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The present document states the minimum operational and performance requirements for shipborne receivers intended to be connected to an external installation, including a decoder for DSC, and used as receivers for watchkeeping DSC on board ships operating in the mobile MF, MF/HF and VHF band allocated in the ITU Radio Regulations [1] to the maritime mobile service, both in connection with distress and safety communication and in connection with general communication.
These requirements include the relevant provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations [1], ITU-R Recommendations M.493-11 [3], M.541-9 [11], M.489-2 [10] and the IMO Resolutions A.803(19), A.804(19), A.806(19) and A.694(17). The present document specifies also technical characteristics, methods of testing and required test results for dedicated watchkeeping receivers for use with radio installations in the GMDSS as required by chapter IV of the SOLAS. It covers both receivers with analogue output or with digital DSC signal output interfaces or with both. DSC watchkeeping receivers may be a separate equipment or be integrated with a DSC or radiotelephone equipment. For integrated equipment the present document specifies the requirements and methods of testing of the DSC watchkeeping receivers only. DSC watchkeeping receivers can be either fixed-frequency receivers or, in MF/HF bands, scanning receivers. Requirements for the DSC equipment or radiotelephone equipment are given in EN 300 338 [13], EN 300 162-1 [12] and EN 300 373-1 [14] respectively.

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Publication Date
31-Mar-2006
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Apr-2006
Due Date
01-Apr-2006
Completion Date
01-Apr-2006

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SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 is the Slovenian adoption of ETSI EN 301 033 V1.2.1, a European standard from ETSI for shipborne watchkeeping receivers. It specifies minimum operational and performance requirements, test methods and required test results for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) reception in the maritime MF, MF/HF and VHF bands, for use in shipboard Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) installations.

What does SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 specify?

SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 specifies how shipborne DSC watchkeeping receivers shall be built, marked, interfaced, tested and verified. It covers receivers used for distress, safety and general communication on ships operating in the maritime mobile service.

The scope includes receivers with analogue output, digital DSC signal output, or both. It also covers separate watchkeeping receivers and receivers integrated into DSC or radiotelephone equipment, but for integrated equipment the standard applies only to the watchkeeping receiver part.

The document is organized into:

  • general and operational requirements
  • technical requirements for MF, MF/HF and VHF operation
  • general test conditions
  • environmental tests
  • MF/HF receiver tests
  • VHF receiver tests
  • normative radiated measurement arrangements in Annex A
  • an informative bibliography in Annex B
AnnexWhat it covers
Annex ANormative radiated measurements, including test sites, antennas, substitution methods and optional indoor or anechoic arrangements
Annex BInformative bibliography

What are the key requirements of SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006?

General design, operation and installation

The standard requires the receiver to keep continuous watch on the relevant DSC channels and to be suitable for continuous operation at sea. In practice, this means the equipment must remain ready for DSC calls without special operator action.

Clause 4 also requires a design that is practical to maintain on board. Main modules shall be replaceable without elaborate recalibration, accessible parts shall be easy to reach, and the equipment shall include protection against static voltages at the antenna input.

Controls, indicators and software are tightly controlled. The equipment shall have readable English markings, protection against inadvertent operation, adjustable lighting for controls and indicators, protected operational software, and non-volatile storage for pre-programmed distress calling frequencies.

Interfaces, marking and user information

For equipment with an external DSC decoder, the standard defines the receiver output interface. Analogue outputs shall have the specified balanced audio characteristics, while digital outputs shall be compatible with ITU-T Recommendation V.11.

Clause 4 also requires external marking and documentation that help identification and safe use. The unit shall show the manufacturer, type, serial number and power supply details, and the manual shall give enough information for operation, servicing and maintenance. The receiver shall be operational one minute after switch-on, and the compass safe distance shall be stated.

Frequency bands, channels and scanning behavior

Clause 5 defines the operating bands and channel use. The receiver may be designed for MF, HF, VHF, or combinations of these bands, and the standard distinguishes distress/safety calling from general communication calling.

