MCMC MTSFB TC T018 :2021  
 TECHNICAL CODE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AND  
LONG TERM EVOLUTION - CELLULAR BOOSTER EQUIPMENT   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Developed by   Registered by  
  
 
 
 
Registered date:  24 August 2021  
 
 
© Copyright 20 21 MCMC MTSFB TC T018 :2021 
 Development of te chnical codes  
 
 
The Communications  and Multimedia  Act 1998 (‘the Act’) provides for Technical Standards Forum 
designated under section 184 of the Act or the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia 
Commission (‘the Commission’) to prepare a technical code. The technical code prepared pursuant to 
section 185 of the Act shall consist of, at least, the requirement for network interoperability and the 
promotion of safety of network facilities.  
 
Section 96 of the Act also provides for the Commission to determine a technical code in accordance 
with section 55 of the Act if the technical code is not developed under an applicable provision of the 
Act and it is unlikely to be developed by the Technical Standards Forum within a reasonable time.  
 
In exercise of the powe r conferred by section 184 of the Act, the Commission has designated the 
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (‘MTSFB’) as a Technical Standards Forum, which  is 
obligated, among others, to prepare the technical code under section 185 of the Act.  
 
A techn ical code prepared in accordance with section 185 shall not be effective until it is registered by 
the Commission pursuant to section 95 of the Act.  
 
For further information on the technical code, please contact:  
 
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Co mmission (MCMC)  
MCMC Tower 1  
Jalan Impact  
Cyber 6  
63000 Cyberjaya  
Selangor Darul Ehsan  
MALAYSIA  
 
Tel: +60 3 8688 8000  
Fax: +60 3 8688 1000  
http://www. mcmc .gov.my  
 
 
OR 
 
 
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB ) 
MCMC Centre of Excellence (CoE),  
Off P ersiaran Multimedia,  
Jalan Impact  
Cyber 6  
63000 Cyberjaya  
Selangor Darul Ehsan  
MALAYSIA  
 
Tel: +60 3 8320 0300  
Fax: +60 3 8322 0115  
http://www.mtsfb.org.my  MCMC MTSFB TC T018 :2021  
i Contents  
 
Page  
 
Committee representation  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  ii 
Foreword   ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  iii 
 
1. Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  1 
2. Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  1 
3. Abbreviations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 1 
4. Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................  2 
4.1 Gener al requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  2 
4.2 Technical requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  3 
 
Annex A  Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 6 
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ii Committee representation  
 
 
This technical code was developed by Cellular Booster Sub Working Group under the  Fixed and 
Wireless Terminal Working Group of the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB ), which  
consi sts of representatives from the following organisations:  
 
Celcom Axiata Berhad  
Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
SIRIM Berhad  
Telekom Malaysia Bhd  
U Mobile Sdn Bhd  
Webe Digital Sdn Bhd 
Wideminds Pte Ltd  
Wilson Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  
 
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iii Foreword  
 
 
This technical code for the Global System for Mobile Communications and Long Term Evolution - 
Cellular Booster Equipment (‘this Technical Code’)  was developed pursuant to section 185 of the Act 
588 by the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd  (MTSFB)  via its Fixed and Wireless Terminal 
Working Group.  
 
This Technical Code was developed for the purpose of certifying communications equipment under 
the Communications and Multimedia (Tech nical Standards) Regulations 2000.  
 
This Technical Code shall continue to be valid and effective from the date of its registration until it is 
replaced or revoked.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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iv  
 
 
 
 
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1 GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AND  
LONG TERM EVOLUTION - CELLULAR BOOSTER EQUIPMENT  
 
 
1. Scope  
 
This Technical Code defines the technical requirements for low power  Cellular Booster Equipment 
(CBE) designed or intended for use w ith Global System for Mobile Communications  (GSM ) and Long 
Term Evol ution  (LTE) networks in Malay sia. A CBE boos ts or amplif ies the cellular signal from the 
nearest network operator’s base station in order to enhance  or extend the signal coverage.  
 
This Technical Code sets forth the rules and specifications to ensure that any CBE  does  not cause 
interf erence to radiocommunication s services . The actual utilisation of CBE is  subjected to the 
successful coordination with the network operator.  
  
 
2. Normative references  
 
The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this Technical  Code. For 
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the 
normative references (including any amendments) applies.  
 
See Annex A.  
 
