International Law requires the Operator of Marine VHF/DSC Radio to hold an SRC OPERATORS CERTIFICATE

Marine VHF/DSC radio is the best way of summoning help. You can contact the coastguard up to 50 miles off-shore and talk to other yachts 15 to 20 miles away on the open sea.

Following this 1 day course you will be a competent radio operator and know the correct procedures for making distress, urgency and safety calls by means of marine VHF/ DSC radio, and much more.

During instruction we will be using our own internal connected Icom radio system and Lightmaster software.

Duration:

1 day course from 0830hrs to 1700hrs.(see schedule for dates)

Previous Knowledge required:

Pre-course study. This course contains a very full syllabus so pre–reading is recommended. To assist, we will in advance of the course supply you with a RYA text book.

Course Overview:

Topics covered:

• VHF communications
  • Controls found on marine VHF sets
  • Channels (simplex & duplex)
  • VHF communication range

• VHF/DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
  • Distress, Safety and Routine Calling
  • MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) numbers

• Ships radio licence and radio regulations

• Voice procedures
  • Maydays, Pan-Pans etc.

• NAVTEX
  • MSI (Martine Safety Information) broadcasts
  • Stations

• Portable safety equipment
  • EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indication Radio Beacons)
  • SARTs (Search & Rescue radar Transponders)

Certificate Awarded:

RYA/MCA VHF/DSC Short Range Certificate.

To qualify for the SRC certificate you will have to complete a short assessment test at the end of the course.

Whats included:

All tuition, a text book, tea/coffee throughout the day and the certificate.

What you need to bring: One passport size photograph for inclusion in the certificate. Something for lunch (because this is a full course, lunch breaks cannot exceed 30 mins).

Cost:

See our latest prices for this course here.

(The certificate is issued in the UK by the RYA/MCA and then posted back to you. The fee for the issue etc is equivalent to £25 Sterling, this is included in the total course cost).

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Full details of each course syllabus can be found in the RYA syllabus and logbook G15. This book can be purchased at a discounted price through our sea school.

Shorebased Theory courses are held in the comfortable classroom surroundings of the Vikings Sailing Club.

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