RYA VHF Short Range Radio Operators Course
Successful completion of this course will authorise you to operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling on any British 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 licence.
The course is run over one day and will cover the following:
- Radio rules and regulations
- Hands on operation of marine VHF 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 a safety call
- Making routine alerts and calls
- EPIRBs
- SARTs
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 course we will forward your application form to the RYA.
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.
2008 Dates
RYA VHF / SRC Radio Course – 1 Day - £75 plus £25 examination fee
| Sunday 6th July | Tuesday 29th July | Sunday 3rd August |
| Sunday 10th August | Friday 22nd August | Monday 1st September |
| Monday 8th September | Thursday 25th September | Sunday 19th October |
| Thursday 30th October | Sunday 16th November | Thursday 27th November |
| Monday 1st December |
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book 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 contact us.