 
3. Abbreviatio ns 
 
AC Alternating Current  
CBE Cellular Booster Equipment  
EDGE  Enhanced Data GSM Environment  
EIRP  Equivalent  Isotropic Radiated Power  
EMC  Electromagnetic Compatibility  
FDD Frequency Division Duplexing  
GSM  Global System for Mobile Communications  
IMT International Mobile Telecommunications  
LTE Long Term Evolut ion 
NFC Near Field Communication  
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride  
RF Radio Frequency  
SRSP  Standard Radio System Plan  
TDD Time Division Duplexing  
WLAN  Wireless Local Area Network  
 
 
 
 
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2 4. Requirements  
 
4.1 General requirements   
 
The CBE shall be designed to meet t he following basic requirements:  
 
a) the CBE shall not cause interference with other authori sed radiocommunication s services and  be 
able to tolerate any interference caused by other radiocommunication services, electrical or 
electronic equipment ; 
 
b) the CBE shall not be constructed with any external or readily accessible control which permits 
the adjustments of its operation in a manner that is inconsistent with this Technical Code ; 
 
c) the CBE default  setting shall be such that they only operate  within  the frequen cy range stipulated 
in Standard Radio System Plan  (SRSP )s; and  
 
d) the CBE shall fulfill any additional requirements made by Malaysian Communications and 
Multimedia Commission  (MCMC ). 
 
4.1.1  Power supply  
 
If the CBE is equipped with power supply, the Alternat ing Current (AC) adaptor for CBE shall not 
affect the capability of the equipment to meet this specification . The operating voltage shall be 240 V 
+ 5 %, - 10 % and frequency of 50 Hz ± 1 % for single phase equipment as according to MS 406 or 
MS IEC 60038 whichever is current.  
 
The a daptor  shall be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body before being used with the 
equipment.  
 
4.1.2  Power supply  cord and mains plug   
 
If the CBE is equipped with power supply cord and mains plug, t he CBE shall be fitted w ith a suitable 
and appropriate approved power supply cord and mains plug. Both are regulated products and shall 
be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body before being used with the equipment:  
 
a) The power supply cord shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 2112 -5 or BS EN 50525 -2-11 or IEC 60227 -5 (for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated - 
flexible cables/cords); or  
 
ii) MS 2127 -4 or IEC 60245 -1 and IEC 60245 -4 (for rubber insulated - flexible cables/cords).  
 
b) The main s plug shall be certified accor ding to:  
 
i) MS 589 -1 or BS 1363 -1 (for 13 A, fused plug); or  
 
ii) MS 1577 (for 15 A, fused plugs); or  
 
iii) MS 1578 or BS EN 50075 (for 2.5 A, 250 V, flat non -rewireable two -pole plugs with cord for 
the connection of class II equipment).  
 
4.1.3  Marking   
 
The CBE shall be marked with the following information:  
 
a) supplier/manufacturer’s  name  or identification mark;  MCMC MTSFB TC T018 :2021  
3 b) equipment ’s brand name /trademark  and model ; and  
 
c)    other markings  as required by the relevant standards.  
 
The markings shall be legibl e, indelible,  and readily visible. All information on the marking sh all be 
either in Bahasa Melayu  or English Language.   
 
4.2 Technical requirements   
 
The CBE shall comply with the following requirements:  
 
a) Radio Frequency (RF);  
 
b) Electromagnetic Compa tibility (EMC); and   
 
c) Safety.  
 
4.2.1  Radio Frequency (RF)  
 
The CBE shall operate  in any of  the frequency bands as defined in Table 1,  Table  2 and/or any other 
frequency band s as specified in SRSP document  issued  by MCMC.  
 
The CBE shall comply with the  test parameters  of RF output power  (EIRP) , spurious emissions and 
out of b and gain  inclusive of the technical features as specified in 4.2.1.2 i.e. automatic gain control 
and anti -oscillation . 
 
The RF output power  limit shall comply with  ETSI TS 136 104  whereby it shall not exceed 22 dBm  
(EIRP)  per carrier . The spurious emissions and out of band gain limit shall comply with the standards 
given in 4.2.1.1.  
 
Table 1. Global System for Mobile Communications  (GSM )/ 
Enhanced Data GSM Environment  (EDGE ) operating band plans  
 
Operating 
band  Duplex mode  Operating band  
Band plan reference  
Uplink (MHz)  Downlink (MHz)  
900 FDD 880 - 915 925 - 960 MCMC  SRSP -504 
1800  FDD 1 710 - 1 785 1 805 - 1 880 MCMC  SRSP  508 
 
Table 2. Long Term Evolution  (LTE) operating band pla ns 
 
Operating 
band Duplex mode Operating band  
Band plan reference  
Uplink ( MHz)  Downlink (MHz)  
800 FDD 839 - 844 798 - 803 MCMC SRSP MS 800  
850 FDD 824 - 834 869 - 879 MCMC SRSP -504 
900 FDD 880 - 915 925 - 960 MCMC SRSP -504 
 
