SSH EN 300 698-1 V1.3.1:2003

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio telephone transmitters and receivers for the maritime mobile service operating in the VHF bands used on inland waterways; Part 1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

Scope

The present document lays down the minimum requirements for VHF radio transmitters and receivers operating on
board ships in frequency bands allocated to the maritime mobile service, used on inland waterways as defined by
Regional Agreements or responsible Administrations.
The present document applies to VHF transmitters and receivers fitted with a 50 Ω external antenna socket or connector
for use on board ships on inland waterways and operating in the bands between 156 MHz and 174 MHz allocated to the
maritime mobile service by the Radio Regulations [1], Appendix 18.
For countries where the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) is mandatory, the requirements of annex B
apply.