On the first night, please arrive by 1830 (6:30 pm) to complete registration and pick up course material.
To operate a maritime radio, you require a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime). It is the law!
This comprehensive and practical course focuses on radio operation technique in addition to emergency radio procedure. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases. Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS) are covered extensively.
You will receive your operator certificate upon successful completion of Industry Canada's written and oral examination to be held on the final night of the course.
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Recommended Prerequisite: None
NOTE:
If you already have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime), you may obtain the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Endorsement by attending the class for the DSC instruction portions only at a reduced fee...
or
If you have radio experience and wish to challenge the exam you may do so without attending the course...
Contact White Rock Squadron @ 604-515-5566 or by email to training@whiterocksquadron to learn more about registration for DSC Endorsement only examination, exam challenges, and associated fees.
Event Date and Time
Tuesday October 12, 2010 to Monday November 1, 2010
