Hope all our USPS members and WLSC members had a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year. With all that behind us it’s time to get back to the books. The education department will be presenting a course on Marine Communications starting on January 18th. It’s another must have course for the serious boater. The course will run 9 weeks with a review class and a final exam for those who wish to take it. The price of the book is $25.00 and you get to use all our wonderful instructors for free.
What we will cover:
January 18th Chapter 1 Radio history and communications elements
January 25th Chapter 2 Radio frequency spectrum elements
February 1st Chapter 3 VHF Radio Communications
February 8th Chapter 4 Global Maritime Distress and Safety
February 15th Chapter 5 FCC Rules, Maritime Radio Licenses, and the Radio Frequency Plan
February 22nd Chapter 6 Radiotelephone Operating Procedures
February 29th Chapter 7 Long Range Marine Radio Communications
March 7th Chapter 8 Other Marine Communications Systems
March 14th Chapter 9 Radio Maintenance
March 21st REVIEW
March 28th FINAL EXAM
I am sorry I am giving you such short notice on this, Christmas caught me off guard. It’s a great class and a good way to occupy your mind during those cold winter months. If you would like to sign up for the class, or if you have any questions you may call me at (423) 282-9263 or E-mail me at sailbad31@comcast.net . I need to get an order in for the books ASAP so please reply as soon as you can. Thanks, hope to see you there—-GREG
