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From: "The Strudwick Family" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 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.
Only the ships licence costs per year, £20 Dads think. Though I think
someone said this cost was going to be abolished. Once you are a licensed
radio operator, you are for life.
Mike
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