TS 05.05 – GSM 900/1800/1900 RF Requirements
3GPP TS 05.05 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM 900/1800/1900 RF Requirements. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.9.0 in R98.
Defines RF characteristics for GSM mobile stations and base stations across 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz bands, including power classes, frequency allocations, and transmission quality parameters.
Releases and versions of TS 05.05
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.23.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 05.05
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 05 series
- TS 05.01 GSM Physical Layer Introduction
- TS 05.02 Physical channels for radio subsystem
- TS 05.03 GSM Channel Coding and Interleaving
- TS 05.04 Modulation for Digital Cellular Radio
- TS 05.08 Radio Subsystem Link Control
- TS 05.09 AMR Codec Mode Adaptation for GSM
- TS 05.10 GSM Synchronization Requirements
- TS 05.14 GSM 400 Implementation Guidelines
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 05.05?
3GPP TS 05.05 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM 900/1800/1900 RF Requirements. Defines RF characteristics for GSM mobile stations and base stations across 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz bands, including power classes, frequency allocations, and transmission quality parameters.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 05.05?
TS 05.05 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.9.0 (R98).
What category does TS 05.05 belong to?
TS 05.05 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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