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What does the EPIRB transmit when activated?
What does the EPIRB transmit when activated?
- General location information to local authorities
- Distress signal to nearby aircraft
- Distress signal on a dedicated frequency to satellites (correct)
- Positioning coordinates to nearby ships
What is included in the distress signal transmitted by modern EPIRBs?
What is included in the distress signal transmitted by modern EPIRBs?
- Unique identifier for the EPIRB (correct)
- Details of the distress situation
- Information about nearby vessels
- Owner's personal information
How do modern EPIRBs improve search and rescue operations?
How do modern EPIRBs improve search and rescue operations?
- By including distress message in multiple languages
- By providing accurate position information with built-in GPS receiver (correct)
- By increasing the signal transmission range
- By enhancing the distress signal frequency