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AUXCOM USCG EXAM
What is a most important characteristic of the VHF-FM frequencies? a) Free of interference and static. b) Line of sight. c) Only specific frequencies permitted. d) All the above. - โโb) Line of sight. What is the difference between Simplex and Duplex circuits? a) Simplex circuits use one frequency for both send and receive. b) Duplex circuits have separate send and receive frequencies. c) There is no difference. d) Both a and b. - โโd) Both a and b Skip is most often found within what range of frequencies? (page 5) a) 156 - 162 MHz b) VLF frequencies c) 2 to 30 MHz d) 3 to 30 GHz - โโc) 2 to 30 MHz
What is the SSB Distress and Calling frequency? a) 2182 kHz b) Channel 16 c) 156.8 MHz d) Channel 13 - โโa) 2182 kHz What is the VHF-FM marine calling and distress frequency? a) 2182 kHz b) Channel 16 c) 156.60 MHz d) Channel 13 - โโb) Channel 16 The bridge tender will likely be listening on what channel? a) Channel 16. b) Channel 09. c) Channel 12. d) Channel 13. - โโd) Channel 13. After calling a commercial vessel on Channel 16, what are some of the working channels you could switch to?
c) Business, Safety, Operational. d) Business, Operational, Safety. - โโa) Safety, Operational, Business. What are the major components of a radio station? a) Radio equipment, feed line, antenna. b) Power supply, radio equipment, antenna. c) Power supply, feed line, antenna. d) Power supply, radio equipment, feed line. - โโb) Power supply, radio equipment, antenna. Lightning protection should be used with what type of antennas? a) All types of antennas. b) Only beam antennas. c) Onlyvertical antennas. d) Only horizontal antennas. - โโa) All types of antennas. What are some of the precautions that should be taken when erecting an antenna. a) Ensure the antenna away from powerlines. b) Locate the antenna away from telephone lines. c) Exercise extreme caution while installing to avoid contact with any lethal conductors.
d) All of the above - โโd) All of the above. A non-government radio station may only be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations established by? a) FCC b) IRAC c) ITU d) NTIA - โโa) FCC All ship radiotelephone stations using the 2-30 MHz marine band must maintain an efficient listening watch on which frequency? a) 2182 MHz b) 2182 kHz c) 2182 HZ d) 2182 GHz - โโb) 2182 kHz An efficient listening watch is required on which VHF-FM channel and under what conditions? a) Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) if radio is on and not in use. b) Channel 70 (156.525 MHz) for non-DSC equipped vessels. c) Channel 68 (156.425 MHz) unless another channel is being used. d) Channel 17 (156.850 MHz) unless another channel is being used.
d) None of the above. - โโb) No, if you know the other station is monitoring a working channel, it is okay to call them on it. What is the PRIMARY use of the inter-ship frequencies? a) Talk about fishing conditions. b) Safety of navigation. c) Business requirements. d) Docking procedures. - โโb) Safety of navigation. After two ship stations have established contact on an inter-ship working frequency, FCC regulations limit maximum duration of the communication to what time period? a) No limit, talk as long as you want. b) Three minutes. c) Five minutes. d) Fifteen minutes. - โโb) Three minutes. All transmitter adjustments to marine radiotelephone transmitters must be performed by or under the immediate supervision of a person holding which class of license? a) General Radiotelephone. b) First Class Radiotelegraph. c) Second Class Radiotelegraph.
d) Any of the above. - โโd) Any of the above. The secrecy provision of the communications regulations does not apply to what type of communications? a) Location of good fishing spots. b) Distress. c) Current location, sped, and heading of the vessel. d) Plans to dump stock because of market values. - โโb) Distress. What are some of the violations which can cause license revocation or fines against the licensee or operator? a) Transmission of false distress signals. b) Use of obscene, indecent, or profane language. c) Repeated violation of FCC regulations. d) All of the above. - โโd) All of the above. What are desirable voice characteristics when speaking on the radio? a) A high pitched monotone. b) A low pitched monotone. c) Normal speaking tone, yet distinct. d) Use of extreme dialect and accent. - โโc) Normal speaking tone, yet distinct.
What is the VHF distress and calling frequency for the GMDSS? a) Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) b) Channel 09 (156.45 MHz) c) Channel 70 (156.525 MHz) d) Channel 06 (156.3 MHz) - โโc) Channel 70 (156.525 MHz) What is AIS? a) Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. b) Automatic Identification System. c) Automatic Position Indicating System. d) Automatic Distress Reporting System. - โโb) Automatic Identification System. What channel is used for DSC in VHF-FM? a) Channel 16 b) Channel 09 c) Channel 70 d) Channel 68 - โโc) Channel 70 On which VHF-FM channel is voice communication forbidden?
a) Channel 06 b) Channel 09 c) Channel 13 d) Channel 70 - โโd) Channel 70 In communications nomenclature, the band named "very high frequency" covers what frequency range? a) 3 - 30 Hz b) 30 - 300 kHz. c) 30 - 300 MHz. d) 3 - 300 MHz. - โโc) 30 - 300 MHz. Express 2.182 MHz in kilohertz (kHz). a) 2182 kHz. b) 21.82 kHz. c) 2.182 kHz. d) 218.2 kHz. - โโa) 2182 kHz. What is the typical range of VHF-FM radio communications? (page 5)(page 15) a) Up to 25 miles, depending on antenna height. b) Line of sight. c) Handhelds, 1 - 2 miles.
