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GMDSS and radio

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Module 3 · 15 units · 8 h
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  1. 1Your first VHF call: channels, phonetic alphabet and MaydayLearn · Coming soonInshore skipper25 min
  2. 2Radio simulator: first practiceSimulator · VHF, DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRBSimulator PassInshore skipper20 min
  3. 3GMDSS basics, frequencies and sea areasLearn · Lessons 1–2FreeCoastal skipper40 min
  4. 4VHF DSC: distress alerts and routine callsLearn · Lesson 3FreeCoastal skipper20 min
  5. 5NAVTEX and the 406 MHz EPIRBLearn · Lessons 7–8With the Exam PassFree previewCoastal skipper40 min
  6. 6SART, portable VHF, GNSS, antennas and batteriesLearn · Lessons 9–10With the Exam PassFree previewCoastal skipper40 min
  7. 7Distress, urgency and safety calls: Mayday, Pan-Pan and SécuritéLearn · Lesson 11With the Exam PassFree previewCoastal skipper25 min
  8. 8Quiz: short-range radio (SRC)Practise · Coming soonCoastal skipper15 min
  9. 9Key terms: GMDSSPractise · 10 terms · flip and matchWith the Exam PassCoastal skipper10 min
  10. 10VHF radio practical examCheck · Practical certificateSimulator PassCoastal skipperPass30 min
  11. 11Signal flags and the phonetic alphabetLearn · 26 flagsWith the Exam PassFree previewCoastal skipper25 min
  12. 12Game: signal flagsGame · Name the flag against the clockWith the Exam PassCoastal skipper8 min
  13. 13Signal flags certificate examCheck · Certificate · 80 % to passWith the Exam PassCoastal skipperPass30 min
  14. 14MF/HF DSC and long-range radioLearn · Lesson 4With the Exam PassFree previewOffshore skipper40 min
  15. 15Ocean passages: satellite communications and safety informationLearn · Coming soonOcean skipper25 min
  16. 16Long-range radio checkCheck · Coming soonOcean skipper20 min
  17. 17The restricted operator (ROC): the GMDSS in sea area A1Learn · Coming soonOfficer: near-coastal25 min
  18. 18Satellite GMDSS: the recognized services (Inmarsat C, Inmarsat Fleet Safety, Iridium) and legacy radiotelexLearn · Lessons 5–6With the Exam PassFree previewOfficer of the watch40 min
  19. 19Radio English for distress and safety traffic (GOC)Learn · Lesson 12With the Exam PassFree previewOfficer of the watch40 min
  20. 20Radio log, documents and integrated drillsLearn · Lessons 13–14With the Exam PassFree previewOfficer of the watch40 min
  21. 21Quiz: GMDSSPractise · Quiz · 80 % to passWith the Exam PassOfficer of the watch12 min
  22. 22GMDSS certificate examCheck · Certificate · 80 % to passWith the Exam PassOfficer of the watchPass40 min
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