RYA VHF Short Range Radio Operators Course (DSC)
Successful completion of the RYA VHF Radio Course will authorise you to operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling on any vessel which is fitted with a VHF radio. It is a legal requirement that to use a VHF set you must hold or be under supervision of someone holding a valid VHF license.
The VHF Radio Course is run over one day and will cover the following:
- Radio rules and regulations
- Hands on operation of marine VHF/DSC equipment
- The phonetic alphabet
- Basic radio language
- Use of correct channels
- Making calls to other stations
- Sending a distress alert and distress message
- Sending an urgency alert and message
- Sending a safety alert and message
- Making routine alerts and calls
- EPIRBs
- SARTs
- ATIS
Throughout the course each student will be allocated a real VHF DSC radio to practice radio procedures in the classroom environment. Towards the end of the day students will complete a practical assessment and a short written examination (30 minutes). On successful completion of the VHF Radio course we will forward your application form to the RYA, who will forward your certificate to you.
Course Requirements
Fluency in the phonetic alphabet (click here for a downloadable copy)
A passport sized photograph .
The course runs from 0900 to 1730 and includes tea, coffee and biscuits.
Dates - April to December 2010
RYA VHF Radio Course – 1 Day - £80 plus £30 examination fee
| Friday 9th April | Monday 12th April | Saturday 17th April |
| Friday 23rd April | Saturday 24th April | Sunday 2nd May |
| Sunday 9th May | Thursday 13th May | Friday 21st May |
| Monday 24th May | Saturday 29th May | Wednesday 2nd June |
| Saturday 5th June | Saturday 12th June | Thursday 17th June |
| Friday 25th June | Sunday 27th June | Friday 2nd July |
| Saturday 10th July | Thursday 15th July | Friday 23rd July |
| Monday 26th July | Monday 2nd August | Monday 9th August |
| Sunday 15th August | Friday 20th August | Wednesday 1st September |
| Thursday 9th September | Friday 24th September | Saturday 2nd October |
| Monday 11th October | Saturday 30th October | Monday 5th November |
| Friday 12th November | Friday 19th November | Saturday 27th November |
| Sunday 5th December | Saturday 11th December | Saturday 18th December |
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book on the VHF Radio Course or to discuss your requirements you can contact us seven days a week from 8.00a.m to 7.30pm on 01243 432485 or click here to complete an enquiry form.