For practical use, the key points are:

  • MF distress/safety watchkeeping is centered on 2 187,5 kHz
  • VHF distress/safety and general calling use channel 70 at 156,525 MHz
  • MF/HF scanning receivers may scan up to 6 frequencies
  • scanning receivers for distress shall include the required distress frequencies and, if operator-customized, shall not be reduced below the minimum group stated by the standard
  • scanning shall complete within 2 s
  • stop/start and frequency reporting interfaces shall work with the specified external DSC equipment or protocol arrangements

Test conditions and test signals

Clauses 6 and 7 define how conformance testing is done. Normal tests use controlled temperature, humidity and power-source conditions, while extreme tests use the specified low and high temperatures and supply variations.

The standard also defines standard test signals that simulate DSC modulation. For measurement work, this matters because the receiver is checked under repeatable laboratory conditions rather than only by field use.

Clause 6 requires bit error ratio measurements, including for receivers with analogue output via a discriminator. It also sets measurement uncertainty handling, so test reports must record uncertainty and compare measured values with the applicable limits.

Environmental robustness

Clause 7 subjects the equipment to vibration, dry heat, damp heat, low temperature and corrosion testing. After each environmental challenge, the receiver is checked again for calling sensitivity and basic function.

In practice, this shows whether the receiver still works after shipboard conditions such as vibration, heat, humidity and salt exposure. The corrosion test can be waived when the manufacturer demonstrates suitable materials and finishes.

MF/HF and VHF receiver performance

Clauses 8 and 9 contain the detailed receiver performance tests. They cover calling sensitivity, adjacent channel selectivity, co-channel rejection, intermodulation response, spurious response rejection, dynamic range, conducted and radiated spurious emissions, and protection of the antenna input circuits.

The MF/HF section also includes scanning efficiency and stop/start of scanning for receivers without a DSC decoder. The VHF section adds blocking immunity and uses the VHF channel 70 test signal. These tests matter because they show whether the receiver can keep working in the presence of strong nearby signals, interference and unwanted emissions.

What terms does SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 define?

  • Assigned frequency - the centre frequency of the band assigned to a station.
  • Continuous watch - the radio watch is maintained continuously, except for short interruptions caused by the ship’s own communications or maintenance.
  • Digital Selective Calling (DSC) - the digital calling system used for maritime mobile service calls, including distress, safety and general calling.
  • Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) - the maritime radio system framework used for distress and safety communications.
  • F1B - frequency modulation with digital information, without a sub-carrier for automatic reception.
  • G2B - phase modulation with digital information, with a sub-carrier for automatic reception.
  • J2B - single sideband with digital information using a modulating sub-carrier for automatic reception and a suppressed carrier.

Who uses SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006?

The standard is used by manufacturers of shipborne DSC watchkeeping receivers, marine radio integrators, and test laboratories that verify receiver performance. It is also used by conformity assessment bodies, quality managers and buyers who need to specify or check shipboard radio equipment for MF, MF/HF or VHF service.

In practice, it supports design, type testing, procurement, factory inspection and acceptance testing for equipment intended for GMDSS-related maritime use.

What changed in SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 from the previous edition?

SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 corresponds to EN 301 033 Version 1.2.1. The document history shows that it follows Version 1.1.1 from August 1998.

Which standards are used with SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006?

The standard relies on several external documents for radio rules, signalling, interfaces and measurement practice:

  • ITU Radio Regulations and ITU-R Recommendation M.541-9 provide the maritime DSC regulatory and operational framework.
  • ITU-R Recommendation M.493-11 defines the DSC system used to simulate and test calls.
  • ITU-R Recommendation M.489-2 supports the VHF maritime technical context.
  • ITU-T Recommendation E.161 and ISO 3791 guide digit layout on input panels.
  • IEC 61162-1, ITU-T Recommendation V.11 and NMEA 0183 support digital interfaces, control and frequency reporting.
  • ETSI TR 100 028-1 is used for measurement uncertainty calculation and interpretation.
  • IEC 60417 provides graphical symbols for equipment.
  • ETSI EN 300 338, ETSI EN 300 162-1 and ETSI EN 300 373-1 cover the related DSC and radiotelephone equipment that sits alongside this receiver.
  • ITU-R Recommendation SM.332-4 is used for intermodulation test combinations.

What does the SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 document contain?

The document contains the clauses needed to specify, test and verify shipborne DSC watchkeeping receivers from a technical point of view. It includes the operating bands, reception modes, scanning behavior, environmental tests and detailed MF/HF and VHF receiver measurements.

