PST Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 19 of 30
What signal does a Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART) create on an X-band radar screen when interrogated?
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Direct Answer
Option A: A line of 12 dots extending outward along the line of bearing
When triggered by 9 GHz radar pulses, SART displays 12 blips extending 8 nautical miles radially on the radar display.
All Options
A
A line of 12 dots extending outward along the line of bearing
(Correct Answer)
B
A flashing red circle
C
A steady triangular icon
D
A continuous audio tone
Detailed Explanation & Context
When triggered by 9 GHz radar pulses, SART displays 12 blips extending 8 nautical miles radially on the radar display.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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