An automatic identification system (AIS) transponder transmits and receives information broadcasts on __________?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — VHF maritime band
Automatic Identification Systems operate continuously in the VHF maritime band using Self-Organizing Time Division Multiple Access (SOTDMA) technology on dedicated international channels (AIS 1 and AIS 2), providing high-integrity real-time vessel tracking independent of radar frequencies.
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