Are the calling procedures on the 2-30 MHz the same as on the VHF-FM marine band? a) Yes b) No, CB methods are used in the MF/HF band. c) No d) None of the above. - โโa) Yes At the end of your call to establish radio contact with another vessel what pro-word should be used? (Remember, this is during initial establishment phase, not at end of all communications.) a) Out b) Roger c) Wilco d) Over - โโd) Over When calling another station, what are the time limitations on the initial call and any additional calls? a) Transmission limit of thirty seconds, may be sent three times at 2 minute intervals. b) Call for no more than 30 seconds every two minutes until the call is answered. c) Make three calls of no more than one minute at three minute intervals and then announce, "No response from the station called".
d) There are no time limits for calls. - โโa) Transmission limit of thirty seconds, may be sent three times at 2 minute intervals. Who may conduct radio checks with the Coast Guard when installing equipment? a) Anyone. b) Only a person holding a General Radiotelephone license. c) Only FCC technicians and inspectors. d) Either b or c. - โโd) Either b or c. Who may answer requests for a radio check? a) Any station hearing the request. b) Only the station to which the request is made. c) All stations hearing the request. d) Only the Coast Guard. - โโb) Only the station to which the request is made. Who is authorized to issue a distress call? a) The first person who sees the problem. b) The person responsible for the unit in distress. c) The person who knows how to call for help. d) Any of the above. - โโb) The person responsible for the unit in distress.
When a MAYDAY situation is in progress, any station which believes silence is essential may transmit what? a) SEELONCE DISTRESS b) SEELONCE MAYDAY c) SEELONCE FEENEE d) Any of the above. - โโa) SEELONCE DISTRESS What is the Urgency signal? a) MAYDAY spoken three times. b) SECURITE spoken three times. c) PAN PAN spoken three times. d) None of the above. - โโc) PAN PAN spoken three times. What precedes an announcement of a message to be transmitted concerning the safety of navigation? a) SECURITE spoken three times. b) PAN PAN spoken three times. c) Both A and B. d) None of the above. - โโa) SECURITE spoken three times. What is the priority order for distress, urgency, and safety messages?
a) PAN PAN, SECURITE, and MAYDAY. b) MAYDAY, PAN PAN, and SECURITE. c) MAYDAY, SECURITE, and PAN PAN. d) SECURITE, PAN PAN, and MAYDAY. - โโb) MAYDAY, PAN PAN, and SECURITE. What class of EPIRBs transmit an identification and on what frequency? a) Only Category I on 121.5/243 MHz. b) Only Category II on 121.5/243 MHz. c) Category I and II on 406 MHz. d) Any of the above. - โโc) Category I and II on 406 MHz. Can an individual radio used on a boat or aircraft facility be used as an Auxiliary radio for any other facility? a) Yes b) No c) With a DIRAUX waiver d) None of the above. - โโb) No What are the various types of Auxiliary radio facilities?
b) After being certified as a radio facility. c) When assigned to Coast Guard duty. d) All of the above. - โโc) When assigned to Coast Guard duty. Can land mobile radio facilities engage in personal business on the facility radio frequencies? a) When it is only their personal business. b) No c) When personal business includes only Auxiliarists. d) Always. - โโb) No Under what conditions may fixed land, land mobile, and RDF facilities be activated? a) When necessary to handle valid distress traffic. b) When conducting network drills. c) For assisting in times of disaster or national emergency. d) All of the above. - โโd) All of the above. What training is required for an Auxiliarist to operate a vessel facility radio? a) TCO PQS or Auxiliary Communications Specialist course completion. b) Crew qualification. c) Any additional District required training.
d) All of the above. - โโd) All of the above. What are the requirements for VHF RDF stations with respect to its location and capabilities? a) It must be near a patrol area. b) No requirements. c) It must meet specific technical requirements. d) Both A and C. - โโd) Both A and C. How should LOPs from a RDF be reported? a) On VHF-FM 83A. b) VIA non-marine channels. c) By landline. d) Either B or C. - โโd) Either B or C. Who can inspect radio equipped aircraft facilities? a) An aircraft inspector. b) Someone AUXOP qualified. c) DIRAUX. d) A communications staff officer. - โโa) An aircraft inspector.
