ETSI EN 301 466 V1.2.1 (2015-12)

ETSI EN 301 466 V1.2.1 (2015-12)






EUROPEAN STANDARD
Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
for two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus
for fixed installation in survival craft

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Reference
REN/ERM-TG26-516
Keywords
emergency, GMDSS, maritime, radio, VHF

ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00  Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 7
Foreword . 7
Modal verbs terminology . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 References . 8
2.1 Normative references . 8
2.2 Informative references . 8
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Definitions . 9
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 General requirements . 10
4.1 Construction . 10
4.2 Frequencies and power . 10
4.3 Controls . 10
4.4 Switching time . 11
4.5 Safety precautions . 11
4.6 Class of emission and modulation characteristics . 11
4.7 Power supply . 11
4.7.1 Power supply capacity . 11
4.7.2 Primary batteries . 11
4.7.3 Secondary batteries . 12
4.7.4 Connection to a survival craft battery . 12
4.8 Labelling. 12
4.9 Audio processing . 12
5 Test conditions, power sources and ambient temperatures . 13
5.1 Normal and extreme test conditions . 13
5.2 Test power source . 13
5.3 Normal test conditions . 13
5.3.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 13
5.3.2 Normal power sources . 13
5.3.2.1 External battery power source . 13
5.3.2.2 Integrated battery power source . 13
5.4 Extreme test conditions . 13
5.4.1 Extreme temperatures . 13
5.4.1.1 Upper extreme temperature . 13
5.4.1.2 Lower extreme temperature . 13
5.4.2 Extreme test power supply values . 14
5.4.2.1 Upper extreme test voltage . 14
5.4.2.1.1 External battery power source . 14
5.4.2.1.2 Internal battery power source . 14
5.4.2.2 Lower extreme test voltage . 14
5.4.2.2.1 External battery power source . 14
5.4.2.2.2 Internal battery power source . 14
5.5 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures . 14
6 General conditions of measurement . 14
6.1 Test connections . 14
6.2 Arrangements for test signals applied to the receiver input . 15
6.3 Receiver mute or squelch facility . 15
6.4 Normal test modulation . 15
6.5 Artificial antenna . 15
6.6 Test channels . 15
6.7 Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measuring results . 15
6.7.1 Measurement uncertainty . 15
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6.7.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 16
7 Environmental tests . 16
7.1 Introduction . 16
7.2 Procedure . 16
7.3 Performance check . 16
7.4 Vibration test . 16
7.4.1 Definition . 16
7.4.2 Method of measurement . 17
7.4.3 Requirement . 17
7.5 Shock tests . 17
7.5.1 Definition . 17
7.5.2 Method of measurement . 17
7.5.3 Requirement . 17
7.6 Temperature tests . 18
7.6.1 General . 18
7.6.2 Dry heat cycle . 18
7.6.2.1 Method of measurement . 18
7.6.2.2 Requirement . 18
7.6.3 Damp heat cycle . 18
7.6.3.1 Method of measurement . 18
7.6.3.2 Requirement . 18
7.6.4 Low temperature cycle . 19
7.6.4.1 Method of measurement . 19
7.6.4.2 Requirement . 19
7.7 Corrosion test . 19
7.7.1 General . 19
7.7.2 Method of measurement . 19
7.7.3 Requirements . 20
7.8 Immersion test . 20
7.8.1 Method of measurement . 20
7.8.2 Requirements . 20
7.9 Thermal shock . 20
7.9.1 Method of measurement . 20
7.9.2 Requirements . 20
7.10 Oil resistance test. 20
7.10.0 Applicability . 20
7.10.1 Method of measurement . 21
7.10.2 Requirement . 21
8 Transmitter . 21
8.0 General . 21
8.1 Frequency error . 21
8.1.1 Definition . 21
8.1.2 Method of measurement . 21
8.1.3 Limit . 21
8.2 Carrier power . 21
8.2.1 Definitions . 21
8.2.2 Method of measurement . 22
8.2.3 Limits . 22
8.3 Frequency deviation . 22
8.3.1 Definition . 22
8.3.2 Maximum frequency deviation . 22
8.3.2.1 Method of measurement . 22
8.3.2.2 Limit . 22
8.3.3 Reduction of frequency deviation at modulation frequencies above 3 kHz . 22
8.3.3.1 Method of measurement . 22
8.3.3.2 Limits . 22
8.4 Sensitivity of the modulator, including microphone . 23
8.4.1 Definition . 23
8.4.2 Method of measurement . 23
8.4.3 Limit . 23
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8.5 Audio frequency response . 23
8.5.1 Definition . 23
8.5.2 Method of measurement . 23
8.5.3 Limit . 23
8.6 Audio frequency harmonic distortion of the emission. 24
8.6.1 Definition . 24
8.6.2 Method of measurement . 24
8.6.2.1 Normal test conditions . 24
8.6.2.2 Extreme test conditions . 24
8.6.3 Limit . 24
8.7 Adjacent channel power . 24
8.7.1 Definition . 24
8.7.2 Method of measurement . 24
8.7.3 Limit . 25
8.8 Conducted spurious emissions conveyed to the antenna . 25
8.8.1 Definition . 25
8.8.2 Method of measurement . 25
8.8.3 Limit . 25
8.9 Cabinet radiation and conducted spurious emissions other than those conveyed to the antenna . 25
8.9.1 Definitions . 25
8.9.2 Method of measurement . 25
8.9.3 Limits . 26
8.10 Residual modulation of the transmitter . 26
8.10.1 Definition . 26
8.10.2 Method of measurement . 26
8.10.3 Limit . 27
8.11 Transient frequency behaviour of the transmitter . 27
8.11.1 Definitions . 27
8.11.2 Method of measurement . 27
8.11.3 Limits . 28
9 Receiver . 30
9.1 Harmonic distortion and rated audio frequency output power . 30
9.1.1 Definition . 30
9.1.2 Methods of measurement . 30
9.1.3 Limits . 30
9.2 Audio frequency response . 30
9.2.1 Definition . 30
9.2.2 Method of measurement . 30
9.2.3 Limits . 31
9.3 Maximum usable sensitivity . 31
9.3.1 Definition . 31
9.3.2 Method of measurement . 31
9.3.3 Limits . 32
9.4 Co-channel rejection. 32
9.4.1 Definition . 32
9.4.2 Method of measurement . 32
9.4.3 Limit . 32
9.5 Adjacent channel selectivity . 32
9.5.1 Definition . 32
9.5.2 Method of measurement . 32
9.5.3 Limits . 33
9.6 Spurious response rejection . 33
9.6.1 Definition . 33
9.6.2 Method of measurement .
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Draft ETSI EN 301 466 V1.2.0 (2015-08)






