Maritime Radio Course (VHF)

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Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
April 29, May 1, 6 & 8, 2014 | Starts at 7 pm

The course will run for four evenings, April 29th, May 1st, 6th and the exam is scheduled for May 8th 2014. Class starts at 7:00 pm but for the first night we ask students to please arrive at 6:30 pm. The fee is $80 for squadron members and $105 for non-members.

The purpose of the course is to provide you with training on emergency radio procedures along with everyday operating techniques and hands on use of the Marine VHF Radio. The added bonus is, with a passing mark, you will also receive the ROC(M) license which is a Canadian Federal Government issued card allowing you to operate a marine VHF radio. This is now a legal requirement for anyone operating a marine VHF radio and there are penalties for those operating a radio without your license card. If you received your ROC(M) card before the new Digital Selective Calling (DSC) was introduced, then you are encouraged to return and get your DSC endorsement for your ROC(M) card by attending this short course. Students successfully passing the course will be issued a Restricted Operator�s Certificate (ROC(M)) including a DSC endorsement.

DSC or digital selective calling is a feature on all new VHF radios that enhances the ability of rescue personnel to locate you and provide assistance in an emergency. It is important to understand this technology and to know how to use it.

Register online. In case of difficulty, email [email protected]