RYA - VHF / DSC RADIO
£130 Inc Certificate Fee
1 Day course
Course Aims
£130 Inc Certificate Fee
1 Day course
Course Aims
To provide 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
Also 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
Also 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
