(N)Element 3-87 Survival Craft Equipment: VHF, SARTS, EPIRBs Flashcards
1
Q
What causes the SART to begin transmissions?
A
After being activated, the SART responds to RADAR interrogation
2
Q
How should the singal from a SAR RADAR transponder appear on RADAR display?
A
a series of 12 equally spaced dots
3
Q
In which frequency does a SART operator?
A
9 Ghz band
4
Q
Which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the primary source of transmitting locating signals?
A
An EPIRB transmitting on a 406 MHz
5
Q
Which of the following is true concerning EPIRBs is true?
A
once activated, EPIRBs transmit a signal for use in identifying the vessel and for determining the position of the beacon
6
Q
What statement is true regarding 406 MHz EPIRB transmissions
A
transmitts a unique hexadecimal identification Number
7
Q
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