USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 8 • Question #234 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room If the LORAN-C ground wave does NOT extend out as far as the skywave skip distance, there will be a skip zone in which __________.
A
no LORAN-C signal is received
✓ Correct Answer
B
only ground waves are received
C
only skywaves are received
D
both ground waves and skywaves are received
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'If the LORAN-C ground wave does NOT extend out as far as the skywave skip distance, there will be a skip zone in which', the verified fact is: 'no LORAN-C signal is received'.
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