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RYA VHF/SRC Online Radio Course

from £30.00

This online course includes an RYA VHF handbook and will fully prepare you for your RYA VHF exam.

Previous experience required: None

Duration: 4–10 hours

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This online course includes an RYA VHF handbook and will fully prepare you for your RYA VHF exam.

Previous experience required: None

Duration: 4–10 hours

This online course includes an RYA VHF handbook and will fully prepare you for your RYA VHF exam.

Previous experience required: None

Duration: 4–10 hours

The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on UK flagged vessels. This includes both fixed and handheld equipment with and without DSC (Digital Selective Calling).

It is obtained by successfully completing an SRC exam which we can arrange after completing this online course.

The majority of candidates are required to complete an RYA SRC course prior to taking the exam, therefore most exams take place after marine radio SRC courses.

There is no age limit for taking the SRC course although exam candidates must be 16 years old on the day of the exam.

You are strongly advised to 'try the taster before you buy the course' to ensure that the device you intend to complete the course on is compatible. No refunds can be issued for incompatible devices.

Course subjects include:

  • routine operation of marine VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling

  • the correct VHF channels (frequencies) to be used for each type of communication

  • distress, emergency, and medical assistance procedures

  • ship to shore communication

  • practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios

  • Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)

  • Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)

The exam

The exam is a combination of a written theory test and practical assessment in the use of Marine VHF DSC radios. Candidates must be 16 years or older on the day of the exam. 

Please see this page for more information on eligibility, arranging and paying for the SRC exam.