SSB Radio Course - The Long Range Certificate, the radio operator's certificate for the blue-water cruiser
This course is designed for seafarers who sail out of range of VHF
coastal stations (approx 50nm) and require the security of effective
world-wide communications. (valid for vessels up to 300 grt)
The Long Range Certificate is a GMDSS qualification which will qualify the operator for use of both MF/HF (SSB) and VHF equipment.
There are no nationality requirements.
The qualification is internationally recognised.
Who Needs the LRC?
Blue-water yachtsmen fitting long range communications.
Commercial Vessels less than 300 G.R.T. who operate outside of Sea Area A1.
MCA Code of Practice Category 0 and 1 vessels. (Vessels must have
qualified radio operator)
Commercial Yachtmasters (Limited) - LRC is an acceptable
qualification
The basic LRC Course covers the practical operation and procedures
of:
- MF/HF Single Sideband Radio (SSB)
- VHF Radio communications
- VHF/MF/HF Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- NAVTEX
- EPIRBs (radio beacons) & SARTS
- WEATHER FAX and other sources of Radio weather information *
- SATELLITE Systems - The facilities/cost of the major satellite providers. *
- HF Email.- A review of the equipment requirements and system providers *
* Indicates non-examinable topics discussed on the fourth day.
The LRC examination is in four parts:
- Radio Regulations - Multi-choice paper
- SOLAS (Distress Urgency etc) - Written answers
- Communications Exercise - Practice of distress procedures
- Practical Equipment Operation. Demonstrating use of the equipment
About our Long Range Course
3 or 4 Day course ?
To get the best out of the course you need 4 days. However, the course is structured to complete the examination requirements and examination in 3 Days.
The 4th day covers subjects not included in the syllabus but of general interest to the cruising yachtsmen i.e an appreciation of the facilities offered by the major satellite systems. An overiew of the ICOM 800 Series of transceivers. The use of HF Email, and getting weather fax and data through the SSB.
Should time be at a premium it is possible to complete the course after the examination on Monday, with the option of attending the satellite and weather fax component on a later course.
Venue: - Southampton -River Hamble - Universal Marina .
Cost:- 4 Day Long Range Course (Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues) £325
- Exam Fee: £83
2008 Dates:
| VENU | Jan 19-22 | Feb 16-19 | Mar 15-18 | Apr 19-22
| May 17-20 | Jun 21-24 |
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| Southampton | Jul 19-22 | Aug 16-19 | Sep 20-23 | Oct 18-21 | Nov 15-18 | Dec 13-16 |
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Course Requirements:- 2 Passport photographs
- Fluency in the phonetic alphabet
- VHF Certificate desirable
To Book:
- Download a booking form.
- Check course availability :- Phone +44 (0)2392-462122
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- Send Booking Form with Course Fee to Hayling Address (sorry no credit card facilities)
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Recommended Reading
'GMDSS - A User's Handbook' by Denise Brehaut
Publishers Adlard Coles Nautical IBSN Code 0-7136-7856-9
This publication will supplement the course notes and will be a very valuable reference during and after the course.
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