Which of the following statements concerning SITOR communications is true?

Correct Answer: Option B — Two-way communication with the coast radio station using FEC is not necessary to be able to receive the broadcasts.

Forward Error Correction (FEC) is a broadcast mode where the transmitter sends data to all stations simultaneously without requiring a return handshake. Because it is a one-way broadcast, the receiving station does not need to establish an ARQ link or use its transmitter to receive the information.