SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008
Fixed Radio Systems - Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas - Part 4-2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for antennas
- Abstract
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) [1] regarding article 3.2, which states that "[…] radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference". The present document is applicable only to antenna types that are intended for use with the systems falling within the scope of documents EN 302 217-2-2 (see bibliography) and EN 302 217-3 (see bibliography). Those documents introduces requirements, for systems (equipment and antennas) that were formerly covered by EN 301 751 (see bibliography) and that are technically equivalent or less stringent requirements. Therefore, from a strictly technical point of view, it is expected that antennas, covered in the present document and already conforming to the previous EN 301 751 (see bibliography) or previous versions of the present harmonized standard, would not need a new test report for re-assessment of essential requirements according this new EN 302 217 series (see notes); however, legal implications with respect to the declaration of conformity have not been considered, not being in the scope of the present document.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 24-Mar-2008
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 17-Mar-2008
- Due Date
- 22-May-2008
- Completion Date
- 25-Mar-2008
- Mandate
- M/284
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 is the Slovenian adoption of ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1. It specifies antenna requirements for fixed point-to-point radio systems, focused on radiation pattern envelope, cross-polar discrimination and antenna gain for antennas used with the EN 302 217-2-2 and EN 302 217-3 system families.
The standard is aimed at antenna suppliers, system manufacturers, test labs and anyone assessing conformity under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. In practice, it tells you what an antenna must declare, which performance limits apply by frequency range, and how those limits are checked.
What does SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 specify?
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 covers the essential requirements of Article 3.2 of Directive 1999/5/EC for antennas. Its scope is limited to antenna types intended for use with the systems in EN 302 217-2-2 and EN 302 217-3.
The document is organized into five clauses and three annexes:
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Clause 1 | Scope |
| Clause 2 | References |
| Clause 3 | Definitions, symbols and abbreviations |
| Clause 4 | Technical requirements specifications |
| Clause 5 | Testing for compliance with technical requirements |
| Annex A | HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-RTT) |
| Annex B | EN title in the official languages |
| Annex C | Bibliography |
Clause 4 sets the performance requirements, and Clause 5 explains how those requirements are checked. Annex A links each essential requirement to the test procedure used for presumption of conformity.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008?
Declared antenna data and operating conditions
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 requires the supplier to state the antenna operating frequency band and the antenna gain, at least at the band edges and mid-band. If the antenna uses a radome, the antenna has to meet the requirements with the radome fitted.
The antenna system must radiate a linear polarized wave, single or dual. In bands where frequency co-ordination is applied, single polarized antennas must also meet the cross-polar RPE and XPD requirements. For a buyer or integrator, that means the declared configuration matters, not just the bare antenna.
Environmental profile
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 requires the supplier to declare the environmental profile for the antenna or the equipment-antenna assembly. The antenna must meet the technical requirements across the full declared operational environmental profile.
This matters because the document ties the performance limits to the intended operating environment. For test and acceptance work, the declared environmental class becomes part of the design and verification file.
Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE)
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 defines RPE limits by frequency range and antenna class. Table 1 shows which classes are represented in each band, including classes 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C and 4 across the covered ranges.
The practical point is that antenna selection is not free-form. The antenna must fit one of the standardized class masks for its band, and the document gives separate patterns for co-polar and, where relevant, cross-polar performance.
Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD)
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 sets XPD categories and minimum values by frequency range. In 1 GHz to 3 GHz, two XPD categories are defined, and in 3 GHz to 66 GHz the required minimum depends on both the frequency range and the declared category.
The supplier has to declare the XPD category. For users, that means XPD is not only a lab result - it is a stated product property that must match the antenna class and operating band. The document also gives measurement masks around the main beam axis for the higher XPD categories.
Antenna gain
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 requires the supplier to declare nominal gain and its tolerance, because gain contributes to EIRP and interference control. For the 71 GHz to 76 GHz and 81 GHz to 86 GHz bands, the antenna must have a minimum nominal gain of 38 dBi.
This is important in network planning and compliance reporting because the declared gain is used in the test report and in the interference calculations that depend on EIRP.
Testing for compliance
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 requires testing under the declared environmental profile and at reference environmental conditions for the test field. For wide-band antennas, the checks are made at the lowest and highest possible operating frequencies.
Clause 5 links the main antenna parameters to test methods in EN 301 126-3-1. That gives manufacturers and labs a direct route from requirement to test procedure, which helps keep design verification and conformity assessment aligned.
What terms does SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 define?
- RPE (Radiation Pattern Envelope) - The allowed radiation pattern shape for an antenna, used to limit off-axis radiation.
