ETSI - EN 300 152
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Intended for Use on the Frequency 121,5 MHz, or the Frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for Homing Purposes Only; Technical Characteristics and Methods of Measurement
| Organization: | ETSI |
| Publication Date: | 1 August 1999 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 33 |
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The present document lays down the minimum requirements for maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating on certain frequencies, and incorporates the relevant provisions of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) radio regulations and the relevant standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
EPIRBs are defined as stations in the maritime mobile service, the emissions of which are intended to facilitate search and rescue operations.
The EPIRBs described in the present document are intended only for transmission of radio signals on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for locating vessels and survival craft in distress.
The present document also applies to EPIRBs intended for very short range man-overboard location applications. For this application, both the radiated power and the length of time of operation are reduced to enable the equipment to be sufficiently small and light to be worn comfortably at all times.
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