The VHF Radio Course covers an overview of VHF radio sets, the components of VHF related maritime safety systems and how to operate a VHF maritime radio.
Correct radio procedure has been developed in order to reduce to the absolute minimum the amount of time used during communications and to maximise clarity of understanding between users.
Students are taught the rules of use for VHF marine radios and the pro words and phrases that are part of this agreed international process. Sail in Asia's course, also includes information about DSC radio and GMDSS.
On this important Safety Course we teach you to send a Mayday, make Urgency Calls, act as a Mayday Relay and learn and understand radio protocol and the use of the radio procedure. We teach you about Search and Rescue protocol and your obligations and imperatives when responding to distress or urgency calls. We teach you to use a radio for everyday communication and for those situations where lives depend on your relay skills.
Students wishing to become Inshore/Offshore Skippers or Yacht Masters, must have completed a VHF Radio course* and students wishing to participate in MOY 200 tons courses must also have this qualification.
Additional Details:
- Line of Sight Operation- Basic VHF explained
- Rules of usage
- Basic Operation
- Relay
- Nato Phonetic Code
- Met Info
- Channel 16
- Safety
- Ships Channels
- GMDSS
- Urgency Calls
- EPIRBS
- Emergency Calls
- Satellite Devices
- Obligations and imperatives
- SART
Previous experience: None required
Duration: 1 day
Qualifications: VHF Radio Operators Certificate
What's included: Instruction, VHF Radios, Hand outs, Exam, Certification, Beverages at Training Centre
We can help you with the following on request:
- Accommodation
- Airport Transfer
- Motor Bike or Car Rental
- What to do and where to go in Phuket
Course Dates:
VHF Radio Operators Courses run on
5th and 19th of each month
Book 60 days early for a great discount!
VHF Radio Operators Courses run on
5th of May, August, October and December
Book 60 days early for a great discount!
VHF Radio Operators Courses run on request
Book 60 days early for a great discount!
VHF Radio Operators Courses run on 11th of each month
Book 60 days early for a great discount!
VHF Radio Operator Course Prices
| Location | Duration (days) | Early Booking Discount Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Days Before | 30 Days Before | Full Price | ||
| Phuket | 1 day | 6,000THB | 7,000THB | 8,000THB |
| Palawan | 1 day | 170 Euros | 200 Euros | 230 Euros |
