RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

As a boat owner or user of a hand held or fixed marine radio set, you are required by law to hold a radio operators licence. This course will teach you the rules and procedures for radio operation. All new VHF sets are now fitted with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) allowing calls to specific vessels as well as the emergency procedures for sending digital distress, urgency and safety calls. This course covers all aspects of DSC and explains the Global Maritime Distress and safety System (GMDSS) in detail. The price of €205 includes the RYA certification fee. Course is usually run on a Friday.

Topics covered:

Basic Radio Operation (VHF)

Using the correct channels

Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures

Ship to shore calling

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) with use of simulator radio sets

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Navtex

A short written test