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Online course is self-paced theory and practice with optional ISSA exam path. Free Listen & Decode is ear training only — no certificate, no pressure. Classroom liveaboard weeks are a different product.
VHF Radio Online
ISSA-accredited · 10+ years · 635+ model guides · survey cases & market data
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Based on ISSA standards and FairHelm methodology.View ISSA course
Certified CourseISSA VHF/SRC
Certificate (ISSA fee): 50 EUR. (paid by student) Postage is not included.See all certificate costs
For Whom
- Anyone planning to sail or charter a yacht
- Beginners with no radio experience
- Crew and skippers who need a valid VHF operator certificate
What You Get
- Solid understanding of VHF channels, procedures, and regulations
- Correct MAYDAY, PAN-PAN, and SÉCURITÉ procedures
- Phonetic alphabet and standard phrases
- GMDSS and DSC (distress button) use
- Option for official ISSA SRC certificate (recognised for charter and insurance)
Content Summary
- Module 1: VHF basics, frequencies, equipment (fixed, handheld, DSC)
- Module 2: Channels, simplex/duplex, signal check
- Module 3: Distress procedures (MAYDAY, PAN-PAN, SÉCURITÉ)
- Module 4: Standard procedures, phonetic alphabet, port communication
- Module 5: GMDSS, DSC, EPIRB/PLB
- Module 6: Rules, licensing, watch-keeping
Pricing
- Full VHF Radio online: 50 EUR - full course content. Try the free version first; the exam is based on the full version. Exam question bank available on the site.
- Online exam: 50 EUR - one-to-one exam with an instructor (schedule on request).
- ISSA VHF/SRC certificate: 50 EUR + postage - certificate fee paid by the student; mail cost not included.
How to Start
Use the buttons above to get access or ask for details. We will send you the course link and explain exam options.
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Before you pay — useful next steps
Try free Listen & Decode first. Use the exam bank to read questions. Certificates explain ISSA fees honestly — we are not for everyone who only wants a paper.
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