External Comms Flashcards
What are the frequency ranges of:
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
Ultra High Frequency
Super High Frequency
Extremely High Frequency
High Frequency: 3-30MHz
Very High Frequency: 30-300MHz
Ultra High Frequency: 300MHz - 3GHz
Super High Frequency: 3 - 30GHz
Extremely High Frequency: 30-300 GHz
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What is the range of HF Beyond Line of Sight
Hundreds to thousands of NM
What is the range of UHF Line of Sight
25-30nm
What is the primary IP service for web browsing, email, and POTS?
SHF
What is the secondary IP service?
EHF
Explain how the ship gets IP services from satellites to computers
Satellite sends/receives signal via SHF, EHF or GBS to WSC-9 cables
Sends to ADNS/Routers
-> Network Switches
-> Network Servers
-> Network Switches
-> Computer
How many LOS receivers are there?
14 LOS
2 have quick frequency hop
(25-30nm)
What are SAS and BAS?
Switching units that connect various voice/data devices, transmitters/receivers, and transceivers to complete a circuit and connect circuits to red phones throughout the ship.
What are the primary, secondary and tertiary message traffic methods?
Primary: Command and Control Official Information Exchange System (C2OIX)
Secondary: Common User Digital Information Exchange Subsystem (CUDIXS)
Tertiary: Fleet Broadcast Circuit utilizing “egg beater” antennas
Define RF
Radio Frequency
Define OPSECON
Operational Security Condition
Define EAP
Emergency Action Plan
Define GBS
Global Broadcast Service
Define IP
Internet Protocol
Define ADNS
Automated Digital Networking System