SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003

• Abstract:

  Provide to broadcaster companies and manufacturers an European EMC standard for terrestrial broadcasting transmitters to make in compliance the products with the essentials EMC requirements under the 3.1 (b) article of the R&TTE directive.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2003
• ICS: 33.060.20 - Receiving and transmitting equipment
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• ICS: 33.170 - Television and radio broadcasting
• Technical Committee: RES - Radio equipment and systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Mar-2003
• Due Date: 01-Mar-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Mar-2003
• Directive: TRRTP124 - Splošni akt o načrtu uporabe radijskih frekvenc (NURF-4)
• Mandate: M/284
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1 (2002-03) - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 11: Specific conditions for analogue terrestrial sound broadcasting (Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM)) service transmitters

Overview

SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003 is a European standard focused on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for terrestrial analogue sound broadcasting transmitters. It is part of the broader EN 301 489 series, addressing EMC requirements for radio equipment and services. This particular part (Part 11) covers specific conditions applicable to Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM) transmitters used in terrestrial broadcasting. The standard enables broadcasters and equipment manufacturers to ensure that their products comply with the essential EMC requirements mandated under Article 3.1(b) of the R&TTE Directive.

By implementing this standard, organizations can help avoid electromagnetic interference that could affect other communications services, ensuring efficient and harmonious use of the radio spectrum across Europe.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application

  • Applies to AM and FM transmitters, exciters, transposers, active deflectors, and associated ancillary equipment used in terrestrial broadcasting.
  • Covers EMC test conditions, performance assessment, and criteria specific to broadcast transmitters.
  • Complements EN 301 489-1 for common technical requirements; specific requirements in Part 11 take precedence if conflicts arise.

• Testing and Performance Requirements

  • Details arrangements for input and output test signals during EMC testing, both for transmitters and associated equipment like transposers and RF power amplifiers.
  • Includes provisions for establishing and maintaining normal broadcasting operations during test sequences.
  • Specifies exclusion bands around operating frequencies to avoid unwanted emissions or susceptibility during EMC tests.

• Emission and Immunity Testing

  • Defines emission limits and methods for AC and DC power input/output ports, particularly for high-power transmitters.
  • Outlines immunity requirements, including test signal levels and special conditions for equipment with higher power consumption.
  • Identifies relevant performance criteria for continuous and transient electromagnetic phenomena.

• Equipment Covered

  • Double sideband AM transmitters (LF, MF, HF).
  • Mono and stereo FM transmitters (68 MHz to 108 MHz).
  • Transposers and active deflectors in the same frequency bands.

Applications

SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003 is essential for:

• Broadcast equipment manufacturers seeking CE marking for analogue broadcast transmitters in Europe.
• Broadcast network operators responsible for installing or maintaining AM/FM transmission infrastructure.
• Regulatory compliance teams ensuring products meet the requirements of the R&TTE directive regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
• Testing laboratories assessing broadcast transmitters for EMC compliance under standardized European conditions.

By following this standard, organizations can:

• Demonstrate compliance with European EMC and radio spectrum regulations.
• Reduce the risk of harmful interference between broadcast equipment and other electronic devices.
• Enhance product acceptance in the European market, simplifying national type approval processes.

Related Standards

• EN 301 489-1: Common technical requirements for EMC of radio equipment and services.
• EN 55011: Limits and methods of measurement for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment.
• EN 61000-4-3: Testing and measurement techniques for radiated electromagnetic field immunity.
• EN 301 489 Series: Additional parts address EMC requirements for other categories of radio equipment (e.g., paging, PMR, GSM, DECT, satellite).
• Council Directive 89/336/EEC and Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive): Regulatory framework for EMC and radio equipment.

Keywords: electromagnetic compatibility, EMC, analogue broadcasting transmitters, AM, FM, radio spectrum, EMC testing, broadcast equipment compliance, R&TTE Directive, European standard, SIST EN 301 489-11.

