PST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 19 of 30
What is the precise frequency and wavelength at which a SART operates?
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Direct Answer
Option D: 9 GHz, 3 cm (X-band)
SARTs operate at the 9 GHz frequency, which corresponds to a wavelength of approximately 3 cm. This matches the standard marine navigation radar, allowing the SART to appear as a series of dots on the radar screen.
All Options
A
156.8 MHz
B
3 GHz, 10 cm (S-band)
C
406 MHz
D
9 GHz, 3 cm (X-band)
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
SARTs operate at the 9 GHz frequency, which corresponds to a wavelength of approximately 3 cm. This matches the standard marine navigation radar, allowing the SART to appear as a series of dots on the radar screen.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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