prEN 301 025 V2.2.2

The present document specifies technical characteristics and methods of measurements for VHF radiotelephone operating in the frequency bands specified in Radio Regulation appendix 18 as applicable, 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. The present document does not cover requirements for any integrated GNSS receiver providing locating function. These requirements include the relevant provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations, appendix 18, Recommendation ITU-R M.493-15 (where class D is defined), Recommendation ITU-R M.825-3 and incorporate the relevant guidelines of the IMO as detailed in IMO Circular MSC/Circ-803. NOTE: The relationship between the present document and essential requirements of article 3.2 and article 3.3(g) of Directive 2014/53/EU is given in annex A.