The Short Range Certificate includes the following Topics:
| • | About Marine Radio |
| • | How the Radio Works |
| • | Using the Radio |
| Instruction will be given on the Centre's Training Radios: VHF/DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Distress, Safety and Routine Calling and MMSI (Maritime Mobile Selective Identity) numbers. |
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| • | GMDS |
| Global Maritime Distress and Safety | |
| • | Distress Calling |
| Voice procedures: Mayday call, Mayday Relay, Pan-Pan call, Pan-Pan with medical assistance. Urgency and Safety Calling. | |
| • | NAVTEX |
| MSI (Maritime Safety Information) broadcasts, Weather warnings, etc., Stations. | |
| • | Portable Safety Equipment |
| EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indication Radio Beacon) SART (Search and Rescue Radar Transponder) |
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| • | Phonetic Alphabet |
| Alfa; Bravo; Charlie; Delta; Echo; Foxtrot; Golf; Hotel; India; Juliett; Kilo; Lima; Mike; November; Oscar; Papa; Quebec; Romeo; Sierra; Tango; Uniform; Victor; Whiskey; X-ray; Yankee; Zulu | |
| • | Rules and Licensing |
To enrol please telephone 07816 522948 or e-mail info@boatcall.co.uk. Alternatively to download the booking form click here.
