ETSI - EN 300 066
Electronmagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Float-Free Maritime Satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Operating on 406,025 MHz; Technical Characteristics and Methods of Measurement
| Organization: | ETSI |
| Publication Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 76 |
scope:
The present document sets out the minimum performance requirements and technical characteristics for float-free satellite Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), operating in the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system, concerning radio communications for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
The equipment covered by the present document operates in the 406,0 MHz - 406,1 MHz frequency band, which is provided with a low power 121,5 MHz homing device. The present document covers also EPIRBs with integrated internal navigation device.
The present document incorporates all relevant provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations [1], of IMO assembly resolutions, as well as all relevant requirements in EN 60945 [7].
The present document is applicable for satellite EPIRBs operating over the temperature ranges of:
• -40°C to +55°C (Class 1); or
• -20°C to +55°C (Class 2);
with a float free release mechanism.
NOTE 1: The equipment meets the IMO requirements of chapter IV, regulations 7.1.6 and 14.1 of the 1988 amendments to the 1974 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) [2].
NOTE 2: The requirements for non float free satellite EPIRBs can be found in Annex A.
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