External Communication
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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A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.
Test de communications 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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In this glossary, Test de communications refers to: A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS au navire Lima, ceci est un test de communications sur le canal VHF douze. Veuillez accuser réception si la réception est claire et la puissance du signal adéquate."
Test de communications 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.
Test de communications is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Test de communications is grouped under External Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.
VTS to vessel Lima, this is a communications test on VHF channel one-two. Please acknowledge if reception is clear and signal strength adequate.
Test de communications
VTS au navire Lima, ceci est un test de communications sur le canal VHF douze. Veuillez accuser réception si la réception est claire et la puissance du signal adéquate.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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