SSB Radio Course - The Long Range Certificate, the radio operator's certificate for the blue-water cruiser

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GMDSS - LONG RANGE CERTIFICATE

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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

• 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

  
  
  

  
  Cost:

  • 4 Day Long Range Course (Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues) £325
  • Exam Fee: £95

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Course Requirements:

• 2 Passport photographs
• Fluency in the phonetic alphabet
• VHF Certificate desirable

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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