What does the acronym "ECC" indicate in the received message?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Error Check Character

Digital Selective Calling systems employ error detection to ensure message integrity. ECC stands for Error Check Character, which is a redundant character appended to the DSC message sequence. It allows the receiving station's processor to verify the accuracy of the received data and identify potential transmission errors.

100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.