SIST EN 301 843-2:2001

• Abstract:

  To develop a harmonised Maritime EMC Radio Standard (multipart) to meet the requirements of Article 3.1(b) of the R&TTE Directive.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2001
• ICS: 33.060.20 - Receiving and transmitting equipment
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• ICS: 33.100.99 - Other aspects related to EMC
• ICS: 47.020.70 - Navigation and control equipment
• Technical Committee: RES - Radio equipment and systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Mandate: M/284
• Mandate: T-353
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 843-2 V1.1.1 (2001-02) - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for marine radio equipment and services; Part 2: Specific conditions for radiotelephone transmitters and receivers

• Official Journal Project Relation: SIST EN 301 843-2 V1.2.1:2005 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for marine radio equipment and services; Part 2: Specific conditions for VHF radiotelephone transmitters and receivers
• Effective Date: 25-Jan-2010

Overview

SIST EN 301 843-2:2001 is a harmonized European standard that addresses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio spectrum matters for marine radio equipment, specifically radiotelephone transmitters and receivers. Developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this standard forms part of a multipart set aligned with the requirements of Article 3.1(b) of the R&TTE Directive. It ensures that marine radiotelephone equipment operates without causing or being susceptible to undue electromagnetic interference, upholding reliable maritime communications and safety at sea.

This standard applies to marine radiotelephone transmitters and receivers intended for fixed installation on board ships and operating in the maritime VHF bands, including associated ancillary equipment.

Key Topics

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

  • Defines test methods and performance criteria to assess EMC for marine radiotelephone equipment.
  • Covers emission and immunity requirements within the unique electromagnetic environment onboard vessels.

• Scope and Applicability

  • Applies to radiotelephone transmitters and receivers used within the maritime VHF frequency range (156 MHz to 174 MHz).
  • Includes associated ancillary equipment essential for maritime mobile services.

• Test Conditions and Procedures

  • Details standardized test arrangements for emissions, immunity, and performance.
  • Specifies normal test modulation and defines exclusion bands relevant to marine radio operations.

• Performance Assessment

  • Describes objective criteria and measurement methods for transmitter output, frequency accuracy, and receiver signal quality.
  • Considers both continuous and non-continuous communication links.

• Harmonization with Directives

  • Serves as a harmonized standard for the Radio Equipment Directive (R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) and the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC).

Applications

Adoption of SIST EN 301 843-2:2001 supports consistent EMC performance and regulatory compliance for maritime radio communication systems. Practical benefits and applications include:

• Shipboard Communications: Ensures reliable operation of VHF radiotelephones installed on commercial, passenger, and recreational vessels, helping maintain vital crew and safety communications.
• Compliance and Certification: Manufacturers and suppliers of marine radio transmitters and receivers use this standard to demonstrate conformity with European legislation, facilitating CE marking and market access.
• System Integration: Shipbuilders, integrators, and marine electronics professionals rely on these EMC benchmarks when designing, installing, and testing marine radio systems to prevent electromagnetic interference.
• Safety and Reliability: By minimizing electromagnetic interference, the standard supports safer navigation and reliable distress and routine communications at sea.

Related Standards

• SIST EN 301 843-1: EMC standard for marine radio equipment and services - Common technical requirements.
• ETSI ETS 300 162: Technical characteristics and measurement methods for VHF maritime radiotelephones.
• EN 60945: General requirements for maritime navigation and radio communication equipment - Methods of testing and required test results.
• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EU directive governing radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EU directive on electromagnetic compatibility.

By following SIST EN 301 843-2:2001, marine radio manufacturers, shipowners, and technical integrators ensure that VHF radiotelephone equipment complies with EU regulatory requirements, delivers reliable performance in the challenging shipboard environment, and remains compatible with international maritime operational standards.

