Other GMDSS equipement Flashcards
GMDSS is required on
8m or more of closed construction vessel
Vessels carrying more than 6 passengers in international waters
Commercial vessels
NOT REQUIRED ON PLEASURE CRAFT
What are two members of the GMDSS family?
DSC and EPIRB
What is the entry level DSC?
SC 101
What is the recommendation for recreational boaters?
Class D, which has two receivers, one on 70 and the other on your working channel.
It has a full range of useful features
What frequency is the designated MF DSC frequency?
2187.5
What is the MF frequency for voice communications?
2182 kHz
If your GPS is attached, positional info to the GMDSS is…..
Automatic
If your GPS is not attached to your DSC/GMDSS system, how often must you manually update your position?
At least every 4 hours
How can you recognize a DSC radio?
Little doored distress button.
What are the classes for DSC radios?
ABCDE
RCC
Rescue Coordination Center