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4 Table 2. Long Term Evol ution  (LTE) operating band plans  (continued)  
 
Operating 
band  Duplex mode  Operating band  
Band plan reference  
Uplink (MHz)  Downlink (MHz)  
1800  FDD 1 710 - 1 785  1 805 - 1 880  MCMC SRSP 508  
2100  FDD 1 920 - 1 980  2 110 - 2 170  MCMC SRSP MS 2100  
2100  TDD 1 915 - 1 920  
MCMC SRSP MS 2100  
2 010 - 2 025  
2300  TDD 2 300 - 2 400  SKMM SRSP -532 
2600  FDD 2 500 - 2 570  2 620 - 2 690  SKMM SRSP -523 
2600  TDD 2 570 - 2 620  SKMM SRSP -523 
 
The specific operating frequency range of a CBE  shall follow the frequency  range allocated/assigned 
by MCMC to the network operator.   
 
4.2.1. 1 Conformity  
 
The CB E shall comply with the frequency bands stated in 4.2.1  and the requirements of one or more 
of the following standards : 
 
a) ETSI EN 303 609 . 
 
b) ETSI EN 301 908 -15. 
 
c) ETSI TS 136 143 . 
 
In the case of CBE supports LTE TDD, the test measurement method shall refer to 3GPP TS 25 153  
and the limit shall follow ETSI TS 136 143 .  
 
If the  CBE support s technologies other than listed above , for example , Wireless Local Area Networ k 
(WLAN), Bluetooth and  Near Field Communication (NFC) , suppliers shall demonstrate that the CBE 
has been tested and certified for conformance to related Technical Codes and Class Assignments.  
 
4.2.1.2  Automatic gain control and anti -oscillation  
 
4.2.1.2.1  Automatic gain control  
 
The CBE shall be capable of monitoring its operations to ensure compliance with the limits of transmit 
frequency, applicable noise and gain.  
 
The gain of the system shall be contr olled automatically so that it does not exceed maxim um RF 
output EIRP as given in 4.2.1.  
 
4.2.1.2.2  Anti-oscillation   
 
The CBE shall be able to detect and mitigate ( i.e. by automatic gain reduction or shut down) any 
unintended oscillations in uplink and downlink bands that could occur due to insufficient i solation 
between donor and serving antennas.  
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5 Oscillation detection and mitigation must occur automatically within:  
 
a) 0.3 s in the uplink band; and  
 
b) 1 s in the downlink band.  
 
When the CBE no longer serv es an active device connection , it shall, after no mor e than 5 minutes,  
reduce any uplink noise power to no more than - 70 dBm/MHz EIRP.  
  
In cases where oscillation is detected, the CBE shall continue mitigation for at least 1 minute before 
restarting. After five such restarts, the CBE shall not resume opera tion until manually reset.  
 
4.2.2  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)   
 
The CBE shall comply with the EMC emission requirements as defined in  any of  the following or 
equivalent standards:  
 
a) ETSI EN 301 489 -1; 
 
b) ETSI EN 301 489 -23; or 
 
c) ETSI EN 301 489 -50. 
 
4.2.3 Safety  
 
The CB E shall comply with the safety requirements defined in any of  the following or equivalent 
standards:  
 
a) MS IEC 60950 -1; or 
 
b) IEC 62368 -1. MCMC MTSFB TC T018 :2021  
6 Annex A  
(normative)  
 
 
Normative references  
 
 
MCMC SRSP -504, Requirements for mobile cellular systems and International Mobile 
Telecommunications (IMT) systems operating in the frequency bands 824 MHz to 834 MHz paired 
with 869 MHz to 879 MHz and 880 MHz to 915 MHz paired with 925 MHz to 960 MHz  
 
MCMC SRSP 508 , Requirements for mobile cellular systems and International Mobile 
Telecommunications (IMT) systems operating in the frequency band 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz paired 
with 1805 MHz to 1880 MHz  
 
SKMM SRSP -523, Requirements for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems 
operating in the frequency ba nd 2500 MHz to 2690 MHz  
 
SKMM SRSP -532, Requirements for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) systems operating in the 
frequency band 2300 MHz to 2400 MHz  
 
MCMC SRSP MS 800, Requirements for International Mobile Telecommunications Systems 
Operating in the Frequ ency Bands of 839 MHz to 844 MHz and 798 MHz to 803 MHz  
 
MCMC SRSP MS 2100 , Requirements for International Mobile Telecommunications systems 
operating in the frequency bands of 1915 MHz to 1980 MHz, 2010 MHz to 2025 MHz, and 2110 MHz 
to 2170 MHz  
 
MS 406, Specification for voltages and frequency for alternating current transmission and distribution 
systems  
 
MS 589: Part 1,  Specification for 13 A plugs, socket outlets, adaptors and connection units - Part 1: 
Specification for rewirable and non -rewirable 13 A fused plugs  
 
MS 1577 , Specification for 15A Plugs and Socket Outlets for Domestic and Similar purposes.  
 
