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The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of transmitters, exciters, and any associated ancillary equipment dedicated for radio broadcasting services, in respect of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Technical specifications related to the antenna port emissions and cabinet radiation are not included in the present document. Such technical specifications are found in the relevant product standards of ETSI for the effective use of the radio spectrum. The present document specifies the applicable test conditions, performance assessment and performance criteria for terrestrial sound broadcasting transmitters and their associated ancillary equipment. Definitions of the type of broadcast transmitters and exciters covered by the present document are given in annex A. In case of differences (for instance concerning special conditions, definitions, abbreviations) between the present document and EN 301 489-1 [1], the provisions of the present document take precedence.The environmental classification and the emission and immunity requirements used in the present document are as stated in EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any specific conditions included in the present document, under which broadcast service transmitters are typically used. The present document may not cover those cases where a potential source of interference which is producing individually repeated transient phenomena or continuous phenomena is permanently present, e.g. a radar site in the near vicinity. In such a case it may be necessary to use special protection applied to either the source of interference or the interfered part or both.

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30-Jun-2006
Technical Committee
MOC - Mobile Communications
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jul-2006
Due Date
01-Jul-2006
Completion Date
01-Jul-2006
Mandate
M/284
Mandate
T-353

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SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 is the Slovenian adoption of ETSI EN 301 489-11 Version 1.3.1. It is an EMC standard for radio equipment and services, focused on terrestrial sound broadcasting service transmitters and their associated ancillary equipment.

The document specifies the test conditions, performance assessment, and performance criteria used to check electromagnetic compatibility for broadcast transmitters, exciters, transposers, active deflectors, and RF power amplifiers.

What does SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 specify?

SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 specifies how to assess EMC for terrestrial sound broadcasting transmitters and related ancillary equipment, together with EN 301 489-1. It also states that antenna port emissions and cabinet radiation are covered by the relevant ETSI product standards instead.

The standard is organized into seven clauses and four annexes:

AnnexWhat it covers
Annex ANormative method of measurement for MER
Annex BInformative types of broadcasting service equipment covered
Annex CInformative bibliography
Annex DInformative EN title in the official languages

Clause 4 sets test conditions, Clause 5 covers performance assessment, Clause 6 gives performance criteria, and Clause 7 summarizes emission and immunity applicability. Where this part differs from EN 301 489-1, this document takes precedence.

What are the key requirements of SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006?

SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 builds on the common EMC framework in EN 301 489-1, but adds broadcast-specific test setups and acceptance criteria.

Test conditions and signal arrangements

For transmitters with integrated base-band processing or coding, the relevant encoders stay active during testing and the manufacturer provides reference encoders. For equipment designed to work with external encoders, the manufacturer declares whether testing is done with those encoders fitted. This matters because the EMC result has to reflect the actual operating chain.

For transposers, active deflectors, and RF power amplifiers, the wanted RF input is set from the manufacturer’s declared range, and a broadcasting transmission is established before the test and maintained during it. Unused ports are terminated as instructed by the manufacturer.

Exclusion bands and normal test modulation

Clause 4 defines exclusion bands for FM, AM, DRM, T-DAB, active deflectors, and transposers. These are the frequency zones around the wanted signal where the EMC test does not judge unwanted response in the same way as outside the band. In practice, this prevents the test from treating the wanted broadcast signal as a fault.

The standard also defines normal test modulation. FM and AM use standard audio-tone modulation, while T-DAB and DRM use either terminated audio inputs when audio encoders are present or the specified data streams when they are not. The test report records the actual wanted RF and modulation signal used.

Performance assessment and criteria

Clause 5 requires the manufacturer to declare key operating frequencies, filter bandwidth, and, for RF amplifiers, the nominal wanted RF input level used for EMC testing. These declarations are recorded in the test report, so the test conditions are traceable.

Clause 6 distinguishes continuous phenomena from transient phenomena. For continuous disturbances, the broadcast link must remain up and the monitored performance parameters must stay within the permitted range. For transient disturbances, the link must be restored after each exposure and the equipment must return to intended operation with no loss of control functions or stored data.