It also includes the practical laboratory framework: general test conditions, standard test signals, bit error ratio measurement, and measurement uncertainty rules. Annex A gives the radiated measurement setups, including outdoor site arrangements, substitution antenna methods and optional indoor chamber guidance.

For engineers and test houses, the useful parts are the defined receiver configurations, the test frequencies, the receiver performance checks and the environmental verification steps. For procurement and quality teams, the document is mainly a specification for what the receiver must do and how that performance is demonstrated.

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SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Technical characteristics and methods of measurement for shipborne watchkeeping receivers for reception of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in the maritime MF, MF/HF and VHF bands". This standard covers: The present document states the minimum operational and performance requirements for shipborne receivers intended to be connected to an external installation, including a decoder for DSC, and used as receivers for watchkeeping DSC on board ships operating in the mobile MF, MF/HF and VHF band allocated in the ITU Radio Regulations [1] to the maritime mobile service, both in connection with distress and safety communication and in connection with general communication. These requirements include the relevant provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations [1], ITU-R Recommendations M.493-11 [3], M.541-9 [11], M.489-2 [10] and the IMO Resolutions A.803(19), A.804(19), A.806(19) and A.694(17). The present document specifies also technical characteristics, methods of testing and required test results for dedicated watchkeeping receivers for use with radio installations in the GMDSS as required by chapter IV of the SOLAS. It covers both receivers with analogue output or with digital DSC signal output interfaces or with both. DSC watchkeeping receivers may be a separate equipment or be integrated with a DSC or radiotelephone equipment. For integrated equipment the present document specifies the requirements and methods of testing of the DSC watchkeeping receivers only. DSC watchkeeping receivers can be either fixed-frequency receivers or, in MF/HF bands, scanning receivers. Requirements for the DSC equipment or radiotelephone equipment are given in EN 300 338 [13], EN 300 162-1 [12] and EN 300 373-1 [14] respectively.

The present document states the minimum operational and performance requirements for shipborne receivers intended to be connected to an external installation, including a decoder for DSC, and used as receivers for watchkeeping DSC on board ships operating in the mobile MF, MF/HF and VHF band allocated in the ITU Radio Regulations [1] to the maritime mobile service, both in connection with distress and safety communication and in connection with general communication. These requirements include the relevant provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations [1], ITU-R Recommendations M.493-11 [3], M.541-9 [11], M.489-2 [10] and the IMO Resolutions A.803(19), A.804(19), A.806(19) and A.694(17). The present document specifies also technical characteristics, methods of testing and required test results for dedicated watchkeeping receivers for use with radio installations in the GMDSS as required by chapter IV of the SOLAS. It covers both receivers with analogue output or with digital DSC signal output interfaces or with both. DSC watchkeeping receivers may be a separate equipment or be integrated with a DSC or radiotelephone equipment. For integrated equipment the present document specifies the requirements and methods of testing of the DSC watchkeeping receivers only. DSC watchkeeping receivers can be either fixed-frequency receivers or, in MF/HF bands, scanning receivers. Requirements for the DSC equipment or radiotelephone equipment are given in EN 300 338 [13], EN 300 162-1 [12] and EN 300 373-1 [14] respectively.

SIST EN 301 033 V1.2.1:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.99 - Other equipment for radiocommunications; 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general; 47.020.70 - Navigation and control equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Technical
characteristics and methods of measurement for shipborne watchkeeping receivers for
reception of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in the maritime MF, MF/HF and VHF bands
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 033 Version 1.2.1
ICS:
33.060.99 Druga oprema za radijske Other equipment for
komunikacije radiocommunications
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
47.020.70 Navigacijska in krmilna Navigation and control
oprema equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

European Standard (Telecommunications series)

Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
for shipborne watchkeeping receivers
for reception of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
in the maritime MF, MF/HF and VHF bands

