ISSA VHF / SRC Radio

Experience required prior training: None
Certification required prior training: None
Minimum age required: 16 years old
Suggested number of training hours: 7 hours theory / 1-hour exam practical

DAY 1 (THEORY & PRACTICAL) - Time: 8:30 – 15:30

  • Introduction to VHF Radio
  • Types of VHF Radios (Fixed & Portable)
  • Simplex & Duplex Transmission
  • VHF Radio International channels (16, 70, 13, 6, 14, 8, etc)
  • VHF Radio Functions (use of each button on the unit)
  • Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
  • VHF Radio Regulation
  • Phonetic Alphabet & Numerals
  • VHF Radio Procedure words and its use (Mayday – Pan Pan – Securite- ship to ship call)
  • GMDSS Components (DSC – EPIRB – SART – NAVTEX – INMARSAT – HF RADIO – POWER SUPPLY)

Certificate


Course Calendar

2025, MAY

Weekday Course Dates

Monday 5
Monday 12
Monday 19
Monday 26

2025, JUNE

Weekday Course Dates

Monday 2
Monday 9
Monday 16
Monday 23
Monday 30