1-A-06: Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations
1-6A1:
What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-licensed ship stations in international waters?
Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and agreements to which the United States is a party.
The regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Radio Officers Union.
The Maritime Mobile Directives of the International Telecommunication Union.
Those of the FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Maritime Mobile Service, Washington, DC 20554.
1-6A2:
When may the operator of a ship radio station allow an unlicensed person to speak over the transmitter?
When under the supervision of the licensed operator.
At no time. Only commercially-licensed radio operators may modulate the transmitting apparatus.
When the station power does not exceed 200 watts peak envelope power.
During the hours that the radio officer is normally off duty.
1-6A3:
Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship GMDSS radio station?
To the Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place of inspection.
To a Commercial Operator Licensing Examination Manager (COLE Manager).
To the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554.
To an FCC-licensed technician holding a GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s License.
1-6A4:
Who has ultimate control of service at a ship’s radio station?
The master of the ship.
A holder of a First Class Radiotelegraph Certificate with a six months’ service endorsement.
The Radio Officer-in-Charge authorized by the captain of the vessel.
An appointed licensed radio operator who agrees to comply with all Radio Regulations in force.
1-6A5:
Where must the principal radiotelephone operating position be installed in a ship station?
In the room or an adjoining room from which the ship is normally steered while at sea.
At the principal radio operating position of the vessel.
In the chart room, master’s quarters or wheel house.
At the level of the main wheel house or at least one deck above the ship’s main deck.
1-6A6:
By international agreement, which ships must carry radio equipment for the safety of life at sea?
Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12 passengers.
All ships traveling more than 100 miles out to sea.
Cargo ships of more than 100 gross tons and passenger vessels on international deep-sea voyages.
All cargo ships of more than 100 gross tons.
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