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Sail North

RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

Derby, UK

POA

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School Sail North

Location Derby, UK

Duration 1 day(s)

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Accommodation None Included

Yachtsmen, and Cruisers, require, the VHF Radio license by law, but just as important the training to use the equipment correctly.

European charter companies require that a member of a bareboat hire crew holds the license.

Both owners and also occasional boaters need to be able to use the VHF radio for general communication and especially for issues of safety. The modern VHF DSC system is invaluable.

The course objectives are to train you to be able to use different radios in both normal and emergency situations; to communicate clearly and correctly bearing in mind you may be speaking to a foreign radio operator; to understand the benieits of the GMDSS (global maritime distress and safety system) and associated equipment, EPIRB, AIS, NAVTEX; to Send or Relay Mayday Distress alerts; and of course to attain your RYA/MCA radio licence.

Course Structure

Course content includes Hands on practical use of DSC radios in various circumstance of normal use; Connection through DSC (digital selective calling); Emergency call use; Speech procedures; VHF range, Channel numbers; Finding channel numbers; Rules and regulations; Licenses both you and the boat; GMDS safety systems; MAYDAY alerts; PANPAN, and URGENCY alerts.

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The Harbour, Axmouth, Seaton, Devon, EX12 4AA, United Kingdom, [ view on map ]

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