RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

This one day course is based upon continuous assessment followed by an examination. The course subjects taught include:-

• The basics of radio operation.

• The correct frequencies/channels to be used.

• Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures.

• Practice situations using simple voice and DSC methods.

• Digital selective Calling (DSC) using actual VHF training radios.

• Global Maritime and Distress Safety System (GMDSS).

• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB).

• Search and Rescue transponders (SART).

Useful Information

The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is required by law if you operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) voluntarily on any British vessel.

A maximum of 8 students per course allows a 2 student to radio ratio.

The course broadly gives a 50/50 split of theory and hands on practice.