1 Introduction
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1 Introduction

  1.1 The EGC equipment to be used in the GMDSS should comply with the general requirements set out in the annex to Assembly resolution A.694(17); relevant IEC standards (IEC 61097-4 and IEC 60945) and the following minimum performance requirements.

  1.2 The equipment should be capable of producing a printed copy of received information. Received EGC messages may be stored for later printing with an indication to the operator that the message has been received, except for the vital messages referred to in paragraph 3.2 which should be printed out upon receipt.

  1.3 Alternatively to the requirement in paragraph 1.2, the equipment need not provide means to produce a printed copy of received information if it is installed in combination with an interface connecting it to navigation equipment that is compliant with resolution MSC 252(83), as amended, on Revised Performance standards for integrated navigation systems. Provisions for interconnection to a shipborne integrated radiocommunication system (IRCS) when used in the GMDSS (resolution A.811(19)) should also be included.

  1.4 The EGC installation may be either separate or combined with other installations.footnote

Parent topic: Annex – Revised Performance Standards for Enhanced Group Call (EGC) Equipment
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