VHF Radio Operators Course - Redcliffe Coast Guard

[QF3 MROCP]

VHF & (VHF/MF/HF) radio course held at Coast Guard Redcliffe – Scarborough Boat Harbour.

The course starts 08:00 Sharp on SATURDAY 26th JUNE 2010.

The fun casual day is made up of theory and practical components and generally finishes around 16:00. Morning and afternoon tea, and NOW Lunch is supplied

To Gain an Appreciation of the Need and Content of the Course, please go to www.vhfradiocourse.com and have a look through the Pages and Videos

The theory subjects we cover:

• Frequencies and Channels of Marine Radio Network
• 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
  
  • Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
• Digital Selective Calling – DSC
• 406MHz EPIRBS
• Search and Rescue Transponders
• Marine Batteries
• Sample Exam Questions

The 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.

An assessment examination must be completed. This comprises of a 25 (VHF) & 50 (VHF/MF/HF) multiple choice answer exam paper. A pass rate of 70% is required.

This takes approximately an hour to complete on the following Sunday 4th JULY, 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.

Also bring along a pencil, black pen, highlighter, big hat and sun lotion – we have plenty of notes and paper.

The cost of the course is $150.00 (VHF) & $170 (VHF/MF/HF), and includes the exam application fee, Handbook, meals and course notes.

If you would like to reserve a seat or confirm your current booking, please either:
· Return e-mail to info@vhfradiocourse.com or send a PM to me

· Phone 0439 659 262 or 3203 5070


Payment is accepted on the first day of attendance. We accept Cheque, Credit Card, however Cash saves us the bank fees and keeps our running costs low.

Thank you

Peter
MROCP Coordinator
Coast Guard Redcliffe