What is the main function of the...

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• COSPAS-SARSAT is an international satellite-based search and rescue (SAR) system • Different distress systems use different frequencies (kHz vs MHz) and different types of signals (voice, digital, coded) • EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) signals and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) distress signals are not on the same frequency bands

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• Which option correctly matches COSPAS-SARSAT with both the proper frequency band and the type of distress device it supports? • Look at which choices involve satellite detection of beacons rather than ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore voice or DSC calling. • Which frequencies listed are most commonly associated with modern EPIRBs versus older analog or voice distress channels?

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• Identify which answer choice involves satellite detection of coded signals from EPIRBs. • Confirm which frequencies are in MHz vs kHz, and which are typically used for GMDSS satellite alerting. • Eliminate any choices that describe voice calls or DSC on MF/HF rather than automatic beacon signals.

What is the main function of the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system?

Monitor 121.5 MHz for voice distress calls.

Monitor 406 MHz for distress calls from EPIRBs .

Monitor 1635 MHz for coded distress calls.

Monitor 2197.5 kHz for hexadecimal coded DSC distress messages.

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