EUROPEAN STANDARD
Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
for two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus
for fixed installation in survival craft

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
2 Draft ETSI EN 301 466 V1.2.0 (2015-08)



Reference
REN/ERM-TG26-516
Keywords
emergency, GMDSS, maritime, radio, VHF

ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00  Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - NAF 742 C
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° 7803/88

Important notice
The present document can be downloaded from:
http://www.etsi.org/standards-search
The present document may be made available in electronic versions and/or in print. The content of any electronic and/or
print versions of the present document shall not be modified without the prior written authorization of ETSI. In case of any
existing or perceived difference in contents between such versions and/or in print, the only prevailing document is the
print of the Portable Document Format (PDF) version kept on a specific network drive within ETSI Secretariat.
Users of the present document should be aware that the document may be subject to revision or change of status.
Information on the current status of this and other ETSI documents is available at
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If you find errors in the present document, please send your comment to one of the following services:
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Copyright Notification
No part may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying
and microfilm except as authorized by written permission of ETSI.
The content of the PDF version shall not be modified without the written authorization of ETSI.
The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.

© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 2015.
All rights reserved.

TM TM TM
DECT , PLUGTESTS , UMTS and the ETSI logo are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members.
TM
3GPP and LTE™ are Trade Marks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and
of the 3GPP Organizational Partners.
GSM® and the GSM logo are Trade Marks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
ETSI

