SRSP-503 — Technical Requirements for Cellular Radiotelephone Systems Operating in the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz
Issue 7, September 2008
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications
Standard Radio System Plan
Preface
Issue 7 of SRSP-503 is hereby released to allow better coverage and higher throughput for mobile data services in rural and remote areas.
Changes include:
- increase of the EIRP limits outside of urban areas
- increase of the EIRP limit for mobile terminals
- update of the coordination distance for base stations using the increased EIRP limits
- additional updates and editorial corrections
This Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) replaces SRSP-503, Issue 6.
Issued under the authority of
the Minister of Industry
________________________
Marc Dupuis
Acting Director General
Spectrum Engineering Branch
Contents
- Intent
- General
- Related Documents
- Availability of Spectrum and Sub-allocation for the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz
- Technical Criteria
- General Guidelines for Co-existence of Systems Operating in the Same Sub-bands
- General Guidelines for Co-existence of Systems Operating in Adjacent Sub-bands
- Co-existence with Radio Systems in Adjacent Bands
- Appendix A — RF Channel Designation For Analogue Cellular Systems
SRSP-503
- Technical Requirements for Cellular Radiotelephone Systems Operating in the Bands 824-849 MHz and
869-894 MHz
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1. Intent
1.1 This Standard Radio System Plan (SRSP) states the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the frequency bands 824 MHz to 849 MHz and 869 MHz to 894 MHz for cellular telephones and their evolution for advanced services.
1.2 As this SRSP is technology neutral, it supports analogue cellular systems1 and digital systems based on different technology platforms.
1.3 This SRSP specifies equipment characteristics relating to efficient spectrum usage only and is not to be regarded as a comprehensive specification for equipment design and/or selection.
top of page2. General
2.1 Revisions to this SRSP will be made as required.
2.2 Notwithstanding the fact that a system satisfies the requirements of this SRSP, Industry Canada may require adjustment to radio and auxiliary equipment in radio stations whenever harmful interference2 is caused to any radio station or system.
2.3 When potential conflicts between systems cannot be resolved, the Department shall be so advised. Following consultation with the parties concerned, it will determine the necessary modifications and schedule of modifications.
2.4 Equipment operating in the above bands must comply with appropriate technical standards listed in paragraph 3.2.
2.5 Cellular telephone service is not intended to be provided to airborne mobile terminals.
2.6 New technologies can be introduced into cellular spectrum provided that the provisions of this standard are observed.
2.7 It is desirable to maintain connectivity if the mobile subscriber roams into a geographic area serviced under a different service provider.
2.8 Low-power devices to extend cellular features (e.g. wireless PBX using cellular RF channels) are permitted on the conditions that such usage is by or under the control of the cellular service provider, the integrity of the public cellular service is maintained, and equipment is certified and meets the appropriate approval standard(s).
2.9 Licensees will be expected to respect the understanding and arrangement established with the United States of America pertaining to these bands and abide by any future arrangements/agreements.
2.10 It should be noted that the mobile terrestrial service shares these bands with other services in accordance with the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations and the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Radio Regulations.
top of page3. Related Documents
3.1 The following documents, as amended from time to time, outline the policy framework and radio licence application requirements for cellular mobile radio systems:
3.1.1 Canada Gazette Notice DGTN-006-82/DGTR-017-82, Cellular Mobile Radio Policy and Call for Licence Applications
3.1.2 Radio Systems Policy, Radio Systems Policies RP-003 and RP-005 Relevant to the Level of Usage of Mobile Systems and also the Definition of a Cellular Mobile Radio Service as originally set out in October, 1982 (RP-014)
3.1.3 Radio Systems Policy, Policy for the Provision of Cellular Services by New Parties (RP-019)
3.1.4 Spectrum Utilization Policy, General Information Related to Spectrum Utilization and Radio Systems Policies (SP Gen)
3.1.5 Spectrum Utilization Policy, Spectrum Allocation and Utilization in Certain Bands in the Range 30.01-896 MHz, Part I (SP 30-896 MHz)
3.1.6 Telecommunications Regulation Circular, Notes Regarding Designation of Emission (Including Necessary Bandwidth and Classification), Class of Station and Nature of Service (TRC-43)
3.1.7 Client Procedures Circular, Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems (CPC-2-0-03)
3.1.8 Safety Code 6 - Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequencies Range from 3 kHz - 300 GHz, available on the Health Canada website at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
3.1.9 Client Procedures Circular, Licensing Procedure for Spectrum Licences for Terrestrial Services (CPC-2-1-23)
3.1.10 Gazette Notice DGRB-002-08 - Conditions of Licence for Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing and to Prohibit Exclusive Site Arrangements
3.2 Equipment and systems operating in the bands 824–849 MHz and 869–894 MHz shall be certified in accordance with the current versions of the following Radio Standards Procedure and Radio Standards Specifications:
3.2.1 Radio Standards Procedure, Certification of Radio Equipment (RSP-100)
3.2.2 Radio Standards Specification, Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands) (RSS-102)
3.2.3 Radio Standards Specification, Land and Subscriber Stations: Voice, Data and Tone Modulated, Angle Modulation Radiotelephone Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Cellular Mobile Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz (RSS-118)
3.2.4 Radio Standards Specification (Annex A), Cellular Systems Mobile Station -Land Station Compatibility Standard (RSS-118)
3.2.5 Radio Standards Specification, 800 MHz Dual-Mode CDMA Cellular Telephones (RSS-129)
3.2.6 Radio Standards Specification, Cellular Telephones Employing New Technologies Operating in the Bands 824–849 MHz and 869–894 MHz (RSS-132)
