RAINWAT
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Overview
The Regional Arrangement on the Radiocommunication Service for Inland Waterways (RAINWAT) applies in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the Slovak Republic and Switzerland.
Under RAINWAT, DSC usage is not allowed on inland waterways, and the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) is used instead. There is a requirement to obtain and enter an ATIS code in addition to the MMSI when setting up the radio for use in RAINWAT countries. More information here: Information about ATIS licensing numbers (Ofcom)
A copy of RAINWAT can be downloaded here: Arrangement Bucuresti, 18 April 2012
Performance standard, testing standard & carriage requirement
Equipment under the scope of RAINWAT is required to comply with EN 300 698-1 (for fixed VHF equipment) and EN 301 178 for (handheld VHF equipment).
Typical system components
- Component 1
- Component 2...
Detailed requirements
(Performance Standard)
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See also
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