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Coastal Navigation
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RYA Day Skipper Practical
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RYA Day Skipper Theory bridging
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Marine Radio Operators
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Diesel Maintenance
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RYA Yachtmaster Theory
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RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
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Sea and Safety Survival
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RYA Yachtmaster – Prep for exam
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1. What action would you take after receiving a Distress CallGet Ready to write down in the Radio Log Book any distress message that many follow
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2. What would you do next after receiving a distress alert by VHF DSC?Standby VHF Channel 16, and be prepared to write down in the radio log, any signals heard.
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3. What is the purpose of working frequency?To exchanged messages and public correspondence
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4. What do the first three digits of a vessels's MMSI indicate?Country of registry
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5. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name LADY DAPHNE?Lima - Alfa - Deltra - Yankee - Delta - Alfa _ Papa - Hotel - November - Echo
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6. What is the correct spelling of the boat name JACARANDA?Juliett - Alfa - Charlie - Alfa - Romeo - Alfa - November - Delta - Alfa
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What Australian organisation issues DSC identity numbers?AMSA
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What does the urgency signal PAN PAN indicate?That a sending station has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a vessel, aircraft or person.
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9. What other navigational equipment is recommended to be interfaced with the DSC?A Global Position System (GPS)
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10. What does the safety signal SECURITY indicate?That the vessel has a weather or navigational warning to transmit.
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11. What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 00?Coast Station
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12. Which of the following describes DUPLEX radiotelephone operation?Two way simultaneous speed communication using paired frequencies
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13. What expression should be used acknowledge a received distress message?Received Mayday
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14. What does the transmitter power selector control on a VHF marine transceiver do?It varies the power of the transmitting signal.
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Are radiotelephony transmissions permitted on the VHF channel allocated for digital selective calling?No
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16. What channels are used for the exchange of general or routine communications?Working Channels
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17. Which best describes the antenna for a marine VHF transeiver?A short vertical whip or rod.
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18. How long is the operational time of SART?96 hours standby with a further 8 hours of transmission
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19. What radiotelephony priority signal should always be used before distress traffic?Mayday
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20. What type of fuse should be used to replace a 'blown' fuse in the radio power leadsA fuse recommended by a the manufacturer.
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21. What is the correct distress call for a VHF marine radion?Mayday Mayday Mayday, this is Nerdcore, Nerdcore Nerdcore
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22. What would be the voltage if two 6 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?12 Volts
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23. What marine VHF channel may be used for the exchange of vessel to vessel safety information?Channel 13
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24. In the COSPAS-SARSAT System, what type of orbit is used by Geo Satellites?Stationary over equator
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25. What acid is contained in a lead battery electrolyte?Sulphuric
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26. What is the viewing range, or footprint, of the COSPAS-SARSAT low orbiting satellite?Approximately 4000 km
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27. Which marine VHF channel is used for ship to aircraft to co-ordinate search and rescue operations?Channel 06
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28. What is the range of a marine VHF dependent on?The combined height of a transmitting and receiving antennas.
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29. What specific gravity reading would be expected of a well maintained lead acid battery?1250 (or 1.250)
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30. To whom should distress calls and messaged be addressed?To all stations on the distress channel.
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31. What frequency or channels are Maritime Safety Information messages broadcast on?On a working frequency or channel.
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32. Which of the following is the correct sequence for a VHF marine radio distress message?Mayday Nerdcore 503000091 4 miles out of Burnie sinking 8 persons on board EPIRB activated.
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33. What does the word "RECEIVED' indicate during an exchange of communications?That i have received and understand your message.
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34. What priority signal is transmitted to indicate that you have sighted a navigational hazard?Security
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35. What is the VHF band of Frequencies?30 to 300 MHz.
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36. What part of the VHF radio wave is used for communication purposes?Surface or ground waves.
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37. How often should operators provide station identification when transmiting?Operators must provide station identification for every transmission.
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38. When and /or How many an EPIRB be tested?In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions of self-testing.
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39. What satelite system can detect or receive EPIRB signals?The COSPAS_SARSAT system
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40. What VHF channel should a vessel maintain a listening watch on whilst at sea?Channel 16.
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41. How is the DSC transmission identified?By the MMSI.
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42. What should you do if no reply is received after three repeats of a routine call?Call another station.