3.3 The following documents may be of interest for the implementation of cellular services related to this SRSP.
3.3.1 Broadcasting Procedures and Rules, Part 4, Application Procedures and Rules for Television Broadcasting Undertakings, Appendix 12 - Television/Land Mobile Mutual Interference Analysis (Provisional) (BPR-4)
3.3.2 Broadcasting Procedures and Rules, Part 7, Application Procedures and Rules for Digital Television (DTV) Undertakings, Section B-4 - Protection of Mobile Services — Draft (BPR-7)
3.3.3 DTV (Digital Television) Transition Allotment Plan
3.3.4 Standard Radio System Plans, Technical Requirements for Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Services Operating in the Bands 806-821/851-866 MHz and 821-824/866-869 MHz (SRSP-502)
3.3.5 Terrestrial Radiocommunication Agreements and Arrangements (TRAA), Interim Agreement, Land Mobile Radio Services Operating in the Band 806-890 MHz
3.3.6 Terrestrial Radiocommunication Agreements and Arrangements (TRAA), Interim Agreement, Cellular Radio Systems Operating in the 800 MHz Band
3.3.7 Legislative and Regulatory Circulars (LRC), Radiocommunication Regulations (RR)
3.3.8 Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations
3.4 Unless otherwise stated, the above documents are available on Industry Canada's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website.
top of page4. Availability of Spectrum and Sub-allocation for the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz
4.1 Availability of Spectrum
The frequency bands sub-allocated to the cellular and advanced services are 824-849 MHz paired at 45 MHz separation with 869-894 MHz. The band 824-849 MHz is used for mobile transmit and the band 869-894 MHz is used for base transmit.
4.2 Sub-allocation Plan
A sub-allocation plan of the available spectrum, specifically designated for cellular and advanced services and providing for a maximum of two systems in a given area, is outlined below, and is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Spectrum Availability and Associated Sub-allocation in the Bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz for Cellular Systems
4.2.1 Local Telephone-Cellular Service Provider
The sub-bands 835-845 MHz and 846.5-849 MHz paired with 880-890 MHz and 891.5-894 MHz, identified as Sub-band B, have been designated for systems operated by the local telephone-cellular service provider. For this duplex operation, the base station transmit RF channels are in the bands 880-890 MHz and 891.5-894 MHz; the corresponding mobile transmit RF channels are in the bands 835-845 MHz and 846.5-849 MHz.
4.2.2 Other Cellular Service Provider
The sub-bands 824-835 MHz and 845-846.5 MHz paired with 869-880 MHz and 890-891.5 MHz, identified as Sub-band A, have been designated for systems operated by the other cellular service provider. For this duplex operation, the base station transmit RF channels are in the bands 869-880 MHz and 890-891.5 MHz; the corresponding mobile station transmit RF channels are in the bands 824-835 MHz and 845-846.5 MHz.
4.3 Radio Frequency (RF) Channel Spacing
The RF channel designations for analogue cellular systems are described in Appendix A. Other channel bandwidths are permitted for digital systems.
4.4 Coordination of Systems in Adjacent Blocks
Cellular system providers shall ensure that they will not create interference in adjacent frequency blocks. Specific coordination requirements for analogue systems are described in Appendix A.
