1. MMSI refers to _______ and a number is obtained from_____________:
a) Maritime Mobile Satellite Indicator & COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system
b) Mobile Marine Service Identity & your VHF radio dealer
c) Maritime Mobile Service Identity & Industry Canada
d) Maritime Mobile Satellite Indicator & Canadian Coast Guard in Canada
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2.The difference between a regular VHF radio and a DSC radio is:
a) the regular radio does not provide for digital selective calling on CH 70
b) the DSC radio provides greater range since it sends signals to satellites as well as land-based stations.
c) the DSC radio allows voice messages to be sent on CH 70.
d) the DSC radios have a green button marked URGENCY.
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3. NAVTEX radio receivers are used to:
a) receive signals sent on a frequency of 406 MHz.
b) receive digital signals transmitted by a DSC VHF radio.
c) receive signals from the WWNWS system
d) receive GPS positioning information.
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4. The COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system is monitored by:
a) Only USA and Russian receiver stations.
b) only by commercial vessels
c) receivers capable of receiving signals which can be delayed more than six hours.
d) USA, France, Canada, and Russia
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5. To send a Safety message on a DSC equipped radio:
a) Select the Safety Alert function, then switch to CH 06
b) Select the "All Ships" function, use Ch 16
c) Select the "All Ships" function, specify a working channel e.g. 06 . The safety alert will be sent on CH70
d) Use PAN PAN three times on CH 70 then switch to CH 06
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6. Vessels which travel beyond Sea Area A1 should consider:
a) whether a grave & imminent danger threatens vessel or persons & immediate assistance is required before using a VHF DSC radio.
b) only selecting a SSB DSC radio
c) selecting a MF DSC radio.
d) connecting their VHF DSC radios to a GPS receiver which is turned ON.
e) monitoring Channel 70.
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7. What are two important considerations when a VHF-DSC radio is installed replacing a non-DSC radio:
a) Make all Routine Calls on Ch 16 and only Distress Calls on Ch 70
b) Be sure you have a station licence if operating in Canadian waters and a ROC(M) DSC endorsement
c) Make sure you have an ROC(M) and change your antenna to a high gain type
d) Apply for a MMSI number and make sure your ROC(M) is endorsed for DSC
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8. The SART is
a) a Search and Rescue radar transponder.
b) a Search and Rescue Radio Transmitter
c) the signal which a GMDSS equipped vessel receives during a MAYDAY call.
d) a Search and Rescue Radar Transmitter used on small vessels
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9. The accuracy which can be expected from a 406 MHz EPIRB is approximately:
a) 5 km unless it has a built in GPS receiver
b) 10 km only if it has a built in GPS
c) 20 km
d) 100 metres without GPS
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10. The difference between Category 1 EPIRBs and Category 2 EPIRBS is:
a) Only category 1 EPIRBs respond to radar signals
b) Category 1 EPIRBs use land based receivers and Category 2 use COSPAS-SARSAT satellites
c) Category 1 EPIRBs are manually operated and Category 2 EPIRBs are automatically activated in water
d) Only category 1 EPIRBs can be both manually or automatically activated
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11. When you receive a DSC Distress call you should reply:
a) using a digital signal on CH 70
b) by switching to CH 06
c) using CH 70
d) using voice on CH 16
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12. A DSC radio can easily be identified from a regular VHF radio:
a) since they will all have the model number SC101
b) by noting the 9 digit registration number on the back
c) by noting the protected RED button labelled DISTRESS
d) None of the above
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