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Ship Radar Endorsement

• ELEMENT 8

  • Ship Radar Techniques

    • All Questions

  • Subelement  A – RADAR Principles 

    • Key Topic 1 – Marine RADAR Systems

    • Key Topic 2 – Distance and Time

    • Key Topic 3 – Frequency and Wavelength

    • Key Topic 4 – Power, Pulse Width, PRR

    • Key Topic 5 – Range, Pulse Width, PRF

    • Key Topic 6: Pulse Width - Pulse Repetition Rates

    • Key Topic 7 – Components-1

    • Key Topic 8 – Components-2

    • Key Topic 9 – Circuits-1

    • Key Topic 10 – Circuits-2

  • Subelement B – Transmitting Systems 

    • Key Topic 11 – Transmitting Systems

    • Key Topic 12 – Magnetrons

    • Key Topic 13 – Modulation

    • Key Topic 14 – Pulse Forming Networks Modulation

    • Key Topic 15 – TR - ATR - Circulators - Directional Couplers-1

    • Key Topic 16 – TR - ATR - Circulators - Directional Couplers-2

    • Key Topic 17 – Timer - Trigger - Synchronizer Circuits

    • Key Topic 18 – Power Supplies

  • Subelement C – Receiving Systems

    • Key Topic 19 – Receiving Systems

    • Key Topic 20 – Mixers

    • Key Topic 21 – Local Oscillators

    • Key Topic 22 – Amplifiers

    • Key Topic 23 – Detectors - Video Amplifiers

    • Key Topic 24 – Automatic Frequency Control - AFC

    • Key Topic 25 – Sea Clutter - STC

    • Key Topic 26 – Power Supplies

    • Key Topic 27 – Interference Issues

    • Key Topic 28 – Miscellaneous

  • Subelement D – Display & Control Systems

    • Key Topic 29 – Displays

    • Key Topic 30 – Video Amplifiers and Sweep Circuits

    • Key Topic 31 – Timing Circuits

    • Key Topic 32 – Fixed Range Markers

    • Key Topic 33 – Variable Range Markers

    • Key Topic 34 – EBL, Azimuth and True Bearing

    • Key Topic 35 – Memory Systems

    • Key Topic 36 – ARPA - CAS

    • Key Topic 37 – Display System Power Supplies

    • Key Topic 38 – Miscellaneous

  • Subelement E – Antenna Systems

    • Key Topic 39 – Antenna Systems

    • Key Topic 40 – Transmission Lines

    • Key Topic 41 – Antenna to Display Interface

    • Key Topic 42 – Waveguides-1

    • Key Topic 43 – Waveguides-2

  • Subelement F – Installation

    • Key Topic 44 – Equipment Faults-1

    • Key Topic 44 – Equipment Faults-1

    • Key Topic 45 – Equipment Faults-2

    • Key Topic 46 – Equipment Faults-3

    • Key Topic 47 – Equipment Faults-4

    • Key Topic 48 – Maintenance

    • Key Topic 49 – Installation

    • Key Topic 50 – Safety

Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate

• Element 5

  • SUBELEMENT 5A

    • GENERAL

General Radiotelephone

• Element 3

  • Subelement 3A 

    • Operating procedures  

  • Subelement 3B

    • Operating procedures  

  • Subelement 3C

    • Radio practice

  • Subelement 3D 

    • Electrical principles

  • Subelement 3E 

    • Circuit components.

  • Subelement 3F

    • Practical circuits.

  • Subelement 3G

    • Signals and emissions.

  • Subelement 3H

    • Antennas and feedlines.

NEW ELEMENT 3 (25 June 2009)

• Subelement A – Principles

  Key Topic 1 - Electrical Elements

  Key Topic 2 - Magnetism

  Key Topic 3 - Materials

  Key Topic 4 - Resistance, Capacitance & Inductance

  Key Topic 5 - Semi-conductors

  Key Topic 6 - Electrical Measurements

  Key Topic 7 - Waveforms

  Key Topic 8 - Conduction

• Subelement B – Electrical Math:

  • Key Topic 9 - Ohm's Law-1

  • Key Topic 10 - Ohm's Law-2  

  • Key Topic 11 - Frequency      

  • Key Topic 12 - Waveforms

  • Key Topic 13 - Power Relationships

  • Key Topic 14 - RC Time Constants-1 

  • Key Topic 15 - RC Time Constants-2

  • Key Topic 16 - Impedance Networks-1 

  • Key Topic 17 - Impedance Networks-2

  • Key Topic 18 - Calculations

• Subelement C – Components:

