Question 14 of 30
Which statement concerning homing signals in the GMDSS is false?
A
A) A homing signal provides a bearing for rescue personnel to follow to the signal's source
B
B) A homing signal is detected by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites
C
C) A homing signal cannot be detected by a GPS receiver
D
D) A homing signal may be transmitted by equipment attached to the survival craft
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) A homing signal is detected by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites.
Homing signals are transmitted by equipment like SARTs or EPIRBs to guide rescue forces to the target. However, COSPAS-SARSAT satellites only detect signals from 406 MHz EPIRBs, not the homing signals transmitted by SARTs.