Abstract

Provides manufacturers, suppliers and testing facilities of 406 MHz 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.

Scope

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.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	RC-004
Supersedes	DR AS/NZS 4280.2:2016 AS/NZS 4280.2:2003