RSS-129 - 800 MHz Dual-Mode CDMA Cellular Telephones

5. Equipment Requirements

5.1 Equipment Labels

Equipment that is certified under this RSS shall be permanently labelled on each item or inseparable combination. The label shall contain the following:

1. The certification number, prefixed by the name "Canada";
2. The manufacturer's name or trade name or brand name;
3. A model name or number.

Equipment for which a certificate has been issued is not considered certified if it is not properly labelled. Note: The information on the Canadian label can be combined with the manufacturer's other labelling requirements.

5.2 Testing Methods

1. Tests are to be conducted in accordance with good engineering practices.
2. When the antenna is detachable, the transmitter output power may be measured by replacing the antenna with a spectrum analyser of internal resistance equal to the impedance specified for the antenna.
3. When the antenna is not detachable, field strength measurement should be made using a calibrated open area test site, at the prevailing ambient temperature, provided that the prevailing temperature is within the design range for the equipment. A description of the method of measurement that is acceptable to Industry Canada is found in RSS-212.
4. In either method and except specified otherwise, the transmitter shall be modulated with signals representative of those encountered in a real system operation.
5. When using a spectrum analyser to measure power, a resolution bandwidth narrower than that specified, plus numerical integration to sum the power, is permitted. The method used shall be described in the test report.

5.3 Allocated Bands and Channel Spacing

The bands allocated to the cellular mobile service are:

Standard channel spacing is 30 kHz for analogue channels and 1.23 MHz for CDMA channels.

Analogue Channels

The mobile transmitter centre frequencies are 824.040 MHz (ch. 991) to 825.000 MHz (ch. 1023), and 825.030 MHz (ch. 1) to 848.970 MHz (ch. 799). The corresponding base transmitter centre frequencies are 869.040 MHz (ch. 991) to 870.000 MHz (ch. 1023), and 870.030 MHz (ch. 1) to 893.970 MHz (ch. 799). For further details of the allocated bands and channels for signalling purposes, see document SRSP-503.

CDMA Channels

The permissible carrier frequencies (midband frequencies) are given in Table 5.1.

5.4 External Controls

The device shall not have any external controls accessible to the user that can be adjusted and operated in violation of the limits of this RSS. Furthermore, information on internal adjustments or reconfiguration to the equipment shall only be made available to service depots and agents of the supplier and NOT to the public.

5.5 Associated Equipment

Associated equipment shall be that normally used with the transmitter and/or receiver. The equipment shall be operated in the cabinet supplied and in accordance with the manufacturer's published instructions.

5.6 Standard Atmospheric Conditions

Except where otherwise specified, tests shall be conducted under ambient conditions of atmospheric pressure and humidity and at a temperature of 20°C ±5°.

5.7 Standard Test Frequency

Except where otherwise specified, all tests shall be conducted on a frequency which is near the middle of the frequency range within which the equipment is designed to operate. This frequency shall be stated in the test report.

Table 5.1: CDMA Channel Numbers and Corresponding Frequencies

System	Valid CDMA Frequency Assignments	Analog Channel Count	CDMA Channel Number	Transmitter Frequency Assignment (MHz)
				Mobile	Base
A" (1 MHz)	xxxxxxxxx	22	991 to 1012	824.040 to 824.670	869.040 to 869.670
	CDMA	11	1013 to 1023	824.700 to 825.000	869.700 to 870.000
A (10 MHz)	CDMA	311	1 to 311	825.030 to 834.330	870.030 to 879.330
	xxxxxxxxx	22	312 to 333	834.360 to 834.990	879.360 to 879.990
B (10 MHz)	xxxxxxxxx	22	334 to 355	835.020 to 835.650	880.020 to 880.650
	CDMA	289	356 to 644	835.680 to 844.320	880.680 to 889.320
	xxxxxxxxx	22	645 to 666	844.350 to 844.980	889.350 to 889.980
A' (1.5 MHz)	xxxxxxxxx	22	667 to 688	845.010 to 845.640	890.010 to 890.640
	CDMA	6	689 to 694	845.670 to 845.820	890.670 to 890.820
	xxxxxxxxx	22	695 to 716	845.850 to 846.480	890.850 to 891.480
B' (2.5 MHz)	xxxxxxxxx	22	717 to 738	846.510 to 847.140	891.510 to 892.140
	CDMA	39	739 to 777	847.170 to 848.310	892.170 to 893.310
	xxxxxxxxx	22	778 to 799	848.340 to 848.970	893.340 to 893.970

Frequencies shown (xxxxx) are not valid for CDMA carrier frequency assignments.

