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Maritime Radio VHF/DSC (English)  (updated 08 Jan 2020)

(This course is open to the public)


For information not found on this website, email or telephone us - contact details on the Executive Committee page.

CLASSROOM COURSE - one evening per week for 3 weeks

Course Prices:
Printed Material: Non-member $160.00, Member $138.00
eBook: Non-member $128.00, Member $110.40
2nd Family Member (no book): $70.00
Self Study: Non-member $90.00, Member $90.00
Challenge Exam: Non-member $90.00, Member $90.00

Course Registration:

  • register online for the 1st family member
  • contact the Education Officer at educationofficer@boatottawa for a 2nd family member, for self study or to challenge the exam

Course Times:

  • 1900 - 2100  at St. Patrick High School. (Use western most door)

 


COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio. Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course.

This complete package with CD, and the new Digital Selective Calling, will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law!

REGISTER ONLINE
through the CPS National Site