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VHF radio operator certification (Roc-M)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7:00 PM - Tuesday, October 28, 2025 9:00 PM (PDT)
Description
2-hours of instruction and demonstrations on October 21st from 7-9 pm plus another hour-long study session on October 28th (7-8 pm) followed by the written and oral exams. Successful participants will receive their permanent Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime). THE certification you need to use VHF radios on watercraft. Participants will need to know the phonetic alphabet for the Exam and can do advance study by purchasing the Maritime radio study manual ($65) from the Instructor: Agathe Gaulin.
$20 to only attend the instructional sessions; $60 for the instruction + Exam fee.
685 North Road
Gabriola, BC Canada
Small room in Rollo Centre on Gabriola Island
October 21st:19:00 to 21:00 and October 28th: 19:00 to 21:00.