RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any British vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio.

A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.

All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment. This can be done by attending this one-day course or, if no tuition is required, you can enter for direct examination.

Course Structure

•The Basics Of Radio Operation

•The Correct Frequencies (Channels) To Be Used

•Distress, Emergency & Medical Assistance Procedures

•Making Ship To Shore Telephone Calls

•Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Using Simulators

•Global Maritime Distress & Safety Systems (GMDSS)

•Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)

•Search & Rescue (SART)

Useful Information

Exam - £60