VHF Radios ????

[skatenchips]

Me mate was asking ................
Can you just go out and buy a VHF radio and use it afloat
or do you have to register/get a license before usage.
If so,who or where does a novice sea going Yakker get trained.

www.pyb.co.uk/information/top-tips/top-tips-vhf.php

seemed to have a few good pointers.

Gazza

[squidlips]

you can buy a vhf radio but you need to take an rya exam.
and to lisence the radio
see here www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/maritime/

and the exam here www.yachtcom.co.uk/src/

hope this helps

[skatenchips]

Thanx Karl.....thats just the info Terry is looking for.

Gazza

[scotty]

well this has come in handy for me to, i live about a 5 minute walk away from this place so i will probably be doing my radio course there, cheers karl