RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

SAMSA SRC/ VHF RADIO

(1 DAY)

The SRC (short range certificate) course is for anyone who wishes to use 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. It is illegal to be in possession of a hand held VHF radio without a licence.

The short-range certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC)equipment.

This includes both fixed and hand-held equipment using international channels.

Course Structure

This course covers the following:

The basics of radio operation

The correct frequencies (channels) to be used

Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures

Making ship to shore telephone calls

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)

Search and Rescue (SART)