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Radio Law and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Which part of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs maritime mobile radio services?

    Answer: 47 CFR Part 80

    47 CFR Part 80 contains FCC rules governing stations in the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services.

  2. What is the minimum retention period for a ship station's radio log under FCC rules?

    Answer: Two years

    FCC rules require that ship station radio logs be retained for a minimum of two years from the date of the last entry.

  3. What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number?

    Answer: A unique 9-digit number assigned to a ship station for DSC and distress alerting

    An MMSI is a unique 9-digit identification number programmed into DSC-equipped radios to identify a specific ship station during automated distress alerts.

  4. Which category of communications must at minimum be recorded in a ship station's radio log?

    Answer: Distress, urgency, safety, and calling communications

    FCC rules require that distress, urgency, safety, and calling communications be logged as a minimum requirement for ship stations.

  5. Which of the following is strictly prohibited on a ship radio station?

    Answer: Transmitting false or fraudulent distress signals

    Transmitting false or fraudulent distress signals is a serious federal offense prohibited by the Communications Act and subject to criminal penalties.

  6. Under FCC rules, when is a U.S. vessel required to hold an FCC ship station license?

    Answer: When the vessel travels to a foreign port or navigates in international waters

    An FCC ship station license is required when a U.S. vessel travels to a foreign port or navigates in international waters beyond U.S. jurisdiction.

  7. What is the priority level of a MAYDAY distress call in maritime radio communications?

    Answer: Highest priority — distress level

    MAYDAY is the international radiotelephone distress signal and carries the absolute highest priority over all other maritime radio communications.