CEPT Long Range Radio

Course length

5 days

Pre-requisite experience

none (although knowledge of phonetic alphabet is useful)

Course overview

A comprehensive course in long range radio communication for those undertaking extended offshore voyages out of normal VHF range. Covers single side band

You will become familiar with Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Search and Rescue Transponders (SART), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS), NAVTEX and INMARSAT satellite communications. The final day includes two theory exams and a practical / oral assessment.