All operators of VHF radio's need to have an operators certificate. It's not hard to get and will teach you how to use a radio properly. I think you can take the course online too.When I do go to Int, there is no other option like USA or Can. Maybe it is made in the US and doesn't have other options. The radio came with the boat. I have never used a vhf before, so I am not familiar with them. To me they all sound like taxi cab drivers that have their own language, almost like Charlie Browns teacher...Whaa whaa wa whaa wha. lol
Pippen may have the closest answer.
All operators of VHF radio's need to have an operators certificate. It's not hard to get and will teach you how to use a radio properly. I think you can take the course online too.
http://www.boatingcourses.ca/course-descriptions/maritime-radio-0
Sounds good I am out most weekends off Nanaimo ch 68Pippen, that is the exact manual I down loaded. Still, nothing. Thanks for looking into this though, I appreciate the help. I think I will stick to fishing and not the chit chat...but sometimes it would be helpful to know the latest hot spots.
1stLite, let me know when you go out and we can chat on our old radio's lol. Sure looking forward to Nootka.
The ROCM (Radio Operator's Certification, Marine Designation) cannot be tested for online. There is no "challenge" exam available. Which is a total bummer. I wanted to take it this spring but due to work demands I have not been able to. As I understand it, it is a short course that is not difficult, but the exam has some oral components so it must be completed in person.