The present document sets out the minimum performance requirements and technical characteristics for non-SOLAS satellite Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), operating in the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system (406,0 MHz to 406,1 MHz) and ancillary transmissions on 121,5 MHz and also AIS1 (169,975 MHz) and AIS2 (162,025 MHz).
The present document covers both first and second generation EPIRBs defined by the COSPAS-SARSAT standards C/S T.001 and C/S T.018.
The present document covers only category 2 EPIRBs in class 2 (-20 °C to +55 °C).
The present document only covers battery powered portable EPIRB. Category 1 (float free) EPIRBs are not covered by the present document.
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