ricky_s
Active member
Well, do you have a licence to use a boat VHF? Interested to see how many actually do.
Do you have a VHF License?
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elton
Well-known member
Yes. Radio licence and the licence to use it.
TSB240
Well-known member
+2
Yep and Swmbo.
We went on course last saturday well worth the money and a must if you are going abroad to France.
Yep and Swmbo.
We went on course last saturday well worth the money and a must if you are going abroad to France.
PaulGooch
Active member
I get a message that the poll is closed.
I have a ships radio license and a certificate of competence.
I think your poll needs to differentiate between the two Ricky.
I have a ships radio license and a certificate of competence.
I think your poll needs to differentiate between the two Ricky.
Alfie168
Well-known member
I have a Short Range VHF Cert, but as I've only been a pond sailer I've never fitted my VHF to the boat, so no licence, but I have recently put a cable down the mast and an aerial at the top, so If I do eventually find the seaside I shall get a licence and go on a 'radio check' course so beloved of Solent sailors
Mind you there probably won't be anyone listening where I'm going
Tim
Mind you there probably won't be anyone listening where I'm going
Tim
ricky_s
Active member
Hoggar
New member
Poll worked fine for me.
I have a VHF in both of my boats but I'm an inland sailor
I do have my MMSI registration but havent bothered to
get a license although I have gone over 3 or 4 online courses
in hopes that Ill know what I'm doing if I need it.
I have a VHF in both of my boats but I'm an inland sailor
I do have my MMSI registration but havent bothered to
get a license although I have gone over 3 or 4 online courses
in hopes that Ill know what I'm doing if I need it.
JKay
New member
I just voted and it was fine 78% legal users........Five One Over
Ripster
Active member
Your poll is working - just voted yes. Does anyone truly police this though, anymore?
epervier
Active member
both, vessel and operator
STEVEDUNSTABLE
Active member
yes... for both, hand held and dsc units
Thepipdoc
New member
Attending the course on the 19th of this month, so technicaly the answer is no but I voted yes for obvious reasons.
PaulGooch
Active member
Think the forum was having a blonde day, working OK now.
VicS
Well-known member
Counting chickens there then
NoviceRod
Member
Both the boat and me. SWMBO also licensed as she felt she should know what to do (and legally) if I was incapacitated
Searush
New member
Didn't they tell you? In an emergency any person on board may use the VHF to call for assistance. If you are able to supervise, any crew member can use the radio for general communication.
But I do see the benefit of SWMBO knowing correct procedures & knowing what to expect - it takes a lot of the stress factor out. My wife is a technophobe so wouldn't touch the radio, even if I went over the side. So I tend to take "solo" precautions even when the family come with me.
shmoo
New member
Other half is licensed, but being a bit anal about my own safety we have a "skipper overboard" procedure, laminated in the "procedures" folder.
Here, for what it's worth http://quanglewangle.com/skipperOverboard(3).pdf
Here, for what it's worth http://quanglewangle.com/skipperOverboard(3).pdf
rbcoomer
Active member
I have only recently done my SRC, but installed and licensed radio before I took the boat out when we got it last year. We both now have our SRC and my son will do his too when older.
In an emergency, ANYONE can use the radio to summon help. It's far better to have it and use only in an emergency than not have and someone die as a result. I think this is the single reason the license is not really policed.
I would urge anyone going to sea to invest in a VHF radio - and learn how to use it. The cost of the operators license itself is small, and the ship's license is free if you apply online via the Ofcom website.
In an emergency, ANYONE can use the radio to summon help. It's far better to have it and use only in an emergency than not have and someone die as a result. I think this is the single reason the license is not really policed.
I would urge anyone going to sea to invest in a VHF radio - and learn how to use it. The cost of the operators license itself is small, and the ship's license is free if you apply online via the Ofcom website.
TSB240
Well-known member
I seem to remember from last saturdays course that yougsters are allowed to sit the course before their 16th? birthday. If they pass they can then get their license once of age.
Forgot to write it down bet swmbo did but cant find her notes.
Forgot to write it down bet swmbo did but cant find her notes.
rbcoomer
Active member
I think that's right, but my lad would have to wait 9 years - they'll have changed it by then
