Course: RYA VHF / DSC / SRC radio course
Duration: 1 Day
Min age: 12 yrs
The Short Range Certificate is the qualification required by law if you operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any British vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio.
A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call. All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment. This can be done by attending this one-day RYA course or, if no tuition is required, you can enter for direct examination.
Subjects Covered:
- Correct Use Of radio
- Digital Selective Calling
- GMDSS
- Correct Channels
- Emergency Situations
£85, per person (There is a additional charge to pay direct to the RYA for the issue of your license) currently £25
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