1 Scope
This part of IEC 61097 specifies the minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and test
methods with required test results for VHF radio installations capable of voice communication
and digital selective calling as required by chapter IV of the International Convention
for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
This document incorporates the applicable part of the performance standards included
in IMO Resolution A.524(13) and MSC.511(105), the technical characteristics included
in Recommendation ITU-R M.489-2 and Recommendation ITU-R M.493-16, and takes account
of IMO Resolution A.694(17) which is associated with IEC 60945 , and conforms with the ITU Radio Regulations where applicable.
When a requirement in this document is different from IEC 60945 , the requirement in this document shall take precedence.
This document also takes account, as appropriate, of requirements for the presentation
of navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays given in IMO
Resolution MSC.191(79) and is associated with IEC 62288 and the requirements for bridge alert management given in Resolution MSC.302(87)
associated with IEC 62923‑1 and IEC 62923‑2 .