Module 1, Part 1 Maritime Mobile Service

Question 0

What does MMS encompass?

Answer 0

Marine radiotelephone communications received and transmitted by ship stations on VHF, MF and HF bands

Question 1

MMS

Answer 1

Marine Mobile Service

Question 2

Which land based stations are authorized to use MMS?

Answer 2

Canadian Coast Guard Radio Stations and Search & Rescue facilities. Restricted licences may be given to marinas and bridge operators, etc. but not including VHF ch 16 or MF 2182

Question 3

Range and use for VHF?

Answer 3

Short range, less than 20 Nautical miles.

Most pleasure boaters, and smaller vessels.

Question 4

Range and use for MF, HF?

Answer 4

Long range, few thousand miles.

Ocean going vessels, HF in Arctic too.

Question 5

Three key points to where a radio should be located on board?

Answer 5

1. Secure and accessible
2. Enable monitoring of safety and distress signals
3. Protected from water and the environment

Question 6

What is ROC(M)?

Answer 6

Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Marine)

Question 7

What are the ROC(M) basic regulations?

Answer 7

All persons operating a radio in Canadian waters use the regulations of their country of origin.
Certificate required by recreational marine operators.
Valid for a lifetime.

Question 8

Any person operating in the Marine Bands without a certificate or authorization is liable to what?

Answer 8

Conviction or fine.
Radiotelecommunications Act offense.
Corporation 500, Individual 250.

Question 9

Legally define ‘operating a radio’.

Answer 9

The act of turning on a marine band radio.

Question 10

DSC endorsement stands for?

Answer 10

Digital Selective Calling

Question 11

What does the ROC(M) with DSC endorsement entitle one to do?

Answer 11

Operate VHF, MF, HF on a voluntarily fitted vessel.

Also for marina attendants, lock and bridge operators.

Question 12

Four types of voluntarily fitted vessels are…..

Answer 12

Pleasure craft
Fishing vessels under 8m
Naval vessels
Tug boats in restricted waters

Question 13

Compulsorily fitted vessels are…..

Answer 13

Ocean going vessels
Passenger carrying vessels
Closed construction ships >8m
Coastal freighters
Ice breakers
Tow boats

Question 14

A marine band radio installed on a vessel becomes what?

Answer 14

A mobile station

Question 15

When is a radio station licence required?

Answer 15

When in other countries.

May be for marinas, etc

Question 16

What is ITU?

Answer 16

International Telecommunications Union.

Governs and coordinates MMS globally.

Question 17

What types of radios are eligible for station licences?

Answer 17

Meet Industry Canada, Spectrum Management requirements

Have a 9 digit code on back or on manufacturers website

Question 18

When are station licences renewable?

Answer 18

Yearly and for a fee

Question 19

4 radio station licence specifications are:

Answer 19

1. Call sign is specified
2. Frequencies authorized to use
3. Type of radio equipment authorized
4. Any special conditions.

Question 20

What are marine band frequencies?

Answer 20

MF, HF

VHF is common for pleasure boaters

Question 21

What are the distress frequencies?

Answer 21

MF HF 2182 kHz

VHF 156.8 MHz, Channel 16

Question 22

ICSM

Answer 22

Industry Canada Spectrum Management

Sets and controls regulations and procedures as per ITU

Question 23

ITU

Answer 23

International Telecommunications Union

Control radio regulations and procedures world wide

Question 24

CGR

Answer 24

Coast Guard Radio Maintains search and rescue functions Control marine frequencies Provide weather, safety notices, public telephone, emergency services

Question 25

How are CGR stations identified?

Answer 25

By geographical names, e.g Vancouver Coast Guard Radio

Question 26

IMO

Answer 26

International Maritime Organization | Branch of UN responsible for radio communications and search and rescue at sea.

Question 27

What are the radio station log keeping requirements?

Answer 27

Required on compulsorily fitted vessels Not mandatory on voluntarily fitted vessels Strongly recommended, especially for emergency traffic Keep in original form in case of legal proceedings

Question 28

What are the radio watchkeeping requirements?

Answer 28

Monitor VHF channel 16 and/or MF 2182 kHz - all while at sea. Compulsorily fitted must monitor 15 minutes before departure.

Question 29

What are radio silence periods?

Answer 29

MF 2182 khz On the hour and half hour, for 3 minutes Compulsorily fitted vessels must watch, VHF doesn't have to

Question 30

What documents must be carried on board?

Answer 30

Ship Station Licence if station licence required | ROC (M) for person operating radio is mandatory

Question 31

What documents should be carried?

Answer 31

Atlantic or Pacific Radio Aids to Marine Navigation | Radio Manufacturers operating manual

Question 32

What are the secrecy of communications guidelines?

Answer 32

``` Must not divulge contents unless to Legal tribunal Govt of Canada rep Addressee or accredited agent To relay information ```

Question 33

What are the international distress, urgency and safety calling frequencies?

Answer 33

MF 2182 khz VHF 156.8, ch. 16 Primarily for distress, urgency and safety May be used to establish contact, then switch

Question 34

What are the DSC distress channels?

Answer 34

VHF 156.525 mhz, ch. 70 MF 2187.5 khz Cannot be used for voice transmission

Question 35

What are key VHF transmission factors?

Answer 35

Line of sight Up to 20 nm 25 watt max Start at 1 watt for close range

Question 36

Does RF exposure have health side effects?

Answer 36

No

Question 37

Handheld VHF device key points?

Answer 37

Must be certified by ICSM helical antenna Max 5 watts

Question 38

VHF antenna regulations?

Answer 38

Allowed to install own Out of reach of passengers Safe location Between 1 and 25 watts

Question 39

When do secrecy guidelines not apply?

Answer 39

To messages of distress, urgency and safety, and to messages addressed to all stations

Question 40

What are the guidelines for VHF transmitter power switch use?

Answer 40

25 watts can expect 20 nautical miles. To establish contact in close proximity, start at 1 watt and increase as needed to get a response.