What is the purpose of a CODEC?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — To digitize voice signals for transmission and convert digital signals to voice signals for reception.
A CODEC (Coder-Decoder) is essential for digital voice communications. It converts analog voice signals into a compressed digital format for transmission over satellite links and performs the reverse process upon reception, converting digital data back into audible voice signals for the user, ensuring efficient bandwidth utilization.
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