re.vhf radio licences

[Lowey]

hi guys, I have just bought new vhf radio and I am told I need a licence
to have on board and to use , does any body no if this true.

[Brumby]

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Yup, true enough. If you're in the Brisbane area, ausfisher Subzero does a 1 day course every month or so. It's a good day and even though I've had an aviation radio licence for years, I still found that I learnt quite a bit. If you're elsewhere, contact your local VMR base, they should be able to tell you where to do a course.

I think technically you can have one on the boat as long as you don't have it switched on - available for emergencies then - but I wouldn't like to have argue the point if someone booked me. I reckon its worth doing anyway.

[Marlin_Mike]

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sure is mate. check here, subzero runs the courses

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?p=613164#post613164

Mike

[Hamish73]

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another vote for subzero
His coarses are very well priced too, and it's a great day

[TEAM_FFI]

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Lowey!! don't you think you should learn how to actually start your new boat first??

Bobby

[russ81]

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Hows it going mate
The other way to go is to download the book and study yourself and when your ready to sit the exam contact an invigilator but my advise is to do the course as you will learn a lot more .

[rogersto]

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won't be long you'll need a license to scratch ya bum

good to know though.... Boat's my next major investment...

[Lowey]

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thanks to you all very much . I will get in touch with subzero .tight lines all

[rob tranter]

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Just curious guy's
Do you, in Queensland have to have a licence for a Marine Radio/UHF/Cb etc etc
If so, Why?
If Not Why Not?
What is the Difference
I Have a Marine Radio in the Boat
Uhf and CB in the 4wd
No licence in NSW
Have friends with VHF in the Boat No Licence required in NSW
I don't understand
If I install a VHF in my Boat in NSW(not that I would when Marine radio works just fine) and travel north to Q/Land do I require a Licence to use it?
If you do not require a Licence to own and operate a Marine Radio in Q/Land, then why would you instal a VHF that requires a Licence?
I'll be interested in your reply's
Cheers
Rob

[PinHead]

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Rob..I think you will find that the vhf cert of proficiency is a federal item and governed by AMSA which would mean you need one Australia wide.

http://www.amsa.gov.au/publications/fact%5Fsheets/vhfdsc%5Ffact.pdf

[snappatrappa]

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Yup, you need a licence anywhere in Australia. I am looking at my Marine Radio Operators Handbook from the Australian Maritime College, which quotes the Radiocommunications Act 1992 that you need a licence for ANY radio on a vessel, including 27MHz and VHF (a Maritime Ship Station class licence)

Do the course !!

[rob tranter]

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Well you learn something new every day!
Just had confirmation from NSW Maritime services, and yep you lot are correct (hate saying that about q/landers)
You do need a Licence to operate a VHF radio.
Why I don't know, but you do.
Not for 27Meg though,so I'll be sticking with that.
Thanks for your knowledge boy's
Rob