5.8 Standard Input and Output Terminations

The input and output termination values of the equipment under test and of the test equipment shall be recorded in the test report. All input and output terminals shall be properly terminated under all test conditions.

5.9 Frequency Deviation (Analogue)

The maximum permissible frequency deviation shall be ± 12 kHz for voice, ±8 kHz (nominal) for wideband data, and ± 2 kHz (nominal) for the Supervisory Audio Tone (SAT). Simultaneous voice and SAT produce a peak frequency deviation of ± 14 kHz (nominal).

5.10 Standard Test Modulation (Analogue)

Standard test modulation (voice) shall be a 1.0 kHz sinusoidal audio input signal having 1% or less total harmonic distortion applied at the level required to produce ± 8 kHz frequency deviation.

5.11 Standard Test Modulation (Data)

The standard test modulation (data) shall be that required to produce a pseudo-random 10 kilobit/second data pattern at nominal ±8 kHz peak frequency deviation. Information regarding the pseudo-random data pattern used should be included with the test report. A sequence of length 511 bits or greater shall be used.

5.12 Supply Voltage

Tests shall be performed at the manufacturer's rated supply voltage, except for the frequency stability tests of sections 7 and 9. The test voltage shall be stated in the test report.

5.13 Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) Systems

Cellular digital packet data (CDPD) transmission systems are permitted in the cellular bands. The equipment shall comply with the relevant sections of this RSS and be certified by Industry Canada. However, systems that cannot conform to the RSS should be referred to Manager, Radio Equipment Standards, Industry Canada, for evaluation on a case-by-case basis (see section 2.2). Examples are systems using different modulation techniques and hence test modulation conditions, to represent the CDPD signals in a real system operation, that are different from those specified in this RSS.

Note: Adaptation of a certified piece of equipment, from voice-mode to data transmission, by means of a software change that does not violate the permissible output RF spectrum mask will not require re-certification provided that the model numbering of the equipment is unchanged.

5.14 Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

The electronic serial number (ESN) is a 32 bit number that uniquely identifies a cellular mobile station to any cellular system. (Note: Other ESN schemes may be considered by Industry Canada.)

1. Each mobile transmitter in service must have a unique ESN.
2. The ESN host component must be permanently attached to a main circuit board of the mobile transmitter and the integrity of the unit's operating software must not be alterable. The ESN must be isolated from fraudulent contact and tempering. If the ESN host component does not contain other information, that component must not be removable, and its electrical connections must not be accessible. If the ESN host component contains other information, the ESN must be encoded using one or more of the following techniques:
   1. Multiplication or division by a polynomial;
   2. Cyclic coding; or
   3. The spreading of ESN bits over various non-sequential memory locations.
3. The ESN must be factory set and not alterable, transferable, removable or otherwise able to be manipulated. Cellular mobile equipment must be designed such that any attempt to remove, tamper with, or change the ESN chip, its logic system, or firmware originally programmed by the manufacturer will render the mobile transmitter inoperative.

5.15 Cordless-Mode Cellular Base Stations (CCBS)

5.15.1 Cordless-mode cellular base stations (CCBS) are permitted. The CCBS is intended to form a cordless telephone system in conjunction with a cellular handset or handsets. The communication between the handsets and the CCBS will use the service provider's cellular frequency band. Such a cordless system is intended for short range and/or in building usage. When the CCBS is certified (this RSS is still to be used for certification), operation is permitted under the cellular service provider's licence.

5.15.2 The CCBS shall comply with this RSS as well as the standard CS-03 and be certified under both the radio certification procedure RSP-100 and the terminal attachment program procedure CP-01. (Note: On the other hand, regular cellular base stations are exempt from CP-01 certification.)

5.15.3 The CCBS and the handset shall incorporate a security code of a minimum of 8 bits or equivalent to prevent unintentional line seizure, dialling or ringing. A description of the implementation of the code is required, i.e. testing is not required. If more details are required, please see RSS-210, section on "Cordless Telephones: General Conditions".

5.15.4 The RF output power shall not exceed a level that is required for reliable communication. Relaxed frequency stability and spectrum mask requirements can be considered for the lower power usage, on a case by case basis by the Manager, Radio Equipment Standards (see section 2.2).

