Marine VHF radio is the best way of summoning help, you
can contact the coastguard up to 50 miles off-shore and talk to other yachts up
to 15 to 20 miles on the open sea. If you use a marine VHF radio onboard your
yacht you are required, by law, to hold a marine radio operator’s
certificate. This is a 1 day course, which on completion, you will be a
competent radio operator and know the correct procedure for distress, urgency,
safety by means of marine VHF DSC radio.
Topics covered: -
- VHF communications
- Controls found on marine VHF set
- Channels (simplex & duplex)
- VHF communication range
- VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
- Distress, Safety and Routine Calling
- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
numbers
- Ships licence and radio regulations
- Voice procedures
- NAVTEX
- MSI (Martine Safety Information) broadcasts
- Stations
- Portable safety equipment
- EPIRB (Emergence Positioning Indication Radio
Beacons)
- SARTs (Search & Rescue radar Transponders)
Student Numbers
Student numbers are kept
to a maximum of 8 students per course, so early booking is advised.
Course location: The course takes place in our permanently
equipped training studio at Lowford, Bursledon, Hampshire, close to the River
Hamble.
Phonetic Alphabet: -
Knowledge of the phonetic
alphabet is advised.
Alfa Bravo Charlie Delta
Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliett
Kilo Lima Mike November Oscar Papa
Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform
Victor Whiskey X-ray Yankee Zulu
Our Location
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Course Enquiry and Dates
Pre-course knowledge:
Pre-course study:
- VHF radio (inc GMDSS) - RYA publication G22/02. ISBN
0-901501-84-0
- YachtCom ONLINE training package.
Duration:
- One day start 09:00 finish 17:00
Course enrolment
To enrol please phone
01489 565100. Payment can be made over the phone by all major debit and credit
cards.
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