- XPD (Cross-Polar Discrimination) - The separation between co-polar and cross-polar response, used to control unwanted polarization leakage.
- EIRP (Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power) - The effective radiated power used in interference control calculations.
- DFRS - The document uses this acronym for the antenna context in fixed radio systems and in the test table.
- HS-RTT - The Harmonized Standard Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table in Annex A.
- Environmental profile - The declared operating environment in which the antenna must continue to meet the stated technical requirements.
Who uses SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008?
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 is used by antenna suppliers, radio system manufacturers, test laboratories, notified or internal conformity teams, and network planners. Administrations, operators and manufacturers use it when selecting antenna classes and checking whether a design fits the desired spectrum use and network density.
It is also relevant to buyers who need to compare antenna products on technical grounds. In practice, they use it to verify declared gain, polarization behavior, environmental suitability and the test basis for conformity files.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008?
- Directive 1999/5/EC - The legal basis for the essential requirement on efficient spectrum use and harmful interference avoidance.
- ETSI EN 302 217-1 - Supplies the shared definitions, symbols and abbreviations used throughout the series.
- ETSI EN 301 126-3-1 - Provides the conformance test methods for point-to-point antennas and the reference environmental test conditions.
- ETSI EN 302 217-2-2 - Defines the digital system family in coordinated bands whose antennas fall within scope.
- ETSI EN 302 217-3 - Defines the digital system family in bands without frequency co-ordination whose antennas fall within scope.
- ETSI EN 302 217-4-1 - Provides system-dependent antenna requirements and the antenna class background referenced by the class masks.
- ETSI EN 301 126-1 - Gives guidance for environmental classes used to set the operational environment.
- ETSI TR 101 506 and ETSI EG 201 399 - Provide background on essential requirements and the modular standard structure.
What does the SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 document contain?
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 contains the technical masks and test links for antenna conformity. Clause 4 includes the frequency-range tables, the radiation pattern figures for the different classes, the XPD tables and masks, and the gain requirement.
Clause 5 ties those requirements to test conditions, including environmental conditions and the highest and lowest operating frequencies for wide-band antennas. Annex A maps the essential requirements to their test specifications, while Annexes B and C provide the multilingual title list and bibliography.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fixed Radio Systems - Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas - Part 4-2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for antennas". This standard covers: The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) [1] regarding article 3.2, which states that "[…] radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference". The present document is applicable only to antenna types that are intended for use with the systems falling within the scope of documents EN 302 217-2-2 (see bibliography) and EN 302 217-3 (see bibliography). Those documents introduces requirements, for systems (equipment and antennas) that were formerly covered by EN 301 751 (see bibliography) and that are technically equivalent or less stringent requirements. Therefore, from a strictly technical point of view, it is expected that antennas, covered in the present document and already conforming to the previous EN 301 751 (see bibliography) or previous versions of the present harmonized standard, would not need a new test report for re-assessment of essential requirements according this new EN 302 217 series (see notes); however, legal implications with respect to the declaration of conformity have not been considered, not being in the scope of the present document.
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) [1] regarding article 3.2, which states that "[…] radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference". The present document is applicable only to antenna types that are intended for use with the systems falling within the scope of documents EN 302 217-2-2 (see bibliography) and EN 302 217-3 (see bibliography). Those documents introduces requirements, for systems (equipment and antennas) that were formerly covered by EN 301 751 (see bibliography) and that are technically equivalent or less stringent requirements. Therefore, from a strictly technical point of view, it is expected that antennas, covered in the present document and already conforming to the previous EN 301 751 (see bibliography) or previous versions of the present harmonized standard, would not need a new test report for re-assessment of essential requirements according this new EN 302 217 series (see notes); however, legal implications with respect to the declaration of conformity have not been considered, not being in the scope of the present document.
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 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.
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.2.1:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 1999/5/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/284. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2008
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Fixed Radio Systems - Characteristics and requirements for point-to-point equipment
and antennas - Part 4-2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2
of R&TTE Directive for antennas
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 302 217-4-2 Version 1.3.1
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.
Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Fixed Radio Systems;
Characteristics and requirements
for point-to-point equipment and antennas;
Part 4-2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements
of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for antennas
2 ETSI EN 302 217-4-2 V1.3.1 (2007-10)
Reference
REN/TM-04167-4-2
Keywords
antenna, DFRS, DRRS, FWA, point-to-point,
radio, regulation, transmission
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
Introduction .5
1 Scope.6
2 References.7
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .7
3.1 Definitions.7
3.2 Symbols.7
3.3 Abbreviations.7
4 Technical requirements specifications .7
4.1 Environmental profile.8
4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE) .8
4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz .9
4.2.2 Frequency range 1: 3 GHz to 14 GHz .13
4.2.3 Frequency range 2: 14 GHz to 20 GHz.15
4.2.4 Frequency range 3: 20 GHz to 24 GHz.17
4.2.5 Frequency range 4: 24 GHz to 30 GHz.19
4.2.6 Frequency range 5: 30 GHz to 47 GHz.21
4.2.7 Frequency range 6: 47 GHz to 66 GHz.24
4.2.8 Frequency range 7: 71 GHz to 86 GHz.26
4.3 Cross-Polar Discrimination (XPD).27
4.3.1 Frequency range 1 GHz to 3 GHz.27
4.3.2 Frequency range 3 GHz to 66 GHz.28
4.4 Antenna gain.29
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements.29
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing .29
5.2 Wide radio-frequency band covering antennas specification and tests .30
5.3 Essential antenna test suites.30
Annex A (normative): HS Requirements and conformance Test specifications Table (HS-
RTT).31
Annex B (informative): The EN title in the official languages .33
Annex C (informative): Bibliography.35
History .36
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Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in
respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web
server (http://webapp.etsi.org/IPR/home.asp).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web
server) which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee
Transmission and Multiplexing (TM).
The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission issued
under Council Directive 98/34/EC (as amended) laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of
technical standards and regulations.
The present document is intended to become a Harmonized Standard, the reference of which will be published in the
Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the Directive 1999/5/EC [1] of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity ("the R&TTE Directive").
Technical Specifications relevant to Directive 1999/5/EC are given in annex A.
The present document is part 4-2 of a multi-part deliverable covering the Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and
requirements for point-to-point equipment and antennas, as identified below:
Part 1: "Overview and system-independent common characteristics";
Part 2-1: "System-dependent requirements for digital systems operating in frequency bands where frequency
co-ordination is applied";
Part 2-2: "Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for digital
systems operating in frequency bands where frequency co-ordination is applied";
Part 3: "Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for equipment
operating in frequency bands where no frequency co-ordination is applied";
Part 4-1: "System-dependent requirements for antennas";
Part 4-2: "Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for
antennas".
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 5 October 2007
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 January 2008
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 July 2008
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 July 2009
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Introduction
The present document is part of a set of standards developed by ETSI and is designed to fit in a modular structure to
cover all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment within the scope of the R&TTE Directive [1]. The modular
structure is described in EG 201 399 (see bibliography) and shown in figure 1.
3.3f
Emergency*
3.3e
Fraud*
3.3d
3.3c
Privacy*
No harm to the network*
3.3b
* If needed
Scoped by
equipment
Inter-working via the network*
3.3a
class or type
Use of spectrum
3.2
New radio harmonized standa rds
Scoped by frequency and/or equipment type
Radio Product EMC
EN 301 489 multipart EMC standard
3.1b
EMC
Generic and product standards also notified under EMC Directive
Standards covering Human Exposure to Electromagnetic
Fields relating to individual products
New standards for acoustic safety
3.1a
Safety
Standards also notified under LV Directive
Non radio Radio (RE)
TTE Non TTE
Legend:
Scope of the present document: Any Point-to-point
FDRS
and antennas in all frequency bands
Figure 1: Modular structure for the various standards used under the R&TTE Directive
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1 Scope
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) [1] regarding
article 3.2, which states that "[…] radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated
to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".
The present document is applicable only to antenna types that are intended for use with the systems falling within the
scope of documents EN 302 217-2-2 (see bibliography) and EN 302 217-3 (see bibliography).
Those documents introduces requirements, for systems (equipment and antennas) that were formerly covered by
EN 301 751 (see bibliography) and that are technically equivalent or less stringent requirements. Therefore, from a
strictly technical point of view, it is expected that antennas, covered in the present document and already conforming to
the previous EN 301 751 (see bibliography) or previous versions of the present harmonized standard, would not need a
new test report for re-assessment of essential requirements according this new EN 302 217 series (see notes); however,
legal implications with respect to the declaration of conformity have not been considered, not being in the scope of the
present document.
NOTE 1: Few antenna types of the lower classes, covered by EN 301 751, have not been carried over since the first
version of the present document because no longer considered appropriate, from the system point of view,
with the increasing demand of spectrum in ETSI Countries, and therefore no more suitable for essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive [1] within the European Union. Nevertheless,
recognizing that ETSI ENs have worldwide relevance, they are still found into EN 302 217-4-1
(see bibliography).
