Can you do a VHF course online?

This course can be taken as an online course (or as a classroom course), however one of our RYA instructor’s is on hand to provide as much support as you require, this is done predominately by email, but we can also offer Skype/Zoom chats at pre-arranged times. The Course Covers: Basic radio operation.

Do I need a VHF certificate?

Anyone who uses a Marine VHF Radio needs a licence. If you need a radio, you may need both a radio licence and an operator’s licence. This depends on the type of radio you have and how you use it. Once installed in a vessel, a marine VHF radio requires a ship’s radio licence.

How do I get a VHF license?

All marine VHF, MF and HF radios require the user and the vessel to hold a relevant licence. The vessel’s licence is like a car tax disc, but it is also the key to obtaining an MMSI number MMSI number, which will uniquely identify your vessel. You can obtain an application form for a ship’s radio by clicking here.

What is SRC radio?

The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.

How long does a VHF Licence last?

How long does a VHF licence last? Forever.. ship radio licences last a lifetime, but must be revalidated every 10 years.

Do I need a Licence for a handheld VHF radio UK?

Do I need a special licence? You must have a separate Ship Portable Radio Licence for each hand held VHF DSC radio. This is because each individual radio is given a separate identity. The apparatus must not be used outwith UK territorial sea.

How much does a VHF radio Licence cost?

Course Information VHF licence fee (£60) payable to the RYA via the examiner.

What is SRC certificate?

Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) The SRC provides members with skills and knowledge related to surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations, communication systems and equipment and resuscitation.

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Can you do a VHF course online? This course can be taken as an online course (or as a classroom course), however one of our RYA instructor’s is on hand to provide as much support as you require, this is done predominately by email, but we can also offer Skype/Zoom chats at pre-arranged times. The…