VHF licences.

[Guest]

Am I correct in thinking that so long as the vessel has a VHF Licence there is no requirement for anyone on board to have an operators licence? The set is always in recieve mode and never used for idle chat. It would only be used in the event of emergency. I think I saw this in the FAQ section of the RYA magazine.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Without an operator's licence you wouldn't be able to radio for a marina berth, check where your buddy boat was tying up for the night or ask the ferry steaming towards you what his intentions are.

Fot the sake of a relatively few quid for the short range exam and certificate it seems to be taking penny pinching a little to far.

 

[ccscott49]

I do believe one person onboard has to have a licence, others can use the set under his/her supervision. I think! Of course I am often wrong as I'm reminded often!! tee hee

 

[derekgillard]

I cannot see how you can respond to a Mayday on your VHF unless you have had some training!

It is a one day course and well worth it ,it will also prepare you for DSC.

It is correct that one member of the crew has to have a licence and others can use the VHF under his/her guidence.

Del Buoy

 

[tony_brighton]

No - i think you are correct. One person must have an operators license. The little man from the RA who checks marinas on occasion will ask for it.

 

[brianrunyard]

Technically you are correct, as long as you have a ships license and don't transmit you're ok. you're not likely to be prosecuted if you use it in an emergency.
But why not do the course and get the license, it lasts for life, that way you could get maximum benefit from the VHF.
Only one person on board needs to hold a license, then anybody can use the set under their supervision.

Brian
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brunyard

 

[Guest]

I think you may be referring to an FAQ in RYA Magazine on a technical issue to do with VHF operation, rather than licences per se. The position is that when using a marine radio for so-called 'public correspondence' the set must be licensed (ship's radio licence) and someone on board must have an operator's licence (the old VHF restricted for non-GMDSS radio sets or the SRC or LRC). You'll find more details on the RYA website under 'Cruising' (then click on the FAQ called 'GMDSS' ).

John Bagnall
RYA Marketing Manager
email john.bagnall@rya.org.uk

 

[matt_lake]

Get a license. No matter what your past experience I'm sure you'll benefit from the course. With GMDSS/DSC soon becoming the only means of raising the alarm it will be time / money well spent.