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:

VHF Radio Course

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.

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