1 Scope

This part of IEC 63466 specifies the general requirements and test methods for leaky waveguides, including terms and definitions, design and structure, type designation, ratings and characteristics, identification, marking and labelling, requirements and test methods, etc.

This document is applicable to leaky waveguides, including rigid rectangular leaky waveguides and elliptic leaky waveguides. These leaky waveguides are intended for use in tunnels, railways, highways, subways, elevators and other installations in which conventional antenna transmission is not satisfactory or even impossible.