unfortunately you only need to see/hear what happens on VHF all round the state to see why its probably a good idea.
Previously VHF was only used for commercial vessels and due to its importance and worldwide use-users need to know what channel 16 is for and proper protocol.
Some of the behaviour on there is just ignorance and some is malicious/abusive. Removing the ignorance factor narrows it down to just the d-heads
I did mine with the local sea rescue 12 yrs ago. Sea rescue were great. I found some aspects of it hard to comprehend, probably because of the amount of material covered. The digital select calling is still a bit vague even now.
I was speaking to a ?? AMSCA ?? Representative (Please correct me if the initials are wrong) at the boat show about VHF licensing. He said that by the end of the year an online simplified course would be available. I also spoke with someone manning the Whitfords Sea Rescue stand who wasn't aware of this. It would certainly make a lot of sense in my opinion if there was to be an online simplified process.
Whitfords sea rescue do run the VHF courses on a regular base , look on their web site for up coming dates , I would image if you had a group of mates all wanting to do it they may run a special one for you, AMSA have announced they are looking at a new licence. AWQ Aust waters qual , that will let you use your unit up to 12 miles of the ccoast , don't know why only 12 miles , they are looking at releasing this towards the end of this year and don't know costings
ACMA will set the conditions and requirements for the new restricted certification along with the legislative changes. Its then up to AMSA and the training agencies to administer and deliver courses.
Why 12 miles. It's Australia's international limit. Remember that marine VHF is an international band and Australia has an obligation to ensure that people authorised to use it are correctly trained. I think by limiting the extent of the certification to 12 miles they are exploiting a loophole by keeping the limited quals within Australian waters.
It won't be long before the one off payment is scrapped and you have to renew just like high risk tickets and I'm betting the Skippers ticket will be attached to your drivers license in the not to distant future.
Ive been on whitfords site and looks good. Though I may now just ride out the rest of the year and put me old mans 27meg one in and see if this simplified Internet version comes around. What is every ones preference on here. Do most still use the 27 meg or VHF and if using the VHF do you actually have your licence or you actually have the ticket
For me, I'd stick with the VHF and forget going backwards with the 27 meg set. I haven't seen anywhere anyone getting pinched for using a VHF without a licence if they are using proper radio protocol and it could be what saves you in an emergency.
trymyluck
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CAnt remember myself, Will
CAnt remember myself, Will probably have to do again also.
Rob H
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Date Joined: 18/01/12
as far as I know it doesnt
as far as I know it doesnt require renewal.
2 day course I think through one of the Tafes or Maritime colleges-maybe VMR run them also?
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
Starbug
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Date Joined: 27/08/09
Check with the local sea
Check with the local sea rescue groups, they often run courses. Courses can run over several evenings down to a one day course.
Swompa
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Date Joined: 14/10/12
True sign of the times that
True sign of the times that you have to take a course on how to use a two way radio.
Rob H
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Date Joined: 18/01/12
unfortunately you only need
unfortunately you only need to see/hear what happens on VHF all round the state to see why its probably a good idea.
Previously VHF was only used for commercial vessels and due to its importance and worldwide use-users need to know what channel 16 is for and proper protocol.
Some of the behaviour on there is just ignorance and some is malicious/abusive. Removing the ignorance factor narrows it down to just the d-heads
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
Redchoppa
Posts: 102
Date Joined: 15/07/12
MROCP
The test takes a couple of hours but it's not an easy one, lots to study to up on. I think there is a MROVCP now which is for VHF.
opsrey
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Date Joined: 05/10/07
+1. A lot to study.
I did mine with the local sea rescue 12 yrs ago. Sea rescue were great. I found some aspects of it hard to comprehend, probably because of the amount of material covered. The digital select calling is still a bit vague even now.
Escape
Posts: 82
Date Joined: 14/12/11
I was speaking to a ?? AMSCA
I was speaking to a ?? AMSCA ?? Representative (Please correct me if the initials are wrong) at the boat show about VHF licensing. He said that by the end of the year an online simplified course would be available. I also spoke with someone manning the Whitfords Sea Rescue stand who wasn't aware of this. It would certainly make a lot of sense in my opinion if there was to be an online simplified process.
ROUGH RED
One day I hope to replace the boat picture I am using with one of a decent fish...One day...
fish 06
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Date Joined: 30/06/13
whitfords
Whitfords sea recue group do a monthly course over two nights
approx 2.5hrs each night useuallya mon/tues all info is on there web site
JoRn
Posts: 368
Date Joined: 20/11/07
fishwreck group course? would
fishwreck group course?
would be awesome if there was an online course though!
just dhu it
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Date Joined: 14/05/09
Sea rescue course
Whitfords sea rescue do run the VHF courses on a regular base , look on their web site for up coming dates , I would image if you had a group of mates all wanting to do it they may run a special one for you, AMSA have announced they are looking at a new licence. AWQ Aust waters qual , that will let you use your unit up to 12 miles of the ccoast , don't know why only 12 miles , they are looking at releasing this towards the end of this year and don't know costings
Starbug
Posts: 563
Date Joined: 27/08/09
ACMA will set the conditions
ACMA will set the conditions and requirements for the new restricted certification along with the legislative changes. Its then up to AMSA and the training agencies to administer and deliver courses.
Why 12 miles. It's Australia's international limit. Remember that marine VHF is an international band and Australia has an obligation to ensure that people authorised to use it are correctly trained. I think by limiting the extent of the certification to 12 miles they are exploiting a loophole by keeping the limited quals within Australian waters.
opsrey
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Date Joined: 05/10/07
12 miles is any good.
12 miles short of the international waters boundary might be useful. Plenty of boats going out 60km and more.
Ozfox
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Date Joined: 24/01/13
Fremantle Maritime Time Annex at the South Mole
is where I did mine a long while back
Lecturer was an ex British RAF Comms expert and man did this guy know his S??T and he could teach it also
And yes it is a one time license and payment that doesnt require renewal
Cheers
Steveo
shonky
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Date Joined: 22/04/12
It won't be long
It won't be long before the one off payment is scrapped and you have to renew just like high risk tickets and I'm betting the Skippers ticket will be attached to your drivers license in the not to distant future.
This habit is getting expensive!
rossco21
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Date Joined: 15/06/10
Ive been on whitfords site
Ive been on whitfords site and looks good. Though I may now just ride out the rest of the year and put me old mans 27meg one in and see if this simplified Internet version comes around. What is every ones preference on here. Do most still use the 27 meg or VHF and if using the VHF do you actually have your licence or you actually have the ticket
cheers Rosco
carnarvonite
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Safety
For me, I'd stick with the VHF and forget going backwards with the 27 meg set. I haven't seen anywhere anyone getting pinched for using a VHF without a licence if they are using proper radio protocol and it could be what saves you in an emergency.
grayzeee
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^^ this ^^
^^ this ^^
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.