Element 1: Basic Radio Law and Operating Practice

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1-A-04: Logkeeping

1-4A1: Who is required to make entries in a required service or maintenance log?

The operator responsible for the station operation or maintenance.

The licensed operator or a person whom he or she designates.

Any commercial radio operator holding at least a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.

The technician who actually makes the adjustments to the equipment.



1-4A2: Who is responsible for the proper maintenance of station logs?

The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the station.

The station licensee.

The commercially-licensed radio operator in charge of the station.

The ship’s master and the station licensee.



1-4A3: Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?

At the principal radiotelephone operating position.

They must be secured in the vessel’s strongbox for safekeeping.

In the personal custody of the licensed commercial radio operator.

All logs are turned over to the ship’s master when the radio operator goes off duty.



1-4A4: What is the proper procedure for making a correction in the station log?

The original person making the entry must strike out the error, initial the correction and indicate the date of the correction.

The ship’s master must be notified, approve and initial all changes to the station log.

The mistake may be erased and the correction made and initialized only by the radio operator making the original error.

Rewrite the new entry in its entirety directly below the incorrect notation and initial the change.



1-4A5: How long should station logs be retained when there are entries relating to distress or disaster situations?

For a period of three years from the last date of entry, unless notified by the FCC.

Until authorized by the Commission in writing to destroy them.

Indefinitely, or until destruction is specifically authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard.

For a period of one year from the last date of entry.



1-4A6: How long should station logs be retained when there are no entries relating to distress or disaster situations?

For a period of two years from the last date of entry.

For a period of three years from the last date of entry, unless notified by the FCC.

Until authorized by the Commission in writing to destroy them.

Indefinitely, or until destruction is specifically authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard.





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