OUPV Marine Radio Communications and VHF Operations 2

Question 1

How many times should the hailed vessel's name be stated when calling another vessel on VHF radio?

Accepted Answer

Three times

Answer

Once

Answer

Twice

Answer

Five times

Question 2

What is the maximum transmitting power of a handheld portable VHF marine radio?

Accepted Answer

5 watts

Answer

1 watt

Answer

10 watts

Answer

25 watts

Question 3

When must a commercial passenger vessel maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

Continuously while underway

Answer

Only during reduced visibility

Answer

Only at night when underway

Answer

Only when operating in coastal waters

Question 4

When a DSC radio is interfaced with a GPS, what information is automatically included in a distress alert?

Accepted Answer

Vessel's MMSI number and current position coordinates

Answer

Vessel name and home port

Answer

Type of distress and number of persons aboard

Answer

Captain's name and OUPV license number

Question 5

What does the word 'OVER' mean when used in a radio transmission?

Accepted Answer

My transmission is complete and I await your reply

Answer

The communication is ended

Answer

I have received and understood your message

Answer

I am standing by on this channel

Question 6

An FCC Ship Station License is required for a U.S.-flagged vessel when:

Accepted Answer

Traveling to international waters or a foreign port of call

Answer

Operating on freshwater lakes or rivers

Answer

Operating only within U.S. harbors and marinas

Answer

Carrying more than six passengers for hire

Question 7

When 'radio silence' is imposed on VHF Channel 16, it means:

Accepted Answer

All traffic except distress communications must immediately cease

Answer

All stations must turn their radios off

Answer

Only Coast Guard stations may transmit

Answer

The channel is temporarily under maintenance