4.5 Coordination of Systems in the Canada/United States Border Area
The use of the bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz near the Canada/United States border is subject to the Interim Arrangement, Cellular Radio Systems Operating in the 800 MHz Band.
top of page5. Technical Criteria
5.1 Power and Antenna Height Limitations
5.1.1 Base stations for digital systems are limited to 1640 watts maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) with an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) up to 150 m, except in urban areas3 where they are limited to a maximum allowable EIRP of 820 watts.
5.1.2 Base stations for analogue systems are limited to 820 watts maximum EIRP with an antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) up to 150 m, except in urban areas where they are limited to a maximum allowable EIRP of 164 watts.
5.1.3 The maximum EIRP shall be 11.5 watts for mobile stations.
5.1.4 The EIRP and antenna height shall be limited to that necessary to provide the required service as governed by the system requirements.
5.1.5 A reduction in EIRP from that specified in paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 is required for base stations with antenna height above average terrain (HAAT) in excess of 150 m as follows:
EIRPreduction= 20log10HAAT/150
In the above formula, the EIRP reduction is measured in dB and the HAAT is measured in metres.
5.2 Out-of-band Emission Limits
5.2.1 Out-of-band emission limits are specified in RSS-118, RSS-129 and RSS-132.
top of page6. General Guidelines for Co-existence of Systems Operating in the Same Sub-bands
In the event that a cellular system is authorized to use the same frequency block used by different operators in adjacent service areas, coordination of any transmitter installations which are within 70 km of the boundary shall be required, except for installations with EIRP exceeding 500W less the HAAT correction indicated in paragraph 5.1.5, for which the coordination distance is 121 km. This is to eliminate any harmful interference that might otherwise be present and to ensure continuance of equal access to the frequency block by both operators.
The reliable service area of cells is defined to be 35 dB µV/m at the cell perimeter. For the purpose of protecting stations operating in adjacent service areas from co-channel interference, a base station shall not generate a field strength exceeding this level outside the operator' service area unless agreed otherwise by the affected operator.
Possible interference conflicts resulting from the operation of two cellular systems may occur. The resolution of those conflicts should be through mutual arrangements between the affected parties following consultation and coordination.
When potential conflicts between systems cannot be resolved, Industry Canada shall be so advised. Following consultations with the parties concerned, the Department will determine the necessary course of actions.
System expansion measures such as addition of cells, cell splitting and sectorization will not force major changes in the system of the other operator, except by mutual agreement between the affected parties. Any changes, including cell site locations, cell sectorization and cell splitting, require consultation with the other operator.
top of page7. General Guidelines for Co-existence of Systems Operating in Adjacent Sub-bands
Possible interference conflicts resulting from the operation of two systems operating in adjacent sub-bands may occur even though the technical specifications of this SRSP and of RSS-118, RSS-129 and RSS-132 are met.
The resolution of those conflicts should be through mutual arrangements between the affected parties following extensive consultation and coordination.
When potential conflicts between systems cannot be resolved, Industry Canada shall be so advised. Following consultations with the parties concerned, the Department will determine the necessary modifications and schedule of modifications.
top of page8. Co-existence with Radio Systems in Adjacent Bands
8.1 Broadcast Systems Operating Below 806 MHz
It should be noted that television broadcasting undertakings operate below 806 MHz in accordance with BPR-4 or BPR-7.
Base stations of cellular systems in the band 869-894 MHz can cause degradation to TV reception for certain older receivers when tuned to TV channels 65, 66, 67, 68 and 69, due to high signal strength from base station signals that are image-related to the TV channels. The relationship between cellular base transmit band and UHF TV image responses is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Relationship Between Cellular Base Transmit Band and UHF TV Image Response
Cellular system providers will take prudent measures to ensure that interference does not occur. This will include consultation with the appropriate Industry Canada office when planning base station sites within the Grade B contour for the TV stations listed in the DTV (Digital Television) Transition Allotment Plan.
Should interference problems arise in spite of the precautionary measures, the cellular system provider will take reasonable steps, including the possible installation of "image filters," for the affected TV receivers, to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution with TV receiver owners.
8.2 Mobile Radio Systems Operating Below 824 MHz and 869 MHz
It should be noted that public safety mobile radio systems operate below 824 MHz and 869 MHz in accordance with SRSP-502. Coordination may be required with these systems for the protection of base station receivers operating in the lower part of the sub-bands.
Appendix A — RF Channel Designation For Analogue Cellular Systems
The RF channel designations for analogue cellular systems are shown in Tables A and B. Different channel bandwidths are permitted for digital services.
top of page1. Sub-band A
The RF channels of the sub-band A are subdivided into two groups as outlined in the following paragraphs.
