RYA SRC Radio Regulations 3

Question 1

Under ITU Radio Regulations, which authority issues licences for marine VHF radios used on UK-registered vessels?

Accepted Answer

Ofcom

Answer

Ofcom is the UK regulator responsible for issuing Ship Radio Licences under ITU Radio Regulations.

Question 2

What is the maximum permitted transmitter power for a hand-held portable VHF radio used as a supplementary set?

Accepted Answer

5 watts

Answer

Portable hand-held VHF radios used as supplementary sets are limited to a maximum of 5 watts output power.

Question 3

A vessel's Ship Radio Licence must be kept:

Accepted Answer

On board the vessel at all times

Answer

The Ship Radio Licence is a legal document that must be kept on board the vessel at all times when the radio is in use.

Question 4

Which ITU region does the United Kingdom fall within for radio frequency allocations?

Accepted Answer

ITU Region 1

Answer

The UK and Europe fall within ITU Region 1, which governs radio frequency allocations for that area.

Question 5

When may a vessel operator allow an unlicensed person to use the ship's VHF radio?

Accepted Answer

Only under the direct supervision of the licence holder in an emergency

Answer

An unlicensed person may only use ship radio equipment in a genuine emergency under the direct supervision of the licence holder.

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