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Module 1, Part 1 Maritime Mobile Service Flashcards

0
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What does MMS encompass?

A

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

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MMS

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Marine Mobile Service

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Which land based stations are authorized to use MMS?

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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

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Range and use for VHF?

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Short range, less than 20 Nautical miles.

Most pleasure boaters, and smaller vessels.

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Range and use for MF, HF?

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Long range, few thousand miles.

Ocean going vessels, HF in Arctic too.

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

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  1. Secure and accessible
  2. Enable monitoring of safety and distress signals
  3. Protected from water and the environment
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What is ROC(M)?

A

Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Marine)

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What are the ROC(M) basic regulations?

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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.

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

A

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

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Legally define ‘operating a radio’.

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The act of turning on a marine band radio.

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DSC endorsement stands for?

A

Digital Selective Calling

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

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

Also for marina attendants, lock and bridge operators.

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Four types of voluntarily fitted vessels are…..

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

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Compulsorily fitted vessels are…..

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Ocean going vessels
Passenger carrying vessels
Closed construction ships >8m
Coastal freighters
Ice breakers
Tow boats
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14
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A marine band radio installed on a vessel becomes what?

A

A mobile station

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15
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When is a radio station licence required?

A

When in other countries.

May be for marinas, etc

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What is ITU?

A

International Telecommunications Union.

Governs and coordinates MMS globally.

17
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What types of radios are eligible for station licences?

A

Meet Industry Canada, Spectrum Management requirements

Have a 9 digit code on back or on manufacturers website

18
Q

When are station licences renewable?

A

Yearly and for a fee

19
Q

4 radio station licence specifications are:

A
  1. Call sign is specified
  2. Frequencies authorized to use
  3. Type of radio equipment authorized
  4. Any special conditions.
20
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What are marine band frequencies?

A

MF, HF

VHF is common for pleasure boaters

21
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What are the distress frequencies?

A

MF HF 2182 kHz

VHF 156.8 MHz, Channel 16

22
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ICSM

A

Industry Canada Spectrum Management

Sets and controls regulations and procedures as per ITU

23
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ITU

A

International Telecommunications Union

Control radio regulations and procedures world wide

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CGR

A

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

25
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How are CGR stations identified?

A

By geographical names, e.g Vancouver Coast Guard Radio

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IMO

A

International Maritime Organization

Branch of UN responsible for radio communications and search and rescue at sea.

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What are the radio station log keeping requirements?

A

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

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What are the radio watchkeeping requirements?

A

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

29
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What are radio silence periods?

A

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

30
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What documents must be carried on board?

A

Ship Station Licence if station licence required

ROC (M) for person operating radio is mandatory

31
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What documents should be carried?

A

Atlantic or Pacific Radio Aids to Marine Navigation

Radio Manufacturers operating manual

32
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What are the secrecy of communications guidelines?

A 
Must not divulge contents unless to
Legal tribunal
Govt of Canada rep
Addressee or accredited agent
To relay information
33
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What are the international distress, urgency and safety calling frequencies?

A

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

34
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What are the DSC distress channels?

A

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

35
Q

What are key VHF transmission factors?

A

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

36
Q

Does RF exposure have health side effects?

A

No

37
Q

Handheld VHF device key points?

A

Must be certified by ICSM
helical antenna
Max 5 watts

38
Q

VHF antenna regulations?

A

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

39
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When do secrecy guidelines not apply?

A

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

40
Q

What are the guidelines for VHF transmitter power switch use?

A

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.

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