RYA VHF Radio Courses
Published 00:00 on 15 Nov 2024
| RYA VHF Radio Course - Short Range Certificate |
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| Introduction |
| A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held. |
| Course Content |
| Basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, Global Maritime Distress Safety System. |
| Course Dates |
| Saturday the 26th of October or Saturday the 7th of December |
| Course Cost |
| The course fee is £99 for Club Members or £125 for non-Members, plus a £70 fee to the RYA for the assessment and licence. |