VHF License

jas07 · 25 October 2011, 18:34

Hi Guys,

How much is the correct license for a built in VHF? I've been having a read on the ofcom site and I'm even more confused now than I was before I started!

I understand that you need to take your course etc but once all of that is done what is the yearly license costs?

Many Thanks!
Jas

kerny · 25 October 2011, 18:42

Some include the license in the course some charge on top, It was 20 quid, which the course provider sends off with two passport photo's of yourself once the course is completed. Your license lasts for life

There is someone on here offering a course for £80 all in which is very cheap

http://www.rib.net/forum/f43/vhf-rad...eli-44629.html

ashbypower · 25 October 2011, 18:47

Two licences are required
One for the Vessel to Carry/be fitted with the radio
One for the operator to use the set.

Boat Licence is currently FREE if applied for on line on the OFCOM site. and goes with the vessel...
Operators Licence is £30.00 and can only be applied for on completion of a course having past the exam, or by direct entry just for the exam. This is for life..

Alzi · 25 October 2011, 18:49

+++++

jas07 · 25 October 2011, 19:03

Hi,

Ahh ok so there isn't a recurring license fee anymore? I'm sure it used to be the case that there was a yearly license cost? Or am I just loosing the plot lol

For someone that took the license 20+ years ago, would the same apply? Also would they be able to use the newer DSC equipment?

Thanks,
Jas

jezza2011 · 25 October 2011, 19:19

Hi I cant find my VHF operators license. How do I go about getting a replacement?

C2 RIBS · 25 October 2011, 19:21

Log in on line Ofcom and you can download the copy

kerny · 25 October 2011, 19:26

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Originally Posted by jezza2011

Hi I cant find my VHF operators license. How do I go about getting a replacement?

If you mean the one from RYA with your photo on, I would guess that you will have to contact RYA and pay a fee.

jezza2011 · 25 October 2011, 19:43

Yep thats the one Thanks Kerny.

ashbypower · 25 October 2011, 19:43

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Originally Posted by jezza2011

Hi I cant find my VHF operators license. How do I go about getting a replacement?

OFCOM DO NOT issue this licence,

it is issued on behalf of the MCGA by the RYA. You need to contact them with some details and they will issue a replacement !!!

jas07 · 25 October 2011, 21:09

Hi,

Would somebody be able to explain MMSI's for me? Or better yet if anyone has some documentation I could have a read of for MMSI's / DSC / VHF course in general that would be great!

Thanks for the advise so far!

tony t · 27 October 2011, 22:03

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Originally Posted by jas07

Hi,

Would somebody be able to explain MMSI's for me? Or better yet if anyone has some documentation I could have a read of for MMSI's / DSC / VHF course in general that would be great!

Thanks for the advise so far!

hi jas i have a rya booklet on the course you can look at i will bring it back from wales next weekend i,m in wolves not far from you if your burntwood near cannock ?

jas07 · 27 October 2011, 22:07

Hey Tony,

Yeh im in Burntwood mate, what does the booklet cover buddy?

Is it an overview type thing or?

Thanks for the offer, really appreciated.
Jas

tony t · 27 October 2011, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas07

Hey Tony,

Yeh im in Burntwood mate, what does the booklet cover buddy?

Is it an overview type thing or?

Thanks for the offer, really appreciated.
Jas

it covers everything about DSC/VHF jas its the RYA booklet on the course how to operate your radio etc even give you the course questions, i will dig it out and bring it back i,m there the weekend after next if thats any good i took my VHF course in Wolverhampton they used to run a course every now and again
where do you go on your rib launch etc

jas07 · 27 October 2011, 22:22

Sounds great that does Tony, really appreciate that mate!

If you could bring it back and I could borrow it would be super!

I take the Rib down to Devon, or should say I will take it down there as i've only just ordered it! Ive been taking the previous boat down there for years though!

lizardland · 28 October 2011, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas07

Hi,

Would somebody be able to explain MMSI's for me? Or better yet if anyone has some documentation I could have a read of for MMSI's / DSC / VHF course in general that would be great!

Thanks for the advise so far!

Try the eGMDSS website. It's a free online course, covers the same as the RYA course and a bit more. It even has a DSC VHF simulator, bit crap compared to using a real radio but good enough to give you an idea. No "official" exam at the end though so you wont get a licence out of it.

Cheers,

Stuart

Cookee · 28 October 2011, 13:34

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Originally Posted by lizardland

Try the eGMDSS website. It's a free online course,
Cheers,

Stuart

Got a link for that? The only one I could find charges?

jas07 · 28 October 2011, 17:23

Same here Cookee!

On a slightly off topic note, I've seen you in Salcombe a number of times, fantastic looking boat

Even helped you into Whitestrands

Cookee · 28 October 2011, 17:28

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Originally Posted by jas07

Same here Cookee!

On a slightly off topic note, I've seen you in Salcombe a number of times, fantastic looking boat

Even helped you into Whitestrands

Thanks! I quite often try and avoid getting people to help as they are usually more of a hindrance - I'm sure you were of great help though!

jas07 · 28 October 2011, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Thanks! I quite often try and avoid getting people to help as they are usually more of a hindrance - I'm sure you were of great help though!

I know what you mean, I think help is probably a bit OTT, I was an Official rope catcher! lol.