SVOP Marine Communications and VHF Radio 2

Question 1

What does the safety signal 'SECURITE' (pronounced 'say-cure-ee-tay') indicate?

Accepted Answer

An announcement of an important navigational or meteorological warning

Answer

A vessel is sinking and requires immediate rescue

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A request for medical assistance for a person aboard

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A notice that communications on Channel 16 are being monitored

Question 2

On which VHF channel do boaters typically communicate with bridge tenders to request a bridge opening?

Accepted Answer

Channel 13

Answer

Channel 6

Answer

Channel 9

Answer

Channel 22A

Question 3

How far in advance should a vessel send a MAYDAY relay if it receives a distress signal but does not hear a Coast Guard response?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after confirming no response for at least three minutes

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Only after receiving written authorization from the master

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After waiting at least 30 minutes for authorities to respond

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Only if the vessel is within visual range of the distressed vessel

Question 4

What is the correct procedure when you want to cancel a DSC distress alert sent accidentally?

Accepted Answer

Immediately broadcast a voice message on Channel 16 stating the alert was sent in error and contact the Coast Guard

Answer

Transmit an 'all clear' on Channel 6 to notify nearby vessels

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Turn off the VHF radio to prevent further transmissions

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Switch to Channel 22A and wait for Coast Guard instructions

Question 5

Which document is required to legally operate a marine VHF radio in U.S. waters as a U.S. citizen?

Accepted Answer

No license is required for recreational boaters in U.S. waters

Answer

A Ship Station License from the FCC

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A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

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Both an operator permit and a ship station license

Question 6

What is the purpose of conducting a radio check before departure?

Accepted Answer

To verify that the radio transmits and receives clearly so communications will function in an emergency

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To register your departure with the Coast Guard on Channel 16

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To update your vessel's MMSI number with the nearest Coast Guard station

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To test DSC distress button functionality

Question 7

Which VHF channel is designated as the recreational boater-to-boater calling and hailing channel in U.S. waters as an alternative to Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

Channel 9

Answer

Channel 6

Answer

Channel 22A

Answer

Channel 68