VHF Short Range Certificate Incl DSC - Radio Course Starting at £41

Please be aware that there is a £70 processing fee from the issuing authority, The RYA. Total cost (including the license) = £170
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VHF Radio Training is not only essential for you to stay safe but it is also a legal requirement for anyone who operates a VHF radio at sea or on the shore.

There are two versions available for the VHF Radio Training course:

Classroom based course
Online course (being the most popular)

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The price of the VHF training are broken down as follows:

  • £41 - Course and admin fee
  • £15 - RYA Sign up fee
  • £14 - RYA VHF eBook or Hardback
  • £30 - Assessment Fee
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Course Topics:

  • The basics of radio operation
  • The Phonetic Alphabet
  • The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
  • Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
  • Making ship to shore telephone calls
  • Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  • Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
  • Search and Rescue (SART)
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