Maritime radionavigation service

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Radoinavigation land station (LORAN-C-transmitter Rantum)
Radoinavigation mobile station (RDF) 1930

Maritime radionavigation service (short: MRNS) is – according to Article 1.44 of the International Telecommunication Union´s (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR)[1] – defined as "A radionavigation service intended for the benefit and for the safe operation of ships."

This service is a so-called safety-of-life service, must be protected for interferences, and is essential part of navigation.

Classification

This radiocommunication service is classified in accordance with ITU Radio Regulations (article 1) as follows:
Radiodetermination service (article 1.40)

Radio stations

In general the maritime radionavigation service distinguishes radio stations as follows:

See also

External links

References

  1. ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – Article 1.44, definition: maritime radionavigation service

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