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.NRYQHElectromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 11: Specific conditions for analogue terrestrial sound broadcasting (Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM)) 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 1.1.1SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003en01-marec-2003SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301489-11V1.1.1(2002-05)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part11:Specificconditionsforanalogueterrestrialsoundbroadcasting(AmplitudeModulation(AM)andFrequencyModulation(FM))servicetransmittersSIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN301489-11V1.1.1(2002-05)2ReferenceREN/ERM-EMC-225-11Keywordsbroadcast,EMC,radio,regulation,testing,VHFETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:[phone]Fax:[phone]SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://portal.etsi.org/tb/status/status.aspIfyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:[e-mail]opartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2002.Allrightsreserved.DECTTM,PLUGTESTSTMandUMTSTMareTradeMarksofETSIregisteredforthebenefitofitsMembers.TIPHONTMandtheTIPHONlogoareTradeMarkscurrentlybeingregisteredbyETSIforthebenefitofitsMembers.3GPPTMisaTradeMarkofETSIregisteredforthebenefitofitsMembersandofthe3GPPOrganizationalPartners.SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN301489-11V1.1.1(2002-05)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.62References.63Definitionsandabbreviations.73.1Definitions.73.2Abbreviations.74Testconditions.74.1General.74.2Arrangementsfortestsignals.84.2.1Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputoftransmitters.84.2.2Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputoftransposers,activedeflectors,orRFpoweramplifiers.84.2.3Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputoftransmitters,transposers,activedeflectorsorRFpoweramplifiers.84.3RFexclusionbands.104.3.1TransmitterandRFpoweramplifierexclusionband.104.3.1.1TransmitterandRFpoweramplifierexclusionbandforFM.104.3.1.2TransmitterexclusionbandforAM.104.3.2Activedeflectorexclusionband.104.3.3Transposerexclusionbands.104.4Narrowbandresponsesofreceivers.104.5Normaltestmodulation.105Performanceassessment.115.1General.115.2Equipmentwhichcanprovideacontinuouscommunicationlinkasabroadcastingtransmission.115.3Equipmentwhichdoesnotprovideacontinuouscommunicationlinkasabroadcastingtransmission.115.4Ancillaryequipment.115.5Equipmentclassification.116Performancecriteria.116.1PerformancecriteriaforContinuousphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(CT).116.2PerformancecriteriaforTransientphenomenaappliedtoTransmitters(TT).127Applicabilityoverview.137.1Emission.137.1.1General.137.1.2Specialconditions.137.2Immunity.137.2.1General.137.2.2Specialconditions.14AnnexA(informative):Typesofbroadcastingserviceequipmentcoveredbythepresentdocument.15A.1AMsoundbroadcastingtransmitters.15A.2FMsoundbroadcastingtransmitters.15AnnexB(informative):Bibliography.16AnnexC(informative):TheENtitleintheofficiallanguages.17History.18SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN301489-11V1.1.1(2002-05)4IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://webapp.etsi.org/IPR/home.asp).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisCandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM).ThepresentdocumenthasbeenproducedbyETSIinresponsetoamandatefromtheEuropeanCommissionissuedunderCouncilDirective98/34/EC(asamended)layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulations.ThepresentdocumentisintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility("theEMCDirective")(89/336/EEC[2]asamended)andDirective1999/5/EC[3]oftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity("theR&TTEDirective"[3]).Thepresentdocumentispart11ofamulti-partdeliverablecoveringElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Commontechnicalrequirements";Part2:"Specificconditionsforradiopagingequipment";Part3:"SpecificconditionsforShort-RangeDevices(SRD)operatingonfrequenciesbetween9kHzand40GHz";Part4:"Specificconditionsforfixedradiolinksandancillaryequipmentandservices";Part5:"SpecificconditionsforPrivatelandMobileRadio(PMR)andancillaryequipment(speechandnon-speech)";Part6:"SpecificconditionsforDigitalEnhancedCordlessTelecommunications(DECT)equipment";Part7:"Specificconditionsformobileandportableradioandancillaryequipmentofdigitalcellularradiotelecommunicationssystems(GSMandDCS)";Part8:"SpecificconditionsforGSMbasestations";Part9:"Specificconditionsforwirelessmicrophones,similarRadioFrequency(RF)audiolinkequipment,cordlessaudioandin-earmonitoringdevices";Part10:"SpecificconditionsforFirst(CT1andCT1+)andSecondGenerationCordlessTelephone(CT2)equipment";Part11:"Specificconditionsforanalogueterrestrialsoundbroadcasting(AmplitudeModulation(AM)andFrequencyModulation(FM))servicetransmitters";Part12:"SpecificconditionsforVerySmallApertureTerminal,SatelliteInteractiveEarthStationsoperatedinthefrequencyrangesbetween4GHzand30GHzintheFixedSatelliteService(FSS)";Part13:"SpecificconditionsforCitizens'Band(CB)radioandancillaryequipment(speechandnon-speech)";SