CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies...

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Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c093

CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.

Question 1 of 27070

CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) purpose and use • The international distress frequencies used for EPIRBs (Cospas-Sarsat system) • Who typically monitors global distress frequencies at sea

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Is an EPIRB designed mainly for local listeners (like normal radio) or for worldwide rescue coverage? • Which of the options actually has the continuous, automatic coverage needed to pick up a beacon signal from anywhere in the world? • Think about how a signal from a life raft in mid-ocean would realistically reach rescue authorities.

✅ Before You Answer

• Recall that modern Category I EPIRBs are part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). • Verify which system is specifically designed to detect and locate 406 MHz distress beacons worldwide. • Eliminate any options that depend on ordinary broadcasting or casual listening, rather than a dedicated search-and-rescue infrastructure.

Question 1 of 27070

CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.

private, commercial, and military aircraft

orbiting satellites in space

commercial radio stations

Both A & C

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