RYA VHF/DSC radio course (including GMDSS)

THE NEED FOR RADIO DISCIPLINE

There are hundreds of thousands of Marine Band Radios world wide, It is therefore essential to obtain VHF/DSC radio training by attending a RYA approved marine radio course.

The RYA VHF courses include:

• Digital Distress and Safety Calling
  
• Intership procedures
  
• Port operations
  
• Routine communications
  

All VHF training courses are run at our specialised RYA Recognised Training Centre using actual VHF/DSC simulators allowing you to practise real procdures.

COURSE CONTENT

Both theoretical and practical. Emphasis on the following extracts from the G22 Radiotelephony for Yachtsmen booklet:

• Licensing and operating requirements
  
• Global Maritime Distress & Safety System
  
• Distress
  
• Safety
  
• Phonetic alphabet
  
• Equipment and installation
  

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Please bring with you:

• Examination fee cheque for £25.00. made payable to RYA
  
• 1 Passport-size photograph
  
• G22 and G26 RYA booklets (available through NSY)
  
• A knowledge of the Phonetic alphabet is a help.
  

2010 VHF/DSC Radio Course Dates

VHF/DSC SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATES & HALF DAY CONVERSIONS

Mar 6

Apr 17

May 15

Jun 19

Jul 17

Sept 4

Oct 23

Nov 21

Dec 11

Course Options and Prices

VHF Short Range Certificate (includes GMDSS) 1 day £109.00 + Exam fee
VHF GMDSS (VHF resticted/conversion to GMDSS) half day £59 + Exam fee

Exam fees for both options are £30.00 and cheques should be made payable to RYA

All on-line bookings are taken using the secure payment system PayPal.

When booking on-line please put your first choice of course dates in the "Special instructions box" on the PayPal pages. We will endeavour to accommodate your choice but reserve the right to offer alternate dates.