5.15.5 The applicant for certification shall provide a letter from one of the following appropriate Cellular service providers stating that the CCBS authorization protocol has been tested and found to work satisfactorily:

1. Mobility Canada, 2920 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5J4. Telephone: (905) 282-3302 / Fax : (905) 202-3337 or
2. Rogers Cantel, One, Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2Y5. Telephone: (416) 935-1100.

5.15.6 An authorization protocol shall be put in place to allow the operation of the CCBS based on the following principles:

1. The CCBS shall be controlled by the network of the Cellular service provider in order to receive permission to operate. Such controlling mechanism may be provided by wireline or wireless facilities. The operation of a CCBS must only be on frequencies within the frequency sub-band assigned for use to the cellular service provider (and not just the cell site frequencies) and must operate only within the radio service coverage of the network by which the CCBS is controlled.
2. Upon reception of the permission to operate from the network and under no other circumstances, a CCBS will enable its transmitter, permit communication with any associated certified handsets and provide service, using the frequency spectrum and operating parameters specified and/or permitted by the Cellular service provider
3. Until authorized for service by the network, neither the CCBS nor the handset shall be able to transmit in their cordless mode.

5.16 Multiple Band Operation

Equipment that can operate in a set of multiple bands, e.g., in the 800 MHz cellular and 2 GHz PCS frequency bands, shall comply with the requirements of each of the bands in which it serves. For equipment certification under multiple standards, please contact the Certification and Engineering Bureau (address in section 14).

Specifically, any active or spurious emissions shall comply with those bands in which the equipment is active. When transitioning between bands, the equipment shall not actively transmit and its spurious emissions shall not exceed those required by either the original or the destination band.

6. Transmitter Tests (Analogue Mode)

Test results are to be presented in graphical form wherever possible. The graph shall also include the specification limits.

If the RF output power is internally adjustable or remotely controllable, adjust or control it to the maximum rated power of the range for which equipment certification is sought.

6.1 Modulation Deviation Limiting

Modulation deviation limiting refers to the ability of the transmitter circuits to prevent the transmitter from producing deviation in excess of rated system deviation.

Method of Measurement

Adjust the audio input frequency to 1.0 kHz and peak frequency deviation to ±8 kHz, with the 2:1 compressor enabled and the Supervisory Audio Tone (SAT) disabled.

The audio input shall be increased by 20 dB in one step (rise time between the 10-percent and 90-percent points shall be a maximum of 100 milliseconds). However, if the increase in audio input level is instantaneous, a 50% overshoot in frequency deviation within the initial 100 milliseconds is permissible.

Both the maximum initial and the subsequent steady state values of the peak frequency deviation, at and following the time of the 20 dB increase, shall be measured and recorded.

With the input level held constant at the 20 dB level, vary the frequency and observe the deviation for all frequencies between 300 Hz and 3.0 kHz.

Minimum Standard

The maximum initial and subsequent steady-state peak frequency deviations shall not exceed the rated system peak frequency deviation of ±12 kHz. This requirement excludes the supervisory audio tone (SAT) and 10 kilobit/second wideband data signals.

6.2 Transmitter Audio Low Pass Filter

Except as provided in section 6.3.2 (b), the transmitter shall employ a low pass filter between the deviation limiter and the modulator to reduce undesired high frequency audio signal components from being applied to the modulator since they can generate unwanted transmitter signal components outside the channel of operation.

Method of Measurement

Operate the transmitter with the compressor disabled.

An audio signal of 1.0 kHz shall be applied to the input of the filter, set at a level high enough to ensure that an attenuation of at least 40 dB is measurable. The output level of the filter shall be measured.

Using the level measured at 1.0 kHz as a reference (0 dB), vary the frequency from 3 kHz to 20 kHz, and record the change in output level while maintaining a constant input level.

Variations to this measurement method are permitted. Table 6.1 values assume a pre-emphasis network of flat gain above 3 kHz. Therefore, the audio low pass filter shall have compensating attenuation for any pre-emphasis gain above 3 kHz.

Minimum Standard

Between 3.0 kHz and 30 kHz the response of the audio low pass filter in mobile and base stations shall meet the limits in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1: Audio Low Pass Filter

Frequency band	Minimum attenuation relative to 3.0 kHz
3.0 - 5.9 kHz	40 Log10(f/3) dB where f is in kHz
5.9 - 6.1 kHz	35 dB
6.1 - 15.0 kHz	40 Log10(f/3) dB where f is in kHz
15.0 - 30.0 kHz	28 dB

No filtering is required of the F3D supervisory audio tones, the F3D signalling tones or the F1D wideband data signals.

