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AS/NZS 4280.2:2017

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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406 MHz satellite distress beacons Personal locator beacons (PLBs)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Superseded date

04-07-2024

Superseded by

AS/NZS 4280.2:2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-2017

€52.26
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Provides manufacturers, suppliers and testing facilities of 406MHz personal locator beacons (PLBs) with the minimum radiofrequency and environmental requirements and associated test methods to enable design and confirmation of compliance with Australian and New Zealand radiofrequency spectrum, and maritime and aviation regulatory requirements.

Committee
RC-004
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 1 76035 684 2
Pages
25
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This Standard provides minimum requirements and methods of test 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.Requirements for the characteristics of homing transmitters incorporated in these devices are also included.This Standard does not apply to the fitted emergency locating transmitters (ELTs) used in aeronautical applications.

Originated as part of AS/NZS 4280:1995.
Previous edition AS/NZS 4280.2:2003.
Third edition 2017.

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