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 7
Foreword . 7
Modal verbs terminology . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 References . 8
2.1 Normative references . 8
2.2 Informative references . 8
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Definitions . 9
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
4 General requirements . 9
4.1 Construction . 9
4.2 Frequencies and power . 10
4.3 Controls . 10
4.4 Switching time . 11
4.5 Safety precautions . 11
4.6 Class of emission and modulation characteristics . 11
4.7 Power supply . 11
4.7.1 Power supply capacity . 11
4.7.2 Primary batteries . 11
4.7.3 Secondary batteries . 11
4.7.4 Connection to a survival craft battery . 11
4.8 Labelling. 12
4.9 Audio processing . 12
5 Test conditions, power sources and ambient temperatures . 12
5.1 Normal and extreme test conditions . 12
5.2 Test power source . 12
5.3 Normal test conditions . 13
5.3.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 13
5.3.2 Normal power sources . 13
5.3.2.1 External battery power source . 13
5.3.2.2 Integrated battery power source . 13
5.4 Extreme test conditions . 13
5.4.1 Extreme temperatures . 13
5.4.1.1 Upper extreme temperature . 13
5.4.1.2 Lower extreme temperature . 13
5.4.2 Extreme test power supply values . 13
5.4.2.1 Upper extreme test voltage . 13
5.4.2.1.1 External battery power source . 13
5.4.2.1.2 Internal battery power source . 13
5.4.2.2 Lower extreme test voltage . 13
5.4.2.2.1 External battery power source . 13
5.4.2.2.2 Internal battery power source . 14
5.5 Procedure for tests at extreme temperatures . 14
6 General conditions of measurement . 14
6.1 Test connections . 14
6.2 Arrangements for test signals applied to the receiver input . 14
6.3 Receiver mute or squelch facility . 14
6.4 Normal test modulation . 14
6.5 Artificial antenna . 15
6.6 Test channels . 15
6.7 Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measuring results . 15
6.7.1 Measurement uncertainty . 15
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6.7.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 15
7 Environmental tests . 16
7.1 Introduction . 16
7.2 Procedure . 16
7.3 Performance check . 16
7.4 Vibration test . 16
7.4.1 Definition . 16
7.4.2 Method of measurement . 16
7.4.3 Requirement . 17
7.5 Shock tests . 17
7.5.1 Definition . 17
7.5.2 Method of measurement . 17
7.5.3 Requirement . 17
7.6 Temperature tests . 17
7.6.1 General . 17
7.6.2 Dry heat cycle . 17
7.6.2.1 Method of measurement . 17
7.6.2.2 Requirement . 18
7.6.3 Damp heat cycle . 18
7.6.3.1 Method of measurement . 18
7.6.3.2 Requirement . 18
7.6.4 Low temperature cycle . 18
7.6.4.1 Method of measurement . 18
7.6.4.2 Requirement . 18
7.7 Corrosion test . 19
7.7.1 General . 19
7.7.2 Method of measurement . 19
7.7.3 Requirements . 19
7.8 Immersion test . 20
7.8.1 Method of measurement . 20
7.8.2 Requirements . 20
7.9 Thermal shock . 20
7.9.1 Method of measurement . 20
7.9.2 Requirements . 20
7.10 Oil resistance test. 20
7.10.0 Applicability . 20
7.10.1 Method of measurement . 20
7.10.2 Requirement . 21
8 Transmitter . 21
8.0 General . 21
8.1 Frequency error . 21
8.1.1 Definition . 21
8.1.2 Method of measurement . 21
8.1.3 Limit . 21
8.2 Carrier power . 21
8.2.1 Definitions . 21
8.2.2 Method of measurement . 21
8.2.3 Limits . 21
8.3 Frequency deviation . 21
8.3.1 Definition . 21
8.3.2 Maximum frequency deviation . 22
8.3.2.1 Method of measurement . 22
8.3.2.2 Limit . 22
8.3.3 Reduction of frequency deviation at modulation frequencies above 3 kHz . 22
8.3.3.1 Method of measurement . 22
8.3.3.2 Limits . 22
8.4 Sensitivity of the modulator, including microphone . 23
8.4.1 Definition . 23
8.4.2 Method of measurement . 23
8.4.3 Limit . 23
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8.5 Audio frequency response . 23
8.5.1 Definition . 23
8.5.2 Method of measurement . 23
8.5.3 Limit . 23
8.6 Audio frequency harmonic distortion of the emission. 23
8.6.1 Definition . 23
8.6.2 Method of measurement . 23
8.6.2.1 Normal test conditions . 23
8.6.2.2 Extreme test conditions . 23
8.6.3 Limit . 23
8.7 Adjacent channel power . 24
8.7.1 Definition . 24
8.7.2 Method of measurement . 24
8.7.3 Limit . 24
8.8 Conducted spurious emissions conveyed to the antenna . 24
8.8.1 Definition . 24
8.8.2 Method of measurement . 24
8.8.3 Limit . 25
8.9 Cabinet radiation and conducted spurious emissions other than those conveyed to the antenna . 25
8.9.1 Definitions . 25
8.9.2 Method of measurement . 25
8.9.3 Limits . 26
8.10 Residual modulation of the transmitter . 26
8.10.1 Definition . 26
8.10.2 Method of measurement . 26
8.10.3 Limit . 26
8.11 Transient frequency behaviour of the transmitter . 26
8.11.1 Definitions . 26
8.11.2 Method of measurement . 27
8.11.3 Limits . 28
9 Receiver . 30
9.1 Harmonic distortion and rated audio frequency output power . 30
9.1.1 Definition . 30
9.1.2 Methods of measurement . 30
9.1.3 Limits . 30
9.2 Audio frequency response . 30
9.2.1 Definition . 30
9.2.2 Method of measurement . 30
9.2.3 Limits . 31
9.3 Maximum usable sensitivity . 31
9.3.1 Definition . 31
9.3.2 Method of measurement . 31
9.3.3 Limits . 32
9.4 Co-channel rejection. 32
9.4.1 Definition . 32
9.4.2 Method of measurement . 32
9.4.3 Limit . 32
9.5 Adjacent channel selectivity . 32
9.5.1 Definition . 32
9.5.2 Method of measurement . 32
9.5.3 Limits . 33
9.6 Spurious response rejection . 33
9.6.1 Definition . 33
9.6.2 Method of measurement .
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