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What is programmed into the SART by the GMDSS Radio Operator prior to activation?
What is programmed into the SART by the GMDSS Radio Operator prior to activation?
- A vessel's call sign
- A unique MMSI number
- A vessel's position
- A unique hexadecimal identification number (correct)
How many HF DSC Distress watch channels must be guarded by a compulsory vessel underway?
How many HF DSC Distress watch channels must be guarded by a compulsory vessel underway?
- Two (2)
- Six (6)
- Four (4)
- Three (3) (correct)
What happens when a NAVTEX receiver runs out of paper?
What happens when a NAVTEX receiver runs out of paper?
- It listens to the appropriate VHF weather channel for NAVTEX messages
- It gives off an audible and/or visual alarm
- It cannot operate and all subsequent MSI broadcasts may be missed (correct)
- It automatically switches to receiving MSI by SafetyNET
What action should you take after receiving an all stations DSC safety call on 2187.5 KHz?
What action should you take after receiving an all stations DSC safety call on 2187.5 KHz?
What is a safety transmission?
What is a safety transmission?
Where can VTS be mandatory?
Where can VTS be mandatory?
What happens when the receiving station polls the DSC unit of the vessel in distress?
What happens when the receiving station polls the DSC unit of the vessel in distress?
What defines a GMDSS Sea Area A3?
What defines a GMDSS Sea Area A3?
Under what conditions would you relay a DSC distress alert?
Under what conditions would you relay a DSC distress alert?
What action would you take if a Distress alert is received on the 12 MHz DSC frequency?
What action would you take if a Distress alert is received on the 12 MHz DSC frequency?
Who has ultimate control of service at a ship’s radio station?
Who has ultimate control of service at a ship’s radio station?
What is the purpose of the DSC controller in a distress situation?
What is the purpose of the DSC controller in a distress situation?
What happens when discharging a battery string and a cell becomes weaker than the remaining cells?
What happens when discharging a battery string and a cell becomes weaker than the remaining cells?
What is the standard format used by an RCC or RSC to pass information to OSC or CSS?
What is the standard format used by an RCC or RSC to pass information to OSC or CSS?
Why is regular updating of a ship's position necessary in an Inmarsat-C installation?
Why is regular updating of a ship's position necessary in an Inmarsat-C installation?
What is the first step for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take when initiating a Distress priority message via Inmarsat?
What is the first step for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take when initiating a Distress priority message via Inmarsat?
What can happen if a DSC Distress alert is improperly transmitted or relayed?
What can happen if a DSC Distress alert is improperly transmitted or relayed?
What is the original intention of DSC relay functionality?
What is the original intention of DSC relay functionality?
