7R-A-16: DSC Format, Info Sent
7R-16C1:
When making a routine DSC call to another vessel what information should be included?
Suggested working channel.
Time of transmission.
Your own vessel’s position.
Subject matter of the call.
7R-16C2:
A “Distress Hot Key” Alert will include what information?
None of the above
The nature of distress.
The vessel’s current position, course and speed from the GPS.
Answers a) and b) are correct
7R-16C3:
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
7R-16C4:
A "Distress Hot Key" VHF DSC Distress Alert:
None of the above
May go out on Ch-70 or Ch-16 depending on the manufacturer.
Must go out on Ch-16 and Ch-70 to indicate “MAYDAY” traffic will follow.
Must go out on Ch-16 to alert the nearest vessels and coast stations of imminent “MAYDAY” traffic.
7R-16C5:
Which statement is true regarding vessel position when sending a “Distress Hot Key” Alert?
The position will either be the current Lat/Long from the connected GPS or the updated manual position.
The operator must choose to include the position.
The vessel’s position will always be correct if taken from the connected GPS.
All of the above
7R-16C6:
A “Distress Hot Key” Alert will always include what information?
Distress priority, Vessel’s position if available and the vessel’s MMSI number.
The vessel’s current position, course and speed from the GPS.
The vessel’s MMSI number and category of distress.
None of the above
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