Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate (Maritime) ROC(M)
Anyone operating a fixed or portable
marine radio in a pleasure boat is required by law to have a Restricted Operator's Certificate
(Maritime).
Note: Operating a VHF radio without an operator's certificate may result in a
fine.
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Industry Canada
has delegated the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) the authority to issue the
certificate.
As a Recognized Examiner I am qualified to teach
and examine this certificate. Users can obtain the Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) by taking the
Maritime Radio home-study course. After studying the manual you will need to make an appointment with me to
write the exam. We have the new manuals in stock.
The Study
Guide for the Restricted Operator's Certificate (RIC-23) from Industry Canada is now obsolete. The new
manual has been re-written and includes an additional Section 2 which deals with Digital Selective Calling
(DSC). A DSC radio may be identified by a red DISTRESS button under a protective
cap.
To obtain the MMSI number to use the DSC
functions visit http://sd.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/mmsi_forms.jsp .
The new exam for the Radio Operator's Certificate (ROC-M) includes the DSC
endorsement.
The manual, 98 pages, comes with a CD that
includes a video of a simulated distress situation, a VHF simulator which allows you to familiarize yourself with
the operational concepts of a DSC radio, exercises to assist you in learning the phonetic alphabet, audio tracks of
various procedures and two practise exams which are similar to the final exam.
The course manual may be studied at your own pace and then you need to appear before
an examiner to complete the certification.
Key Benefits
Provides the knowledge you need to operate your VHF radio
Teaches you the emergency procedures
Teaches the phonetic alphabet and proper operating phrases
To order
the course, toll-free 1-800-665-2628
or local callers may call 250-656-2628.
The manual, CD and exam is $115 plus 5% GST. For a second person
sharing the manual, the fee is $95 plus GST which includes the exam and the card.
Shipping is typically $10
For a Free eight part introduction to Radio
procedures, please subscribe below. This is not the complete Radio Course. You
will receive periodic emails containing tips, news and product information. You will be able to
unsubscribe at any time.
A waterproof handheld VHF is a good
backup for your onboard radio and can be used in your dinghy or kayak. Standard Horizon has a new
handheld (HX850S) which floats and includes a GPS.   See HX850S
This is the radio I use. Because it has a
GPS, you are able to use all the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features. One of our students has purchased
this radio to use while she is employed as a kayak guide.
Waypoint Marine is a local dealer
for Standard-Horizon in Sidney. They are located at 2240 Harbour Rd and the phone number
is
250
656-2001.
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