This Standard specifies the technical performance characteristics, test methods and minimum requirements for radiocommunications transmitters and receivers, required for satisfactory performance in Australia and New Zealand.

The equipment covered by this Standard includes—

(a) citizen band radio service radios operating in the UHF band;

(b) multi-role devices in respect of their operation in the UHF citizen band radio service; and

(c) external power amplifiers designed or intended to be used with a device falling under (a) or (b) above.

This Standard does not apply to—

(i) radiocommunications transmitters or receivers used or intended for use as repeater stations in the citizen band radio service in Australia or New Zealand; and

(ii) multi-role devices in respect of their operation in services other than the UHF citizen band radio service.