Digital Selective Calling and Rescues In South Africa it is a requirement that Category A, B, C, D vessels and other vessels operating in Sea area A1 should be fitted with a VHF radio that has the DSC functionality. Digital…
Why a VHF radio is important at sea With an emergency at sea and during an emergency you need to be able to communicate with the rescue agencies and other boaters. You need to be able to call for help…
Emergency Procedural Words There are three emergency procedural words that indicate extra importance when you communicate on a VHF radio. In order of decreasing severity and in the order of priority, they are: Mayday Pan-Pan Securité. (These words were derived…
Common VHF channels used on the South African coast VHF radios may have more than 50 channels, but are relatively few that are/can be used by recreational boaters in South Africa. This table lists the most common ones and lists…
OUR COURSES +27 76 603 5569 indianoceanskippers.co.za SRC – VHF Radio Course Radio operators on the Short range course (SRC), for the VHF Operators Certificate are taught the proper use of a VHF radio and the correct procedures to follow.…
