GMDSS Long Range Certificate Training / Exam

[smolyneux]

Anyone interested in doing training / exam for the LRC on the East Coast? If we can get someone to instruct a group I can arrange suitable premises with a good pub for lunches around the corner.

 

[CPD]

I could be interested in that. Let's see what sort of a response there is.

 

[SwedishLass]

Am interested based North East Essex.

 

[FullCircle]

I have the Ham foundation, would like to do the Course.

South East Essex.

 

[Black Sheep]

Me too!
N Kent but can get to E Coast no problems.
Used to have ham licence, which I mean to revive, but LRC would considerably increase my options.

James

 

[jesterchallenger]

Erm, why would anyone want a Long Range Certificate? Or am I missing something. I do have a Restricted Operators Certificate (pre GMDSS LRC) but sold the SSB radio years ago. Surely a Satphone and laptop are a more practical (and economical) alternative plus a Ham radio for the various maritime nets. You can't make phone calls with a SSB anymore and there must be more boats with Satphones than SSBs. Just curious, that's all!

 

[smolyneux]

As I have six people wanting to do the course I am now looking for an instructor, any ideas / offers welcome.

ECC

 

[jmac]

If its after April 5th please add me to the list! I need to do it ASAP.

 

[johnabbott893]

I asked Lowestoft college if they would do one for me in May. They were going to investigate and get back to me. That was a couple of weeks ago. I could make April if there was space with this group.

 

[smolyneux]

Turtleback, May would certainly suit me if there is room; Sea Survival / Diesel / First Aid all going on in March / April. The former in Shotley which I see is where you keep your boat.

 

[johnabbott893]

Lowestoft college do it as a 5 day course M-F. It costs £241.50 including the VAT. I have given them a poke about dates.

 

[shmoo]

I can recommend Lowestoft. Did my LRC there few years back when they used to "fit-in" LRC candidates onto odd days professional courses.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Add me to the list.... i've also asked Lowestoft College, but not had a response yet....

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

I wonder if Brittania at Shotley could organise something, as then we'd have accomodation available to keep costs down.... i'll ask them at the weekend if anyone is interested.... its another option maybe?

 

[johnabbott893]

I am happy to go with Brittania as long as they don't load the price too much.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

[ QUOTE ]
Erm, why would anyone want a Long Range Certificate? Or am I missing something. I do have a Restricted Operators Certificate (pre GMDSS LRC) but sold the SSB radio years ago. Surely a Satphone and laptop are a more practical (and economical) alternative plus a Ham radio for the various maritime nets. You can't make phone calls with a SSB anymore and there must be more boats with Satphones than SSBs. Just curious, that's all!

[/ QUOTE ]Sat phones would be great for a 21 days Atlantic passage, but I imagine you could soon run up a terrifying bill if you are planning on going sailing for any length of time... on top of this, in the middle of an ocean, in the event of problems, you won't have the numbers of other boats nearby, so not much use really!

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Brittania said no... and referred me to Lowestoft.... who haven't yet replied to my mail of early March!

 

[smolyneux]

I have just spoken to Lowestoft and they can do a course just for us; we need to give them an idea of dates to go to their radio lecturer with.

The course is five days but they are happy to consider including a weekend to minimise the impact of a Mon - Fri working week.

 

[MASH]

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You can't make phone calls with a SSB anymore

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Whaaat? These people are incredibly helpful. I'd be amazed if they wouldn't help, especially for something as special as a Jester.


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