RYA SRC VHF Radio Procedures 5

Question 1

When responding to a radio check with the best possible signal quality, which response is correct?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are acceptable

Answer

On marine VHF, responses such as 'loud and clear', 'five by five', or 'reading you strength five' are all acceptable ways to indicate maximum signal quality.

Question 2

What is the correct NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'G'?

Accepted Answer

Golf

Answer

In the NATO phonetic alphabet used in marine radio communications, 'G' is represented by 'Golf'.

Question 3

What is the correct NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'J'?

Accepted Answer

Juliett

Answer

The correct spelling is 'Juliett' with a double 't' — this distinguishes it from the name Juliet in written radio logs.

Question 4

Which of the following must be recorded in a vessel's radio log?

Accepted Answer

All distress, urgency and safety traffic heard or transmitted

Answer

A radio log must record all distress, urgency and safety traffic — this is a legal requirement for vessels equipped with a GMDSS radio.

Question 5

What does an MMSI number identify in DSC communications?

Accepted Answer

A specific vessel or coast station

Answer

An MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a specific vessel or coast radio station in DSC messages.

RYA SRC Practice Test

RYA SRC Practice Test

RYA SRC VHF Radio Procedures 5