Bluewater Training Associates

Training for off-shore & Ocean Yachtmaster

Near Southampton, Hampshire

If you are looking for the best RYA VHF Radio courses then please read on.

RYA VHF Radio Operator's courses
01489 565100

This is a 1 day course, where we training you on real GMDSS VHF DSC equipment.
On completion, you will be a competent radio operator and know the correct procedure for distress, urgency, safety by means of marine VHF DSC radio.

Topics covered

  • VHF communications
    • Controls found on marine VHF set
    • Channels (simplex & duplex)
    • VHF communication range
  • VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
    • Distress, Safety and Routine Calling
    • MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) numbers
  • Ships licence and radio regulations
  • Voice procedures
    • Maydays, Pan-Pans etc.
  • NAVTEX
    • MSI (Martine Safety Information) broadcasts
    • Stations
  • Portable safety equipment
    • EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indication Radio Beacons)
    • SARTs (Search & Rescue radar Transponders)
RYA - Short Range Certificate

RYA Short Range Certificate

  • Covers:
    • VHF DSC operation
    • GMDSS procedures
  • Using real marine DSC radios
  • Duration 1 day
  • Includes on-line course material


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YachtCom offer both the RYA VHF Short Range Certificate and MCA SSB Long Range Certificate.

Equipment used include the Icom marine VHF and SSB radios, including the latest Icom SSB transceiver the M801E.

If you are looking for a RYA radar course then YachtCom offer the RYA radar course and teach using a Raymarine C120 display unit.

For the best in marine radio and radar course which are tailored towards the yachtsmen, then please contact YachtCom on 01489-565-100.

Training by yachtsmen for yachtsmen