Emission and immunity applicability

Clause 7 uses the general port applicability tables in EN 301 489-1, then adds special conditions for broadcast equipment. For some higher-power transmitter ports, the document switches to the EN 55011 method. For immunity, it specifies the relevant radiated and conducted test methods, including special conditions for high-power equipment and for sensitive electronics that may need separate testing.

What terms does SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 define?

  • Broadcasting service - a radiocommunication service intended for direct reception by the general public.
  • Active deflector - a transceiver or repeater that receives an off-air signal and re-broadcasts the same signal on the same frequency.
  • Exciter/Modulator - the low-level RF power stage of a broadcasting transmitter.
  • Modulation Error Ratio (MER) - a figure of merit for the quality of the transmitted signal, used in Annex A.
  • Necessary bandwidth - the bandwidth defined in ITU-R Recommendation SM.329-10.
  • RF power amplifier - a transmitter amplifier declared by the manufacturer for connection to a terrestrial broadcasting antenna system.
  • Transposer - a transceiver that receives an off-air signal and re-broadcasts the same signal on a different frequency.

Who uses SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006?

Manufacturers of AM, FM, DRM, and T-DAB broadcast transmitters use this standard when designing equipment and preparing EMC evidence. EMC test laboratories use it to set up the test bench, choose the right exclusions, and judge pass or fail.

It is also used by conformity assessment teams, quality managers, and buyers who need to check whether a broadcast transmitter or its ancillary equipment has been tested against the correct EMC conditions for terrestrial sound broadcasting.

Which standards are used with SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006?

  • ETSI EN 301 489-1 - provides the common technical requirements, environmental classification, and the general emission and immunity framework.
  • CENELEC EN 55011 - supplies the method used for certain higher-power conducted emission measurements.
  • CENELEC EN 61000-4-3/A1 - gives the radiated RF immunity test method.
  • ETSI ETS 300 799 - provides the T-DAB data stream used when a T-DAB transmitter has no audio encoder.
  • ETSI TS 102 820 - provides the DRM data stream used when a DRM transmitter has no audio encoder.
  • ITU-R Recommendation SM.329-10 - defines necessary bandwidth.

What does the SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 document contain?

The document contains broadcast-specific test arrangements, including figures for FM, AM, and T-DAB/DRM transmitter setups. It also includes a normative Annex A method for measuring MER, with a transmitter-output test arrangement and guidance on how to present the results.

Table 6.1 gives the performance criteria for continuous phenomena by equipment type, while Table 7.1 and Table 7.2 set the special emission and immunity conditions used with EN 301 489-1. Annex B identifies the main broadcasting equipment types covered, which helps users match the standard to the transmitter they are assessing.

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SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 11: Specific conditions for terrestrial sound broadcasting service transmitters". This standard covers: The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of transmitters, exciters, and any associated ancillary equipment dedicated for radio broadcasting services, in respect of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Technical specifications related to the antenna port emissions and cabinet radiation are not included in the present document. Such technical specifications are found in the relevant product standards of ETSI for the effective use of the radio spectrum. The present document specifies the applicable test conditions, performance assessment and performance criteria for terrestrial sound broadcasting transmitters and their associated ancillary equipment. Definitions of the type of broadcast transmitters and exciters covered by the present document are given in annex A. In case of differences (for instance concerning special conditions, definitions, abbreviations) between the present document and EN 301 489-1 [1], the provisions of the present document take precedence.The environmental classification and the emission and immunity requirements used in the present document are as stated in EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any specific conditions included in the present document, under which broadcast service transmitters are typically used. The present document may not cover those cases where a potential source of interference which is producing individually repeated transient phenomena or continuous phenomena is permanently present, e.g. a radar site in the near vicinity. In such a case it may be necessary to use special protection applied to either the source of interference or the interfered part or both.

