GROL Radio Law and Regulations 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

47 CFR Part 80

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Two years

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Distress, urgency, safety, and calling communications

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Transmitting false or fraudulent distress signals

Answer

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

(GROL) General Radiotelephone Operator License Practice Test

(GROL) General Radiotelephone Operator License Practice Test

GROL Radio Law and Regulations 3