6J Topics 109–116

Topic 109

6A583

After a distress call has been transmitted, every distress-traffic radiotelegram shall contain what symbol in the preamble?

• A. SOS followed by the call signal
• B. The distress signal preceding the call and repeated at the beginning of the preamble
• C. All of the above
• D. None of the above

Answer: B

6A584

For how long a period of continuous operation should the emergency power supply of a compulsorily equipped ship station be capable of energizing the emergency radiotelegraph installation?

• A. At least 6 consecutive hours
• B. At least 12 hours
• C. At least 24 consecutive hours
• D. At least 48 consecutive hours

Answer: A

6A585

What is the principal port of the United States, on the Pacific coast, at which navigation lines terminate?

• A. Los Angeles
• B. San Francisco
• C. San Diego
• D. None of the above

Answer: B

6A586

In what city is the major telecommunication center of the United States located?

• A. Houston
• B. New York City
• C. Washington
• D. Chicago

Answer: B

6A587

Under what condition may an eligible person hold a radiotelegraph operator's license and a Marine Radio Operator permit?

• A. When the planned telegraphy operation will occur aboard ship in international waters and another vessel is licensed for operation on the inland waterways
• B. When the commercial radio operator is legally eligible for both foreign and domestic employment
• C. No person may hold any class of radiotelegraph operator's certificate and a Marine Radio Operator Permit
• D. Commercial radiotelegraphers are required to also hold a Marine Radio Operator Permit when the operation occurs on vessels of less than 1600 gross tons

Answer: C

Topic 110

6A588 (modified — acronym expanded)

How does a First Class Radiotelegraph Operator renew an unexpired license?

• A. Renewal document indicating license serial number must be forwarded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during the last 90 days of the license term
• B. Application is made to the nearest Commercial Operator Licensing Examination Manager (COLEM) during the final six months of the license term
• C. By submitting Form 756, current license copy, and appropriate fee to the FCC during the last year of the five year license term
• D. A current Radio telegraphy Proficiency Testimonial (RPT) obtained from the ship's master must be attached to the renewal application Form 739

Answer: C

6A589 (modified — acronym expanded)

How does an eligible Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator upgrade his license to First Class?

• A. By submitting the necessary Proof-of-Passing Certificates (PPC) from a COLEM along with the required fee and Form 756 to the FCC
• B. By fulfilling the Six Months Service Endorsement requirement
• C. By presenting a one year radiotelegraph experience certification to a commercial radio operator examination manager
• D. By complying with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Provision "D" concerning telegraphy operation in the Maritime Service

Answer: A

6A590

What is the license term of the First Class Radiotelegraph Operator License?

• A. The license is valid for the lifetime of the holder
• B. A license is valid for a period of ten years form the DOI (date of issuance)
• C. The five year term license is renewable by retaking updated exam Elements 1 and 3 during the last 90 days before expiration
• D. The license term is five years and may be renewed indefinitely without retesting

Answer: D

6A591

What is a requirement of every commercial operator on duty and in charge of a transmitting system?

• A. A copy of the Proof-of-Passing Certificate (PPC) must be on display at the transmitter location
• B. The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal possession and available for inspection
• C. The FCC Form 756 certifying the operator's qualifications must be readily available at the transmitting system site
• D. A copy of the operator's license must be supplied to the radio station's supervisor as evidence of technical qualification

Answer: B

Topic 111

6A592

What is the experience requirement of a First Class Radiotelegrapher?

• A. The applicant must have been employed as a radio operator on board a United States ship for at least six months
• B. The operator must have held a Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate for at least six months
• C. The applicant must have a background of sending or receiving radiotelegraph messages for one year
• D. Both A & B

Answer: C

6A593

What examination requirements are necessary to obtain a Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate?

• A. Written Element 1 (radio law), Element 3 (electronic fundamentals), Element 5 (radiotelegraph operations) and sending/receiving 16/20 words per minute
• B. Telegraphy Element 1 (sending/receiving 16 code groups per minute) and Telegraphy Element 2 (16 code groups and 20 words per minute text.)
• C. Successful completion of written test Elements 1, 5 and 6 on basic radio law and operating practices plus telegraphy Elements 1 and 2
• D. Successful completion of written test Elements 1, 3, 5 and 6 on basic radio law and operating practices plus telegraphy Elements 1 and B

Answer: C

6A594

How does an applicant qualify for a Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate?

