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Maritime Radio Operators' Course
(VHF)

The Maritime Radio Operators' Course is offered each April. The course is 3 weeks long, with classes held once a week on Tuesday evenings.

This course covers emergency radio procedures, as well as everyday operating techniques. It also prepares you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement examination.

Our next Maritime Radio Operators' course will begin in April 2012.

For more information contact the Training Officer.

If you would like to sign up for a course, register online or contact the Registrar for a downloadable form.


Subject areas include:  
Uses of marine radios
Choice of frequencies
Radio operation
Phonetic alphabet
Procedural words and phrases
Digital selective calling (DSC)
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS)
 

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