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What is the function of the AGC and what does it stand for?
1. Maintains a constant signal on a fading station
2. Automatic gain control
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When in range of a shore station fitted with MF - DSC which GMDSS sea area are you in?
A2
You see a SART signal on your Radar, what actions would you take by radio?
Set watch on channel 16 and relay ashore by any means
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RT
DSC
2182 kHz
2187,5 kHz
8291 kHz
8414,5 kHz
You receive a DSC distress alert on 2187,5 kHz, what actions would you take?
1. set watch on 2182 kHz RT
2. see if you are able to help
3. relay ashore by any means
If you send a false DSC Distress Alert on VHF. What actions should you take?
go to channel 16 and make an "all station call" canceling your distress alert
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What is the distress pro-word and who should authorise such transmission?
1. Mayday
2. person in charge of the boat
What R/T signal is used to indicate that a navigation message is about to be sent?
Securite
Which pro-words are used to impose radio silence during distress working?
1. Silence Mayday by the controlling station
2. Silence distress by the non-controlling station
You are sailing is sea area A2 and you see a SART signal. What are your actions by radio?
Monitor CH16 and 2182 kHz
Relay ashore by any means.
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Can you send a distress alert via Inmarsat C when not logged in?
Yes.
What are the 2 ways of sending a distress alert in the Inmarsat C system?
Designated/Undesignated
On Inmarsat - C, weather, SAR and Navigation messages are received via which system?
EGC SavetyNET
Which special access codes (SACs) are used for medical messages?
32 : advice
38 : assistance
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You receive a distress relay for a vessel within your vicinity, what actions would you take?
Set watch on CH16 and 2182 kHz and inform MRCC of my position.
Why should you have the correct position in the Inmarsat - C terminal?
to send the correct position in Distress situation.
to receive the correct EGC messages for the area you are sailing in.
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LRC-Radiotlphonie-Questions
If you cause interference with ship and or coastal stations what should you do?
Stop transmitting
If you require an urgent tow, what action would you take by radio?
Send an Urgency call (PAN PAN)
If you see distress flares, what priority DSC alert do you have to send?
Distress relay
If an EPIRB is lost, stolen or you change ownership or vessel what should you do?
You should contact the licensing authority (ILR)
How often can you send a DSC routine call on VHF channel 70?
first alert then wait 5 minutes
second alert then wait 15 minutes
You send a false DSC distress alert on 2187,5 kHz. What actions should you take?
go to channel 2182 kHz and make an "all stations call" canceling your distress alert indicating your
MMSI number.
You see a buoy adrift from its mooring. What call would you make?
SAFETY CALL
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You hear a call to your vessel, but do not hear the ID of the calling station.Which pro-word
would you use?
Station Calling
Which message has the higher priority, Routine, Safety, Medical or Navigation?
Medical
Can channel 16 or 2182 kHz be used for routine traffic during distress working?
No.
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What information does a Coast Radio Station (CRS) require before making a link call?
Call sign, AAIC code, Telephone number
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