A SART unit is used for which of the following?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — transmitting location signals that can be received on an X-band radar
A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a mandatory GMDSS component designed to operate in the 9 GHz (X-band) frequency range. When interrogated by a ship's radar, the SART transmits a series of dots on the radar display, providing a precise bearing and range to the survivors for rescue operations.
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