FCC ELEMENT 1 EXAM
SUBELEMENT/TOPIC A EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true? - ANS Key letters or abbreviations may be used in
GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their meaning is noted in the log.
By international agreement, which ships must carry radio equipment for the safety of life at
sea? - ANS Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12
passengers.
Which of the following is true? - ANS EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea? -
ANS Channel 16.
All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS regulations or in a
VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a continuous radiotelephone
watch on: - ANS 2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16? - ANS A. It is compulsory at all
times while at sea until further notice, unless the vessel is in a VTS system.
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, B. When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS
system, a watch is not required on Ch-16, provided the vessel monitors both Ch-13 and VTS
channel.
C. It is always compulsory in sea areas A2, A3 and A4.
D. All of the above.
Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship GMDSS radio station? - ANS To
the Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place of inspection.
Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier power? -
ANS 25 watts.
What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-licensed ship stations in international
waters? - ANS Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and
agreements to which the United States is a party.
Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage? - ANS At the principal radiotelephone
operating position.
Radiotelephone stations required to keep logs of their transmissions must include: - ANS A.
Station, date and time.
B. Name of operator on duty.
C. Station call signs with which communication took place.
D. All of these.
How long should station logs be retained when there are entries relating to distress or disaster
situations? - ANS For a period of three years from the last date of entry, unless notified by
the FCC.
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SUBELEMENT/TOPIC A EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true? - ANS Key letters or abbreviations may be used in
GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their meaning is noted in the log.
By international agreement, which ships must carry radio equipment for the safety of life at
sea? - ANS Cargo ships of more than 300 gross tons and vessels carrying more than 12
passengers.
Which of the following is true? - ANS EPIRB tests are normally logged monthly.
What channel must all compulsory, non-GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open sea? -
ANS Channel 16.
All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS regulations or in a
VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a continuous radiotelephone
watch on: - ANS 2182 kHz and Ch-16.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16? - ANS A. It is compulsory at all
times while at sea until further notice, unless the vessel is in a VTS system.
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, B. When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS
system, a watch is not required on Ch-16, provided the vessel monitors both Ch-13 and VTS
channel.
C. It is always compulsory in sea areas A2, A3 and A4.
D. All of the above.
Where do you make an application for inspection of a ship GMDSS radio station? - ANS To
the Engineer-in-Charge of the FCC District Office nearest the proposed place of inspection.
Shipboard transmitters using F3E emission (FM voice) may not exceed what carrier power? -
ANS 25 watts.
What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC-licensed ship stations in international
waters? - ANS Part 80 of the FCC Rules plus the international Radio Regulations and
agreements to which the United States is a party.
Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage? - ANS At the principal radiotelephone
operating position.
Radiotelephone stations required to keep logs of their transmissions must include: - ANS A.
Station, date and time.
B. Name of operator on duty.
C. Station call signs with which communication took place.
D. All of these.
How long should station logs be retained when there are entries relating to distress or disaster
situations? - ANS For a period of three years from the last date of entry, unless notified by
the FCC.
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