AWS

Question 1

What frequency range does High Frequency (HF) communication cover?

Answer 1

3-30 MHz

Question 2

How many HF transmitters are on the ship, and how many are dedicated for broadband use?

Answer 2

9 total HF transmitters, 8 are for broadband use

Question 3

What is the frequency range for the HF transmitter dedicated for Link-11?

Answer 3

2 MHz – 30 MHz

Question 4

How many receivers are total for HF communication?

Answer 4

18 receivers total

Question 5

What is the frequency range of receiver #5 dedicated for Link-11?

Answer 5

3 MHz – 30 MHz

Question 6

What are the two types of antennas used for HF communication?

Answer 6

• OE-409 XMIT
• OE-418 XMIT

Question 7

What is the capability of HF communication systems on the ship?

Answer 7

• Secure
• Non-secure
• Voice/data

Question 8

How many Digital Modular Radios (DMRs) are used for UHF communication?

Answer 8

7 total DMRs

Question 9

What channels do DMRs #1-4 use?

Answer 9

• UHF LOS Voice
• UHF Link 11

Question 10

What is the purpose of DMR 5 and 6’s Channel 1?

Answer 10

UHF HAVEQUICK (used for voice; frequency hopping/anti-jamming)

Question 11

What type of antennas are used for UHF communication?

Answer 11

• AS-1735
• AS-4163
• AS-390

Question 12

What is the capability of UHF communication systems?

Answer 12

• Secure
• Non-secure
• Voice/data

Question 13

What does DMR stand for?

Answer 13

Digital Modular Radio

Question 14

What frequency range does Very High Frequency (VHF) communication cover?

Answer 14

30 MHz – 300 MHz

Question 15

What system is used for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications?

Answer 15

NAVMACS II

Question 16

What is the purpose of the CUDIXS system?

Answer 16

UHF satellite circuit for narrative message traffic with the shore

Question 17

What does DAMA stand for?

Answer 17

Demand Assigned Multiple Access

Question 18

What are the capabilities of the AN/WSC-9 EHF communications system?

Answer 18

• IP Services NIPR and SIPR
• Nuclear survivable
• Voice/data
• EHF VOICE
• Secure
• TCOMMS
• MTJ

Question 19

What is the function of a coupler in communications?

Answer 19

Electronically lengthens or shortens an antenna to a desired frequency

Question 20

What is the term for a real-time procedure alerting circuit operators of unauthorized disclosure?

Answer 20

Beadwindow

Question 21

What does EEFI stand for?

Answer 21

Essential Elements of Friendly Information

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Integrated Voice Communication System (IVCS)?

Answer 22

Interfaces with ON-201 for internal phone calls

Question 23

What type of communication does the AS-2809 antenna support?

Answer 23

115 MHz – 162 MHz

Question 24

What crypto device is used for UHF SAT communication?

Answer 24

ANDVT/KYV-5

Question 25

What is the role of the Automated Digital Networking System (ADNS)?

Answer 25

Gateway Router for all IP services

Question 26

What factors can affect RF communications?

Answer 26

* Weather * Time of day * Power * Antenna * Frequency * Obstructions * Operator

Question 27

What is the frequency range for Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communication?

Answer 27

300 MHz – 3 GHz

Question 28

What is the function of the AS-390 antenna used for SIWCS?

Answer 28

Used for monitoring only

Question 29

What is the frequency range of the AS-3771 RCV antenna?

Answer 29

14 kHz – 30 MHz

Question 30

What does C4I stand for?

Answer 30

Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence

Question 31

What does the term 'GINGERBREAD' indicate in communications?

Answer 31

Possible intruder on the radio net

Question 32

What is the primary function of the MD-1324 devices in UHF SATCOM?

Answer 32

Embedded crypto devices for secure voice or data

Question 33

What is the frequency range for the AS-2815 antenna?

Answer 33

220 MHz – 400 MHz

Question 34

What is the term used for a secure voice and data communication circuit?

Answer 34

DAMA

Question 35

What is the frequency range for Extremely High Frequency (EHF) communication?

Answer 35

30-300 GHz

Question 36

What is the purpose of the SSR-1 antennas?

Answer 36

Used for receiving broadcast messages

Question 37

What crypto device is used for Link 11?

Answer 37

KG-40

Question 38

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a receive-only, multi-channel system used to receive narrative message traffic.

Answer 38

Broadcast