The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures, as well as everyday operating techniques to you and your family.  The course prepares you for the Radio Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement.  The Certificate is a mandatory requirement for operating a Marine Radio in Canada

In module 1, you will be taught the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases.

Module 2 covers Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS).  All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio.

This is a two-night course with a review and exam on the third night.  Classes start at 7.00 P.M.  Please come early on the first night if you need to finalize your registration and obtain training material.

 The Complete Course package (Package #1), includes a Manual, DVD, Course, Exam and Certificate.

 If you wish to share the training material with a household member or colleague, or if you already have up-to-date training material, you can save $25.00 and register for the Course & Exam Only, package # 2.

 If you already have a Maritime Radio Certificate and only require the DSC Endorsement you do not need to attend the first Night of the course and only need to write the DSC portion of the Exam.  Please register for the DSC Endorsement, package # 3.