The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of transmitters, exciters, and any associated ancillary equipment dedicated for radio broadcasting services, in respect of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Technical specifications related to the antenna port emissions and cabinet radiation are not included in the present document. Such technical specifications are found in the relevant product standards of ETSI for the effective use of the radio spectrum. The present document specifies the applicable test conditions, performance assessment and performance criteria for terrestrial sound broadcasting transmitters and their associated ancillary equipment. Definitions of the type of broadcast transmitters and exciters covered by the present document are given in annex A. In case of differences (for instance concerning special conditions, definitions, abbreviations) between the present document and EN 301 489-1 [1], the provisions of the present document take precedence.The environmental classification and the emission and immunity requirements used in the present document are as stated in EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any specific conditions included in the present document, under which broadcast service transmitters are typically used. The present document may not cover those cases where a potential source of interference which is producing individually repeated transient phenomena or continuous phenomena is permanently present, e.g. a radar site in the near vicinity. In such a case it may be necessary to use special protection applied to either the source of interference or the interfered part or both.

SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.20 - Receiving and transmitting equipment; 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general; 33.170 - Television and radio broadcasting. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.2.1:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 1999/5/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/284, T-353. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Elektromagnetna združljivost in zadeve v zvezi z radijskim spektrom (ERM) – Standard elektromagnetne združljivosti (EMC) za radijsko opremo in storitve –
11. del: Posebni pogoji za oddajnike v storitvi prizemne zvokovne radiodifuzijeElectromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 11: Specific conditions for terrestrial sound broadcasting service transmitters33.170Televizijska in radijska difuzijaTelevision and radio broadcasting33.100.01Elektromagnetna združljivost na splošnoElectromagnetic compatibility in general33.060.20Sprejemna in oddajna opremaReceiving and transmitting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 489-11 Version 1.3.1SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006en01-julij-2006SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006SLOVENSKI
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Contents Intellectual Property Rights.5 Foreword.5 1 Scope.6 2 References.6 3 Definitions symbols and abbreviations.7 3.1 Definitions.7 3.2 Symbols.7 3.3 Abbreviations.8 4 Test conditions.8 4.1 General.8 4.2 Arrangements for test signals.8 4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters.8 4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transposers, active deflectors, or RF power amplifiers.9 4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters, transposers, active deflectors or RF power amplifiers.9 4.3 RF exclusion bands.11 4.3.1 Transmitter and RF power amplifier exclusion band.11 4.3.1.1 Transmitter and RF power amplifier exclusion band for FM.11 4.3.1.2 Transmitter exclusion band for AM.11 4.3.1.3 Transmitter exclusion band for DRM.11 4.3.1.4 Transmitter and RF power amplifier exclusion band for T-DAB.11 4.3.2 Active deflector exclusion band.12 4.3.3 Transposer exclusion bands.12 4.4 Narrow band responses of receivers.12 4.5 Normal test modulation.12 5 Performance assessment.12 5.1 General.12 5.2 Equipment which can provide a continuous communication link as a broadcasting transmission.13 5.3 Equipment which does not provide a continuous communication link as a broadcasting transmission.13 5.4 Ancillary equipment.13 5.5 Equipment classification.13 6 Performance criteria.13 6.1 Performance criteria for continuous phenomena applied to transmitters (CT).13 6.2 Performance criteria for transient phenomena applied to Transmitters (TT).14 7 Applicability overview.15 7.1 Emission.15 7.1.1 General.15 7.1.2 Special conditions.15 7.2 Immunity.15 7.2.1 General.15 7.2.2 Special conditions.16 Annex A (normative): Method of measurement for MER.17 Annex B (informative): Types of broadcasting service equipment covered by the present document.19 B.1 AM sound broadcasting transmitters.19 B.2 FM sound broadcasting transmitters.19 B.3 DRM sound broadcasting transmitters.19 B.4 T-DAB sound broadcasting transmitters.19 SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006

