Ancillary
GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC)
- Modules
- 1
- Lessons
- 2
- Questions
- 10
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GMDSS-SRC-M1 · Operating a marine VHF/DSC radio
2 lessons
GMDSS-SRC-M1-A VHF and DSC operation, distress and routine communications for small craft.
Practice in examiner ↗GMDSS-SRC-L1.1The marine VHF radio and DSCThe marine VHF radio is the small vessel's primary means of communication and of calling for help, and every operator must understand how it works and how to use it. This lesson covers VHF and Digital Selective Calling.GMDSS-SRC-L1.2Distress, urgency and safety proceduresKnowing the correct calls and using them properly can save lives, and confusing them wastes rescue effort. This lesson covers distress, urgency and safety communications.