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Element 7: GMDSS Radio Operating Practices

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7-A-026: DSC Format & Info Sent

7-026A: What is first sent by all MF-HF DSC transmissions?

A string of dots to stop the scan receiver.

Distress alert character

Priority of transmission character.

Ship's position



7-026B: VHF-DSC transmissions are encoded and transmitted in what emission mode?

None of the above

H3E

F1B/J2B

A3E



7-026C: When sending a DSC call:

Vessel’s position will automatically be sent if the vessel is sending a “Distress Hot Key” alert.

Vessel’s position will automatically be sent.

Vessel’s MMSI will indicate its ocean region.

None of the above



7-026D: DSC transmissions are encoded:

Using a special digital format.

Using J3E mode for proper follow-on communications.

Using F1B mode to ensure proper reception.

Using J2B mode for correct transmission.



7-026E: DSC transmissions are received:

Using digital decoding by the DSC controller.

Using voice or TELEX modes as appropriate.

Using J3E or H3E modes as appropriate.

Using F1B and/or J2B decoding by the transceiver.



7-026F: Properly formatted DSC transmissions can request which of the following emissions for follow on communications?

J3E/H3E voice emissions

J3E/H3E TELEX emissions

F1B/J2B voice emissions

None of the above





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