6.3 Unwanted Emissions

Unwanted emissions are emissions on a frequency or frequencies outside the necessary bandwidth which result from the modulation process, from spurious emissions and harmonics.

6.3.1 Method of Measurement

The spectrum of the transmitter shall be determined with a spectrum analyser in averaging (mean) power mode and of the following resolution bandwidths:

1. When operating in the F3E radiotelephony mode or the F3D supervisory audio tone mode:
   1. For any emission less than or equal to 45 kHz removed from the carrier frequency (f_c): 300 Hz; and
   2. For any emission greater than 45 kHz removed from the carrier frequency: 30 kHz.
2. When operating in the F1D wideband data mode or the F3D signalling tone mode:
   1. For any emission less than or equal to 60 kHz removed from the carrier frequency: 300 Hz; and
   2. For any emission greater than 60 kHz removed from the carrier frequency: 30 kHz.

6.3.2 For F3E Voice Mode Measurements

The transmitter shall have its compressor disabled and shall be modulated with a 2.5 kHz sine wave at a level 13.5 dB greater than that required to produce ±8 kHz peak frequency deviation at 1.0 kHz.

Minimum Standard

1. Except as provided in (b), the mean power of emissions from the transmitter with modulated carrier shall be attenuated below the mean power of the unmodulated carrier (see 7.2.2 for mean power measurement) in accordance with the schedule below:
   • (a1) On any frequency removed from the carrier frequency by more than 20 kHz up to and including 45 kHz: at least 26 dB.
   • (a2) On any frequency removed from the carrier frequency by more than 45 kHz: at least 60 dB or 43 + 10 Log₁₀(mean output power in watts) dB, whichever is the less stringent. The search for unwanted emissions shall be from the lowest frequency internally generated or used in the device (local oscillator, intermediate or carrier frequency) up to 3rd harmonic of the highest frequency generated or used, without exceeding 23 GHz.
   • (a3) The mean power of emissions in the base station transmit frequency band (869-894 MHz) from mobile transmitters shall be attenuated to a level not to exceed -80 dBm/30 kHz at the transmit antenna connector.
2. In lieu of the requirements of (a1) and (a2) above and the requirements of the audio filter of section 6.2, compliance with the following emission specifications may be demonstrated for transmitters operating in the F3E radiotelephony mode. The mean power of any emission removed from the carrier frequency by a displacement frequency (f_d in kHz) shall be attenuated below the mean power of the unmodulated carrier in accordance with the following schedule:
   • (b1) On any frequency removed from the carrier frequency by more than 12 kHz up to and including 20 kHz: at least 117 Log₁₀ (f_d/12) dB;
   • (b2) On any frequency removed from the carrier frequency by more than 20 kHz: at least 100 Log₁₀ (f_d/11) dB or 60 dB or 43+10 Log₁₀ (mean output power in watts) dB, whichever is less stringent. The search for unwanted emissions shall be from the lowest frequency internally generated or used in the device (local oscillator, intermediate or carrier frequency) up to 3rd harmonic of the highest frequency generated or used, without exceeding 23 GHz.
   • (b3) Mobile stations must still demonstrate that the RF signal corresponding to the audio input signal of 5.9 - 6.1 kHz is attenuated by at least 35 dB relative to that at 1.0 kHz.

6.3.3 For F1D Wideband Data Mode Measurements

The transmitter shall be modulated with a pseudo-random 10 kilobit/second data pattern at ±8 kHz peak frequency deviation.

Minimum Standard

The mean power of emissions from the transmitter with modulated carrier shall be attenuated below the mean power of the unmodulated carrier in accordance with the schedule below:

1. On any frequency removed from the carrier frequency by more than 20 kHz up to and including 45 kHz: at least 26 dB.
2. On any frequency removed from the carrier frequency by more than 45 kHz up to and including 90 kHz: at least 45 dB; and
3. On any frequency removed from the carrier frequency by more than 90 kHz: at least 60 dB or 43 + 10 Log₁₀ (mean output power in watts) dB, whichever is less stringent. The search for unwanted emissions shall be from the lowest frequency internally generated or used in the device (local oscillator, intermediate or carrier frequency) up to 3rd harmonic of the highest frequency generated or used, without exceeding 23 GHz.
4. The mean power of emissions in the base station transmit frequency band (869-894 MHz) from mobile transmitters shall be attenuated to a level not to exceed -80 dBm/30 kHz at the transmit antenna connector.

