The present document applies to shipborne Very High Frequency (VHF) transmitters and receivers capable of voice and
Digital Selective Calling (DSC), radio equipment.
The present document lays down minimum requirements for VHF radio transmitters and receivers operating in all or
any part of the 156,0 MHz to 174,0 MHz frequency band allocated to the maritime mobile service, utilizing class of
emission G3E and G2B.
The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) [1].
Article 3.3 (e), which states that radio equipment within the scope of the present document shall be so constructed that:
"it supports certain features ensuring access to emergency services".
In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements
under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive [1] will apply to equipment within the scope of the present
document.
NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org/.