RYA SRC EPIRB, SART & Emergency Equipment

Question 1

What does EPIRB stand for?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon

Answer

Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon

Answer

Emergency Patrol Indicating Radio Broadcast

Question 2

On which frequency does a 406 MHz EPIRB primarily transmit its distress signal?

Accepted Answer

406 MHz

Answer

156.8 MHz (Channel 16)

Answer

2182 kHz

Answer

243 MHz

Question 3

What does SART stand for?

Accepted Answer

Search And Rescue Transponder

Answer

Search And Rescue Transmitter

Answer

Safety And Rescue Transponder

Answer

Ship And Rescue Tracker

Question 4

What is the key difference between a Category 1 and a Category 2 EPIRB?

Accepted Answer

Category 1 activates automatically when submerged; Category 2 requires manual activation only

Answer

Category 1 is for offshore use; Category 2 is for coastal use only

Answer

Category 1 has a longer battery life than Category 2

Answer

Category 1 transmits on 406 MHz; Category 2 transmits on 121.5 MHz

Question 5

On which radar frequency band does a SART respond when interrogated?

Accepted Answer

X-band (9 GHz)

Answer

S-band (3 GHz)

Answer

C-band (5 GHz)

Answer

L-band (1.5 GHz)

Question 6

How should a Category 1 EPIRB be stowed on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

In a float-free bracket on the vessel's exterior so it can self-deploy

Answer

In a waterproof box stored below decks

Answer

In the engine room for quick crew access

Answer

Secured inside the wheelhouse at all times

Question 7

What does PLB stand for in the context of maritime emergency equipment?

Accepted Answer

Personal Locator Beacon

Answer

Personal Locating Beacon

Answer

Portable Locating Beacon

Answer

Personal Location Broadcaster