6.3.4 For F3D supervisory audio tone mode measurements

The transmitter shall be modulated with a 6000 Hz Supervisory Audio Tone (SAT) frequency with ±2.0 kHz peak frequency deviation.

Minimum Standard

The mean power of emissions from the transmitter with modulated carrier shall be attenuated below the mean power of the unmodulated carrier in accordance with sections 6.3.2(a1), (a2) and (a3), 6.3.2(b1) and (b2).

6.3.5 For F3D signalling tone mode measurements

The transmitter shall be modulated with a 10 kHz signalling tone frequency with ±8 kHz peak frequency deviation.

Minimum standard

The mean power of emissions from the transmitter with modulated carrier shall be attenuated below the mean power of the unmodulated carrier in accordance with section 6.3.3.

7. Output Power and Frequency Stabilities (Analogue Mode)

Output power stability and frequency stability for mobile transmitters, and frequency stability for base station transmitters, are to be tested. In addition, the output power of base station transmitters shall be verified that they are capable of being adjusted to within ±1.0 dB of the manufacturer's rated power. Measurement may be carried out at the antenna connector of the transmitter.

7.1 Permissible Output Powers

For MOBILE stations, the permissible nominal output powers are:
class I: +6 dBW ERP;
class II: +2 dBW ERP;
class III: -2 dBW ERP.

where ERP (effective radiated power) is with respect to a half-wave dipole.

Note: Typically, Classes I, II, and III represent equipment for vehicle, transportable and handheld, respectively.

For a BASE station transmitter, the rated output power is to be stated by the manufacturer.

7.2 Method of Measurement

The transmitter shall be installed in an environmental test chamber whose temperature is controllable.

The operating frequency shall be set up in accordance with the manufacturer's published operation and instruction manual prior to the commencement of these tests. No adjustment of any frequency determining circuit element shall be made subsequent to this initial set-up.

If the RF output power is internally adjustable or remotely controllable, adjust or control it to the maximum rated power of the range for which equipment certification is sought.

All measurements shall be recorded.

7.2.1 Carrier Frequency

The unmodulated carrier frequency shall be measured under the conditions specified below. A sufficient stabilization period at each temperature shall be used prior to each frequency measurement:

1. at temperatures of -30°C, +20°C and +50°C at the manufacturer's rated supply voltage, and
2. at 85% and at 115% of the manufacturer's rated supply voltage, when the temperature is at +20°C.

If an unmodulated carrier is not available, the mean frequency of a modulated carrier can be obtained by using a frequency counter with gating time set to an appropriately large multiple of bit periods (gating time depending on the required accuracy). Full details on the choice of values shall be included in the test report.

For handheld equipment that is only capable of operating from internal batteries, the frequency and output power stabilities tests shall be performed using a new battery without any further requirement to vary the supply voltage. Alternatively, an external supply voltage can be used and set at the battery nominal voltage, and again at the battery operating end point voltage which shall be specified by the equipment manufacturer.

Minimum Standard for Frequency Stability (Mobile and Base Stations)

The RF carrier frequency, when tested as above, shall not depart from the reference frequency (reference frequency is the frequency at +20°C and rated supply voltage) in excess of the following values:

Equipment type	Frequency tolerances
(a) Base Station	±1.5 parts per million
(b) Mobile Station	±2.5 parts per million

The frequency stabilities can be maintained to a lesser temperature range provided that the transmitter is automatically inhibited from operating outside the lesser temperature range.

7.2.2 Output Power Test

The resolution bandwidth of the spectrum analyser shall be greater than the occupied bandwidth of the transmitter. The transmitter (analogue mode) may be unmodulated or modulated per section 5.10.

For a base station, with the transmitter at rated supply voltage and room temperature, adjust the output power to within ±1.0 dB of the manufacturer's rated power. Measure and report the output power. Note: There is no output power stability test for base stations.

For a mobile station output power measurement, the temperature shall be -30°C, +20°C, and +60°C in turn. At each temperature the supply voltage shall be adjusted, in turn, to the rated value, to -10% and +10%, before the power is measured.

Minimum Standard for Output Power (Mobile Station)

The output power must be maintained to within the range of +2 dB to -4 dB of the manufacturer's rated power, when tested over the temperature range of -30°C to +60°C, and over the supply voltage range of ±10 % from the nominal value, accumulatively.

Minimum Standard for Output Power (Base Station)

The output power shall be capable of being adjusted to within ±1.0 dB of the manufacturer's rated power. Note: There is no output power stability test for base stations.