Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:38:29 +0100 (BST)
From: Derek Moody
Subject: Boat Fishing -=- Help -=-

In article , Steve (EI2GYB)
wrote:
How do i go about getting a licence for VHF Marine ??

Ask your harbourmaster where the nearest centre is...

I am a licenced Ham Radio operator would that not count ?

'cos with that background you'll find it a doddle. You may be able to get
VHF added to your MF ticket. I don't know the Irish licencing rules - in UK
it's run by the DTI via the Radio Comms Agency - who do all the other RT
licences.

Basically a short test of procedure, phonetics and gmdss with a strong
emphasis on distress and urgency working. The operator cert is a one-off
fee for us - the ship's licence recurs.

Where about do you fish ??

Portland area but I get over to Ireland every now and then - plan to be
fishing in W Cork in September.

Cheerio,

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