2 ETSI EN 301 033 V1.2.1 (2005-12)

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.7
Foreword.7
1 Scope.8
2 References.8
3 Definitions and abbreviations.9
3.1 Definitions.9
3.2 Abbreviations.9
4 General and operational requirements.10
4.1 General.10
4.2 Construction.10
4.2.1 General.10
4.2.2 Design.10
4.2.3 Accessibility.10
4.2.4 Calibration and maintenance.10
4.2.5 Antenna static protection.10
4.2.6 Digital input panels.10
4.3 Controls and indicators.11
4.3.1 General.11
4.3.2 Identification.11
4.3.3 Protection against possible maladjustment .11
4.3.4 Light sources.11
4.3.5 Operation.11
4.4 Software.11
4.5 Memory.11
4.6 Interfaces.11
4.6.1 DSC signal output; analogue interface.12
4.6.2 DSC signal output; digital interface.12
4.6.3 Operational interfaces.12
4.7 Marking and identification .12
4.8 Instructions.13
4.9 Warming-up period.13
4.10 Safety precautions.13
4.10.1 Excessive current and voltage.13
4.10.2 Earthing.13
4.10.3 Protection.13
4.11 Compass safe distance.13
5 Technical requirements.14
5.1 Frequency bands and channels .14
5.2 Mode of reception .14
5.3 Scanning receivers.15
5.3.1 Scanning sequence.15
5.3.2 Scanning frequencies.15
5.3.2.1 DSC distress frequencies.15
5.3.2.2 DSC frequencies for general communication.15
5.3.3 Stop/start of scanning.15
5.3.4 Frequency information.15
6 General test conditions.15
6.1 General.15
6.2 Test power source.16
6.3 Normal test conditions.16
6.3.1 Normal temperature and humidity.16
6.3.2 Normal test power source .16
6.3.2.1 ac voltage and frequency.16
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6.3.2.2 Secondary battery power sources.16
6.3.2.3 Other power sources.16
6.4 Extreme test conditions .16
6.4.1 Extreme temperature tests.16
6.4.2 Extreme values of test power source .17
6.4.2.1 a.c. voltage and frequency.17
6.4.2.2 Secondary battery power sources.17
6.4.2.3 Other power sources.17
6.5 Connection of test signals to the receiver.17
6.5.1 Sources.17
6.5.2 Levels.17
6.6 Testing frequencies.17
6.6.1 General test frequencies.17
6.6.2 Additional test frequencies for HF equipment.18
6.7 Test signals.18
6.7.1 Standard test signal No. 1 .18
6.7.2 Standard test signal No. 2 .18
6.8 Measurement of bit error ratio.18
6.9 Measurement uncertainty and interpretation of the measuring results .19
6.9.1 Measurement uncertainty.19
6.9.2 Interpretation of measurement results.19
7 Environmental tests.19
7.1 Procedure.19
7.2 Performance check.20
7.3 Vibration test.20
7.3.1 Definition.20
7.3.2 Method of measurement.20
7.3.3 Requirement.20
7.4 Temperature tests.20
7.4.1 Dry heat.21
7.4.1.1 Definition.21
7.4.1.2 Method of measurement.21
7.4.1.3 Requirement.21
7.4.2 Damp heat.21
7.4.2.1 Definition.21
7.4.2.2 Method of measurement.21
7.4.2.3 Requirement.21
7.4.3 Low temperature.21
7.4.3.1 Definition.21
7.4.3.2 Method of measurement.22
7.4.3.3 Requirement.22
7.5 Corrosion test.22
7.5.1 General.22
7.5.2 Definition.22
7.5.3 Method of measurement.22
7.5.4 Requirements.22
