RYA VHF Radio Course

Short course

In Southport

£ 100 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Southport

  • Class hours

    8h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

During the course, you will be taught to use the latest fixed and handheld ICOM VHF Marine Radio Simulators. You will also be assessed on a practical and theory examination paper with an independent appointed RYA Assessor so it is advisable that you learn the phonetic alphabet and have a good understanding of the Mayday procedures before commencing this course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Southport (Merseyside)
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45-51 Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

To be able to operate the Marine VHF Radio RT in any situation, and to pass the RYA Short Range Certificate exam.

The course is intended for the Inshore coastal leisure user.

You must be over 16 years old to take the course.

We are ex HM Coastguard officers with over 20 years experience that we will pass onto you.

Yes, as most of our classroom course are on a weekend.

Yes you will, please check with the yacht charter company for there policy on the Marine VHF Radio licence.

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Subjects

  • Radio
  • VHF Radio
  • GMDSS
  • DSC
  • Distress
  • MAYDAY
  • EPIRB
  • Communications
  • Rescue
  • Coastguard

Teachers and trainers (1)

Paul Harrison

Paul Harrison

Assessor

Course programme

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using modern ICOM marine radio simulators.Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine RT Procedures.
  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
  • Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
  • Making ship to shore and ship to ship calls.
  • Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)
  • The basics of radio operation
  • The correct frequencies (channels) to be used.
  • Ships Radio Licencing (Ofcom)
  • Automatic Identification System (AIS)

RYA VHF Radio Course

£ 100 + VAT