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN301489-11V1.1.1(2002-05)5Part14:"SpecificconditionsforanalogueanddigitalterrestrialTVbroadcastingservicetransmitters";Part15:"Specificconditionsforcommerciallyavailableamateurradioequipment";Part16:"Specificconditionsforanaloguecellularradiocommunicationsequipment,mobileandportable";Part17:"SpecificconditionsforWidebanddataandHIPERLANequipment";Part18:"SpecificconditionsforTerrestrialTrunkedRadio(TETRA)equipment";Part19:"SpecificconditionsforReceiveOnlyMobileEarthStations(ROMES)operatinginthe1,5GHzbandprovidingdatacommunications";Part20:"SpecificconditionsforMobileEarthStations(MES)usedintheMobileSatelliteServices(MSS)";Part22:"SpecificconditionsforgroundbasedVHFaeronauticalmobileandfixedradioequipment";Part23:"SpecificconditionsforIMT-2000CDMADirectSpread(UTRA)BaseStation(BS)radio,repeaterandancillaryequipment";Part24:"SpecificconditionsforIMT-2000CDMADirectSpread(UTRA)forMobileandportable(UE)radioandancillaryequipment";Part25:"SpecificconditionsforIMT-2000CDMAMulti-carrierMobileStationsandancillaryequipment";Part26:"SpecificconditionsforIMT-2000CDMAMulti-carrierBaseStationsandancillaryequipment".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:3May2002DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31August2002DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):28February2003DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):29February2004SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN301489-11V1.1.1(2002-05)61ScopeThepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301489-1[1],coverstheassessmentofanaloguetransmitters,exciters,andanyassociatedancillaryequipmentdedicatedforradiobroadcastingservices,inrespectofElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC).Technicalspecificationsrelatedtotheantennaportemissionsandcabinetradiationarenotincludedinthepresentdocument.SuchtechnicalspecificationsarefoundintherelevantproductstandardsofETSIfortheeffectiveuseoftheradiospectrum.Thepresentdocumentspecifiestheapplicabletestconditions,performanceassessmentandperformancecriteriaforanalogueterrestrialsoundbroadcastingtransmittersandtheirassociatedancillaryequipment.DefinitionsofthetypeofbroadcasttransmittersandexciterscoveredbythepresentdocumentaregiveninannexA.Incaseofdifferences(forinstanceconcerningspecialconditions,definitions,abbreviations)betweenthepresentdocumentandEN301489-1[1],theprovisionsofthepresentdocumenttakeprecedence.TheenvironmentalclassificationandtheemissionandimmunityrequirementsusedinthepresentdocumentareasstatedinEN301489-1[1],exceptforanyspecificconditionsincludedinthepresentdocument,underwhichbroadcastservicetransmittersaretypicallyused.Thepresentdocumentmaynotcoverthosecaseswhereapotentialsourceofinterferencewhichisproducingindividuallyrepeatedtransientphenomenaoracontinuousphenomenonispermanentlypresent,e.g.aradarsiteinthenearvicinity.Insuchacaseitmaybenecessarytousespecialprotectionappliedtoeitherthesourceofinterferenceortheinterferedpartorboth.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublicationand/oreditionnumberorversionnumber)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.[1]ETSIEN301489-1(2000):"ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part1:Commontechnicalrequirements".[2]CouncilDirective89/336/EECof3May1989ontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility.[3]Directive1999/5/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof9March1999onradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity.[4]EN55011(1998):"Industrial,scientificandmedical(ISM)radio-frequencyequipment-Radiodisturbancecharacteristics-Limitsandmethodsofmeasurement".[5]EN61000-4-31996/A1:"998:"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)-Part4-3:Testingandmeasurementtechniques-Radiated,radio-frequency,electromagneticfieldimmunitytest".SIST EN 301 489-11 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN301489-11V1.1.1(2002-05)73Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsgiveninEN301489-1[1]andthefollowingapply:broadcastingservice:radiocommunicationserviceinwhichthetransmissionsareintendedfordirectreceptionbythegeneralpublicNOTE:Thisservicemayincludesoundtransmission,televisiontransmission,orothertypesoftransmission.transposer:Tx/Rx(transceiver),whichreceivesaninputsignaloff-air,andre-broadcaststhesamesignalonadifferentfrequencyactivedeflector:Tx/Rx(transceiver,repeater,gapfiller),whichreceivesaninputsignaloff-air,andre-broadcaststhesamesignalonthesamefrequencyRFpoweramplifier:Tx,whichcomprisesanamplifier,declaredbythemanufacturertobecapableofbeingconnectedtoaterrestrialbroadcastingantennasystemexciter:lowlevelRFpowerdriverstageofabroadcastingtransmitter3.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:ACAlternatingCurrentAMAmplitudeModulationBERBitErrorRatioCISPRInternationalSpecialCommitteeonRadioInterferenceCTContinuousphenomenaappliedtoTransmittersDCDirectCurrentEMCElectroMagneticCompatibilityEUTEquipmentUnderTestFMFrequencyModulationHFHighFrequencyIFIntermediateFrequencyLFLowFrequencyMFMediumFrequencyRDSRadioDataSystemRFRadioFrequencyRxReceiverSNRSignaltoNoiseRatioTTTransientphenomenaappliedtoTransmittersTxTransmitterVHF
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