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QF3 MROCP
05-05-2009, 10:39 PM
The VHF radio course is to be held at Coast Guard Redcliffe – Scarborough Boat Harbour. (Lot 1 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough)

The course starts 08:00 Sharp on Sunday 24th May.

The fun casual day is made up of theory and practical components and generally finishes around 16:00. Morning and afternoon tea is supplied, however you will need to provide lunch for yourself. There are local cafes and fish & chip shops if needed.

The theory subjects we cover:

Frequencies of VHF Radio
Major Parts of a Radio
Repeater Stations
Limited Coast Stations – “Who’s Listening”
Operator Requirements
Operating Procedures
Authority and responsibilities of the master or skipper
Watch keeping
Secrecy of Communications
Log Keeping
Phonetic Alphabet – Alpha Bravo Charlie…….
Routine Calling Procedures
Distress Calling

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Digital Selective Calling – DSC
EPIRBS
Search and Rescue Transponders
Marine Batteries
Sample Exam QuestionsThe practical will be an actual roll play call on two VHF channels which demonstrates how to log your vessel in and out with Coast Guard.

Because the certificate is internationally recognised, an assessment examination must be completed. This comprises of a 25 question multiple answer examination paper. A pass rate of 70% is required.

This takes approximately an hour to complete on the following Saturday 30th May, starting at 08:30.

Along with your certificate application, you need to supply a standard passport photograph which is impregnated into a credit card size id card.

The cost of the course includes the exam application fee, VHF Handbook and course notes.

If you would like to reserve a seat, please either:

PM e-mail
Phone the Redcliffe Radio Room on 3203 5522

QF3 MROCP
06-05-2009, 08:43 PM
sounds like a great time.. put me down for being there.....

chrisshearer
06-05-2009, 09:25 PM
Sounds good, What is the price?

Cheers!

Regards


Chris.