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Subelement D

Other GMDSS Equipment:

Section 34

SART:

How should the signal from a Search And Rescue RADAR Transponder appear on a RADAR display?

  • A series of dashes.
  • A series of spirals all originating from the range and bearing of the SART.
  • A series of twenty dashes.
  • Correct Answer
    A series of 12 equally spaced dots.
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In what frequency band does a search and rescue transponder operate?

  • Correct Answer
    9 GHz
  • 3 GHz
  • S-band
  • 406 MHz
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What causes the SART to begin a transmission?

  • When activated manually, it begins radiating immediately.
  • Correct Answer
    After being activated the SART responds to RADAR interrogation.
  • It is either manually or water activated before radiating.
  • It begins radiating only when keyed by the operator.
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At what interval must the SART's battery be replaced?

  • Every 2 years.
  • Every 3 years or after being used.
  • Correct Answer
    Every 5 years or after being used.
  • Every 8 years.
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What are the characteristics of the SART transmitted signal?

  • It starts with a sweep of 10.2 usec.followed by a sweep of 0.6 usec for a total of 10 sweeps.
  • It starts with a sweep of 0.8 usec followed by a sweep of 12.6 usec for a total of 12 sweeps.
  • Correct Answer
    It starts with a sweep of 0.4usec across the entire 3 cm radar band followed by a returning sweep of 7.5 usec back to the beginning for a total of 12 sweeps.
  • It starts with a sweep of 8.5 usec followed by a sweep of 0.4 usec for 10 sweeps.
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What is the approximate distance between dots on a radar display at a distance of 5 miles?

  • 0.36 nm
  • 0.48 nm
  • 0.56 nm
  • Correct Answer
    0.64 nm

o.64 is the right answer

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