VHF/SRC
MARINE RADIO
The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel. This includes both fixed and handheld equipment with and without Digital Selective Calling (DSC). It is obtained by successfully completing and SRC exam conducted at an RYA Recognised Training Centre.
Course subjects include:
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routine operation of marine VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling
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the correct VHF channels (frequencies) to be used for each type of communication
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distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
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ship to shore communication
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practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios
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Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
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Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
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Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)
