[issued 1506 Saturday]FORECAST FOR MORETON BAY

Saturday until midnight: SE/E winds 10/15 knots, increasing to 15/20 knotsduring the evening. Seas rising to 1.0 metres. Scattered showers.

Sunday: SE/NE winds 15/20 knots. Seas to 1.0 metres. Scattered showers.

Monday: NE winds 10/15 knots reaching 15/20 knots at times during the morning. Tuesday: SE/NE winds 10/15 knots.




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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 21st June.

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 27th June, 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