Equipment Requirements
What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used aboard United States vessels?
Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized
Which commercial radio operator license is required to operate a fixed-tuned ship RADAR station with external controls?
No radio operator authorization is required
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea?
Channel 16.
Who is required to make entries in a required service or maintenance log?
The operator responsible for the station operation or maintenance
When may the operator of a ship radio station allow an unlicensed person to speak over the transmitter?
When under the supervision of the licensed operator.
What transmitting equipment is authorized for use by a station in the maritime services?
Unless specifically excepted, only transmitters certified by the Federal Communications Commission for Part 80 operations
When is a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher license required for aircraft communications?
When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated exclusively to aeronautical mobile services
When a watch is required on 2182 kHz, at how many minutes past the hour must a 3 minute silent period be observed?
00, 30.
Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?
At the principal radiotelephone operating position
Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship GMDSS radio station?
To the Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place of inspection.
Small passenger vessels that sail 20 to 150 nautical miles from the nearest land must have what additional equipment?
MF-HF SSB Transceiver.
Which of the following persons are ineligible to be issued a commercial radio operator license?
Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken messages in English.
What are the mandatory DSC watchkeeping bands/channels?
8 MHz HF DSC, 1 other HF DSC, 2 MHz MF DSC and VHF Ch-70.
How long should station logs be retained when there are entries relating to distress or disaster situations?
For a period of three years from the last date of entry, unless notified by the FCC.
Who has ultimate control of service at a ship’s radio station?
The master of the ship
What equipment is programmed to initiate transmission of distress alerts and calls to individual stations?
DSC controller
What are the radio operator requirements of a passenger ship equipped with a GMDSS installation?
Two operators on board must hold a GMDSS Radio Operator License or a Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator License, depending on the ship’s operating areas.
Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include?
VHF channel 16 continuous watch.
Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?
At the GMDSS operating position.
Where must the principal radiotelephone operating position be installed in a ship station?
In the room or an adjoining room from which the ship is normally steered while at sea.
Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier power?
25 watts
What is a requirement of every commercial operator on duty and in charge of a transmitting system?
The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator’s personal possession and available for inspection
All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS regulations or in a VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a continuous radiotelephone watch on which channel(s)?
2182 kHz and Ch-16.
When can I use abbreviations in the logbook?
Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their meaning is noted in the log
By international agreement, which ships must carry radio equipment for the safety of life at sea?
Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12 passengers.