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Marine radio

You have bought a handheld VHF for your boat. What does holding the SRC primarily prove?

Short answer

That the operator is competent to use marine VHF

The SRC is the operator qualification for the relevant marine VHF and VHF/DSC procedures. Equipment licensing, suitability and permission for a local service are separate checks.

Sources and scope

Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to united kingdom marine vhf and internationally harmonised procedure; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

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You have bought a handheld VHF for your boat. What does holding the SRC primarily prove?