RYA Short Range Certificate Radio Course

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Date and time: Mon, 12/03/2012 - 09:00 - 17:00

The price is £75 for members and £90 for non-members, including all course materials.  Register and Pay here

NB If you don't have a Club login, please contact the office to book your place.

Use of marine radio including GMDSS. Routine, distress, urgency and safety procedures. If you own a fixed or hand held marine radio you are required by law to hold an operators licence and if you are up-grading your installation to include GMDSS you will need a new licence.

This one-day course is taught using real two-way radio sets adapted for use in the classroom and considers the legal and practical requirements for effective marine communications and the operation of the equipment found on yachts and small craft.

Experience required:

None

Ability gained after training:

An understanding of the use of Marine VHF radio and completion of the application for an operators licence.

Knowledge assumed:

None