Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS), Part 1: Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB – Emergency position indicating radio beacon operating on 406 MHz – Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results (IEC 61097-2 (Ed.4.0) MOD)

Published by	Publication Date	Number of Pages
AS/NZS	06/24/2022	94

Category: AS-NZS

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AS/NZS 4280.1 – Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS), Part 1: Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB – Emergency position indicating radio beacon operating on 406 MHz – Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results (IEC 61097-2 (Ed.4.0) MOD)

AS/NZS 4280.1 adopts and modifies IEC 61097 2:2021, which provides manufacturers, suppliers and testing facilities of 406 MHz satellite distress beacons with the minimum radiofrequency and environmental requirements and associated test methods to enable design and confirmation of compliance with Australia and New Zealand radiofrequency spectrum and maritime regulatory requirements.