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  1. Which VHF channel is designated as the primary calling and distress channel for recreational boaters?

    Answer: Channel 16

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

  2. What does a single prolonged blast of a horn (4–6 seconds) indicate when leaving a dock?

    Answer: Vessel departing the berth

    One prolonged blast signals that a vessel is departing from a dock or berth.

  3. In the phonetic alphabet, how is the letter 'M' spoken?

    Answer: Mike

    In the NATO phonetic alphabet, 'M' is spoken as 'Mike' to reduce radio miscommunication.

  4. When making a radio call, what information should you state first?

    Answer: The name of the vessel you are calling

    Standard radio procedure is to first state the name of the station you are calling, followed by your own vessel name.

  5. What does 'SECURITE' mean when heard on the radio?

    Answer: Safety message about navigational hazard

    SECURITE (pronounced 'say-cure-ee-TAY') is a safety signal announcing a navigational or meteorological hazard.

  6. How many short blasts signal a vessel's intention to overtake another vessel on the starboard side?

    Answer: Two short blasts

    Two short blasts indicate a vessel intends to pass or overtake on the starboard (right) side of another vessel.

  7. What is the correct radio phrase to indicate you have finished speaking and await a reply?

    Answer: Over

    'Over' means your transmission is complete and you are waiting for a reply from the other station.

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