Element 1-17 Equipment Tests

Question 1

What is the proper procedure for testing a radiotelephone installation?

Answer 1

transmit the stations call sign followed by the word TEST on the frequency being used for the test

Question 2

When testing is conducted on 2182 kHz or Ch-16 testing should not continue for more than ____ in any 5 minute period

Answer 2

10 seconds in any 5 minute period

Question 3

Under GMDSS, a compulsorily VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what minimum intervals at sea

Answer 3

Daily (distress signal is so important)

Question 4

The best way to test the MF-HF NBDP system is
(narrow band direct printing)

Answer 4

to send an ARQ call to a coast station and wait for the automatic exchange of answerbacks

Question 5

The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is

Answer 5

compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat-C terminal

Question 6

When may you test a radiotelephone transmitter on the air?

Answer 6

at anytime except during silent periods as necessary to ensure proper operation