1.1 Analogue Traffic Channels
The RF channels in the two sub-bands 824.040-834.360 MHz and 845.010-846.480 MHz paired with the two consecutive sub-bands (869.040-879.360 MHz and 890.010-891.480 MHz) are available for use as traffic channels. Traffic channels may be used for either speech or data transmission provided that such data use will not reduce overall spectrum efficiency.
1.2 Analogue Control Channels/Access Channels
The analogue control channel is used for the transmission of digital control information for analogue systems. A total of 21 control/access channel pairs are assigned in sub-band A. The 21 channel pairs are 834.390 MHz to 834.990 MHz paired with 879.390 MHz to 879.990 MHz. Additional control/access channels may be designated where required.
2. Sub-band B
The RF channels of the sub-band B are subdivided into two groups as indicated in the following paragraphs.
2.1 Analogue Traffic Channels
The RF channels in the two sub-bands 835.650-844.980 MHz and 846.510-848.970 MHz paired with the two consecutive sub-bands (880.650-889.980 MHz and 891.510-893.970 MHz) are available for use as traffic channels. Traffic channels may be used for either speech or data transmission provided that such data use will not reduce overall spectrum efficiency.
2.2 Analogue Control/Access Channels
The analogue control channel is used for the transmission of digital control information for analogue systems. A total of 21 control/access channel pairs are assigned in sub-band B. The 21 channel pairs are 835.020 MHz to 835.620 MHz paired with 880.020 MHz to 880.620 MHz. Additional control/access channels may be designated where required.
3. Coordination of Adjacent Control/Access and Traffic Channels in Systems A and B
Analogue cellular telephone systems using adjacent frequency blocks shall require coordination of control/access channels 333 and 334, as well as traffic channels 666, 667, 716 and 717. An arrangement has been made between cellular systems providers regarding the usage of channel 355 as a control/access channel in place of channel 334 in order to minimize interference potential.
| Sub-band A: Other Cellular Service Provider | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Number (N) | Mobile Transmit Frequency (MHz) | Base Transmit Frequency (MHz) | Channel Usage |
| 991 . . 1012 |
824.040 . . . 0.03(N-1023)+825 . . . . 825.000 |
869.040 . . . 0.03(N-1023)+870 . . . . 870.000 |
First traffic . . . N traffic . . . . Last traffic |
| 1013 . . . . 1023 |
|||
| 1 . 311 |
825.030 . 0.03N+825 . 834.360 |
870.030 . 0.03N+870 . 879.360 |
First traffic . N traffic . Last traffic |
| 312 | |||
| 313 . . . 333 |
834.390 . 0.03N+825 . 834.990 |
879.390 . 0.03N+870 . 879.990 |
First control/access . N control/access . Last control/access |
| 667 . 688 |
845.010 . . . . 0.03N+825 . . . . 846.480 |
890.010 . . . . 0.03N+870 . . . . 891.480 |
First traffic . . . . N traffic . . . . Last traffic |
| 689 . 694 |
|||
| 695 . . . 716 |
|||
| Sub-band B: Local Telephone-Cellular Service Provider | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Number (N) | Mobile Transmit Frequency (MHz) | Base Transmit Frequency (MHz) | Channel Usage |
| 334 . . . 354 |
835.020 . 0.03N+825 . 835.620 |
880.020 . 0.03N+870 . 880.620 |
First control/access . N control/access . Last control/access |
| 355 | 835.650 . . . 0.03N+825 . . 844.980 |
880.650 . . . 0.03N+870 . . 889.980 |
First traffic . . . . N traffic . . Last traffic |
| 356 . . 644 |
|||
| 645 . 666 |
|||
| 717 . 738 |
846.510 . . . . . 0.03N+825 . . . . . 848.970 |
891.510 . . . . . 0.03N+870 . . . . . 893.970 |
First traffic . . . . . N traffic . . . . . Last traffic |
| 739 . . . 777 |
|||
| 778 . . . 799 |
|||
1 The issue of analogue cellular systems will be reviewed in the next release of this SRSP.
2 For the purpose of this SRSP, harmful interference means interference that endangers the functioning of a radionavigation service or of other safety service, or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication service operating in accordance with regulations and technical requirements laid down by Industry Canada under the Radiocommunication Act.
3 Urban areas are defined in Statistics Canada Census Dictionary and in A National Overview — Population and Dwelling Counts (Data Products: 1996 Census of Population), Catalogue number 93-357-XPB.
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