RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

The RYA/MCA Short Range Certificate is the qualification wanted by International Captains to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Equipment on Commercial vessels fitted with a SRC radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels. All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels.

If you hold the ‘old’ VHF license (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.

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. This course will teach you the basics of operating and understanding a VHF radio on board a yacht. If you own a marine radio hand held or fixed set, you are required by law to hold an operators license – learn the procedures for operation and gain the qualification on this one day course.

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£ 60 - RYA fees for SRC Radio Certificate