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VHF Radio Marine



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VHF Radio Operator's LicenseRestricted Operators Card - Marine (ROC-M)

Edmonton and area, obtain your Restricted Operators Card - Marine (ROC-M) with DSC endorsement through our Spectrum Canada and Canadian Power Squadron endorsed VHF ROC-M radio course.

It is the law in Canada that everyone who operates a VHF radio, must have a Restricted Operators Card.

When in distress, your VHF marine radio is often your only lifeline. It is important that you know how to operate your radio in all situations - your life may depend on it.

Our VHF marine restricted operators card radio course teaches you all aspects of VHF radio usage, including digital selective calling - DSC.

Having your Restricted Operators Card (ROC-M), gives you the confidence that you will be able to use your VHF marine radio in all circumstances, even if it's just for pleasure.

Course topics include:

  • basic VHF radio operation;
  • using radio terminology and the phonetic alphabet;
  • transmitting and receiving calls;
  • channel usage (hailing, distress, urgent, safety, coast guard, weather, general);
  • transmitting and responding to distress (Mayday) calls;
  • transmitting and responding to urgent (Pan Pan) calls;
  • transmitting safety (Securite') calls;
  • using digital selective calling (DSC) and MMSI numbers;
  • understanding the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS);
  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB's)

This is a two evening course that includes both theory and an in class practical component.

We also offer the option of challenging the ROC-M exam through home study. If your schedule does not allow you to attend our classroom course, you can study at home and when you are ready, we will arrange a time for you to take the written and oral exam.

As with all ROC-M courses, students must achieve a 70% passing grade on the written exam and must be able to demonstrate proper usage of the phonetic alphabet and an ability to properly make and respond to distress, urgent and safety messages.

For course schedule and further details or for home study registration, please contact us at: 780 499 4295 or email: GoSailing@shaw.ca

 


*ROC-M radio course (2 evenings)  $95


*ROC-M challenge exam  $75
            (written and oral exam only)

  Course text and DVD  $25

       ROC-M card processing   $10

Call: (780) 499-4295
Contact us: gosailing@shaw.ca