7-A-018: Equipment Testing
7-18C1:
Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what minimum intervals at sea?
Daily
Annually, by a representative of the FCC.
At the annual SOLAS inspection.
Monthly
7-18C2:
Which statement concerning the testing of a compulsory radiotelephone station is false?
Calling the USCG on VHF CH-16 or 2182.0 kHz is the most effective method.
Tests may be accomplished by using the radiotelephone for normal business.
A daily test is necessary unless the equipment was used for routine traffic.
The test may not interfere with communications in progress and must wait or suspended if a request to do so is made.
7-18C3:
While underway, how frequently is the DSC controller required to be tested?
Once a day
Once a week
Twice a week
Once a month
7-18C4:
At sea, all required equipment (other than Survival Craft Equipment) must be proven operational by:
Daily testing or daily successful use of the equipment.
Testing at least every 48 hours.
Weekly testing of all S.C.E and other compulsory equipment.
Daily testing of the S.C.E and weekly tests of the other equipment.
7-18C5:
The best way to test the MF-HF SITOR (NBDP) system is?
Initiate an ARQ call to a Coast Station and wait for the automatic exchange of answerbacks.
Make a radiotelephone call to a coast station.
Initiate an ARQ call to demonstrate that the transmitter and antenna are working.
Initiate an FEC call to demonstrate that the transmitter and antenna are working.
7-18C6:
The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is:
Compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat-C terminal.
Send a message to a shore terminal and wait for confirmation.
Send a message to another ship terminal.
If the “Send” light flashes, proper operation has been confirmed.
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