Radio Course May 24th

[QF3 MROCP]

The VHF radio course is to be held at Coast Guard Redcliffe – Scarborough Boat Harbour. (Lot 1 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough)

The course starts 08:00 Sharp on Sunday 24th May.

The fun casual day is made up of theory and practical components and generally finishes around 16:00. Morning and afternoon tea is supplied, however you will need to provide lunch for yourself. There are local cafes and fish & chip shops if needed.

The theory subjects we cover:

• Frequencies of VHF Radio
• Major Parts of a Radio
• Repeater Stations
• Limited Coast Stations – “Who’s Listening”
• Operator Requirements
• Operating Procedures
  • Authority and responsibilities of the master or skipper
  • Watch keeping
  • Secrecy of Communications
  • Log Keeping
  • Phonetic Alphabet – Alpha Bravo Charlie…….
• Routine Calling Procedures
• Distress Calling
  
  • Mayday Mayday Mayday
• Digital Selective Calling – DSC
• EPIRBS
• Search and Rescue Transponders
• Marine Batteries
• Sample Exam Questions

The practical will be an actual roll play call on two VHF channels which demonstrates how to log your vessel in and out with Coast Guard.

Because the certificate is internationally recognised, an assessment examination must be completed. This comprises of a 25 question multiple answer examination paper. A pass rate of 70% is required.

This takes approximately an hour to complete on the following Saturday 30th May, starting at 08:30.

Along with your certificate application, you need to supply a standard passport photograph which is impregnated into a credit card size id card.

The cost of the course includes the exam application fee, VHF Handbook and course notes.

If you would like to reserve a seat, please either:

• PM e-mail
• Phone the Redcliffe Radio Room on 3203 5522

[QF3 MROCP]

sounds like a great time.. put me down for being there.....

[chrisshearer]

Sounds good, What is the price?

Cheers!

Regards


Chris.