External Communication

Prueba de comunicaciones

A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.

Quick answer: A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.

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Quick answer

A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.

Why it matters

Prueba de comunicaciones matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Prueba de comunicaciones?

In this glossary, Prueba de comunicaciones refers to: A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.

How is Prueba de comunicaciones used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS al buque Lima, esto es una prueba de comunicaciones en canal VHF doce. Confirme si la recepción es clara y la señal adecuada."

Why does Prueba de comunicaciones matter in maritime?

Prueba de comunicaciones matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Prueba de comunicaciones?

Prueba de comunicaciones is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Prueba de comunicaciones belong to?

In this glossary, Prueba de comunicaciones is grouped under External Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.

Operational example

VTS to vessel Lima, this is a communications test on VHF channel one-two. Please acknowledge if reception is clear and signal strength adequate.

Localized term

Prueba de comunicaciones

Localized example

VTS al buque Lima, esto es una prueba de comunicaciones en canal VHF doce. Confirme si la recepción es clara y la señal adecuada.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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