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Basic Radio Law and Operating Flashcards

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  1. What is the required format for a ship station identification under FCC rules?

    Answer: Ship name and call sign

    FCC rules require a ship station to identify itself by both its station name (ship name) and its call sign during transmissions.

  2. Under FCC rules, how often must a ship station identify itself during a long communication?

    Answer: Every 10 minutes

    A ship station must transmit its station identification at least every 10 minutes during a prolonged communication.

  3. Which VHF channel is designated as the international distress, safety, and calling frequency?

    Answer: Channel 16

    VHF Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) is the international distress, safety, and calling frequency that all vessels must monitor.

  4. A MAYDAY call indicates that a vessel is in a situation of:

    Answer: Grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance

    MAYDAY is the international distress signal used only when a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.

  5. What penalty can be imposed for willfully or maliciously interfering with distress communications?

    Answer: Fine and/or imprisonment

    Willful or malicious interference with distress communications can result in both substantial fines and imprisonment under the Communications Act.

  6. After establishing contact on Channel 16, vessels engaged in routine communications should:

    Answer: Switch to an appropriate working channel

    Channel 16 is used for initial contact and distress only; routine communications must be conducted on designated working channels.

  7. Which signal prefix is used for an urgency message concerning the safety of a vessel or person?

    Answer: PAN-PAN

    PAN-PAN (pronounced 'pahn-pahn') is the international urgency signal used when a vessel or person is in urgent need but not in grave and imminent danger.