RYA VHF Radio Course
Short course
In Southport
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Southport
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
1 Day
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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.
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Start date
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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.
Reviews
Subjects
- Radio
- VHF Radio
- GMDSS
- DSC
- Distress
- MAYDAY
- EPIRB
- Communications
- Rescue
- Coastguard
Teachers and trainers (1)
Course programme
- 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