Which statement about satellite EPIRBs is true?

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Which statement about satellite EPIRBs is true?

Satellite EPIRBs transmit a distress beacon that carries a unique identifier for the beacon, which is linked to the vessel in the registration database, and, if the beacon has GPS, the current position of the beacon as well. This means rescuers know which vessel is affected and can locate it quickly using the GPS data embedded in the signal. The signal itself does not describe the nature of the distress, and there isn’t a default “follow-on frequency” information baked into the transmission. While the vessel’s name or port of registry may be obtainable from the beacon’s ID in the registration database, the signal’s primary function is to identify the vessel and provide precise location.

Satellite EPIRBs transmit a distress beacon that carries a unique identifier for the beacon, which is linked to the vessel in the registration database, and, if the beacon has GPS, the current position of the beacon as well. This means rescuers know which vessel is affected and can locate it quickly using the GPS data embedded in the signal. The signal itself does not describe the nature of the distress, and there isn’t a default “follow-on frequency” information baked into the transmission. While the vessel’s name or port of registry may be obtainable from the beacon’s ID in the registration database, the signal’s primary function is to identify the vessel and provide precise location.

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