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MF HF DSC Testing Radio Stations

The document provides a comprehensive guide for testing GMDSS equipment, including a list of coast radio stations for MF/HF DSC testing and required daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tests. It details specific frequencies for DSC test calls and outlines procedures for verifying equipment functionality, including VHF DSC, MF/HF DSC, INMARSAT-C, and various emergency devices. Proper documentation of all tests in the GMDSS Radio Log is emphasized as crucial for compliance and safety.

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MF HF DSC Testing Radio Stations

The document provides a comprehensive guide for testing GMDSS equipment, including a list of coast radio stations for MF/HF DSC testing and required daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tests. It details specific frequencies for DSC test calls and outlines procedures for verifying equipment functionality, including VHF DSC, MF/HF DSC, INMARSAT-C, and various emergency devices. Proper documentation of all tests in the GMDSS Radio Log is emphasized as crucial for compliance and safety.

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GMDSS Equipment Testing Radio-Stations

Coast Radio Stations for MF/HF DSC Testing


Based on the map and table provided, here's a consolidated list of stations you can use for
testing your GMDSS equipment:

DSC Test Call Frequencies:


 4207.5 kHz (auto-acknowledgment from all USCG stations except Guam)
 6312 kHz
 8414.5 kHz
 12577 kHz
 16804.5 kHz
USA/Caribbean
 Boston (MMSI: 003669991, 8MHz, East coast USA)
 New Orleans (MMSI: 003669908, Caribbean Sea)
 Point Reyes/CAMSPAC (MMSI: 003669990, 4MHz, West coast USA)
 Honolulu (MMSI: 003699993)
 Mobile (MMSI: 003660030, USA)
 Kodiak (MMSI: 003699999)
Europe/Africa/Middle East
 Cape Town (MMSI: 006010001, Cape of Good Hope approaches)
 Lyngby (MMSI: 002191000, 2MHz, North/Baltic Seas)
 Madrid (MMSI: 002241008, 8MHz, Mediterranean Sea)
 Istanbul Radio (MMSI: 002711000, 16MHz/12MHz, Black Sea)
 Olympia Radio (MMSI: 002371000, Any frequency, Mediterranean Sea)
 Palermo (MMSI: 002470002, 4MHz, Mediterranean Sea)
 Coruna (MMSI: 002240992, Biscay)
 Humber (MMSI: 002320007, 2MHz, North/Baltic Seas)
 Aberdeen (MMSI: 002320004, 2MHz, North/Baltic Seas)
Asia/Pacific
 Shanghai (MMSI: 004122100, Any frequency, China)
 Hong Kong (MMSI: 004773500, Hong Kong)
 Ho Chi Minh-Ville (MMSI: 005741993, 16MHz/12MHz, Vietnam)
 Bangkok (MMSI: 005671000, 8MHz, Thailand)
 Dalian (MMSI: 004121300, 2/4MHz, China)
 Hai Phong (MMSI: 005741996, Vietnam)
 Wiluna (MMSI: 005030001, Australia/Indian Ocean)
Required GMDSS Equipment Tests
DAILY TESTS
VHF DSC
 Verify internal connections
 Check transmitting power output
 Examine display functionality
 Test DSC system using built-in test function (no signal transmission)
MF/HF DSC
 Perform internal test using built-in facility without transmitting signals
INMARSAT-C
 Verify proper login status to appropriate Ocean Region
 Check status information displayed on screen header
Backup Power
 Examine reserve battery charge status
 Record results in radio log
Other Daily Checks
 Verify paper availability in MF/HF, Navtex, and INMARSAT-C printers
WEEKLY TESTS
MF/HF DSC
 Conduct one test call to a coast station on 2187.5 kHz (MF)
 Conduct one test call on an HF channel
 Options if auto-acknowledgment isn't available:
 Contact station via R/T requesting acknowledgment (e.g., on MF 2189.5/2177 kHz)
 Send test call to nearby vessel with confirmation request
VHF DSC
 Conduct internal test between ship's two VHF sets
 Use selective calling between duplicate sets (preferably at low power)
 Ensure automatic acknowledgment feature is active
 No live VHF DSC test required
MONTHLY TESTS
Handheld VHF
 Test on frequency other than Ch.16 (156.8 MHz)
 Skip if sealed unit makes testing impractical
406 MHz EPIRB
 Run self-test function
 Inspect for physical damage
 Check battery expiration date
 Verify HRU (hydrostatic release unit) condition
 Ensure lanyard and water contacts are intact
 Confirm safety clip is properly secured
AIS-SART
 Visual inspection
 Check battery expiration date
 Verify legible MMSI label
 Confirm support stand integrity
 When testing in port, notify authorities beforehand
 Verify test success via ship's AIS equipment (AIS unit, ECDIS, radars)
X-band SART
 Visual examination
 Check battery expiration date and safety clip position
 Avoid sea-based testing
 Notify port authorities for port-based testing
 For necessary sea-based tests:
 Check 3-cm radar for nearby vessels
 Make safety priority VHF DSC announcement
 Limit SART activation to 2-3 radar sweeps
GMDSS Batteries
 Thoroughly examine emergency batteries
 For non-sealed wet cells: inspect each cell individually
 For other battery types: visual examination
 Document results in GMDSS Radio Log
 Replace as needed per manufacturer recommendations
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
 Performed by qualified radio surveyors
 Comprehensive equipment testing using professional GMDSS testers
Remember to maintain proper documentation of all tests in your GMDSS Radio Log.

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