8 MF/HF watchkeeping receiver.23
8.1 Calling sensitivity.23
8.1.1 Definition.23
8.1.2 Method of measurement.23
8.1.3 Limits.23
8.2 Adjacent channel selectivity.23
8.2.1 Definition.23
8.2.2 Method of measurement.23
8.2.3 Limits.24
8.3 Co-channel rejection.24
8.3.1 Definition.24
8.3.2 Method of measurements.24
8.3.3 Limits.24
8.4 RF intermodulation response.24
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8.4.1 Definition.24
8.4.2 Method of measurement.24
8.4.3 Limits.24
8.5 Spurious response rejection.25
8.5.1 Definition.25
8.5.2 Method of measurement.25
8.5.3 Limits.26
8.6 Dynamic range.26
8.6.1 Definition.26
8.6.2 Method of measurement.26
8.6.3 Limits.26
8.7 Conducted spurious emissions into the antenna .26
8.7.1 Definition.26
8.7.2 Method of measurement.26
8.7.3 Limits.27
8.8 Radiated spurious emissions.27
8.8.1 Definition.27
8.8.2 Method of measurements.27
8.8.3 Limit.28
8.9 Protection of receiver antenna input circuits .28
8.9.1 Definition.28
8.9.2 Method of measurement.28
8.9.3 Limits.28
8.10 Scanning efficiency.28
8.10.1 Definition.28
8.10.2 Method of measurement.28
8.10.3 Limits.28
8.11 Stop/start of scanning (Watchkeeping receiver without DSC decoder) .29
8.11.1 Definition.29
8.11.2 Method of measurement.29
8.11.3 Limits.29
9 VHF watchkeeping receiver.29
9.1 Calling sensitivity.29
9.1.1 Definition.29
9.1.2 Method of measurement.29
9.1.3 Limits.29
9.2 Adjacent channel selectivity.29
9.2.1 Definition.29
9.2.2 Method of measurement.30
9.2.3 Limits.30
9.3 Co-channel rejection.30
9.3.1 Definition.30
9.3.2 Method of measurement.30
9.3.3 Limits.30
9.4 Intermodulation response.30
9.4.1 Definition.30
9.4.2 Method of measurement.31
9.4.3 Limits.31
9.5 Spurious response and blocking immunity.31
9.5.1 Definition.31
9.5.2 Method of measurement.31
9.5.3 Limits.31
9.6 Dynamic range.31
9.6.1 Definition.31
9.6.2 Method of measurement.32
9.6.3 Limit.32
9.7 Conducted spurious emissions into the antenna .32
9.7.1 Definition.32
9.7.2 Method of measurement.32
9.7.3 Limit.32
9.8 Radiated spurious emissions.32
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9.8.1 Definition.32
9.8.2 Method of measurements.32
9.8.3 Limit.33
Annex A (normative): Radiated measurements .34
A.1 Test sites and general arrangements for measurements involving the use of radiated fields.34
A.1.1 Outdoor test site .34
A.1.2 Test antenna.35
A.1.3 Substitution antenna.35
A.1.4 Optional additional indoor site .35
A.2 Guidance on the use of radiation test sites .36
A.2.1 Measuring distance.36
A.2.2 Test antenna.36
A.2.3 Substitution antenna.36
A.2.4 Artificial antenna.37
A.2.5 Auxiliary cables.37
A.2.6 Acoustic measuring arrangement.37
A.3 Further optional alternative indoor test site using an anechoic chamber. .37
A.3.1 Example of the construction of a shielded anechoic chamber.38
A.3.2 Influence of parasitic reflections in anechoic chambers.38
A.3.3 Calibration of the shielded anechoic chamber.39
Annex B (informative): Bibliography.41
History .42

