Survival Craft Equipment: VHF, SARTs, & EPIRBs Flashcards
1
Q
What causes the SART to begin a transmission?
A
After being activated the SART responds to RADAR interrogation.
2
Q
How should the signal from a Search And Rescue RADAR Transponder appear on a RADAR display?
A
A series of 12 equally spaced dots.
3
Q
In which frequency band does a search and rescue transponder operate?
A
9 GHz
4
Q
Which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the primary source of transmitting locating signals?
A
An EPIRB transmitting on 406 MHz.
5
Q
Which of the following statements concerning satellite EPIRBs is true?
A
Once activated, these 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
Transmits a unique hexadecimal identification number.
