Radar
Weather
Radio
Satellites
Other
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How does Radar work?
By sending signals from the radar, the signal bouncing off the target, and being received by the radar
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What does kts stand for?
Knots
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What channel is used for distress?
CH 16
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are they cool?
Yes
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What are our three CRV's?
Bluebridge Rescue, Port Marlborough Rescue, Mahutonga Rescue
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What does Radar stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging
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What bay in the QCS is bad in a northerly?
Torea Bay
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What channel is MNMR? (Inner QCS)
CH 63
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What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
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What does DRSABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, Compressions, Defibrillator
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What does VRM stand for?
Variable Range Marker
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What bay is bad in a southerly?
Whatamango bay
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What channel is Picton Harbour Radio?
CH 18
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How do epirbs work?
300
What does GSMEACR stand for?
Ground, Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin, Control/Command, Risk
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What does EBL stand for?
Electronic Bearing Line
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Where can we get live weather information from?
Port Marlborough website
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How does a simplex channel work?
Sending the message from the radio and received by another
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How do GPS satellites triangulate position?
Whiteboard demonstration lol
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How many horsepower does BBR have?
1275
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How is distance calculated?
We have a defined velocity of the signal emitted by the radar, and can measure the time it takes to travel from the radar, to the target, and back. Half the time measured. Then calculate distance by using D=VxT
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What coastal weather area are we in?
Cook
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How does a duplex channel work?
Sending the message from one radio, being received by a radio tower, the radio tower adjusting the frequency, then sending the message to be received from another radio
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How many satellites are orbiting earth?
Over 11,700
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Is CG Marlborough the best unit in the country?
YESSSSS!!!!!!!