prEN 61097-3

Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) - Part 3: Digital selective calling (DSC) equipment - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results

Scope

Specifies the performance requirements, technical characteristics, operational requirements and methods of testing of shipborne DSC equipment for use with MF, MF/HF and VHF installations and methods of testing of shipborne DSC equipment for use with amendments to the 1974 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and is associated with IEC 60945: 1994.