GMDSS. FCC Test 18 – Online Maritime Tests

A MF/HF DSC Distress call:

Will send a more detailed Distress format if time permits and operator data entries are correctly performed.
Contains all the information normally of interest in on-scene Distress communications.
Both a
Will send the minimal necessary information using the 'Distress Button' or 'Distress Hot Key'

What is the proper format for a distress follow on voice transmission? (3x is three times),

If a GMDSS Radio Operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what happens?

The transmission is not initiated and 'ERROR' is indicated on the display readout.
The transmission will be made with 'default' information provided automatically.
The transmission is aborted and an alarm sounds to indicate this data must be provided by the operator.
The receiving station will poll the DSC unit of the vessel in distress to download the necessary information.

Which statement regarding an MF/HF DSC Distress call is true:

Follow on communications should be presumed to take place on the telex frequency associated with the specific DSC frequency used.
Follow on communications should be presumed to take place on the voice frequency associated with the specific DSC frequency used.
Both b
An alternate emission and frequency may be specified for follow-up communications by the vessel originating the Distress Alert.

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