On-board communication station
An on-board communication station or on-board communication radio station is – according to article 1.79 of the International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations[1] – "A low-powered mobile station in the maritime mobile service intended for use for internal communications on board a ship, or between a ship and its lifeboats and life-rafts during lifeboat drills or operations, or for communication within a group of vessels being towed or pushed, as well as for line handling and mooring instructions".
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Each station shall be classified by the service in which it operates permanently or temporarily.
See also
References
- ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – Article 1.79, definition: on-board communication station / on-board communication radio station
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