VHF SHORT RANGE RADIO OPERATOR'S COURSE (SRC)

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) became operational more than a decade ago - and an increasing amount of GMDSS VHF equipment is now available for small craft. To prepare sailors for VHF communications in the GMDSS era, the RYA has introduced the GMDSS Short Range Radio Certificate (SRC). 

The SRC is a mandatory qualification for operators on small craft fitted with VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

WHO NEEDS AN SRC OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE? 

- Mariners with VHF DSC installations (all new VHF equipment on sale in the UK is required to be DSC compatible). - MCA Code of Practice small craft operating in GMDSS Area A1.

RECOMMENDED READING

Reeds VHF DSC Handbook (3rd Edition) by Sue Fletcher (ISBN 13:978-0713675733) published by Thomas Reed has been accepted by the RYA as the course book. It covers the SRC syllabus in a very comprehensive manner and will be an invaluable reference book on the course. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Fluency in the phonetic alphabet.  One passport photograph. Apart from those requirements, no previous knowledge is assumed. The course will guide you through the radio examination requirements, with practical work using touch screen simulation and actual equipment.

COURSE Structure

The RYA SRC Course is a TWO day course with assessment by external assessor. The topics covered are:

1. VHF communication- Controls 
- Channels 
- Communication range
2. VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
- Distress, Safety, and Routine Calling
- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
3. Ships Licence and radio regulation
4. Voice Procedure - Distress Safety and Routine
5. Navtex MSI (Maritime Safety Information) stations and programming
6. Portable safety equipment - Epirb (Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon)
- SART (Search and Rescue radar Transponder)

COURSE FEES

Course Fee: £160
RYA examination fee: £60
Mandatory RYA G22: £7.49 (current addition)

For information on course dates, please contact us or for information on course location and accommodation, please visit about/location.

Maximum number of students on this course is five, minimum is two. We have a wide range of equipment to offer you practical experience. The classroom is also available in the evenings. Local accommodation is available from £35 per night.

Book onto a course

Please contact us on 07968 229335 or info@marineradio.co.uk for upcoming dates. We ask you to pay a 10% deposit by cheque or money transfer to secure your place. The remainder of the course fee is due one week before the course commences.

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