Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions, abbreviations and symbols
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Abbreviations
   3.3 Symbols
4 General
   4.1 Presentation of equipment for testing
   4.2 Mechanical and electrical design
   4.3 Interpretation of the measurement
       results
5 Test conditions, power sources and
   ambient temperatures
   5.1 Normal and extreme test conditions
   5.2 External test power source
   5.3 Normal test conditions
   5.4 Extreme test conditions
6 General conditions
   6.1 Normal test signals
   6.2 Test fixture
   6.3 Test sites and general arrangements
       for radiated measurements
   6.4 Measuring receiver
7 Environmental tests
   7.1 Procedure
   7.2 Drop test on hard surface
   7.3 Temperature tests
   7.4 Immersion test
   7.5 Solar radiation
   7.6 Tensile test
8 Methods of measurement and limits for
   transmitter parameters
   8.1 Modulation and carrier keying
   8.2 Frequency error
   8.3 Output field strength (H-field)
   8.4 Spurious emissions
9 Methods of measurement and limits for
   receiver parameters
   9.1 Receiver sensitivity
   9.2 Changes in the received signal
10 Measurement uncertainty
Annex A (normative): Radiated measurements
    A.1 Test sites and general arrangements for
        measurements involving the use of radiated
        fields
    A.2 Guidance on the use of radiation test
        sites
    A.3 Further optional alternative indoor test
        site using an anechoic chamber
Annex B (normative): Spurious limits, H-field at
        10 m distances
Annex C (normative): Simulated solar radiation
        source
Annex D (informative): E-fields in the near
        field at low frequencies
History

Abstract

Covers requirements for avalanche beacons. Avalanche beacons are radio location systems used for searching for and/or finding avalanche victims, for the purpose of direct rescue.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Pages
ISBN
Committee	RES 8
Supersedes	PRETS 300 718 : DEC 96