MS 1578, Specification for flat non -rewirable two -pole plugs, 2.5 A, 250 V, with cord, for the 
connection of class II -Equipment for household and simil ar purposes  
 
MS 2112 -5, Electric Cable and Wire: Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) insulated cables of rated voltages up to 
and including 450/750 V - Part 5 : Flexible cables.  
 
MS 2127 -4, Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
MS IEC 60038, IEC Standard voltages  
 
MS IEC 60950 -1, Information Technology equipment - Safety  
 
IEC 60227 -5, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - 
Part 5: Flexible cables (cords ) 
 
IEC 60245 -1, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: 
General requirements  
 
IEC 60245 -4, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible c ables MCMC MTSFB TC T018 :2021  
7 IEC 62368 -1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety 
requirements  
 
ETSI EN 301 489-1, Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum  Matters (ERM); 
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Par t 1: Common 
technical requirements  
 
ETSI EN 301 489 -23, Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); 
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 23: Specific 
conditions for IMT -2000 CDMA, Direct Sp read (UTRA and E -UTRA) Base Station (BS) radio, repeater 
and ancillary equipment  
 
ETSI EN 301 489 -50, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and 
services; Part 50: Specific conditions for Cellular Communication Base Station (BS), repeater and 
ancillary equipment; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of the 
Directive 2014/53/EU  
 
ETSI EN 301 908 -15, IMT cellular networks; Harmonised EN covering essential requirements of  
Directive 2014/53/EU; Part 15: Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -UTRA) FDD  
Repeaters  
 
ETSI EN 303 609, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM); GSM Repeaters; Harmonised 
Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the Directive 2014/53/EU  
 
ETSI TS 136 104, LTE; Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -UTRA); Base Station (BS) 
radio transmission and reception (3GPP TS 36.104 version 15.3.0 Release 15)  
 
ETSI TS 136 143,  LTE; Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -UTRA); FDD repeater 
conformance testing (3GPP TS 36.143 version 12.1.0 Release 12)  
 
BS EN 50075, Specification for flat non -wirable two -pole plugs 2.5 A 250 V, with cord, for the 
connection of Class II -equipment for household and similar purposes  
 
BS EN 50525 -2-11, Electric cabl es. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 
450/750V (U0/U). Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation  
 
BS 1363 -1, 13 A plugs, socket -outlets, adaptors and connection units - Specification for  rewirable and 
non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs  
 
3GPP TS 25 153, 3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Radio Access 
Network; UTRA repeater  conformance testing (LCR TDD)  (Release 15)  
 
 
  
 Acknowledgements  
 
 
Members of the Cellular B ooster  Sub Working Group  
 
Ms Nurul Ain Ab Karim (Chairman /Draft lead ) SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Keith Liu Min Tzau (Vice Chairman)  Wilson Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Muhaimin Mat Salleh/  
Ts Mohammad Hafiz Halal (Secretariat)  Malaysian Technical Standards Forum  Bhd 
Mr Low Kien Yap  Celcom Axiata Berhad  
Mr Muhammad Rezza Alui  Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Mr Pang Chee Wai/  
Mr Rakuram M Gandhi  Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Mr Leong Woon Min  Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ahmad Faizan Pardi/  
Ms Khairunnisa Ab Halim / 
Mr Mohd Rizal Ali/  
Ms Rabi’ah Ruhan @ Idris/  
Ms Wan Zarina Wan Abdullah/  
Mr Zul Jaafar  SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Najib Fadil Mohd Bisri @ Bisri  Telekom Malaysia Bhd  
Mr Kuan Kok Wai/  
Mr Md Hafnee Sepon/  
Ms Ng Hsiao Ying  U Mobile Sdn Bhd  
Ms Siti Najwa Muhammad  Webe Digital Sdn Bhd  
Mr Low Wei Yap  Wideminds Pte Ltd  
Ms Nabilla Zainodin  Wilson Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Azmarhisyam Omar/  
Mr Yew Kuan Min  YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  
 
By invitation  
 
Mr Azmi Abdullah/  
Mr Abd Rahman M Yusoff  Nextcell Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ch eong Wai Leng/  
Mr Tham Weng Keat  Nextivity Inc