General Navigation USCG Question #1003 (Set 31)

You are radar scanning for a buoy fitted with a racon. In illustration D017NG below, which radar screen represents the presentation you should expect on the PPI?

USCG Exam Illustration D017NG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D017NG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — B

A Racon (Radar Beacon) is a transponder that triggers upon receiving a radar pulse. It displays on the PPI as a coded signal, typically a Morse character, extending radially outward from the beacon's actual position. This provides positive identification of aids to navigation in cluttered radar environments.

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