Since the announcement that most boats going through central London have
to have VHF radio I have been trying to get to the bottom of the
situation. As far as I can make out if you only have a portable radio
the boat doesn't need a licence. There must however be a licensed
operator on board who is allocated a call sign. To get a licence you
need to pass an examination. These are run by the RYA who charge around
£20 per candidate. But most people who host the examinations insist you
also complete their one day course which costs from about £60. I am
still trying to find a course within an hours drive. What I haven't
found out is if there is an annual fee and if so what it is.
If any one can clarify the annual costs I would be most grateful.
Brian Holt wrote:
> I'm not sure that's relevant. A boat that has a fixed marine VHF
> transmitter has to have a Radio Licence.
> That licence will also list what portable radios can be used, frequency
> and power.
> The station (boat) will also be allocated a call sign.
> This is just to have the radio, not to use it. for that you need a
> licensed radio operator in charge.
> I do not know what the position is if there is no fixed radio but I would
> suspect that a licence is still required which at the moment costs money
> and has to be renewed every year.
>
>
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