RYA VHF (GMDSS) RADIO COURSES
AIMS OF THE COURSE
This thorough 1 day course covers all aspects of the RYA and MCA syllabus. It will enable you to become a competent communicator in all GMDSS VHF/DSC procedures.
COURSE CONTENT
- VHF voice procedures
- Distress, urgency, safety and routine messages
- Radio requirements and regulations
- Navtex, EPIRBS and SARTs
- Practical sessions on Digital Selective Controller (DSC) training radio.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
No previous experience is necessary.
COURSE MATERIAL
It is recommended that the RYA VHF radio booklet G22 or G31 is purchased prior to the course, available from PHSS or the RYA. Knowing the phonetic alphabet, channel allocation and the mayday format will be highly beneficial. Pens and notebooks are required.
CERTIFICATION
Direct to the RYA via PHSS on successful completion of the course. Please bring a passport photograph and cheque or card payment to the RYA for £25.00 per person. Please note this increase to £30pp from 1st April 2010.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Light refreshments tea and coffee is provided
- Lunch is available locally, or bring your own if you like
- It is a legal requirement for all VHF maritime users to have an operators certificate
RYA VHF (GMDSS) Conversion Radio Course Information
Group bookings taken, courses can be run anywhere subject to terms and conditions, call for details.