Revision Questions LROCP


1. To whom should urgency calls and messages be addressed?




2. What radiotelephony priority signal should always be used before distress traffic?




3. How long should the 406 MHz EPIRB be capable of transmitting?




4. What is the VHF band of Frequencies?




5. Is an individual VHF transceiver apparatus in an Australian vessel required to be licenced?




6. Which of the following frequencies is available for safety warnings from Maritime Communications Stations?




7. In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, what type of orbit is used by LEO satellites?




8. In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, what type of orbit is used by Geo satellites?




9. What frequency or channels are Maritime Safety Information messages broadcast on?




10. Whose authority is the vessel's radio station placed under?




11. What services are provided by Limited Coast Stations?




12. Initial routine calling of Sea Rescue Banff by the vessel Foxy Spirit on a VHF channel may be abbreviated to which of the following?




13. Who controls the order of communications between stations?




14. Generally speaking, what range would you expect via marine VHF?




15. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the vessel name PIPE DREAM?




16. Which of the following, in accordance with the Radiocommunications Act 1992, may incur extreme penalties?




17. Which marine VHF channel is used for ship to aircraft to co-ordinate search and rescue operations?




18. What would be the total voltage if two 12 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?




19. When may an activated EPIRB be switched off?




20. What priority signal is followed by an urgent message concerning safety?




21. Which of the following is the correct distress call for a VHF Marine radio?




22. Whose authority is required before transmitting a distress call and message?




23. What would you do next after receiving a distress alert by VHF DSC?




24. When and/or How may an EPIRB be tested?




25. What should you do if no immediate reply is receive to the initial routine call?




26. What is the range of a marine VHF dependent on?




27. To whom should safety calls and messages be addressed?




28. What are the hours of operation for a limited coast station?




29. What is the viewing range, or footprint, of the COSPAS-SARSAT low orbiting satellite?




30. What does the word “OUT” indicate during an exchange of communications?




31. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name HUON MISTRESS?




32. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name SKY BLUE?




33. To whom should distress calls and messages be addressed?




34. What VHF channel should a vessel maintain a listening watch on whilst at sea?




35. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name PHEONIX?




36. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name WILD WAVE?




37. Which of the following is the correct sequence for a VHF marine radio distress message?




38. What expression is used to advise that distress working has finished and that normal traffic may be resumed?




39. When is the priority signal PAN PAN used?




40. What information is always contained in a DSC alert?




41. What type of message may follow the safety (Securité) signal?




42. What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 00?




43. What other navigational equipment is recommended to be interfaced with the DSC?




44. Which of the following is the correct order for a MF/HF marine radio distress message?




45. To whom should general or routine communications be addressed?




46. What should be added to a lead acid battery when the electrolye is at a low level?




47. Is an acknowledgment expected for a safety message?




48. What is the Urgency Signal?




49. What instrument is used to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead acid battery?




50. What is the purpose of an EPIRB?




51. What do you do next if your distress call and message have not been acknowledged?




52. What would be the total voltage if two 6 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?




53. Which of the following is the correct order for a VHF marine radio distress message?




54. What is the total voltage when two 6 volt lead acid batteries are connected in parallel?




55. What should you do if no reply is received after three repeats of a routine call?




56. Which method is used to determine the condition of a lead acid battery?




57. What gas is produced by charging lead acid batteries?




58. What is the total voltage when two 12 volt lead acid batteries are connected in parallel?




59. What is the purpose of a Limited Coast Radio Station?




60. What is the general description of the SIMPLEX mode for communications?




61. What type of signal is transmitted from a 406 MHz EPIRB?




62. What is the correct procedure to establish communications with Coast Radio Broome on a MF/HF frequency?




63. Which channels are monitored with the ‘dual watch’ control activated?




64. What is the correct distress call for a MF/HF marine radio?




65. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the word SEA GYPSY?




66. How often should operators provide station identification when transmitting?




67. Which best describes the antenna for a marine VHF transceiver?




68. What is the preferred method of subsequent communications after the transmission of a digital selective calling distress alert?




