VHF Radio Operators Course

19 Sep 2009

15 members recently completed theMarine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP).

This is certificate is required if you operate a VHF radio but not if you are using it under supervision of someone who is "licensed". In other words if there is someone on the boat with a license you can use the radio. This however is extended to the use of the rescue boat and tower radios with those using the radio being under the supervision of on of the club members who hold the licence, Ray Cole, for example.

There is already a demand for another course (probably November) and will cost $155 per head. The reason for this is that the cost of marking, which must be done at Australia Marine College Tasmania, costs $48 and the handbook a further $24. You may be able to get pre reading done athttp://www.amc.edu.au/system/files/amc.omc_.mrohb_.08.pdf.

The Course will be over 2 nights. One for theory and the other revision and exam.

Please notify Ian Blencowe If you want to participate and days on non-availability

Ianblencowe@optusnet.com.au or 0402-855-671