Course Overview
Covers Morse Code using a flashing light or sound signals; recognition of all international Code flags; coding and decoding; communication practice and procedure.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify alphabetical flags, numerical pendants, substitutes and answering pendants.
- State the meaning of single letter signals.
- Apply the procedure for flag signaling.
- Identify Morse Code symbols for alphabets and numerals.
- Apply the procedure for Morse signaling.
- Recognize single letters and numerals sent by Morse flashing light.
- State the limitations of sound signaling.
- State phonetic tables with emphasis on syllables.
- Use phonetic letters and figures in radio telephony signals.
- Apply radio telephony procedures.
- Apply International Code of Signals for coding and decoding messages.
- Prepare messages for coding.
- Decode received messages.
- State the various type of signals, authorized for use to indicate distress and need of assistance.
- State signals required for landing of small boats in distress.
- State life saving signals adopted for use by aircraft.
- State aircraft urgency and distress signals.
- Use Radio Aids to marine navigation.
- Identify coastal radio stations, frequencies and services offered.
- Apply contents in the General Section.
- Demonstrate use of Annual Notices to Mariners.
- Identify vessel traffic services, boundary, sectors, frequencies, etc.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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