- Course ID: M210
- Discipline: VHF SRC 1+2
- Level: DSC
You will be licenced to operate a marine VHF, DSC systems, EPRIB and other marine communication systems. You will be entitled to be the named license for a Ships Radio Licence for your boat.
The syllabus covers:
All aspects of radiotelophony voice and DSC alerting and marine radio procedures and techniques used in Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine situations.
Using the VHF radio for routine calls to friends. Staying in contact with the Coastguard. Understanding and operating the DSC Radio, the EPIRB, the SART and NAVTEX.
Licence is posted directly to the student by the Dept of Transport.
| Accreditation | DTTAS SRC |
| Price | €295 incl exam fee and licence |
| Length of Course | 1 evening online via Zoom plus 1 full day attendance 09:30-17:30 |
| Objective | You will have upgraded your licence to operate DSC systems, EPRIB and other digital marine communication systems. You will be entitled to be the named license for a Ships Radio Licence for your boat. |
| Location | Venue at Cobh town or RCYC Crosshaven |
| Equipment Included | Course notes. All radio, communications and electrical equipement required for the course. |
| What to bring | Notebook and pen, highlighter. |
| Syllabus | All aspects of DSC including Distress, Urgency Safety and Routine communications. |
| Pre Course | Study course notes provided by SailCork office |
