Which statement is true regarding the SART?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — This is a 9 GHz transponder capable of being received by vessel's X-band navigational radar system.
IMO performance standards mandate that SARTs function as 9 GHz transponders. When interrogated by a vessel's X-band (3-cm) navigational radar, the SART emits a series of dots on the radar display, providing a clear bearing and range to the survival craft in distress.
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