- •Section-a: General Information and System Overview. Key Topic #2: Equipment Systems:
- •Section-a: General Information and System Overview. Key Topic #3: Sea Areas:
- •Section-a: General Information and System Overview. Key Topic #4: Functional Requirements:
- •Section-a: General Information and System Overview. Key Topic #5: Carriage Requirements:
- •Section-a: General Information and System Overview. Key Topic #6: Maintenance Options:
- •6A1 Which of the following statements concerning maintenance requirements is false?
- •Section-b: Principles of Communications: Key Topic #7: Radio Spectrum:
- •Section-b: Principles of Communications: Key Topic #8: Frequency Bands:
- •Section-b: Principles of Communications: Key Topic #9: Modulation, Demodulation, am, fm:
- •Section-b: Principles of Communications: Key Topic #10: Carrier and Sidebands:
- •Section-b: Principles of Communications: Key Topic #11: Channel Spacing:
- •Section-b: Principles of Communications: Key Topic #12: Antennas:
- •12B2 Why is an antenna tuner required for mf-hf transmissions?
- •Section-c: f.C.C. Rules & Regulations: Key Topic #17: Reserve Source of Energy:
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #21: Call Signs and selcaLs
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #22: mmsi- mid and Ship Station I.D. Numbers:
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #23: mmsi; Group and Coast Station I.D. Numbers:
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #24: Inmarsat Mobile Numbers for b & f-77 Terminals:
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #25: Inmarsat Mobile Numbers for “c” Terminals:
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #26: dsc Format and Info Sent:
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #27: dsc Operations:
- •Section-d: dsc & Alpha-Numeric id: Key Topic #28: dsc Frequencies:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #29: Sending a Distress Alert:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #30: Follow-On Voice Transmission:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #31: Response to a Distress Alert:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #32: Distress Relays:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #33: Action-False Distress Alert:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #34: Radio Silence – Resume Traffic:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #35: Urgency Traffic:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #36: Safety Traffic:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #37: Frequencies:
- •Section-e: Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications: Key Topic #38: Other Procedures:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #39: sart- Activation and Survival Craft Operation:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #40: sart – Radar Display – sar – ais sart:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #41: sart: Testing and Battery Parameters:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #42: epirb System Structure and Operation:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #43: epirb Alerting and Features:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #44: Homing and Locating Signals:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #45: Survival Craft Transceivers:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #46: On Scene Communications:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #47: sar-mcc-rcc: Systems & Procedures-1:
- •Section-f: Survival Craft Equip & s.A.R.: Key Topic #48: sar-mcc-rcc: Systems & Procedures-2:
- •Section-g: vhf-dsc Equipment & Communications: Key Topic #49: vhf Controls, Power and Range:
- •Section-g: vhf-dsc Equipment & Communications: Key Topic #50: vhf Channel System:
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #51: Navtex-1: Operations:
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #52: Navtex-2: Programming:
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #53: Navtex-3: Message Format:
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #54: SafetyNettm -1: Operations:
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #55: SafetyNettm -2: Information:
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #56: Enhanced Group Calling (egc):
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #57: h.F. Msi:
- •Section-h: Maritime Safety Information (m.S.I.): Key Topic #58: navareAs:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #59: Sat-c, Power up, Self-Test, Controls & Lamps:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #60: Selecting an Inmarsat Ocean Region:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #61: Inmarsat Log-in & Log-out:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #62: Inmarsat General System Operations-1:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #63: Inmarsat General System Operations-2:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #64: Inmarsat-b or f77 Equipment and Operations:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #65: Inmarsat-c: Equipment and Operations-1:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #66: Inmarsat-c: Equipment and Operations-2:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #67: Compare and Differentiate “b” and “c” Terminals:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #68: Selecting l.E.S. And l.E.S. Id Numbers:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #69: Inmarsat-b and f77- Address, Dialing and Voice:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #70: Inmarsat-b - Address, Dialing and Telex:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #71: Inmarsat-c Address to Ship Telex:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #72: Address to Land Telex Terminal:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #73: Address to a fax Terminal:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #74: Address to Internet, sms or Special Addresses:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #75: Inmarsat Distress Communications:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #76: Satellite sar-mcc-rcc:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #77: egc:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #78: Equipment Faults and Maintenance-1:
- •Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #79: Equipment Faults and Maintenance-2:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #80: mf-hf Panel Controls:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #81: mf-hf Frequency–Simplex, Duplex, Half-Duplex:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #82: mf-hf itu Channels:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #83: mf-hf Voice and Telex Channel Separation:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #84: mf-hf Modulation, Bandwidth and Emissions:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #85: mf-hf Voice Operations–Calling a Coast Station:
- •85J4 What is the correct procedure for calling a coast radio station using hf radiotelephone?
