VHF Radio Course

VHF radio handset

The course covers frequency spectrum and range of marine VHF, the principles of VHF marine equipment operation, parts of a radio, marine repeaters, stations for communication, operating procedures including watch keeping, silence periods, test transmissions, phonetic alphabet, distress calls, safety message calling, Digital selective calling (DSC) and equipment, EPIRBS, batteries, and radio logbooks.   

The full course content of the program is included in this link. Marine VHF Course Content

This course prepares you for the Australian Maritime College VHF Marine Radio examination.  Successful completion of the optional exam will give you a VHF Radio License.

Course dates and times : Please contact our Events Coordinator Tel: 9339 8111 activities@efyc.com.au

Course fee including text book:

Members: $110 incl GST

Non Members: $132 incl GST

VHF Radio Exam Fee (optional): $56

To enrol please complete this VHF RADIO REGISTRATION FORM.