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.
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