New! Fritidsskepparens VHF/SRC-bok is a brand new book for those who want to learn and understand how a modern marine VHF radio with DSC works in a simple and educational way. The book describes in an educational and simple way what VHF can be used for and how to use the radio in the boat in Sweden and abroad. The book also describes AIS, satellite-based emergency systems, distress calls, distress alert, Mayday with several distress signals, Sweden Rescue, sea rescue, coastal radio stations, regular calls and channel speed with ATIS function.
Fritidsskepparens VHF/SRC-bok is the course book for an SRC, Short Range Certificate and meets the knowledge requirements issued by the National Board for Boating Education, NFB. The last chapter contains everything about the examination for an SRC, examples of test writing and where to find the examiner if you choose self-study. There are practice questions for each chapter.
The book is written by Bengt Utterström, who is also the author of the popular navigation book Fritidsskepparen and Fritidsskepparens Radarbok med AIS. In the VHF/SRC book he has gathered his experiences from both courses and practical use of VHF at sea in and outside Swedish waters.
Additional training material and more information can be found on the book's website Fritidsskepparen.com Edition 2, published in 2023 ISBN 978-91-519-8862-7