Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Portable Very High Frequency (VHF) radiotelephone equipment for the maritime mobile service operating in the VHF bands with integrated handheld class D DSC; Part 3: Harmonized EN covering the
"The present document states the minimum technical characteristics and methods of measurement required for portable Very High Frequency (VHF) radiotelephones with integrated handheld class D DSC operating in certain frequency bands allocated to the maritime mobile service using either 25 kHz channels or 25 kHz and 12@5 kHz channels. The present document also specifies technical characteristics@ methods of measurement and required test results. The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [i.1] (RTTE Directive) article 3.3(e)@ which states that radio equipment within the scope of the present document shall be so constructed that: ""it supports certain features ensuring access to emergency services"". In addition to the present document@ other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements under other parts of article 3 of the RTTE Directive [i.1] will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document. NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org/."