180 GBP (£)
Book this courseSchool Flying Fish UK Ltd.
Location Isle of Wight, UK
Duration 1 day(s)
Dates 42 dates available
Accommodation None Included
Our RYA VHF Radio Course is for anybody who owns or would like to operate a VHF/DSC radio onboard a yacht, motorboat, or RIB. You will learn to use the VHF radio and understand the language, etiquette, and emergency procedures. The course cost includes a £70 exam fee payable to the RYA. This course is a must for anybody going to sea and will give you the practical experience of using a VHF radio in the comfort of a warm classroom. We use the latest Icom VHF training radios, providing a realistic experience of what it would be like to send an emergency message. There is a serious side: if there is an emergency, you must know what to do. The RYA VHF Radio Course is perfect for practicing what to say and ensuring you feel comfortable with the equipment and DSC procedure.
Course Structure
The course starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 5:00 pm. Expect to cover: The basics of VHF radio Different types of radio Licensing Practical use of the sets Routine calls to other VHF radios VHF Channels used Phonetic alphabet GMDSS Digital selective calling (DSC) Mayday, Urgency, and Security messages At the end of the course, there is a written and practical exam.
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