Royal Yachting Association  |  Barcode: 9781910017180

RYA Handy Guide to Marine Radio

Author: Royal Yachting Association
Published: 2017
Format: Paperback, 36 pages
Size: 210 × 147 × 7 mm
Regular price £949
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Essential Radio Reference

Quick-reference guide to VHF radio procedures, distress messaging, DSC and GMDSS for leisure users.

This handy book for the leisure user is a quick-reference guide to radio procedures (including Urgency, Safety, and Distress messaging); installing and maintaining a VHF radio; the licensing requirements, and GMDSS including Navtex.

It also features useful extras, including prowords, the phonetic alphabet and numerals, and two sample Distress Procedure Cards for vessels with and without DSC.

Chapters include:

  • GMDSS
  • Radio Procedures
  • Installation and Maintenance, and
  • Licensing

Related RYA Courses: Marine Radio SRC/VHF

Skill Level: Intermediate

About the RYA

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.

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