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Ship Radar Endorsement

ELEMENT 8

Ship Radar Techniques

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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

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