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Document C/S S.007 provides information concerning:

  • the status of 406 MHz beacon regulations in specific countries;
  • points of contact for beacon registration matters in various countries; and
  • extracts of some international regulations pertaining to 406 MHz beacons.
C/S Ref.
Document Title
Dated
S.007 Handbook of Beacon Regulations

Sept. 2009

NOTES:

  • Copies of beacon registration forms for some countries are available at the Secretariat upon request.
  • Satellite processing of 121.5 MHz emissions ceased on 1 February 2009 [read more].   Document C/S S.007 was updated accordingly.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 15:03  

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