DAY 1 (THEORY & PRACTICAL) - Time: 8:30 – 15:30
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Introduction to VHF Radio
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Types of VHF Radios (Fixed & Portable)
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Simplex & Duplex Transmission
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VHF Radio International channels (16, 70, 13, 6, 14, 8, etc)
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VHF Radio Functions (use of each button on the unit)
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Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
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VHF Radio Regulation
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Phonetic Alphabet & Numerals
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VHF Radio Procedure words and its use (Mayday – Pan Pan – Securite- ship to ship call)
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GMDSS Components (DSC – EPIRB – SART – NAVTEX – INMARSAT – HF RADIO – POWER SUPPLY)
