Why wouldn't you? You need exactly that to get other RF licences from Ofcom. It's a safety critical system where if you cock it up, you can't send a safety related message or, worse, interfere with other's safety related messages.
The SRC is not about that. It's an operator license, not a DIY installation and troubleshooting course. The point is to ensure that operators can use the VHF without interfering with other users and to use correct protocol.
Exactly - and without knowing how to check that, they can't. There was even someone who seemed to have a VOX enabled on the Solent recently.
because there is a desire among regulators to make all this as mysterious and complicated as they can. The German attitude under discussion here is the perfect example. The RYA initially designed their course to cover the basics of safe operation of what at our level is a very simple system. For many now largely redundant as mobile phones are simply and more effective means of communication in many coastal areas.
Because it is not a regulatory requirement.
Just imagine how many more there would be if they were 'taught' how to install and maintain. If you queried them you would get "I've been on the course and know all about it".
Are you sure, asks former regulator.
Germany have a quite unique weltanschauung, world view, when it comes to all things 'regulatory'. There was an interesting 'polite discussion' about professional engineering qualifications some years ago between UK and German bodies.
The RYA didn't design the course. It's a CEPT harmonised course. The problem was they didn't follow the examination requirements for a CEPT course.
Yes, I know that, but for example Germany covers far more in their course in addition to the independent examination.
