Element 1 Flashcards
What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used a board United States versus
Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for part 80 operations is authorized
What transmitting equipment is authorized for use by a station in the Maritimes services
Unless specifically excepted only transmitters certified by the federal communications commission for part 80 operations
Small passenger vessels that sell 20 to 150 nautical miles from the nearest land must have what additional equipment
MF- HF-SSB transceiver
What equipment is programmed to initiate transmission of distress alerts calls to individual stations
DSC controller
What is the minimum transmitter power level required by the FCC for a medium frequency transmitter avoid a compulsorily fitted vessel
At least 60 Watts PEP
Shipboard transmitters using F3E Emissions may not exceed what carrier power
25 Watts
Which commercial radio operator license is required to operate a fixed tuned ship radar station with external controls
No radio operator authorization is required
When is a marine radio operator permit or higher license required for aircraft communications
When operating on frequencies below 30 MHZ not allocated exclusively to aeronautical mobile services
Which of the following persons are ineligible to be issued a commercial radio operator License
Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken messages in English
What are the radio operator requirements of a passenger ship equipped with a GMDSS installation
Two operators on board must hold a GMDSS radio operator license or a restricted GMDSS radio operators license depending on the ships operating areas
What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the great lakes radio agreement
Marine radio operator permit
What is a requirement of every commercial operator on duty and in charge of a transmitting system
The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operators personal possession and available for inspection
Radio watches for compulsory radio telephone stations will include the following
VHF channel 16 continuous watch
All compulsory equipped cargo ships except those operating under GMDSS regulations or in a VTS while being navigated outside of a Harbor or Port, shall keep a continuous radio telephone watch on….
2182 KHz and CH 16
What channel must all compulsory non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea
Channel 16
When a watch is required on 2182KHZ at how many minutes past the hour must a three minute silent period be observed
00, 30.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF CH 16
A. It is compulsory at all times while at sea until further notice unless the vessel is in a VTS system
B. When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the bridge to bridge act and in a VTS system, a watch is not required on channel 16 provided the vessel monitors both channel 13 and VTS channel.
C. It is always compulsory and see areas A2, A3 and A4.
What are the mandatory DSC watch keeping bands or channels
8MHZ HF DSC 1 other HF DSC 2 MHZ MF DSC and VHF channel 70
Who is required to make entries in a required service or maintenance log
The operator responsible for the station operation or maintenance
Who is responsible for the proper maintenance of Station logs
The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the station
Where must ship station logs be kept doing a voyage
At The principle radio telephone operating position
What is the proper procedure for making a correction in the Station log
The original person making the entry must strike out the error initial the correction and indicate the date of the correction.
How long should station logs be retained when there are entries relating to distress or disaster situation
For a period of three years from the last date of entry unless notified by the FCC
How long should station logs be retained when there are no injuries relating to distress or disaster situation
For a period of two years from the last date of entry
