Question 20 of 30
VHF EPIRB is designed to be used in which areas?
A
A) Area A1
B
B) Area A1-A2
C
C) Area A4
D
D) None of the above
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Area A1.
VHF EPIRBs were historically designed for short-range alerting in GMDSS Sea Area A1, where coverage is provided by VHF coast stations with DSC capabilities. Modern global GMDSS relies primarily on satellite-based 406 MHz EPIRBs.