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Annex C (informative): Bibliography.20 Annex D (informative): The EN title in the official languages.21 History.23
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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 Candidate Harmonized European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM). The present document has been produced by ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission issued under Council Directive 98/34/EC [8] (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 Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility ("the EMC Directive") (89/336/EEC [2] as amended) and Directive 1999/5/EC [3] 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"). The present document is part 11 of a multi-part deliverable. Full details of the entire series can be found in part 1 [1].
National transposition dates Date of adoption of this EN: 21 April 2006 Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 July 2006 Date of latest publication of new National Standard or endorsement of this EN (dop/e):
31 January 2007 Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 January 2008
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1 Scope The present document, together with EN 301 489-1 [1], covers the assessment of transmitters, exciters, and any associated ancillary equipment dedicated for radio broadcasting services, in respect of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Technical specifications related to the antenna port emissions and cabinet radiation are not included in the present document. Such technical specifications are found in the relevant product standards of ETSI for the effective use of the radio spectrum.
The present document specifies the applicable test conditions, performance assessment and performance criteria for terrestrial sound broadcasting transmitters and their associated ancillary equipment. Definitions of the type of broadcast transmitters and exciters covered by the present document are given in annex B. In case of differences (for instance concerning special conditions, definitions, abbreviations) between the present document and EN 301 489-1 [1], the provisions of the present document take precedence. The environmental classification and the emission and immunity requirements used in the present document are as stated in EN 301 489-1 [1], except for any specific conditions included in the present document, under which broadcast service transmitters are typically used.
The present document may not cover those cases where a potential source of interference which is producing individually repeated transient phenomena or continuous phenomena is permanently present, e.g. a radar site in the near vicinity. In such a case it may be necessary to use special protection applied to either the source of interference or the interfered part or both. 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. [1] ETSI EN 301 489-1 (V1.6.1): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements". [2] Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive). [3] 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). [4] CENELEC EN 55011 (1998): "Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement". [5] CENELEC EN 61000-4-3-am1 (2002): "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test". [6] FINAL ACTS of the CEPT T-DAB-Planning Meeting Wiesbaden 1995. SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006

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[7] FINAL ACTS of the CEPT T-DAB Planning Meeting (4) Maastricht, 2002: "Special Arrangement of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) relating to the use of the band 1 452 - 1 479.5 MHz for Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting (T-DAB)". [8] Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations. [9] ETSI ETS 300 799 (Edition 1): "Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) distribution interfaces; Ensemble Transport Interface (ETI)". [10] ETSI TS 102 820 (V1.1.1): "Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) Multiplex Distribution Interface (MDI)". [11] ITU-R Recommendation SM.329-10: "Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain". 3 Definitions symbols and abbreviations 3.1 Definitions For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in EN 301 489-1 [1] and the following apply: broadcasting service: radiocommunication service in which the transmissions are intended for direct reception by the general public NOTE: This service may include sound transmission, television transmission, or other types of transmission. active deflector: Tx/Rx (transceiver, repeater, gap filler), which receives an input signal off-air, and re-broadcasts the same signal on the same frequency Exciter/Modulator: low level RF power stage of a broadcasting transmitter modulation error ratio: single "figure of merit" analysis of the transmitted signal NOTE: See annex A. necessary bandwidth: As defined in ITU-R Recommendation SM.329-10 [11]. RF power amplifier: Tx, which comprises an amplifier, declared by the manufacturer to be capable of being connected to a terrestrial broadcasting antenna system transposer: Tx/Rx (transceiver), which receives an input signal off-air, and re-broadcasts the same signal on a different frequency 3.2 Symbols For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply: % percent µ micro, 10-6 A Ampere Hz Hertz (cycles per second) M Mega (i.e. 106) m metre W Watt SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006

