keywords: fixed radio systems, point-to-multipoint antennas, 30 GHz to 40.5 GHz, antenna standard, multipoint fixed radio, frequency band, linear polarization, radiation pattern envelope, antenna gain, wireless access, spectrum efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 301 215-4 V1.1.1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-Multipoint Antennas; Antennas for multipoint fixed radio systems in the 11 GHz to 60 GHz band; Part 4: 30 GHz to 40,5 GHz". This standard covers: To study and to specify the additional requirements for antennas for MP applications, operating in the frequency band 30 to 40.5 GHz.

To study and to specify the additional requirements for antennas for MP applications, operating in the frequency band 30 to 40.5 GHz.

SIST EN 301 215-4 V1.1.1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.30 - Radio relay and fixed satellite communications systems; 33.120.40 - Aerials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-Multipoint Antennas; Antennas for multipoint fixed radio
systems in the 11 GHz to 60 GHz band; Part 4: 30 GHz to 40,5 GHz
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 215-4 Version 1.1.1
ICS:
33.060.30 Radiorelejni in fiksni satelitski Radio relay and fixed satellite
komunikacijski sistemi communications systems
33.120.40 Antene Aerials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

European Standard (Telecommunications series)

Fixed Radio Systems;
Point-to-Multipoint Antennas;
Antennas for multipoint fixed radio systems
in the 11 GHz to 60 GHz band;
Part 4: 30 GHz to 40,5 GHz
2 ETSI EN 301 215-4 V1.1.1 (2003-12)

Reference
DEN/TM-04057-4
Keywords
antenna, DFRS, DRRS, multipoint, radio, RLL,
transmission
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .5
3.1 Definitions.5
3.2 Symbols.5
3.3 Abbreviations.6
4 Electrical characteristics.6
4.1 Terminal Station antennas.6
4.1.1 TS Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE).6
4.1.2 TS minimum antenna boresight gain .8
4.2 Central Station (CS) sectored antennas .8
4.2.1 CS azimuth Radiation Pattern Envelopes, sectored .8
4.2.2 Minimum boresight gain, sectored .11
4.3 Central station sectored elevation RPEs.11
4.4 Central Station omni-directional antennas .12
4.4.1 CS Omni Elevation RPEs .12
4.4.1.1 Symmetric elevation RPEs.13
4.4.1.2 Asymmetric elevation patterns.13
4.5 Polarization, terminal station and central station antennas.14
4.6 Radomes.14
5 Conformance tests.14
History .15

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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Transmission
and Multiplexing (TM).
The present document is part 4 of a multi-part deliverable covering requirements for antennas in conjunction with
MultiPoint (MP) systems necessary to facilitate frequency co-ordination between services in the frequency bands
11 GHz to 60 GHz, as identified below:
Part 1: "General aspects";
Part 2: "24 GHz to 30 GHz";
Part 3: "Multipoint Multimedia Wireless System in 40,5 GHz to 43,5 GHz";
Part 4: "30 GHz to 40,5 GHz".
The present document is organized in the following way. Part 1 gives general information about the scope, normative
references, definitions, classification, normative and informative electrical and mechanical characteristics. Part 1 is the
framework for further parts, where distinct values of normative characteristics for a given frequency sub-band are
defined. Consequently, part 1 in combination with another part forms the EN for a given sub-band.

National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 28 November 2003
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 29 February 2004
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 August 2004
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 August 2004

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1 Scope
The present document specifies the essential electrical requirements for linear polarization, fixed beam antennas to be
utilized with new MultiPoint (P-MP and MP-MP) systems EN 301 997-1 [1], including Central Station, Repeater and
Terminal Station applications, operating in frequency bands from 11 GHz to 60 GHz. These systems use various
multiple access schemes. Antennas may be aligned manually, by electromechanical or by switching between a set of
antennas. Electronically steered antenna arrays, and circularly polarized antennas are not considered in the present
document.
The present document, taken together with EN 301 215-1 [4], specifies the requirements for multipoint systems
operating in the frequency range 30 GHz to 40,5 GHz.
A Regulatory Authority may impose tighter requirements than the minimum values given in the present
document, in order to maximize the use of scarce spectrum resources.
For some high gain multipoint requirements, antennas may be used having performance as per the appropriate
point-to-point antenna standard. For these antennas, minimum requirements are given in EN 300 833 [2].
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
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[1] ETSI EN 301 997-1: "Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Multipoint equipment; Radio
Equipment for use in Multimedia Wireless Systems (MWS) in the frequency band 40,5 GHz to
43,5 GHz; Part 1: General requirements".
[2] ETSI EN 300 833: "Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-point antennas; Antennas for point-to-point
fixed radio systems operating in the frequency
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