• A. By passing the appropriate written examinations and receiving by ear code groups and plain text for a period of one minute without error at the appropriate speed
• B. Applicant must send and receive radiotelegraphy at the prescribed speed and be at least 21 years old
• C. By the successful completion of radiotelegraphy Elements 1 and 2 plus written examinations on radio law, telegraphy practices and transmitter maintenance
• D. By passing a written examination on radio law, electronic fundamentals and radiotelegraph practices plus a telegraphy receiving examination

Answer: A

6A595

What examination credit is accorded Amateur Extra Class operators?

• A. 20 code groups and 25 text words per minute
• B. Amateur radio operators are not eligible for commercial radio operator examination credit
• C. Commercial radio operator telegraphy Elements 1 and 2
• D. Written Element 1, basic radio law and operating practices

Answer: C

6A596

What must every examination for the code portion of a radiotelegraph license contain?

• A. Applicants for Commercial Radiotelegraph licenses must be examined using a message format that they are likely to receive aboard ship
• B. Both a telegraphy sending and a receiving distress signals
• C. The proper transmission of radiotelegraph distress signals
• D. All alphabet letters, all numerals, period, comma, question mark, slant mark and prosigns AR, BT, and SK

Answer: D

Topic 112

6A597

What answer format is accepted on commercial radiotelegraph license contain?

• A. The examiner may use any answer format which ascertains that the examinee can comprehend the message transmitted
• B. Any of the following: one minute solid copy, answering seven out of ten question, fill-in-the-blank, or multiple choice questions
• C. Examinees are required to receive international Morse code messages by ear for a period of one minute without error
• D. Examinees must obtain a passing mark of 75% or higher on questions concerning the transmitted telegraphy message

Answer: C

6A598

What is a requirement of all transmitting apparatus used aboard United States vessels?

• A. Equipment must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for maritime mobile use
• B. Certification is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• C. Only equipment that has been type accepted by the FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized
• D. Programming of all maritime channels must be performed by a licensed Marine Radio Operator

Answer: C

6A599

What happens to a lower grade of Commercial Radiotelegraph License when a licensee qualifies for a higher grade?

• A. The lower grade is allowed to expire and may not be renewed
• B. The Second or Third Class Radiotelegraph license is modified to a higher class
• C. The lower grade is canceled. Only one unexpired radiotelegraph operator's certificate may be held at the same time
• D. Licensees are permitted to hold any number of radiotelegraph operator certificates at the same time

Answer: C

6A600

What is an operating control requirement of a ship station using telegraphy?

• A. The ship station must be capable of automatically changing from telegraphy transmission to telegraph reception
• B. A ship station control operator must stand watch on emergency channels at all times
• C. Only a licensed First Class Radiotelegraph Operator may operate a ship station
• D. The ship station must be capable of changing from one radio channel to another within five seconds

Answer: A

Topic 113

6A601

How does a radiotelegraph operator transmit a routine call to another station?

• A. The letters "CQ" are followed by the call sign of the station called and the call sign of the originating s t a t i on
• B. The station is called not more than twice, followed by the word "DE" and the call sign of the calling station not more than twice
• C. The originating station must obtain permission from the nearest public coast station
• D. Routine calls are initiated by using the appropriate service abbreviation

Answer: B

6A602

What is the proper procedure to conduct a radiotelegraph equipment test?

• A. By transmitting "EI" on the test frequency as a warning that a test transmission is about to be made
• B. Sending a series of "VVV" followed by the call sign of the testing station at about 10 words-per- minute
• C. The test transmission may not proceed until all stations on frequency have signalled their consent
• D. The nearest public or private coast station must be notified of an impending test

Answer: B

6A603

How often must a radiotelegraph station transmit its call sign when a transmission is maintained for more than 20 minutes in the band 405-525 kHz?

• A. At 20 minute intervals
• B. At least every 10 minutes
• C. At 15 minute intervals unless public correspondence is in progress
• D. At the beginning and end of each communication with any other station

Answer: A

6A604

When may a public coast station authorized to use high frequency narrow-band direct-printing (NB-DP) establish contact with a ship station using telegraphy?

• A. Never. Contact may only be established using NB-DP circuits
• B. When the ship is in excess of 300 gross tons
• C. When the radio station license reflects authority for this type of operation and harmful interference is avoided
• D. When it is known that the vessel does not have a selective ringing or calling device

Answer: C

6A605

Which operator is authorized to make equipment adjustments at maritime radio stations which may affect transmitter operation?

