AS/NZS 4280.2:2003

Provides equipment designers, manufacturers, suppliers and testing facilities of 406 MHz satellite distress beacons, when employed as Personal Locator Beacons, with both the minimum radiofrequency and environmental requirements and associated test methods, to enable design and confirmation of compliance with Australia and New Zealand radiofrequency spectrum and maritime regulatory requirements.

This Standard provides the minimum requirements for Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) operating with a nominal frequency in the band 406.000 MHz To 406.100 MHz. These requirements encompass the physical characteristics of the devices pertaining to multi-environment use, and the performance characteristics for reception through the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system. Characteristics are also included for the homing transmitters incorporated in these devices. This Standard does not apply to the fitted Emergency Locating Transmitters (ELTs) used in aeronautical applications.

First pubished as Joint Standard AS/NZS 4280:1995.
Jointly revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 4280.2:2002.
Second edition 2003.