YachtCom specialises in Marine Radio and Radar training and offering both the GMDSS Short Range and Long Range courses.
DSC Radio

RYA VHF DSC radio operator's licence qualification

The RYA VHF including GMDSS marine radio operator qualification authorises the holder to operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling on board any British vessel which is voluntarily fitted with GMDSS VHF DSC radio equipment.

Learn how to use a Marine VHF and Digital Selective Calling equipment (DSC), emergency radio equipment (EPIRB & SARTs), NAVTEX and Routine, Distress and Urgency voice procedures.
  • Course topics include:
    • Marine VHF radio operation
    • The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
    • Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
    • Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
    • Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
    • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
    • Search and Rescue (SART)
YachtCom trains student to a very high standard use only real GMDSS VHF DSC radios.

Dates and price of RYA VHF including GMDSS Short Range Certificate are:

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