GROL Radio Law and Regulations 2

Question 1

What is the required silence period observed on the international distress frequency of 2182 kHz?

Accepted Answer

Three minutes beginning at h+00 and h+30

Answer

Five minutes beginning at h+15 and h+45

Answer

Five minutes beginning at h+00 and h+30

Answer

Three minutes beginning at h+15 and h+45

Question 2

Under FCC rules, which vessels must maintain a watch on VHF Channel 16 while underway?

Accepted Answer

All vessels fitted with VHF radiotelephone equipment

Answer

Only cargo vessels over 300 gross tons

Answer

Only vessels required to carry a licensed radio operator

Answer

Only passenger vessels in international service

Question 3

Which license authorizes operation of a radiotelephone installation on a compulsory U.S. vessel operating in international service?

Accepted Answer

General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)

Answer

Technician class amateur radio license

Answer

Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP)

Answer

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RP)

Question 4

What is the maximum transmitter power output permitted for a VHF marine radio station?

Accepted Answer

25 watts

Answer

5 watts

Answer

50 watts

Answer

100 watts

Question 5

How may a ship station identify itself during routine radiotelephone communications?

Accepted Answer

By the vessel's name or its assigned call sign

Answer

Only by its FCC-assigned call sign

Answer

Only by the vessel's name

Answer

By the captain's name and vessel registration number

Question 6

What is an operator's obligation upon receiving a distress signal from another vessel?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the signal and render assistance if possible

Answer

Monitor the frequency and report to the nearest port authority

Answer

Contact the Coast Guard and await instructions before responding

Answer

Log the signal and continue normal operations

Question 7

When is a ship station permitted to transmit routine messages on 2182 kHz?

Accepted Answer

Never — 2182 kHz is reserved for distress, urgency, safety, and calling only

Answer

At any time if the transmission is brief

Answer

Only during the 3-minute silence periods

Answer

Only during daylight hours when traffic is light