SSH EN 301 025-1 V1.5.1:2011

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);VHF radiotelephone equipment for general communications and associated equipment for Class "D" Digital Selective Calling (DSC);Part 1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

Scope

The present document covers the minimum requirements for general communication for shipborne fixed installations using a VHF radiotelephone operating in certain frequency bands allocated to the maritime mobile service using either 25 kHz or 25 kHz and 12,5 kHz channels and associated equipment for DSC - class D. These requirements include the relevant provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations, appendix 18 [1], ITU-R Recommendations M.493-13 [3] (where class D is defined), M.825-3 [i.5] and incorporate the relevant guidelines of the IMO as detailed in IMO Circular MSC/Circ-803 [i.2]. The present document also specifies technical characteristics, methods of measurement and required test results.