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #86: mf-hf dsc Controller Call Programming:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #87: mf-hf sitor (nbdp) - Definitions:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #88: mf-hf sitor (nbdp) Technical Characteristics:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #89: mf-hf arq Operation – Calling a Coast Station:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #90: mf-hf arq Operation - Answerbacks:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #91: mf-hf arq Operation – op Codes & Procedures:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #92: mf-hf arq Operation–Technical Characteristics:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #93: mf-hf Addressing Modes:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #94: mf-hf fec Operation-1:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #95: mf-hf fec Operation-2:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #96: mf-hf Propagation-1; Day-Night-Winter-Summer:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #97: mf-hf Propagation-2; Day-Night-Winter-Summer:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #98: mf-hf dsc Controller Alert/Call Response:
- •98J3 What are potential dangers of automatic transceiver switching in response to a dsc call?
- •98J4 Which of these would not be a bad outcome of an Urgency dsc call to all vessels specifying an alternate telex frequency & emission that cause your transceiver to automatically switch?
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #99: Batteries:
- •Section-j: mf-hf Equip. And Comms: Key Topic #100: mf-hf Equipment Faults and Testing:
Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #66: Inmarsat-c: Equipment and Operations-2:
66I1 Which of the following best describes Inmarsat-C operation?
A. Is an analog-based system.
B. Requires a stabilized directional antenna.
C. Provides for voice, TELEX, high and low-speed data and compressed video communications.
D. Is a digital store-and-forward system that also provides Enhanced Group Call, data reporting, polling and Distress alerting capabilities.
66I2 Which of the following best describes a shipboard Inmarsat-C system?
A. A small, lightweight terminal capable of providing satellite store-and-forward message communications.
B. A satellite communications system that provides real-time connectivity.
C. A small, lightweight terminal used to transmit messages over high frequency (HF) bands to communicate through a satellite.
D. A satellite communications system that also provides continuous Digital Selective Calling coverage for all ocean regions.
66I3 Which of the following modes of communications are available when using Inmarsat-C?
A. Fax reception
B. TELEX and e-mail
C. 14400 BPS Data
D. Voice transmissions
66I4 Which mode of communication is possible through an Inmarsat-C SES?
A. SITOR (NBDP)
B. Radiotelephone
C. TELEX and e-mail
D. DSC
66I5 It is possible to transmit all of the following via Inmarsat-C from a vessel except?
A. TELEX
B. Text for delivery by fax.
C. Voice
D. x.400 data services
66I6 Which of the following best describes the full range of services provided by the Inmarsat-C Satellite system?
A. Polling, enhanced group call, and one-way position and data reporting via satellite.
B. FM voice communications via satellite.
C. Two-way messaging and data communications on a store-and-forward basis.
D. Polling, enhanced group call, one-way position and data reporting via satellite, two-way messaging and data communications on a store-and-forward basis.
Answers: 66I1 - D 66I2 - A 66I3 - B 66I4 - C 66I5 - C 66I6 - D
Section-I: Inmarsat Equip. & Comms: Key Topic #67: Compare and Differentiate “b” and “c” Terminals:
67I1 Which statement concerning Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals is correct?
A. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are capable of fax and voice communications.
B. Inmarsat-B units are not capable of data communications, but Inmarsat-C units are capable of data communications.
C. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units can send data as well as send messages to fax machines.
D. None of these answers is correct.
67I2 When Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals are compared:
A. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, but omni-directional, while Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller and parabolic, for aiming at the satellite.
B. Inmarsat-B antennas are parabolic and smaller for higher gain, while Inmarsat-C antennas are larger but omni-directional.
C. Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller, but omni-directional, while Inmarsat-B antennas are parabolic for lower gain.
D. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, but directional for higher gain, while Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller and non-parabolic, and do not require aiming at the satellite.
67I3 Which statement concerning Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals is correct?
A. Inmarsat-B terminals require AZ/EL setup and gyro input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking.
B. Inmarsat-B terminals require gyro and GPS input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking.
C. Inmarsat-C terminals require only GPS input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking.
D. Inmarsat-C terminals require AZ/EL setup and GPS input, in order to enable automatic satellite tracking.
67I4 When Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals are compared:
A. Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller, with active parabolic antennas but no rewind capability.
B. Inmarsat-C antennas are smaller, with passive non-parabolic antennas but no rewind capability.
C. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, with passive non-parabolic antennas that require rewind capability.
D. Inmarsat-B antennas are larger, with stationary parabolic antennas but no rewind capability.
67I5 Which statement concerning Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals is correct?
A. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects due to their omni-directional antennas.
B. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects, but Inmarsat-B units have directional antennas.
C. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects, but Inmarsat-C units have directional antennas.
D. Both Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C units are subject to shadowing effects, due to their directional antennas.
67I6 When Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-C terminals are compared:
A. Inmarsat-B units provide greater communications capabilities, with the benefits of greater size, weight, installation expense and initial cost.
B. Inmarsat-C provides lesser communications capabilities, with the trade-offs of greater size, weight, installation expense and initial cost.
C. Inmarsat-B units provide greater communications capabilities, with the trade-offs of greater size, weight, installation expense and initial cost.
D. Inmarsat-C units are of smaller size, weight, installation expense and initial cost and provide greater communications capabilities due to modern technology.
Answers: 67I1 - C 67I2 - D 67I3 - A 67I4 - B 67I5 - B 67I6 - C