Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate (Maritime) ROC(M)
Anyone operating a fixed or portable
marine radio in a pleasure boat is required by law to have a Restricted Operator's Certificate
(Maritime).
Note: Operating a VHF radio without an operator's certificate may result in a
fine.
For a Complimentary eight part introduction to Radio
procedures, please subscribe below. This is not the complete Radio Course. You
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Industry Canada
has delegated the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) the authority to issue the
certificate.
As a Recognized Examiner I am qualified to teach
and examine this certificate. Users can obtain the Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) by taking the
Maritime Radio home-study course. After studying the manual you will need to make an appointment with me to
write the exam. We have the new manuals in stock.
The Study Guide for the Restricted Operator's Certificate
(RIC-23) from Industry Canada is now obsolete. The new manual, 2019, has been re-written and
includes additional information which deals with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). A DSC radio may be
identified by a red DISTRESS button under a protective cap.
To obtain the MMSI number to use the DSC
functions visit http://sd.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/mmsi_forms.jsp .
The new exam for the Radio Operator's Certificate (ROC-M) includes the DSC
endorsement.
The manual, 102 pages, comes with
an online study guide which includes a video of a simulated distress situation, a VHF simulator which
allows you to familiarize yourself with the operational concepts of a DSC radio, exercises to assist you in
learning the phonetic alphabet, audio tracks of various procedures and two practise exams which are similar to
the final exam.
The course manual may be studied at your own pace and then you need to appear before
an examiner to complete the certification. Due to COVID-19, exams are conducted online via
Zoom.
Key Benefits
Provides the knowledge you need to operate your VHF radio
Teaches you the emergency procedures
Teaches the phonetic alphabet and proper operating phrases
To order
the course, call
250-656-2628.
There are two options for the course:
01. An electronic manual, total cost is:
ROC-M ePub, exam and card 1
@ $130.00 $ 130.00
Shipping N/C
Sub-total
$ 130.00
GST @ 5%
R107457723 $
6.50
Total $ 136.50
2. A physical manual:
ROC-M manual, exam & card 1 @ $ 140.00 $ 140.00
Shipping 20.00
GST @
5% R107457723 $
8.00
PST on shipping @ 7% $
1.40
Total $
169.40
For a second person sharing the manual, the fee is $90 plus GST which includes the exam and the
card.
For a Free eight part introduction to Radio
procedures, please subscribe below. This is not the complete Radio Course.
You will receive periodic emails containing tips, news and product information. You will be able to
unsubscribe at any time.
A waterproof handheld VHF is a good
backup for your onboard radio and can be used in your dinghy or kayak. Standard Horizon has
a handheld (HX850S) which floats and includes a GPS.   See HX850S
This is the radio I use. Because it has a
GPS, you are able to use all the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features. One of our students has purchased
this radio to use while she is employed as a kayak guide.
Spencer Marine is a local dealer
for Standard-Horizon in Sidney. They are located at 2240 Harbour Rd and the phone number
is
778-351-1400.
Newer model is
HX870
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