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Maritime Radio Operator Course (Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate(Maritime)) |
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![]() To ensure that you will receive the course materials before the class, you should register at least two weeks before the class. Registration will not be accepted on the day of the class. We reserve the right to cancel the class if sufficient numbers are not achieved.
The fees for all courses are $135 for CPS Members, or $150 for non-members Our one-day courses run from 9 AM to 4 PM, including a lunch break. The exam is included at the end of the class. The classes will be held at St. James Community Square, 3214 West 10th Ave, Vancouver. .Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 Please see the CPS-ECP Course Calendar to register Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 Please see the CPS-ECP Course Calendar to register Saturday, Feb 8 2025 Please see the CPS-ECP Course Calendar to register Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 Please see the CPS-ECP Course Calendar to register Saturday, May 24, 2025 Please see the CPS-ECP Course Calendar to register CPS also offers this course in an on-line self-study format - see the CPS Course Calendar to register for that program. Course FormatThe Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form "automatic" radio. Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course. This complete package will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement exam which is included as part of this courses. To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It's the law! Course OutlineIntroductionCanadian Power and Sail Squadrons Online Study Guide Acknowledgements Section 1 - Maritime Mobile Service Section 2 - Procedures Section 3 - GMDSS Section 4 - Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Radios Section 5 - Routine Communications Section 6 - Distress Communications Section 7 - Urgency Communications Section 8 - Safety Communications Section 9 - Other GMDSS Equipment Section 10 - Additional Information Glossary Appendix 1 - RBR-2: Schedule 1 Appendix 2 - Contraventions Act and Regulations Appendix 3 - MF/HF and Single Sideband Appendix 4 - Propagation and Antennas Appendix 5 - Automatic Identifcation System (AIS) Appendix 6 - Trip Plan Form & Phonetic Alphabet |
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