What is the proper procedure for testing a radiotelephone installation?

Transmit the station’s call sign, followed by the word “test” on the frequency being used for the test.

Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart
C - Operating Requirements and Procedures

§ 80.101 Radiotelephone testing procedures.

47 CFR 80.101(a)(1) The operator must not interfere with transmissions in progress.

47 CFR 80.101(a)(2) The testing station's call sign, followed by the word “test”, must be announced on the radio-channel being used for the test.

47 CFR 80.101(a)(3) If any station responds “wait”, the test must be suspended for a minimum of 30 seconds, then repeat the call sign followed by the word “test” and listen again for a response.

To continue the test, the operator must use counts or phrases which do not conflict with normal operating signals, and must end with the station's call sign.

Test signals must not exceed ten seconds, and must not be repeated until at least one minute has elapsed.

On the frequency 2182 kHz or 156.800 MHz, the time between tests must be a minimum of five minutes.

YouTube Video: The Sailing Vagabond Epicurean has a good overall video worth watching called VHF - An interview with the US Coast Guard and some basic procedures

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When testing is conducted on 2182 kHz or Ch-16, testing should not continue for more than ______ in any 5-minute period.

10 seconds.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart
C Operating Procedures - General

§ 0.101 Radiotelephone testing procedures.

47 CFR 80.101(a)(3) If any station responds “wait”, the test must be suspended for a minimum of 30 seconds, then repeat the call sign followed by the word “test” and listen again for a response.

To continue the test, the operator must use counts or phrases which do not conflict with normal operating signals, and must end with the station's call sign.

Test signals must not exceed ten seconds, and must not be repeated until at least one minute has elapsed. On the frequency 2182 kHz or 156.800 MHz, the time between tests must be a minimum of five minutes.

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Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what minimum intervals at sea?

Daily.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart
R - Technical Equipment Requirements for Cargo Vessels Not Subject to Subpart W

§ 80.869 Test of radiotelephone station.

Unless the normal use of the required radiotelephone station demonstrates that the equipment is operating, a test communication on a required or working frequency must be made each day the ship is navigated.

When this test is performed by a person other than the master and the equipment is found to be defective the master must be promptly notified.

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The best way to test the MF-HF NBDP system is?

Initiate an ARQ call to a Coast Station and wait for the automatic exchange of answerbacks.

MF-HF - Medium Frequency (300 kHz to 3 MHz)-High Frequency (3 MHz to 30 MHz)
NBDP - Narrow Band Direct Printing
ARQ - Automatic Repeat reQuest (or Query)

So, basically, it sends a message to the Coast Station saying, "Can you hear me?"

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The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is?

Compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat-C terminal.

Resilient communication system, the Inmarsat C is a way to upload, store, and forward messages from ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and shore-to-ship.

It can receive and provide information globally consisting of emails, telex, SMS text messages, charts, and meteorological conditions.

For specific info on testing Inmarsat-C terminal, please see Boat Manuals site for PERFORM AN INMARSAT-C SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM LINK TEST

For info on the Inmarsat C terminal, please see Inmarsat C web site

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When may you test a radiotelephone transmitter on the air?

At any time (except during silent periods) as necessary to assure proper operation.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart
C - Operating Requirements and Procedures

§ 47 CFR 80.96 Maintenance tests.

Stations are authorized to engage in test transmissions necessary for maintenance of the station. Test transmissions must conform to appropriate test operating procedures.

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