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43. What is your obligation with the respect to accepting distress traffic?Acceptance is absolute and priority is given over all other calls.
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44. Which of the following may follow the radiotelephony alarm signal?Mayday.
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45. What type of station generally controls distress communication traffic?The vessel in distress, unless control is delegated.
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46. How are radio transmissions identified?Vessel name, call sign ( If available) or by other means such as the MMSI number.
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47. What should the operator do if a DSC distress alert has been accidentally sent?Switch off the transceiver then switch on the transceiver go to channel 16 and broadcast an 'all stations' call cancelling the distress alert.
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48. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the word SEA GYPSY?Sierra - Echo - Alfa - Golf - Yankee - Papa - Sierra - Yankee.
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49. When is the priority signal PAN PAN used?To broadcast an urgency call.
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50. What should you do next if you are unsure of the identity of the calling station?Request identity of the calling station.
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51. What is the purpose of EPIRB?To determine the geographical position of the survivors in SAR operations.
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52. What is the ability of a lead acid battery to produce current known as?Ampere hour capacity.
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53. What does the distress signal MAYDAY indicate?That the vessel, or persons on-board, are in grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.
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54. What qualification does an operator of a VHF transceiver require in accordance with the Radiocommunications Act 1992?SROCP, recognised equivalent or higher qualification.
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55. What is the accepted radiotelephony procedure for calling on VHF?MR Wooli this is Red Dragon, Red Dragon Over.
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56. What is the general description of the SIMPLEX mode for communications?Transmission and reception on the same frequency.
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57. What information is always contained in a DSC alert?The MMSI.
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58. What priority message would you broadcast when you have just noticed a buoy light is not working?A safety message to all stations.
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59. What expression is used to advise that distress working has finished and that normal traffic may be resumed?Seelonce Feenee.
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60. Is an individual VHF transceiver apparatus in an Australian vessel required to be licensed?No,it is authorised by a general marine ship station class license.
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61. What type of message may follow the safety ( Securite ) signal?weather or navigational warning.
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62. Initial routine calling of Sea Rescure Banff by the vessel Foxy Spirit on a VHF channel may be abbreviated to which of the following?Sea Rescue Banff this is Foxy Spirit ( spoken twice) on Channel 16 suggest ch73 Over.
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63. Which channel does marine VHF DSC operate on?Channel 70.
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64. Is an acknowledgement expected for a safety message?No.
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65. What is the correct phonetic spellling of the vessel name PIPE DREAM?Papa - India - Papa - Echo - Delta - Romeo - Echo - Alfa - Mike.
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66. What is the marine VHF channel for distress voice communications?Channel 16.
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67. What is the Urgency Signal?Pan Pan.
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68. What identifying number does a 406 MHz EPIRB transmit?The Unique Identifier.
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69. Generally speaking, what range would you expect via marine VHF?Short range.
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70. Which of the following is a VHF channelChannel 73.
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71. What is the purpose of a calling frequency?To initiate a call from station to station.
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72. To whom should safety calls and messaged be addressed?To all or an individual station.
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73. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name HUON MISTRESS?Hotel - Uniform - Oscar - November - Mike - India - Sierra - Tango - Romeo - Echo - Sierra - Sierra.
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74. How long should the 406 Mhz EPIRB be capable of trasmitting?48 Hours.
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75. Is an EPIRB an accepted alternative to a radio transceiver?No.
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76. What information should be entered into a log book?Operators should record all distress alerts and messages transmitted and received.
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77. Whose authority is required before transmitting a distress call and message?The master, skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel.
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78. Which channels are monitored with the 'dual watch' control activated?A working channel & 16.
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79. Which of the following, in accordance with the Radio communications Act 1992, may incur extreme penalties?False or deceptive distress, urgency or safety signals.
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80. What is the effect on a marine transceiver of corrosion on lead acid battery terminals?Failure of transmission together with dimmed dial lights or channel display when the transmit button is pressed.
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81. What are the repeater channels?Channels, 21,22,80,81,82
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82. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name WILD WAVE?Whiksy - India - Lima - Delta - Whiskey - Alfa - Victor - Echo
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83. Secrecy or confidentiality does not apply to which of the following?Distress broadcasts.
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84. What services are provided by Limited Coast Stations?Communications relating to the safety and movements of vessels in their area.