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3.3 Abbreviations For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply: AC Alternating Current AM Amplitude Modulation BER Bit Error Ratio CISPR Comité International Spécial des Perturbations Radioélectriques (International Special Committee On Radio Interference) COFDM Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex DC Direct Current DRM Digital Radio Mondiale EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EUT Equipment Under Test FM Frequency Modulation HF High Frequency IF Intermediate Frequency LF Low Frequency
MER Modulation Error Ratio MF Medium Frequency MPX MultiPleX OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex QAM Qadrature Amplitude Modulation RDS Radio Data System RF Radio Frequency Rx Receiver SNR Signal to Noise Ratio T-DAB Terrestrial-Digital Audio Broadcast
Tx Transmitter VA Volt Amperes VHF Very High Frequency 4 Test conditions For the purposes of the present document, the test conditions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4, shall apply as appropriate. Further provisions related to test conditions for broadcasting service transmitters are specified in the present document. 4.1 General For emission and immunity tests the test modulation, test arrangements, etc., as specified in the present document, clauses 4.1 to 4.5, shall apply. For immunity tests, the output of the Tx shall be monitored as specified in the present document, clause 4.2.3. 4.2 Arrangements for test signals The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2 shall apply. 4.2.1 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transmitters The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.1 shall apply, with the following modifications. If the transmitter under test incorporates base-band processing and/or coding equipment (e.g. a RDS encoder for a FM transmitter), then this equipment shall be active as in normal operation. The manufacturer shall provide reference encoders and the tests shall be carried out with these in operational mode. SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006

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If the transmitter under test does not include integrated base-band processing and/or coding equipment, the manufacturer shall declare whether the transmitter is designed for operation with or without encoder(s). The manufacturer shall clearly state this in the product documentation. If the transmitter under test is designed for operation with externally fitted encoder(s), then it is left to the decision of the manufacturer whether the transmitter under test shall be tested with such encoder(s). Depending on the manufacturer's decision, the manufacturer may have to provide reference encoders and the tests shall be carried out with these in operational mode. Any unused input port of the transmitter under test shall be terminated according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4.2.2 Arrangements for test signals at the input of transposers, active deflectors, or RF power amplifiers The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.2 shall apply with the following modifications. In case of transposers and active deflectors, the wanted RF input signal, at a frequency determined from the manufacturer's specification, shall be set to a level equal to the mid point of the range declared by the manufacturer.
In case of RF amplifiers, the wanted RF input signal at a level equal to the mid point of the range declared by the manufacturer shall be delivered from an adequate external modulator provided by the manufacturer. The modulator shall be placed outside the test environment. A broadcasting transmission shall be established at the start of the test and maintained during the test. 4.2.3 Arrangements for test signals at the output of transmitters, transposers, active deflectors or RF power amplifiers The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.2.3 shall apply with the following modifications. Typical test arrangements to assess the performance of the EUT are shown in: - figure 4.1 for VHF FM transmitters; - figure 4.2 for LF, MF and HF AM transmitters; - figure 4.3 for T-DAB and DRM transmitters. NOTE: In practice it is not necessary to use all the individual instrumentation shown in the figures. For specific measurement requirements refer to table 6.1. SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006

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Auxiliary(see note)Audio GeneratorExternal Matching LoadAuxiliary InputBasebandOther InputsTest loadModulation Analyser Auxiliary Decoder(see note)SpectrumAnalyserSplitterRF OutputCouplingDeviceFM Tx NOTE: For FM transmitters which use Auxiliary encoder e.g. RDS, data radio channel, etc.
Figure 4.1: Typical test arrangement for
the performance assessment of an FM transmitter AuxiliaryAudio GeneratorExternal Matching LoadAuxiliary InputBasebandOther InputsTest loadModulation AnalyserSpectrumAnalyserSplitterRF OutputCouplingDeviceAM Tx Figure 4.2: Typical test arrangement for
the performance assessment of an LF, MF, or HF AM transmitter SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1:2006

ETSI ETSI EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1 (2006-05) 11 Exciter / ModulatorExternal Matching LoadTx InputOther InputsTest LoadDemodulation /ModulationAnalyserSpectrumAnalyserSplitterRF OutputCouplingDeviceDRM / T-DAB Tx Figure 4.3: Typical test arrangement for
the performance assessment of a T-DAB/DRM transmitter 4.3 RF exclusion bands The provisions of EN 301 489-1 [1], clause 4.3 shall apply with the modifications set out in the clauses 4.3.1 to 4.3.3. 4.3.1 Transmitter and RF power amplifier exclusion band 4.3.1.1 Transmitter and RF power amplifier exclusion band for FM The exclusion band for FM broadcasting transmitters and/or power amplifiers extends from fc - 300 kHz to f
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