VHF Radio Course - Redcliffe Coast Guard - 1st August | Safety of Life at Sea!

[QF3 MROCP]

We are holding another MROVCP (VHF) and MROCP (VHF/MF/HF) radio course at Coast Guard Redcliffe – Scarborough Boat Harbour.
(1 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough)

The course starts 08:00 Sharp on Sunday 1st August 2010.

The fun casual day is made up of theory and practical components and generally finishes around 17:00. Morning and afternoon tea, and NOW Lunch is supplied

To Gain an Appreciation of the Need and Content of the Course, please go to www.vhfradiocourse.com and have a look through the Pages and Videos

The theory subjects we cover:

• Frequencies and Channels of Marine Radio Network
• 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
• 406MHz 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.

An assessment examination must be completed. This comprises of a 25 (VHF) & 50 (VHF/MF/HF) multiple choice answer exam paper. A pass rate of 70% is required.

This takes approximately an hour to complete on the following Sunday 8th August, 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.

Also bring along a pencil, black pen, highlighter, big hat and sun lotion – we have plenty of notes and paper.

The cost of the course is $150.00 (VHF) & $170 (VHF/MF/HF), and includes the exam application fee, Handbook, meals and course notes.

If you would like to reserve a seat or confirm your current booking, please either:
· Return PM e-mail to QF3 MROCP
· Phone 3203 5522 (base radio room)

[QF3 MROCP]

I have an 11 year come to the course with his dad the other week and has started me thinking.. is it worth start a short easy to understand lesson for kids of his age or less?

We all teach them how to dial 000 for emergency, but how many know about channel 16?

[One Day]

I recently attended one of these courses and can attest that it is certainly well worth the time and money. An excellent day and learnt heaps, just wish lunch was put on when I attended!

[Matt76]

I don't want to hijack the thread but are there courses on other dates or are they just an 'as announced' type thing? Would love to do one but can't that weekend.

Thanks
Matt

[QF3 MROCP]

I don't want to hijack the thread but are there courses on other dates or are they just an 'as announced' type thing? Would love to do one but can't that weekend.

Thanks
Matt

2010 Calendar (what's left of it)

Course Date /Day Exam Date / Day
Aug 1st Sunday Aug 8th Sunday
Sept 12th Sunday Sept 19th Sunday
Oct 24th Sunday Oct 30th Saturday
Dec 5th Sunday Dec 12th Sunday
(dates and times are subject to change without notice)

[ThePinkPanther]

I am pretty sure that VMR Victoria point still runs regular courses - guy called Kevin Hanrahan does them.

I originally set the whole course up when I was with the Unit and then Lloyd Finn did them and did a top job by all accounts. Kevin uses the same data so worth a call to him to find out .................. 3245 2180

[Marlin_Mike]

Pink Panther,

They are still held but alternate venues between Victoria Point and Raby Bay. Here are the dates:

RADIO COURSE DATES FOR 2010

The radio course dates have been set for 2010 and will be held at either Raby Bay or Victoria Point VMR bases.

• Saturday 17 July
• Sunday 14 August
• Saturday 11 September
• Sunday 10 October
• Saturday 6 November

Dont forget your passport size photo. You will have to ring Kevin on the number Pink Panther gave below to ask what venue is this Saturdays course being held at.


Cheers

Mike

[QF3 MROCP]

Seats still available, but then what chance I have got tonight competing for your attention against a cooking show!!!

[QF3 MROCP]

At a loose end for tomorrow - then give us a call and come along to enjoy a well educated day and become a better Skipper