  • Key Topic 19 - Photoconductive Devices

  • Key Topic 20 - Capacitors

  • Key Topic 21 - Transformers

  • Key Topic 22 - Voltage Regulators, Zener Diodes

  • Key Topic 23 - SCRs, Triacs 

  • Key Topic 24 - Diodes

  • Key Topic 25 - Transistors-1  

  • Key Topic 26- Transistors-2  

  • Key Topic 27 - Light Emitting Diodes 

  • Key Topic 28 - Devices 

• Subelement D - Circuits:

  • Key Topic 29 - R-L-C Circuits 

  • Key Topic 30 - Op Amps 

  • Key Topic 31 - Phase Locked Loops (PLLs); Voltage 

  • Key Topic 32 - Schematics   

• Subelement E - Digital Logic:

  • Key Topic 33 - Types of Logic  

  • Key Topic 34 - Logic Gates 

  • Key Topic 35 - Logic Levels

  • Key Topic 36 - Flip-Flops 

  • Key Topic 37 - Multivibrators 

  • Key Topic 38 - Memory   

  • Key Topic 39 - Microprocessors  

  • Key Topic 40 - Counters, Dividers, Converters     

• Subelement F - Receivers:

  • Key Topic 41 - Receiver Theory 

  • Key Topic 42 - RF Amplifiers      

  • Key Topic 43 - Oscillators

  • Key Topic 44 - Mixers 

  • Key Topic 45 - IF Amplifiers 

  • Key Topic 46 - Filters and IF Amplifiers 

  • Key Topic 47 - Filters 

  • Key Topic 48 - Detectors  

  • Key Topic 49 - Audio & Squelch Circuits 

  • Key Topic 50 - Receiver Performance  

• Subelement G - Transmitters:

  • Key Topic 51 - Amplifiers-1  

  • Key Topic 52 - Amplifiers-2   

  • Key Topic 53 - Oscillators & Modulators

  • Key Topic 54 - Resonance - Tuning Networks

  • Key Topic 55 - SSB Transmitters 

  • Key Topic 56 - Technology 

• Subelement H - Modulation:

  • Key Topic 57 - Frequency Modulation 

  • Key Topic 58 - SSB Modulation   

  • Key Topic 59 - Pulse Modulation

• Subelement I - Power Sources:

  • Key Topic 60 - Batteries-1    

  • Key Topic 61 - Batteries-2  

  • Key Topic 62 - Motors & Generators 

• Subelement J - Antennas:

  • Key Topic 63 - Antenna Theory 

  • Key Topic 63 - Antenna Theory  

  • Key Topic 64 - Voltage, Current and Power Relationships 

  • Key Topic 65 - Frequency and Bandwidth 

  • Key Topic 66 - Transmission Lines 

  • Key Topic 67 - Effective Radiated Power 

• Subelement K - Aircraft:

  • Key Topic 68 - Distance Measuring Equipment  

  • Key Topic 69 - VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)   

  • Key Topic 70 - Instrument Landing System (ILS)   

  • Key Topic 71 - Automatic Direction Finding Equipment (AD

  • Key Topic 72 - Aircraft Antenna Systems and Frequencies 

  • Key Topic 73 - Equipment Functions         

• Subelement L - Installation, Maintenance & Repair:

  • Key Topic 74 - Indicating Meters    

  • Key Topic 75 - Test Equipment      

  • Key Topic 76 - Oscilloscopes   

  • Key Topic 77 - Specialized Instruments   

  • Key Topic 78 - Measurement Procedures     

  • Key Topic 79 - Repair Procedures 

  • Key Topic 80 - Installation Codes & Procedures    

  • Key Topic 81 - Troubleshooting  

• Subelement M - Communications Technology:

  • Key Topic 82 - Types of Transmissions  

  • Key Topic 83 - Coding and Multiplexing 

  • Key Topic 84 - Signal Processing, Software and Codes 

•   Subelement N - Marine:

  • Key Topic 85 - VHF 

  • Key Topic 86 - MF-HF, SSB-SITOR

  • Key Topic 87 - Survival Craft Equipment: VHF, SARTs & EP

  • Key Topic 88 - FAX, NAVTEX  

  • Key Topic 89 - Repair Procedures 

• Subelement O - RADAR:

  • Key Topic 90 - RADAR Theory  

  • Key Topic 91 - Components   

  • Key Topic 92 - Range, Pulse Width & Repetition Rate  

  • Key Topic 93 - Antennas & Waveguides 

  • Key Topic 94 - RADAR Equipment  

• Subelement P - Satellite:

  • Key Topic 95 - Low Earth Orbit Systems   

  • Key Topic 96 - INMARSAT Communications Systems-1  

  • Key Topic 97 - INMARSAT Communications Systems-2   

  • Key Topic 98 - GPS  

•       Subelement Q - SAFETY:

  • Key Topic 99 - Radiation Exposure

  • Key Topic 100 - Safety Steps 

 

If you are studying for a United States Coast Guard Deck License exam which includes this module, you should  work through these questions until you are scoring 80% or better on them.

 

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