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Sail North VHF Radio License (DSC) - All Course details (issue May25)
Objective:
The Maritime radio operator’s ‘short range radio license’ is a legal requirement
for the use a radio in the marine environment and is a requisite part of the
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster scheme. The objective of the course is to train and
familiarise you with use of VHF-DSC radio operation for both normal and
emergency situations, and to qualify you for the license.
Notes:
- We train using real radios rather than simulators. - We work with small class
numbers to ensure focus. - The assessment will follow the course, hence both
will be completed during the day.
Course procedure:
Cost:
The cost for the one day course is £84. This includes the training; the RYA G31
VHF radio booklet, tea and coffee, not lunch (bring a sandwich or café next
door).
The course does not include the Examiner fee £37, and the license fee £39, hence
the total cost is £160.00.
The course book must be included as part of the course package since this is
supplied along with the ‘course passed report form’ and to ensure compliance
with item 2 above.
How to
pay:
£40 deposit to SailNorth in advance. On confirmation of deposit, with address,
the prep notes will be emailed to you. Balance in advance or on course day.
Bank transfer to Sail North Ltd, cheque or cash
Bank transfer to SailNorth Ltd, Lloyds Bank sort code: 30-97-51, account no:
04258430.
Or Post to W. Clay 33 Montgomery Rd, Sheffield, S7 1LN.
The £76 exam/license fee may (more conveniently) be paid along with the course fee to SailNorth, or alternatively direct to the RYA. If you wish to pay the exam/license fee direct to the RYA then follow this RYA link: https://www.rya.org.uk/exam-payments/Pages/hub.aspx
However you pay you must bring along a passport size photo.
Contact: e-mail billclay@sailnorth.co.uk, or call Bill Clay on 07771652123.
Dates:
Course dates generally Saturdays or according to demand. Typically a course is
run every last Saturday during the winter months, and occasional summer months.
You will be kept updated by e-mail. The licence will take around four weeks to
return from the RYA. A temporary license can be issued on the course day for use
in last minute situations.
Booking: Bookings accepted by phone or e-mail. Please advise both your phone number and e-mail address to enable cancellation events to be confirmed. We have never to date cancelled a course however very occasionally a participant has been unable to attend. Should you not be able to attend we will refund or arrange subsequent course. There may be a reserve standing by so please give a few days’ notice.
Preparation: On receipt of deposit you will be sent the prep notes and should follow the preparation list, detailed below.
What to bring:
pencil and paper. Printed application form will be sent as a final reminder the
week before and which has venue directions. You should bring a passport sized
photo.
Venue
St Peters and St Oswalds Church; 2 Bannerdale Rd; Sheffield S7 2DL;
Sheffield > Follow Abbeydale Rd (A627) – to traffic lights at junction Abbeydale
Rd/Bannerdale Rd – Church is on RHS – Turn very sharp right and into church
drive – slowly up into the car park – Walk back down the drive and enter the
door on the right. Will be open from 08:30
Course content:
Hands on practical use of VHF DSC radios in various circumstance of normal use, connection via digital calling, and emergency call use. Correct methods, range, correct channels, finding numbers, rules and regulations, licenses. GMDS safety systems, MAYDAY alerts, PANPAN, Urgency alerts, finally the test.
*Preparation, minimum 2-3 hours, using the prep notes. ( VHF Handbook by Tim Bartlett supplied on the day):
Feedback: Feedback is appreciated, additionally if you have any issue contact:
RYA House on 023 8060 4100. Alternatively RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hants, SO31 4YA
In addition after the course I will forward a course feedback form for you to use if you wish.
Bill Clay
Sail North
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