Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated...

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Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c0be

Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.

Question 1 of 27070

Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Bridge-to-bridge VHF Channel 13 purpose under 33 CFR Part 26 (vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations) • Difference between navigational safety communications and business/operational traffic • When and how testing of radios is permitted on safety channels

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What is Channel 13 specifically reserved for, and what type of messages directly affect the safe navigation and movement of vessels? • Look at each option and decide: Which one is clearly related to immediate navigation safety, and which one is primarily company or administrative business? • Consider whether brief test transmissions are allowed on a safety channel if they are done properly and do not interfere with traffic.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which activities are limited to navigational communications concerned with the safe movement of vessels. • Check 33 CFR Part 26 for any prohibitions on using Channel 13 for operational or company business. • Confirm what the rules say about test transmissions on bridge-to-bridge channels (power limits, duration, and interference).

Question 1 of 27070

Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.

conduct necessary tests

exchange operating schedules with company dispatcher

exchange navigational information between vessels

exchange navigational information between a vessel and a shore station

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c0be

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c0be

Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.