Marine Radio
Eight hour course approved by ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority). It covers VHF (short-range), MF/HF (long-range) and GMDSS relevant equipment such as EPIRBs, SARTs and DSC.
Did you know that you must possess a Marine Radio Operators Certificate before you use a marine radio? You also need a certificate to apply for an MMSI number to be able to operate the DSC function on your radio and obtain a ship’s license to operate your MF/HF transceiver.
This course is a requirement for those looking to get their IYT Bareboat Skipper, IYT International Certificate of Competence, RYA Yachtmaster, AMSA Master, and Coxswains.
If you have a radio onboard your vessel, this course is an absolute “must”. We pride ourselves on more than just getting you over the line for the license exam. We actually teach you how to use a radio.
Next Course: Tuesday and Wednesday, 21 and 22nd June: 5.30pm-9.30pm (2x 4 hour sessions)

What you will learn
Licensing rules and regulations
Frequency and Channels
Marine radio uses and communications
Radio Propagation
Repeater channels and shore stations
Distress, urgency & safety calling
Using a DSC enabled radio and AIS
Emergency beacons and transponders
Power supplies for radio equipment
Practical use of radio
How to get your radio licence
At the end of the course, you will undertake a 50 question, multiple-choice exam. The exam has a 70% pass rate (35 correct questions)
There is also a short practical assessment where we will observe your ability to use a radio to make routine and distress calls.
The exams are sent to the Office of Maritime Communications at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Tasmania where the exams are marked.
If successful, your certificate is posted directly to you
Payment of an $89 exam fee (not included in course fees)
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