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YachtCom
Master-Class Radio & Master-Class Radar course for yachtsmen

Phone: 01489 565100

Marine Radio Training from YachtCom

YachtCom is one of the UK's leading course providers specialising in marine radio operator's certificates offering both the RYA VHF Short Range Certificate and the MCA GMDSS Long Range Certificate course and exam.
RYA and MCA recognised training centre
Well equipped classroom - we use real marine radio including the new Icom M323 and M801e
On-line e-learning for student studying for their marine radio operator's certificate
Wide range of dates - courses held during the week and at weekends
Small class size - maximum of 6 students per course
Easy over the phone booking service - just call 01489 565100

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YachtCom is involved in training for: World Cruising Club | Atlantic Rally Crossing | Oyster World Rally

A Master-Class Radio or Radar course from YachtCom
will familarise you with the controls, 0peration and common operator errors.

GMDSS Long Range Certificate and Exam

The Long Range Certificate is required for operations on all marine frequencies (SSB, VHF and Inmarsat) from a leisure craft or non-SOLAS vessel.
International recognised MCA approved course & exam.
Covers marine GMDSS operation and procedures.
Usage and operation of VHF, SSB, DSC & Inmarsat equipment.
Wide range of equipment used including two ICOM M801E SSB transceiver.
Targeted towards Offshore, Ocean and Bluewater yachtsmen.
Flexible 2 day or 4 day course options with exam, see below.

4 Day course

Duration 4 days at YachtCom training studio.
Covers practical use of SSB, VHF & DSC equipment.
Optional Inmarsat-C module for commercial skipper.
 Receiving vital weather information and sending/receiving email while off-shore.
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2 Day course with on-line e-study

Duration; approximately 15 hours of on-line study, plus 2 days at YachtCom training studio.
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LRC Refresher Course & M801E training

Long Range Communications course or Long Range Certificate refresher course for yachtsmen.
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GMDSS Short Range Certificate (VHF) and Exam

The Short Range Certificate is required for operation of marine VHF radio from onboard a leisure craft.
ICOM M323 training RYA approved VHF including DSC radio course & exam.
Covers GMDSS procedures and VHF radio operation.
We train you using REAL marine VHF radios from ICOM and Standard Horizon.
Includes on-line e-study learning
Icom M91D training Course duration including exam 1 day
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Old VHF restricted certificate update to GMDSS Short Range Certificate

Duration half day including exam at YachtCom training studio.
Click here to learn more about the VHF update course

GMDSS Certificates

Depending on the type sailing you are doing will depend on which certificate is right for you.
The difference between the Short Range Certificate (SRC) and Long Range Certificate (LRC) are:-
Subjects covered SRC LRC
Ships radio licence
Radio regulations
VHF radio
VHF Digital Selective Calling
VHF channels
GMDSS procedures
Distress procedures
Radio telephone procedures
Navtex
EPIRBs
SARTs
Daily, weekly and monthly radio checks  
Admiralty List of Radio Signals  
MF/HF (SSB) radio  
MF/HF (SSB) Digital Selective Calling  
MF/HF (SSB) frequencies and channels  
Radio propagation  
Inmarsat-C  
EGC safetyNET  








MCA
The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is an RYA approved VHF course.
The Long Range Certificate (LRC) is an AMERC course and approved by the MCA.
Both the SRC and LRC are not STCW certified.

RYA RADAR COURSES

Small craft radar course for seafarers that want to know about the magic of radar.
RYA approved radar course.
Covers marine radar operation and collision avoidance including MARPA and AIS.
Based around Raymarine C120 radar.
Course duration 1 day
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Course Bookings, Enquiries & Contact Details

Telephone bookings are welcome between the hours of 09:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday.
Payment may be made over the phone by all major credit and debit cards except American Express. .

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Phone: 0 1 4 8 9 --85 6 5 58    __   1 0 0

From overseas phone:
+ 44 .8--1489 --   --  -- -- 565 58--100



EmailLocation

YachtCom Address: Adelaide Studio, Portsmouth Rd. Lowford,
Bursledon, Hampshire.
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Trademark: The following are trademarks of YachtCom
Master-Class Radio
Master-Class Radar


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ON-LINE TRAINING

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On-line Internet e-study is only available for clients attending a YachtCom marine radio course.
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Telephone bookings are welcome between the hours of 09:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday.

Payment may be made over the phone by all major credit and debit cards except American Express.

Phone: 01489856558100

From overseas phone:
+ 44 .81489856558100

Location
YachtCom's training studio is located at Bursledon which is 5 miles from Southampton.


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Our Instructor

Bob Smith

Our instructor is Bob Smith a keen sailor and radio enthusiast.

Copyright Bob Smith 1998 - 2013