What is the action that a GMDSS Radio...

Question 1 / 2066636eec28f7522a1c51bf75

Question 1 of 2066636eec28f7522a1c51bf75

What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?

Back

Question 1 of 20

66636eec28f7522a1c51bf75

What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts!

If the question has a related picture, it will appear here.

🔍 Key Concepts

• GMDSS DSC distress alert procedures and the idea of "follow-on" communications • Which frequencies are used for watchkeeping vs. for voice (radiotelephone) follow‑up to a DSC alert • The difference between DSC calling channels (like VHF Ch 70) and associated working channels/frequencies

💭 Think About

• When a DSC distress alert is received, does the operator continue to monitor the DSC channel, or do they prepare to communicate on a different mode/frequency? • Look at each choice and ask: is this about staying on the DSC alert channel, or about moving to the channel where the actual distress conversation will occur? • Which option incorrectly assumes that "no human action" is needed after receiving a distress alert?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which channel/frequency is designated for DSC watchkeeping (e.g., VHF Ch 70) and which is for radiotelephone distress traffic (e.g., VHF Ch 16). • Check GMDSS procedures: after DSC distress alert, what is the standard step for establishing voice or NBDP follow‑on communications? • Eliminate any option that would leave the operator not listening where the actual distress traffic will be conducted.

👋 Hi! I'm Genie, your AI study assistant. How can I help you with this question?

Quick actions

— No credit card needed

Question 1 of 20

What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?

The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on VHF channel 70.

The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the NBDP frequency that is associated with the frequency band on which the distress alert was received.

The operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency that is associated with the frequency band on which the distress alert was received.

No action is necessary, as the DSC control unit will automatically switch to the NBDP follow- on communications frequency.

Loading interactive features...

Question 1 / 2066636eec28f7522a1c51bf75

Question 1 of 2066636eec28f7522a1c51bf75

What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?

Back

Question 1 of 20

66636eec28f7522a1c51bf75

What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts!

If the question has a related picture, it will appear here.

🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer

👋 Hi! I'm Genie, your AI study assistant. How can I help you with this question?

Quick actions

— No credit card needed