RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

The RYA VHF course is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This online course includes a RYA VHF handbook and will fully prepare you for your RYA VHF exam.

Equinox Sailing are accredited to conduct the RYA VHF exam. We hold monthly exams at our office in Central London.

The RYA VHF Course covers

The basics of radio operation

The correct frequencies (channels) to be used

Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures

Making ship to shore telephone calls

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)

Search and Rescue (SART)