RYA VHF DSC Course
1 day, £108 plus £70 to the RYA to issue the certificate
The NEWLY amended RYA VHF course is designed to give the training and knowledge required to operate a marine band VHF radio, fitted with GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Search and Rescue) DSC Controller. Students will learn the procedure for use in emergencies, to make normal voice communications. Students will learn operation of EPIRBS (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) and SARTS (Search and Rescue Transponders). The one day course is very interactive and on successful completion of an exam, students are awarded the GMDSS Short Range Certificate which qualifies them to operate and own a marine radio
You will learn
- How to send and receive VHF/DSC messages
- How to operate your handset
- Different types of handsets
The use of the:
- Phonetic Alphabet
- All VHF DSC Channels
- How to make a distress Call
- EPIRB
- All you need to know to operate your radio at Sea
Certification: Your VHF licence requires a passport photograph. There is also an £70.00 RYA admin fee for the issuing of your licence. (Please bring with you a passport photo and a debit or credit card so you can pay the RYA admin fee).