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document.
NOTE 2: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org.
In order to technically cover different market and network requirements, with an appropriate balance of performance to
cost and effective and appropriate use of the radio spectrum, the present document, together with
EN 302 217-2-2 (see bibliography), offers a number of system types and antennas alternatives, for selection by
administrations, operators and manufacturers dependent on the desired use of the radio spectrum and network/market
requirements; those options include:
• channel separation alternatives (as provided by the relevant CEPT Recommendation);
• spectral efficiency class alternatives (different complexity of modulation formats provided in radio equipment
standards);
• antenna directivity class alternatives (for different network density requirement).
The present document is considered applicable to fixed radio systems products with integral antennas, for which all the
technical requirements included in the present document, in EN 302 217-2-2 (see bibliography) and in EN 302 217-3
(see bibliography) apply; the present document applies, as well, to separate antenna products, to which only the relevant
technical requirements apply. For more background information on the equipment and antenna parameters relevant to
Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive see EG 201 399 (see bibliography) and TR 101 506 (see bibliography).
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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
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication ETSI cannot guarantee
their long term validity.
[1] Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio
equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity (R&TTE Directive).
[2] ETSI EN 301 126-3-1 (V1.1.2): "Fixed Radio Systems; Conformance testing;
Part 3-1: Point-to-Point antennas; Definitions, general requirements and test procedures".
[3] ETSI EN 302 217-1 (V1.2.1): "Fixed Radio Systems; Characteristics and requirements for
point-to-point equipment and antennas; Part 1: Overview and system-independent common
characteristics".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the symbols given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in EN 302 217-1 [3] apply.
4 Technical requirements specifications
In the following clauses, electrical characteristics are given as function of specific classification of the antennas
according to the principles referred to in EN 302 217-4-1 (see bibliography).
The antenna supplier shall state, for each antenna type, the frequency band of operation and antenna gain at least at the
frequency band edges and at mid-band. An antenna, which employs a radome, shall meet the requirements of the
present document with the radome in place. The antenna system shall radiate a linear (single or dual) polarized wave. In
bands where frequency co-ordination is applied, single polarized antennas shall meet cross-polar RPE and XPD
requirements also.
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NOTE: In bands where frequency co-ordination is not applied, cross-polar RPE and XPD are not considered as
essential requirements for R&TTE Directive [1] conformance, even if the antenna is actually dual
polarized. Values given in the present document should be considered for reference purposes only. For
definition of co-ordination in frequency bands, refer to definitions in EN 302 217-1 [3].
4.1 Environmental profile
The required environmental profile for operation of the antenna or the equipment-antenna assembly (in case of systems
with integral antenna) shall be declared by the supplier. The antenna shall comply with all the technical requirements of
the present document at all times when operating within the boundary limits of the declared operational environmental
profile. For testing the compliance to technical requirements refer also to EN 301 126-3-1 [2] and clause 5 in the present
document.
4.2 Radiation Pattern Envelope (RPE)
The present document defines only RPE which characteristics are considered suitable, within the European Community,
and relevant to essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive [1]; however, it is recognized that ETSI
ENs have worldwide relevance and therefore, in other countries, there might be applications and low density radio
networks that justify a different trade-off in terms of performance, size and cost. Therefore in EN 302 217-4-1
(see bibliography) other Class 1 antenna RPE are standardized for such purpose.
Not all classes of antennas defined in EN 302 217-4-1 (see bibliography) are presently represented by specific RPEs in
the present document; missing RPEs are intended for future inclusion whenever the market might possibly require them.
Table 1 provides for each frequency range an overview of the currently standardized antenna classes.
Table 1: Summary of RPE classes represented in the present document
Frequency range Antenna Radiation Pattern
(GHz) Envelope (RPE) class
1 to 3 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3
3 to 14 2, 3, 4
14 to 20 2, 3, 4
20 to 24 2, 3, 4
24 to 30 2, 3, 4
30 to 47 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4
47 to 66 2, 3A, 3B
71 to 86 No class defined
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4.2.1 Frequency range 0: 1 GHz to 3 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 2 to 7 give the RPEs for antenna classes 1, 2 and 3.
