No NAVTEX receiver can be programmed to reject category A, B, D and L messages since they are mandatory to be received via NAVTEX.
Correct Answer
A GMDSS Radio Operator maychoose to program certain NAVTEX receivers to reject category A, B, D and L messages if they are being received by another MSIsystem.
Upon entering a new NAVTEX station's broadcast range, the GMDSS Radio Operator enters the station's SELCAL number.
The GMDSS Radio Operator can select the "None" option in the message category menu.
What statement is true regarding the control the operator can exercise over the NAVTEX receiver's operation?
The operator can set the unit to automatically reject any and all categories of messages if the ship desires to not receive them.
Upon entering a coastal area for the first time, the operator enters code KK to indicate "ready to receive NAVTEX".
Correct Answer
The operator can set most units to reject all messages except navigation, meteorologicalwarnings, and search and rescue messages. If the unit will reject such messages it may be unsafe to doso.
To reduce the number of messages, the operator can select code 00 to indicate "not in coastal passage".