GMDSS Short Range Certificate course

Marine VHF radio is the best way of summoning help.
You can contact the coastguard up to 50 miles off-shore and talk to other yachts up to 15 to 20 miles on the open sea.
If you use a marine VHF radio onboard your yacht you are required, by law, to hold a marine radio operator’s certificate.
This is a 1 day course, which on completion, you will be a competent radio operator and know the correct procedure for distress, urgency, safety by means of marine VHF DSC radio.

Topics covered: -

• VHF communications
  • Controls found on marine VHF set
  • Channels (simplex & duplex)
  • VHF communication range
• VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
  • Distress, Safety and Routine Calling
  • MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) numbers
• Ships 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)

Pre-course study
Although we cover all the topics in the SRC syllabus, pre-course study is recommended. To help you come to terms with GMDSS, YachtCom has produced a PC Simulator program that is based on the DSC system outlined in the RYA publication VHF Radio (inc GMDSS) VHF G22.Click here for details on YachtCom's ONLINE training program

What to bring
Candidates must bring along a current passport size photograph of themselves and a cheque made payable to 'RYA' for £25 or can be paid by credit/debit card. There will be a short assessment towards the end of the day. Candidates will be sent their VHF Short Range Certificate operator's certificate from the RYA.

YachtCom Infomation page

More information on marine radio, licensing and general marine communications can be found on our marine communications information web site

www.yachtcom.info

Marine VHF Channels

Cost: £80 including pre-course study material.
Extras: RYA publication G22 £6.00

Exam Fee: £25 paid on day of exam

• Plus one passport size photograph

Duration: 1 day

• Start 09:00 finish by 17:30 each day.

2008 dates:

Wednesday	15 October 2008
Friday	24 October 2008
Saturday	8 November 2008
Friday	14 November 2008
Sunday	23 November 2008
Friday	5 December 2008

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2009 dates:

Saturday	10 January 2009
Friday	16 January 2009
Sunday	25 January 2009
Wednesday	28 January 2009
Saturday	7 February 2009
Friday	13 February 2009
Sunday	22 February 2009
Wednesday	25 February 2009
Sunday	7 March 2009
Friday	13 March 2009
Wednesday	25 March 2009

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Course enrolment
To enrol please phone 01489 565100. Payment can be made over the phone by all major debit and credit cards.

Student Numbers
Student numbers are kept to a maximum of 6 students per course, so early booking is advised.

Course location:
The course takes place in our permanently equipped training studio at Lowford, Bursledon, Hampshire, close to the River Hamble. Click here for directions and accommodation.

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