Co-polar Pattern
Gain, dBi
-5
-6
Cross-polar pattern
-10
-20
-30
-40
30 50
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
ANGLE OF AZIMUTH RELATIVE TO MAIN BEAM (degrees)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
20 16 20 0
50 6 30 0
100 6 50 -6
140 -5 180 -6
180 -5
Figure 2: Class 1A antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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Co-polar Pattern
Gain, dBi
-5
-6
Cross-polar pattern
-10
-20
-30
-40
15 30 50
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
ANGLE OF AZIMUTH RELATIVE TO MAIN BEAM (degrees)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
15 20 20 0
40 6 30 0
100 6 50 -6
140 -5 180 -6
180 -5
Figure 3: Class 1B antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
Co-polar pattern
Gain, dBi 0
-7
-10
Cross-polar pattern
-20
-30
-40
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
ANGLE OF AZIMUTH RELATIVE TO MAIN BEAM (degrees)
Azimuth angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Azimuth angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
20 12 20 0
40 4 30 0
110 -7 100 -10
180 -7 180 -10
Figure 4: Class 1C antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, azimuth plane)
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Gain, dBi
-4
0 1020 3040 50 6070 80 90
ANGLE OF ELEVATION RELATIVE TO MAIN BEAM (degrees)
Elevation angle (°) dBi
20 15
60 1
90 -4
Figure 5: Class 1C antennas RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz, elevation plane)
Co-polar pattern
Gain, dBi 0
Cross-polar pattern
-10
-12
-15
-20
-30
-40
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
ANGLE OF AZIMUTH RELATIVE TO MAIN BEAM (degrees)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
20 12 20 0
40 4 30 0
90 4 100 -15
120 -12 180 -15
180 -12
Figure 6: Class 2 antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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Co-polar Pattern
Gain, dBi
-10
Cross-polar pattern
-18
-20
-30
-40
30 110
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
ANGLE OF AZIMUTH RELATIVE TO MAIN BEAM (degrees)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
10 18 20 0
30 3 30 0
80 2 100 -20
110 -18 180 -20
180 -18
Figure 7: Class 3 antenna RPE (1 GHz to 3 GHz)
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4.2.2 Frequency range 1: 3 GHz to 14 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 8 to 10 give the RPEs for antenna classes 2, 3 and 4.
-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
‑ ‑
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
5 26 5 10
10 20 10 5
20 12 15 5
50 5 30 -3
65 2 70 -3
80 2 100 -20
105 -20 180 -20
180 -20
Figure 8: Class 2 antennas RPE (3 GHz to 14 GHz)
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Gain (dBi)
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30 30
20 20
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
-40
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
‑ ‑
‑ ‑
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
5 20 5 5
5 16 5 5
20 8 10 0
10 5 10 0
70 -5 13 -5
20 -7 13 -5
100 -25 20 -5
50 -18 20 -15
180 -25 40 -6
70 -20 30 -20
50 -10
85 -24 40 -24
75 -15
105 -30 45 -24
95 -25
180 -30 70 -25
180 -25
85 -25
105 -33
Figure 9: Class 3 antennas RPE (3 GHz to 14 GHz)
180 -33
Figure 10: Class 4 antennas RPE (3 GHz to 14 GHz)
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Gain (dBi)
Gain (dBi)
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4.2.3 Frequency range 2: 14 GHz to 20 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 11 to 13 give the RPEs for antenna classes 2 to 4.
-10
-20
-30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
‑ ‑
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
5 25 5 10
15 13 7 7
20 10 15 2
70 0 20 2
80 -8 25 -1
100 -18 45 -1
160 -20 70 -10
180 -20 90 -20
180 -20
Figure 11: Class 2 antennas RPE (14 GHz to 20 GHz)
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Gain (dBi)
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-10
-20
-30
-40
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
‑ ‑
Angle Co-polar Angle Cross-polar
(°) (dBi) (°) (dBi)
5 18 5 5
10 9 10 1
25 2 30 -13
60 -4 50 -15
95 -27 85 -25
180 -27 95 -31
180 -31
Figure 12: Class 3 antennas RPE (14 GHz to 20 GHz)
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Gain (dBi)
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-10
-20
-30
-40
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Angle of azimuth relative to main beam axis (degrees)
Co polar (dBi) Cross polar (dBi)
‑ ‑
Angle (°) Co-polar (dBi) Angle (°) Cross-polar (dBi)
5 18 5 -3
10 9 13 -7
20 -4 20 -15
40 -13 30 -20
80 -25 65 -22
100 -30 95 -31
180 -30 180 -31
Figure 13: Class 4 antennas RPE (14 GHz to 20 GHz)
4.2.4 Frequency range 3: 20 GHz to 24 GHz
The choice of antenna depends on the application planned for this band, requirements of the operators and the
responsible administration. Figures 14 to 16 g
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