Element 7R: Restricted GMDSS Radio Operating Practices

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7R-A-38: NAVTEX-2: Programming

7R-38F1: How is a NAVTEX receiver programmed to reject certain messages?

By choosing a message category's single letter (A-Z) identifier and then deselecting or deactivating.

The transmitting station's two-digit identification can be entered to de-select reception of its broadcasts.

By entering the SELCALL of the transmitting station.

By pressing "00" in the transmitter's ID block.



7R-38F2: How can reception of certain NAVTEX broadcasts be prevented?

The receiver can be programmed to reject certain stations and message categories.

Stations are limited to daytime operation only.

Coordinating reception with published broadcast schedules.

Automatic receiver desensitization during night hours.



7R-38F3: Which of the following statements is true?

The GMDSS Radio Operator can program the NAVTEX receiver to reject all messages except navigation warnings, meteorological warnings, and search and rescue information.

The GMDSS Radio Operator can program the NAVTEX receiver to automatically reject any category of messages.

The GMDSS Radio Operator can select the "None" option in the message category menu.

Upon entering a new NAVTEX station's broadcast range, the GMDSS Radio Operator enters the station's SELCALL number.



7R-38F4: What means are used to prevent the reception of unwanted broadcasts by vessels utilizing the NAVTEX system?

Programming the receiver to reject unwanted broadcasts.

Operating the receiver only during daytime hours.

Coordinating reception with published broadcast schedules.

Automatic receiver de-sensitization during night hours.



7R-38F5: What statement is true regarding the control the operator can exercise over the NAVTEX receiver's operation?

The operator can set the unit to reject all messages except navigation, weather and sea warnings, and search and rescue messages.

The operator can set the unit to automatically reject any and all categories of messages if the ship desires to not receive them.

To reduce the number of messages, the operator can select code 00 to indicate "not in coastal passage".

Upon entering a coastal area for the first time, the operator enters code KK to indicate "ready to receive NAVTEX".



7R-38F6: Which message subject matter can be programmed to be rejected or disabled by the operator of a NAVTEX receiver?

Pilot Service Messages

Navigational warnings

Meteorological warnings

All of these





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