Short Range Certificate Marine Radio Course

Title of course/programme Short Range Certificate Marine Radio Course (1 day course) Duration 8 hours Target Group This course is training for those who are in the Marine field at any level to have the important skill when using the VHF radio station. Targeted Industry Yacht Industry, Marinas, Ports Certification ISSA SRC (VHF) Operator Certificate Course Objective The radio operator's certificate is indispensable training that each of us must undergo if we are thinking about driving a yacht. This course will train the trainee how to use the VHF radio, and the most important skills when using the VHF radio station outside our country. In addition to the alphabet, the course includes several selected elements related to the operation of marine radio. These are extremely practical skills. Practical exercises on real radio stations are an inseparable element of the training. Training Methodology Lecture Classroom discussion and practical with radio

Course Outline Introduction to VHF Radio Types of VHF Radios (Fixed & Portable) Simplex & Duplex Transmission VHF Radio International channels (16, 70, 13, 6, 14, 8, etc) VHF Radio Functions (use of each button on the unit) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF Radio Regulation Phonetic Alphabet & Numerals, VHF Radio Procedure words and its use (Mayday – Pan Pan – Securite – ship to ship call) GMDSS Components (DSC – EPIRB – SART – NAVTEX – INMARSAT – HF RADIO – POWER SUPPLY)