Daily Archives:March 03,2022
Do you need a license for a VHF marine radio?
- Mar 03,2022
- Leeric
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- Maritime knowledge
Not just anyone can use a VHF marine radio. To operate this equipment - both fixed and handheld radios - on a UK-flagged vessel, you must have, at the minimum, the Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC). This is a legal requirement. The SRC, which must be successfully completed at a recognized training center, instructs users in radio etiquette and procedures, digital selected calling (DSC) and emergency procedures. ...
Useful features for VHF Marine Radio
- Mar 03,2022
- Leeric
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- Maritime knowledge
A VHF marine radio is an essential and potentially life-saving item of equipment at sea and on inland waterways such as rivers and lakes, both on safety grounds and for general communication. Some features you'll find particularly useful when choosing a VHF marine radio are: ...