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What type of station would be assigned the call sign WAB2174?

Question 1 of 27070

What type of station would be assigned the call sign WAB2174?

🔍 Key Concepts

• FCC call sign formats for U.S. ship stations • Differences between domestic (U.S.) call signs and international call signs (with 3-letter prefixes like W, K, N, A) • How ship type and tonnage affect station licensing and call sign assignment

💭 Think About

• Look at the structure of the call sign "WAB2174". Does it look like an international call sign for a large SOLAS vessel, or more like a domestic U.S. vessel radio license? • Among the options, which vessels are most likely to operate mainly on coastwise or inland routes rather than deep-sea international voyages? • How does the size and service of the vessel influence whether it needs an internationally formatted call sign versus a domestic style with letters and numbers?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check how U.S. commercial vessels over 300 GT on international voyages are usually assigned call signs (format and length). • Verify which ship types are more likely to have fully international GMDSS installations and corresponding ITU-format call signs. • Confirm which option would most reasonably use a simple FCC-issued domestic call sign with mixed letters and numbers like WAB2174.

Question 1 of 27070

What type of station would be assigned the call sign WAB2174?

Tugboat

Container ship

Large Passenger ship

Bulk Tanker