RYA VHF Marine Radio
A course for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures.
The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British-flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand-held equipment using international channels.
Essential Information
The course will be taught and examined using radio simulators. The exam will also include a short written test.
Minimum 3 students to run the course. Maximum 8.
Minimum age 16.
The course fee is £100 per person, and the RYA certificate costs £76.
Bring a passport photo for the certificate (not printed from a computer).
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