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ETSIEN301843-2V1.1.1(2001-02)CandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardformarineradioequipmentandservices;Part2:SpecificconditionsforradiotelephonetransmittersandreceiversSIST EN 301 843-2:2001

ETSIETSIEN301843-2V1.1.1(2001-02)2ReferenceDEN/ERM-EMC-221-2KeywordsEMC,maritime,regulation,radio,VHFETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:[phone]Fax:[phone]SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:[e-mail]opartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2001.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 843-2:2001

ETSIETSIEN301843-2V1.1.1(2001-02)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.52References.53Definitions,abbreviations,andsymbols.63.1Definitions.63.2Abbreviations.63.3Symbols.64Testconditions.64.1General.64.2Arrangementsfortestsignals.64.2.1Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputofthetransmitter.64.2.2Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputofthetransmitter.64.2.3Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheinputofthereceiver.74.2.4Arrangementsfortestsignalsattheoutputofthereceiver.74.2.5Arrangementsfortestingtransmitterandreceivertogether(asasystem).74.3Exclusionbands.74.3.1Exclusionbandsforreceiversandreceiverpartsoftransceivers.74.3.2Exclusionbandfortransmitters.74.4Narrowbandresponsesonreceivers.74.5Normaltestmodulation.85Performanceassessment.85.1General.85.2Equipmentwhichcanprovideacontinuouscommunicationlink.85.3Equipmentwhichdoesnotprovideacontinuouscommunicationlink.85.4Ancillaryequipment.85.5Equipmentclassification.86Performancecriteria.86.1PerformancecriteriaAforcontinuousphenomenaappliedtotransmittersandreceivers.86.2PerformancecriteriaBfortransientphenomenaappliedtotransmittersandreceivers.96.3PerformancecriteriaCappliedtopowersupplyfailure.96.4Performancecheck.96.4.1Transmitter.96.4.2Receiver.96.5Performancecriteriaforequipmentwhichdoesnotprovideacontinuouscommunicationlink.96.6Performancecriteriaforancillaryequipmenttestedonastandalonebasis.107Applicabilityoverview.107.1Emission.107.1.1General.107.1.2Specialconditions.107.2Immunity.107.2.1General.107.2.2Specialconditions.10AnnexA(informative):Examplesoftypesofmarineradiotelephoneequipmentinthescopeofthepresentdocument.11A.1RadiotelephonetransmittersandreceiversforthemaritimemobileserviceoperatingintheVHFbands.11History.12SIST EN 301 843-2:2001

ETSIETSIEN301843-2V1.1.1(2001-02)4IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisCandidateHarmonizedEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM).ThepresentdocumenthasbeenproducedbyETSIinresponsetoamandatefromtheEuropeanCommissionissuedundertheCouncilDirective98/34/EC[6](asamended)layingdownaprocedurefortheprovisionofinformationinthefieldoftechnicalstandardsandregulation.Thepresentdocument,togetherwithEN301843-1[1],isintendedtobecomeaHarmonizedStandard,thereferenceofwhichwillbepublishedintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunitiesreferencingtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoelectromagneticcompatibility("theEMCDirective")(89/336/EEC[3]asamended),andtheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoradioequipmentandtelecommunicationsterminalequipmentandthemutualrecognitionoftheirconformity(the"R&TTEDirective"1999/5/EC[2]).Thepresentdocumentispart2ofamulti-partdeliverablecoveringtheElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardformarineradioequipmentandservices,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Commontechnicalrequirements";Part2:"Specificconditionsformaritimeradiotelephonetransmittersandreceivers";Part4:"SpecificconditionsforNarrow-BandDirect-Printing(NBDP)NAVTEXreceivers".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:23February2001DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31May2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30November2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30November2001SIST EN 301 843-2:2001

ETSIETSIEN301843-2V1.1.1(2001-02)51ScopeThepresentdocumenttogetherwithEN301843-1[1],coverstheassessmentofradiotelephonetransmittersandreceiversforthemaritimemobileser
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