TS 11.21 – GSM Base Station RF Testing Requirements
3GPP TS 11.21 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Base Station RF Testing Requirements. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.5.0 in R98.
Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for GSM 900/DCS 1800 Base Station Systems, covering essential and complete conformance testing for radio type approval.
Releases and versions of TS 11.21
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.14.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 11.21
Category: Testing (RF Testing). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 11 series
- TS 11.14 SIM Application Toolkit Interface Specification
- TS 11.17 SIM Test Specification for GSM 11.11
- TS 11.18 1.8V SIM-ME Interface Specification
- TS 11.19 CTS Fixed Part SIM Specification
- TS 11.22 Base Station System Requirements Specification
- TS 11.23 GSM BSS Signalling Tests
- TS 11.24 GSM BSS Speech & Transcoding Test Spec
- TS 11.26 GSM Repeater RF Testing Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 11.21?
3GPP TS 11.21 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Base Station RF Testing Requirements. Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for GSM 900/DCS 1800 Base Station Systems, covering essential and complete conformance testing for radio type approval.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 11.21?
TS 11.21 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.5.0 (R98).
What category does TS 11.21 belong to?
TS 11.21 belongs to the Testing (RF Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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