vhf license

[fishplukka]

hi everyone can any one tell me about vhf license is it mandatory ornot !

[scottar]

In theory , Yes. That said, I have been fitting, repairing and using the things for in excess of 20 years and have never had anyone request to see a license which is a good thing as I've never bothered to get one. If however you are new to VHF marine radio, doing the course is a good idea to learn the limitations and various operational modes relevant to VHF.

[brooksie87]

See the below extract taken from the Maritime Safety Qld website:-
Licences and certificates
Under federal regulations, you need an operating certificate to use a VHF and HF radio:

• The Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP) is for VHF radio and is the normal certificate for recreational boaties.
• The Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP) is for VHF and MF/HF radio.

[Feral]

Yeah unfortunately still required, almost removed a year or two back, but the vested interests made a song and dance about it, so it stayed.
Might get a lcience when you can do it on line, otherwise I don't actually use one anymore, used to have a handheld one I carted with me to listen to the weather updates, just sits in the shed these days the phone apps do a much better job.

[TheRealPoMo]

Anyone who thinks the license requirements should be lifted. ..just listen to UHF CB 7 in Brisbane. You want a marine emergency call interrupted by someone describing their wedding tackle?

[Coontakinta]

My sentiments exactly The Real PoMo.
Its not a problem unique to Brisbane either, i am sure.

[Prowl n Wolf]

Wish they would incorporate the vhf requirements when sitting your boat licence along with boat ramp etiquette.

Maybe instead of cramming the licensing into 1 day, have a day for theory and a half day on the water and boat ramp.

Understand that this would drive up the cost etc., but it just might save a life and relieve ramp rage and anxiety for new boaties.

[Yobbo70]

No a VHF marine license is not required to have a VHF Marine radio on your boat, you do require a VHF marine license if you intend to use it other than making a emergency distress call.

[Gr0wler]

IIIIIIIII got a big .........!!!!!!

[thylacene]

The course and test are not onerous, the local VMR arranged a session for a dozen of us. Understanding the language and etiquette could eliminate much of the frustration we hear with folks trying to logon, when there are 40 boats all launching and logging on, waiting while someone argues about why they don't want to go to a working channel etcetera is frustrating, let alone those who use 16 to chat/swear at each other.

It's a one off cost, and if it keeps 16 free when you really need it it's worth it, but most won't......


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[Back In Black]

By memory when I did my course 3 or 4 years ago, the VMR who held the course explained a big portion was for insurance purposes. If you were in an emergency situation & used the radio, the 1st thing asked by insurance would be to see your licence, & if you couldn't produce one, that was their get out of jail card.

Tony

[ozscott]

That does not sound right mate. Unless being unlicensed contributed to the loss.

Its well worth a day out of your life to learn the theory and prac and use it properly. A phone is not a substitute for a working set and knowing how to use it. You have an obligation to monitor Ch 16 (can be part of a scan) if you have your set on.

Cheers

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[Feral]

It is on line now, but you still have to physically sit an exam.

[bazza65]

I signed up to do the course on line for $229 I think was the cost.
They set you up on a program and you have to get 71% correct then do an exam in front of a tester. I would say one third of the questions are not needed for the course.
For example one question was where are the satellite repeater stations : answer b/berg and WA. That is probably not right but a lot of the questions are just fillers for the course.
You have to consistently get 71% on the computer course then sit the same test in front of an examiner then the results are sent to someplace in Tasmania.
If you fail the course you can do it again and pay another $229. There are 128 questions to answer in the course. I gave up after two days and will now operate without a licence.

[bazza65]

In Australia if a VHF radio is used for normal calling on a boat, someone on board must hold at least a Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP).
An on the spot fine of $200 can be issued if caught without a licence and operating radio.