GMDSS Radio Operator Exam

Question 1

Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what characteristic(s)?

Operation on Ch-16 Permanently-affixed antenna Watertight All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these

Question 2

How are paired NBDP frequencies normally used?

These are normally used only for distress communications to limit channel interference. These are normally used for ARQ communications with coast radio stations. These are normally used for FEC communications with coast radio stations. These are normally used for DSC communications with coast radio stations.

Correct Answer:

These are normally used for ARQ communications with coast radio stations.

Question 3

To set up the MF/HF Transceiver for a voice call to a coast station, the operator must:

Select J3E mode for proper voice operations. Select J3E mode for proper Sitor operations. Select F1B mode or J2B mode, depending on the equipment manufacturer. Select F1B/J2B modes or J3E mode, depending on whether FEC or ARQ is preferred.

Correct Answer:

Select J3E mode for proper voice operations.

Question 4

Which statement is NOT true regarding the COSPAS-SARSAT system?

Doppler shift is used to locate the beacons. May be used to transmit public correspondence. EPIRBs are used as satellite beacons aboard lifeboats as alerting devices. Locates distress beacons transmitting on 406 MHz.

Correct Answer:

May be used to transmit public correspondence.

Question 5

Equipment for radiotelephony use in survival craft stations under GMDSS must have what capability?

Operation on 457.525 MHz Operation on Ch-16 Operation on 121.5 MHz Any one of these

Correct Answer:

Operation on Ch-16

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