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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM).

National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 23 September 2005
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 December 2005
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 30 June 2006
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 June 2006

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1 Scope
The present document states the minimum operational and performance requirements for shipborne receivers intended
to be connected to an external installation, including a decoder for DSC, and used as receivers for watchkeeping DSC
on board ships operating in the mobile MF, MF/HF and VHF band allocated in the ITU Radio Regulations [1] to the
maritime mobile service, both in connection with distress and safety communication and in connection with general
communication.
These requirements include the relevant provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations [1], ITU-R Recommendations
M.493-11 [3], M.541-9 [11], M.489-2 [10] and the IMO Resolutions A.803(19), A.804(19), A.806(19) and A.694(17).
The present document specifies also technical characteristics, methods of testing and required test results for dedicated
watchkeeping receivers for use with radio installations in the GMDSS as required by chapter IV of the SOLAS.
It covers both receivers with analogue output or with digital DSC signal output interfaces or with both.
DSC watchkeeping receivers may be a separate equipment or be integrated with a DSC or radiotelephone equipment.
For integrated equipment the present document specifies the requirements and methods of testing of the DSC
watchkeeping receivers only.
DSC watchkeeping receivers can be either fixed-frequency receivers or, in MF/HF bands, scanning receivers.
Requirements for the DSC equipment or radiotelephone equipment are given in EN 300 338 [13], EN 300 162-1 [12]
and EN 300 373-1 [14] respectively.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
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[1] ITU Radio Regulations (2001).
[2] ITU-T Recommendation E.161 (2001): "Arrangement of digits, letters and symbols on telephones
and other devices that can be used for gaining access to a telephone network".
[3] ITU-R Recommendation M.493-11 (2004): "Digital selective-calling system for use in the
maritime mobile service".
[4] ISO 3791 (1976): "Office machines and data processing equipment -- Keyboard layouts for
numeric applications".
[5] IEC 61162-1 (2000): "Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems -
Digital interfaces - Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners".
[6] ETSI TR 100 028-1 (2001): "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Uncertainties in the measurement of mobile radio equipment characteristics; Part 1".
[7] ITU-T Recommendation V.11 (1993): "Electrical characteristics for balanced double-current
interchange circuits operating at data signalling rates up to 10 Mbit/s".
[8] IEC 60417: "Graphical symbols for use on equipment".
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[9] ITU-R Recommendation SM.332-4 (1994): "Selectivity of receivers".
[10] ITU-R Recommendation M.489-2: "Technical characteristics of VHF radiotelephone equipment
operating in the maritime mobile service in channels spaced by 25 kHz".
[11] ITU-R Recommendation M.541-9 (2004): "Operational procedures for the use of digital selective-
calling equipment in the maritime mobile service".
[12] ETSI EN 300 162-1: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Radiotelephone transmitters and receivers for the maritime mobile service operating in VHF
bands; Part 1: Technical characteristics and methods of measurement".
[13] ETSI EN 300 338: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Technical
characteristics and methods of measurement for equipment for generation, transmission and
reception of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) in the maritime MF, MF/HF and/or VHF mobile
service".
[14] ETSI EN 300 373-1: "Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Maritime mobile transmitters and receivers for use in the MF and HF bands; Part 1: Technical
characteristics and methods of measurement".
[15] NMEA 0183, version 3.01 (2002): "Standard for interfacing marine electronic devices".
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
assigned frequency: centre of the frequency band assigned to a station
continuous watch: continuous watch means that the radio watch concerned is not interrupted other than for brief
intervals when the ship's receiving capability is impaired or blocked by its own communications or when the facilities
are under periodical maintenance or check
F1B: frequency modulation with digital information, without a sub-carrier for automatic reception
G2B: phase-modulation with digital information, with a sub-carrier for automatic reception
J2B: single sideband with digital information, with the use of a modulating sub-carrier for automatic reception, with the
carrier suppressed to at least 40 dB below peak envelope power
performance check: check of calling sensitivity (see clause 7.2)
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
a.c. alternating current
d.c. direct current
DSC Digital Selective Calling
e.m.f. electromotive force
EUT Equipment Under Test
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
HF High Frequency
IF Intermediate Frequency
IMO International Maritime Organization
MF Medium Frequency
MF/HF Medium and High Frequency
r.m.s. root mean square
ETSI
10 ETSI EN 301 033 V1.2.1 (2005-12)
RF Radio Frequency
SOLAS (International Convention for the) Safety of Life at Sea
VHF Very High Frequency
4 General and operational requirements
4.1 General
The manufacturer shall declare that compliance to the requirement of clause 4 is achieved and shall provide relevant
documentation.
4.2 Construction
4.2.1 General
The equipment shall be so constructed that it is capable of keeping continuous watch on relevant DSC channels
(see clause 5.1) and of being operated readily.
4.2.2 Design
In all respects the mechanical and electrical design and construction and the finish of the equipment shall conform with
good engineering practice, and the equipment shall be suitable for use on board ships at sea.
The equipment shall be designed for continuous operation.
4.2.3 Accessibility
All parts of the equipment that are subject to inspection and maintenance adjustments, shall be easily accessible.
Components shall be easily identifiable either by markings within the equipment, or with the aid of technical
descriptions.
4.2.4 Calibration and maintenance
The equipment shall be so constructed that its main modules can easily be replaced and put into operation without
elaborate recalibration or readjustment.
4.2.5 Antenna static protection
In order to protect against damage due to static voltages that may appear at the input of the receiver, there shall be a d.c.
path from the antenna terminal to ground not exceeding 100 kΩ.
4.2.6 Digital input panels
Where a digital input panel with the digits "0" to "9" is provided, the digits should be arranged to conform with
ITU-T Recommendation E.161 [2]. However, where an alphanumeric keyboard layout, as used on office machinery and
data processing equipme
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