VHF Short-Range Radio Operator Course
Gain expertise in VHF short-range radio operations for safer boating. This course covers DSC functionality, distress signaling, medical and weather reporting, accurate position updates, and regulatory compliance, enabling clear communication with coastal authorities and confident handling of maritime emergencies.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire key VHF and DSC competencies through this hands-on course. Cover radio configuration, power and channel management, proper distress, urgency, and safety protocols. Hone precise phrasing, location and ETA transmissions, medical and weather exchanges, and interactions with shore stations, while adhering to global standards and record-keeping for secure, legal maritime radio use.
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Develop skills
- Master VHF and DSC setup: configure, test and maintain radios to SOLAS standards.
- Execute clear distress calls: send MAYDAY, PAN-PAN, SECURITE with correct format.
- Report position and navigation: transmit precise GPS, course, speed and ETA by VHF.
- Coordinate with MRCC and SAR: manage medical, medivac and on-scene radio traffic.
- Apply professional radio discipline: legal use, logging, channel choice and etiquette.
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