Question 972Navigation General
70% to passYou are approaching a light fitted with a RACON. The light may be identified on the radar by _______________.
A
a coded signal appearing on the same bearing at a greater range than the light
B
a circle appearing on the scope surrounding the light
C
an audible signal when the sweep crosses the light
D
a dashed line running from the center of the scope to the light
AI Explanation
You are correct, the answer is A) a coded signal appearing on the same bearing at a greater range than the light. A RACON (Radar Beacon) is a device that responds to a radar signal by transmitting a coded signal back to the radar. This coded signal will appear on the radar display at the same bearing as the RACON-equipped light, but at a greater range than the light itself. This allows the navigator to identify the light on the radar. The other options are incorrect because: B) a circle would indicate a fixed target, not necessarily a RACON; C) an audible signal is not a typical RACON indication; and D) a dashed line is not a standard RACON display.
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