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85. What do you do next if your distress call and message have not been acknowledged?Immediately repeat the call and message.
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86. Which of the following channels may be used for routine vessel to vessel communications?Channel 72.
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87. What are the hours of operation for a limited coast station?They are not fixed but determined by the local requirements or State government legislation.
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88. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name PHEONIX?Papa - Hotel - Echo - Oscar - November - India - Xray.
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89. To whom should urgency calls and messages be addressed?To all stations only.
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90. What should you do if no immediate reply is receive to the initial routine call?Wait two minutes and repeat the call.
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91. Which of the following is the correct order for a VHF marine radio distress message?Mayday - Black Pearl 503.001.234. - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - fire on board - abandoning ship - EPIRB activated
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92. What is the priority signal is given to message concerning a man overboard'Urgent.
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93. To whom should general or routine communication be addressed?To an individual station.
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94. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name ECLIPSE?Echo - Charlie - Lima - India - Papa - Sierra - Echo.
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95. What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 111?Specialist Search and Rescue Aircraft.
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96. What instrument is used to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead acid battery?A hydrometer.
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97. What does the word 'OVER' indicate during radio telephony communications?That the other station is invited to respond.
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98. Where, should a VHF antenna ideally be positioned?As high as possible, preferably at the top of a mast.
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99. What is the maximum transmitter power for a VHF marine transceiver?25 Watt.
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100. How many digits identify the MMSI of a DSI controller?9 Digits.
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101. What is the total voltage when two 6 volts lead acid batteries are connected in parallel6 Volts.
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102. What organisation registers EPIRBS?AMSA.
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102. What gas is produced by charging lead acid batteries?Hydrogen.
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104. What does the word 'OUT' indicate during an exchange of communications?That the exchange is completed.
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105. What is the nominal voltage per cell, of a lead battery?2 Volts.
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106. What type of signal is trasnmitted from a 406 Mhz EPIRB?A brief burst of data.
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107. What does the expression ' SEELONCE FEENEE' indicate?Normal working me be resumed after a distress situation.
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108. Which of the following is the correct distress call for a VHF Marine radio?Mayday Mayday Mayday this is Songbird 503 000 123 Songbird 503 000 123 Songbird 503 000 123.
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109. What is the total voltage when two 12 volt lead acid batteries are connected in parallel?12 Volts.
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110. What must you do if you accidentally activate an EPIRB?Immediately advise the RCC.
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111. Which control on a VHF transceiver should be adjusted to stop the constant noise from the loudspeaker when no signals are being received?The squelch control.
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112. Where are the land stations located in Australia that receive EPIRB information relayed from the satellite?Albany and Bundaberg.
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113. What priority signal is followed by an urgent message concerning safety?Pan Pan.
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114. Which method is used to determine the condition of a lead acid battery?Measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
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115. What is the preferred method of subsequent communications after the transmission of a digital selective calling distress alert?By the use of standard radio telephony procedures.
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116. What is the purpose of a Limited Coast Radio Station?Land stations established to communicate with vessels at sea.
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117.What is the approximate duration of the orbiting satellites?100 minutes.
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118. In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, what type of orbit is used by LEO satellites?Polar
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119. To whom should general or routine communications be addressed?To an individual station only.
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120. Whose authority is the vessels's radio station placed under?The Master, Skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel.
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121. What should be added to a lead acid battery when the electrolyte is at a low level?Distilled.
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122. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name SKY BLUE?Sierra - Kilo - Yankee - Bravo - Lima - Uniform - Echo
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123. When may activated EPIRB be switched off?When the rescue has been completed.
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124. What would be the total voltage if two 12 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?24 Volts
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125. What are the main and supplementary VHF radio telephony channels used for distress and safety in Australia?Channel 16 and 67
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126. Who controls the order of communications between stations?The station called
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127. When may the signal SEELONCE MAYDAY used?Only the ship station in distress or the station in control of distress traffic, to impose radio silence on interfering stations during a distress working
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128. What priority signal is used to indicate that you require immediate medical advice?The urgency signal
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129. What is the general description of SART?A portable, battery-powered device used for position indication to searching aircraft and vessels
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130. What is a VHF Repeater station?Unmanned shore installations designed to 'repeat' signals received
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131. What is the purpose of the 'squelch' control?To prevent the annoying background roar