RYA Short Range Certificate (VHF)

AIM: This radio operator qualification authorises the holder to operate a VHF radio both with and without Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on board any British vessel which is voluntarily fitted with radio equipment. Essentially it’s the VHF license for leisure users.

DURATION: One day 1000 to 1700.

PRE REQUISITES: None, although we ask you will to learn the phonetic alphabet in advance (sent out at the time of booking).

COURSE CONTENT: Use of VHF Radio under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).  In addition to VHF procedures, we also cover Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Navtex, EPIRBs and SARTs. This certificate has replaced the old VHF Restricted Licence and is the qualification required to operate a marine VHF Radio.The course is taught using our range of 14 live DSC and Navtex sets. You can expect to practice on Simrad, Icom and Silva radios and a Nasa Navtex set during your course.

BOOKING: If the dates below do not suit you we can set up a bespoke 1:1, 2:1 or group course at a time that suits you.