Canadian Power Squadron Surdel

Maritime Radio with DSC

Registration Information
Requirements: Available to everyone.
Classes: NEW Tuesday, April 13, 20 and 27, 2010

Time:

Tuesday: 7 PM to 9 PM

Place: Saturday: TBA when registering
Tuesday: Frank Hurt Secondary School

                  13940 77th Ave.

                  Surrey, BC

Cost:  $65.00 for Active Members/ $75.00 for Non-Members
Cash or Cheque made payable to Sur-Del Squadron  Visa or MasterCard NOT accepted. 

Fees include Maritime Radio Book and CD

Before registering online for the Maritime Radio w/ DSC course, call Linda Mason 604-930-4890 Akela83@telus.net or go to our registration page.

Description

The Maritime Radio Course covers proper use of the Maritime Radio, how to handle Distress, Urgency and Safety Communications, use of the Phonetic Alphabet and much more.  Also includes the DSC (Digital Selective Calling) which is the latest advances in Maritime Radio communications, which also covers other systems that are part of the International Global Maritime Distress and Safety System ( GMDSS ), thus enhancing your rescue in an emergency.

Upon Successful Completion of the Exam you will be given a Temporary Pink Operators Copy which is good for 90 days.  Meantime CPS will be sending you the Lifetime Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Certificate ( ROC ) as soon as they receive the information....within the 90 days.  Industry Canada has designated the authority to Canadian Power Squadrons to certify Maritime Radio Operators on voluntarily fitted vessels.

The Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime-ROC(M)) is required by anyone using a marine radio (Significant fines if found using a VHF or Marine Radio without your card)

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