The present document specifies the Radio Frequency (RF) test methods and conformance requirements for GSM 400,
GSM 900 and DCS 1800, PCS 1900, GSM 850, MXM 850 and MXM 1900 Base Station Systems (BSS)s. These have
been derived from, and are consistent with, the core GSM specifications specified in the requirements reference clause
of each test with the exception that requirements expressed as a reference to regulatory documents (e.g. FCC) have not
been included in the present document.
The present document is applicable to BSS meeting the requirements of either GSM Phase 2 or GSM Phase 2+. Unless
otherwise stated, all tests are applicable to BSS meeting Phase 2 and/or Phase 2+ GSM requirements, because the
requirements of the Phase 2 and Phase 2+ core GSM specifications which are referenced in the test are consistent. Most
differences between Phase 2 and Phase 2+ requirements represent Phase 2+ features which are optional for the BSS to
support.
For each test, two conformance requirements are specified:
essential conformance requirements;
complete conformance requirements.
Essential conformance requirements are those which are required:
a) to ensure compatibility between the radio channels in the same cell;
b) to ensure compatibility between cells, both co-ordinated and unco-ordinated;
c) to ensure compatibility with existing systems in the same or adjacent frequency bands;
d) to verify the important aspects of the transmission quality of the system.
Essential conformance requirements are sufficient to verify the performance of the equipment for radio type approval
purposes, in countries where this is applicable. For GSM 850, MXM 850, PCS 1900 and MXM 1900 only the complete
conformance requirements are applicable.
Complete conformance requirements may be tested to verify all aspects of the performance of a BSS. These
requirements are intended to be used by manufacturers and operators to allow con (...abbreviated)