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Old 06 September 2004, 17:58   #1
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I need to find a VHF training centre in the north west & be nice if they have training in the next 2 weeks or so - (Rochdale would be v-nice)

Anyone know of any good places?
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Old 06 September 2004, 19:42   #2
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Have a look at the RYA website, it tells you were all the training centres are.
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RYA web site...

Although it's irritatingly slow, they do training centres by region which is helpful.

Check out Dave Mallett's Wavelength Training www.wavelengthtraining.co.uk if Blackpool is near enough.
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www.northstarsailing.net They have a course running near Manchester on 18th September. Did mine with them in May this year...computer simulators, very good. Cost around £80 if I remember.
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How about a trip......

....to Abersoch, N.W where Jono Gorton is based (Phwheli actually) with Professional Powerboat Training. He has a cracking school, is a real decent fella and offers a decent deal £$£$........ I may even join you and I bet we could get one or two others involved as well whilst mixing in a bit of ribbing.
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Shame your so far away!! - Can you move?
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We do have a couple of new sites opening shortly but none in Rochdale By The Sea - sorry
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Jono how about running one this weekend? Jane and myself need to get sorted out before trip to Eire MeMe seems keen as well and how about Steve joining us it maybe a long way but worth it for then course and some sociable company with NWR
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Jono how about running one this weekend? Jane and myself need to get sorted out before trip to Eire MeMe seems keen as well and how about Steve joining us it maybe a long way but worth it for then course and some sociable company with NWR

Depending where - i would be up for it.
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Listen to VHF

Maybe a stupid question.... but I know that you have to have your qualification to use a VHF radio, but can you listen to one without your qualification?
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Maybe a stupid question.... but I know that you have to have your qualification to use a VHF radio, but can you listen to one without your qualification?
No, you only need the Licence to carry one (fixed or handheld), but beggs the question Whats the point? you may just as well "GO the whole Hog" and get the certification and use the radio for two way communication.


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No, you only need the Licence to carry one (fixed or handheld), but beggs the question Whats the point? you may just as well "GO the whole Hog" and get the certification and use the radio for two way communication.


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I only ask this because i have a bareboat charter booked for the 24th/25th and cant get my vhf before then
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Steve, No problem slight mis understanding. Enjoy the charter.

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Steve, No problem slight mis understanding. Enjoy the charter.

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still a bit unsure about the law though, do you have to have the qualification to use a vhf/gmdss or just to talk on one, can i listen to the broadcasts and harbour information
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still a bit unsure about the law... can i listen to the broadcasts and harbour information
Yes, you can listen, and you can make distress (only) calls.
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Yes, you can listen, and you can make distress (only) calls.


Thanks Richard (Again), That's what i thought but just wanted to make sure.
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Yes, you can listen, and you can make distress (only) calls.
Agree with above, however you still need a licence on the boat to carry the radio, even if your only listining, this is a different licence to the Certificate of competance.

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Yes, you can listen, and you can make distress (only) calls.
You can also use M (37a) & M2 without an SRC of old VHF ticket.
Hopefully the charter boat will have a licence for a fitted radio, which will alow you to listen only to other channels. Check that there is a "Tax disk" showing outboard on the port side and it is in date.
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