• A. The holder of a marine radio operator permit or higher class license
• B. The holder of a restricted radiotelephone operator permit when the radiated power is less than 100 watts
• C. Only the holders of a first or second class radiotelegraph of the general radiotelephone operator's license
• D. The holder of a GMDSS radio operator or higher class radiotelephone license

Answer: C

Topic 114

6A606

Who may install, maintain or adjust radiotelephone transmitters which radiate less than 50 watts carrier power?

• A. Anyone under the immediate supervision and responsibility of a person holding a first of second class radiotelegraph or general radiotelephone operator license
• B. Only a properly licensed radiotelephone operator
• C. Any holder of a marine radio operator permit or higher
• D. Only persons holding an operator certificate containing a ship radar endorsement

Answer: A

6A607

Who may program authorized frequency channels into a transmitter or transceiver used in the maritime service?

• A. Any person who has the authorization of the station licensee or ship's master
• B. A licensed marine radio operator or higher
• C. A person holding a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or higher
• D. Only persons holding a first or second class radiotelegraph operator's certificate or a general radiotelephone operator's license

Answer: D

6A608

What is the maximum authorized bandwidth of a high frequency radiotelegraphy signal, emission A1A, in the maritime service?

• A. 0.4 kHz
• B. 0.2 kHz
• C. Minimum necessary to complete necessary communications
• D. 1 kHz

Answer: A

6A609

What is the maximum transmitter power that a ship station may radiate using radiotelegraphy emissions on frequencies below 27500 kHz?

• A. 400 W
• B. 2 kW, unless a passenger ship 5000 gross tons and over
• C. 3 kW
• D. 1 kW

Answer: C

Topic 115

6A610

Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?

• A. They must be secured in the vessel's strongbox for safekeeping
• B. In the personal custody of the licensed commercial radio operator
• C. At the principal radiotelephone operating position or radiotelegraph operating room
• D. All logs are turned over to the ship's master when the radio operator goes off duty

Answer: C

6A611

How often must compulsory radiotelegraph installations on passenger vessels be inspected?

• A. When the vessel is placed in service and every 2 years thereafter
• B. At least every 3 years when the ship is within 75 miles of an FCC field office
• C. The ship's master is responsible for completion of the Annual Equipment Verification Report
• D. Equipment inspections are required at least once every 12 months

Answer: D

6A612 (modified — acronym expanded)

What is the antenna requirement aboard a survival craft equipped with a non-portable radiotelegraph installation?

• A. The minimum lifeboat antenna requirement is an High Frequency (HF) half-wave dipole capable of efficiently tuning distress frequencies
• B. The antenna must be single wire inverted L type of maximum practicable length and height above the waterline
• C. The antenna must be tested at least once during each voyage and a minimum of once a week on longer voyages
• D. The antenna must be located a minimum of 8 meters above the waterline to insure the safety of passengers

Answer: B

6A613

What document is issued after a radio station inspection aboard a large ship that is not a passenger vessel?

• A. Great Lakes Radio Agreement surety authorization
• B. International Maritime Organization safety permit
• C. Cargo ship safety radiotelegraphy or radiotelephony certificate
• D. Safety Convention radio certification

Answer: C

6A614

What is the minimum radio operator license requirement of a chief radio officer on U.S. passenger ships?

• A. First or Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator Certificate with six month endorsement
• B. First Class Radiotelegraph Operator Certificate
• C. General Radiotelephone Operator License
• D. Marine Radio Operator Permit

Answer: B

Topic 116

6A615

What is the order of priority of radiotelegraph communications in the maritime services?

• A. Alarm, radio-direction finding, and health and welfare communications
• B. Navigation hazards, meteorological warnings, priority traffic
• C. Distress calls, and signals, followed by communications preceded by urgency and safety signals
• D. Government precedence, messages concerning safety of life and protection of property and traffic concerning grave imminent danger

Answer: C

6A616

What should a station operator do before making a transmission?

• A. Check transmitting equipment to be certain it is properly calibrated
• B. Except for the transmission of distress calls, determine that the frequency is not in use by monitoring the frequency before transmitting
• C. Ask if the frequency is in use
• D. Transmit a general notification that the operator wishes to utilize the channel

Answer: B