69. What is the general description of a SART?




70. What is the effect on a marine transceiver of corrosion on lead acid battery terminals?




71. How is an activated 406 MHz EPIRB initially detected?




72. What identifying information does a 406 MHz EPIRB transmit?




73. Which of the following is an international radiotelephony distress and calling frequency?




74. What is the nominal voltage per cell, of a lead acid battery?




75. What type of land station receives EPIRB signal information?




76. What specific gravity reading would be expected of a well maintained lead acid battery?




77. What would you do next after receiving a distress alert by MF DSC?




78. What is the ability of a lead acid battery to produce current known as?




79. Where, should a VHF antenna ideally be positioned?




80. What is the purpose of a working frequency?




81. What satellite system can detect or receive EPIRB signals?




82. Where are the land stations located in Australia that receive EPIRB information relayed from the satellite?




83. What does the expression ‘SEELONCE FEENEE’ indicate?




84. Are radiotelephony transmissions permitted on the VHF channel allocated for digital selective calling?




85. What do the first three digits of a vessel's MMSI indicate?




86. Which of the following is the correct sequence for a distress message for a MF/HF marine radio?




87. How are radio transmissions identified?




88. What is the purpose of the mute control on a MF/HF transceiver?




89. What acid is contained in a lead acid battery electrolyte?




90. Which of the following is an international distress and safety calling frequency?




91. What priority signal is given to a message concerning a ‘man overboard’?




92. What is the marine VHF channel for distress voice communications?




93. Which of the following is the correct distress call for a MF/HF marine radio?




94. Which of the following may follow the radiotelephony alarm signal?




95. What is the purpose of the ‘squelch’ control?




96. What is a VHF Repeater station?




97. Which of the following may follow the radiotelephony alarm signal?




98. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name JACARANDA?




99. What type of service is provided by Maritime Communications Stations?




100. Which of the following is a VHF working channel?




101. What is the main function of an antenna-tuning unit (ATU) on a MF/HF transceiver?




102. What must you do if you accidentally activate an EPIRB?




103. When may the signal priority SEELONCE MAYDAY used?




104. What does the distress signal MAYDAY indicate?




105. What is the approximate duration of the orbiting satellites?




106. How is the DSC transmission identified?




107. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name ECLIPSE?




108. What does the urgency signal PAN PAN indicate?




109. What does the transmitter power selector control on a VHF marine transceiver do?




110. Which control on a VHF transceiver should be adjusted to stop the constant noise from the loudspeaker when no signals are being received?




111. What marine VHF channel may be used for the exchange of vessel to vessel safety information?




112. Which channel does marine VHF DSC operate on?




113. What priority signal is transmitted to indicate that you have sighted a navigational hazard?




114. To whom should general or routine communications be addressed?




115. What type of fuse should be used to replace a 'blown' fuse in the radio power leads?




116. What organisation registers EPIRBS?




117. What is the correct distress call for a VHF marine radio?




118. What priority message would you broadcast when you have just noticed a buoy light that is not working?




119. What is your obligation with respect to accepting distress traffic?




120. What should you do next if you are unsure of the identity of the calling station?




121. Secrecy or confidentiality does not apply to which of the following?




122. What does the word “RECEIVED” indicate during an exchange of communications?




123. What part of the VHF radio wave is used for communications purposes?




124. What Australian organisation issues DSC identity numbers?




125. What does the safety signal SECURITE indicate?




126. What expression should be used to acknowledge a received distress message?




127. What does the word "OVER" indicate during radiotelephony communications?




128. How many digits identify the MMSI of a DSC controller?




129. What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 111?




130. Which of the following channels may be used for routine vessel to vessel communications?




131. What is the general rule for the use of MF/HF frequencies during the day time?




132. What qualification does an operator of a VHF Marine transceiver require in accordance with the Radiocommunications Act 1992?




133. Is an EPIRB an accepted alternative to a radio transceiver?




134. What is the accepted radiotelephony procedure for calling on VHF?




135. Which of the following describes DUPLEX radiotelephone operation?




136. What should the operator do if a DSC distress alert has been accidentally sent?




137. What are the main and supplementary VHF radiotelephony channels used for distress and safety in Australia?




138. What is the maximum transmitter power for a VHF marine transceiver?




139. What priority signal is used to indicate that you require immediate medical advice?




140. What action would you take after receiving a Distress call?




141. What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name LADY DAPHNE?




142. What information should be entered into a log book?




143. What channels are used for the exchange of general or routine communications?




144. What is the purpose of a calling frequency?




145. How long is the operational time of a SART?




146. What type of station generally controls distress communications traffic?




147. What is the purpose of the clarifier control on a MF/HF transceiver?




148. What are the repeater channels?




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