
Maritime Radio with DSC - Classroom
Suggested Prerequisite None
Details Students will meet in a classroom either 1 evening per week or for an all-day course on the weekend. Printed or Ebook course material will be distributed to the students. Students will write the examination at the end of the course. If the student passes they will receive a temporary certificate.
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Start Date: Mar 28th, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
C BARY MCCLINCHEY
(519) 591-8743
bmcclinc@gmail.com
Address:
Hespeler Memorial Arena
Room# Optimist Room
640 Ellis Road
CAMBRIDGE, ON
Class Status: 20 Seats remaining
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Start Date: Oct 4th, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Charles Hawkswell
(250) 334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca
Address:
Rose Annex
Room# Main Room
Rose Avenue
COMOX, BC
Class Status: 12 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This is a one day course. Manual will be issued at least one week in advance for a familiarisation of Course material. Student will also have an Oral examination covering Dates, time zones, 24hr clock... Read more, Phonetic Alphabet, and one of the top three Safety CallsRead less
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Start Date: Nov 22nd, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Charles Hawkswell
(250) 334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca
Address:
Rose Annex
Room# Main Room
Rose Avenue
COMOX, BC
Class Status: 12 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This is a one day course. Manual will be issued at least one week in advance for a familiarisation of Course material. Student will also have an Oral examination covering Dates, time zones, 24hr clock... Read more, Phonetic Alphabet, Numerals and one of the top three Safety CallsRead less
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Start Date: Feb 28th, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Charles Hawkswell
(250) 334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca
Address:
Rose Annex
Room# Main Room
Rose Avenue
COMOX, BC
Class Status: 12 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This is a one day course. Manual will be issued at least one week in advance for a familiarisation of Course material. Student will also have an Oral examination covering Dates, time zones, 24hr clock... Read more, Phonetic Alphabet, Numerals and one of the top three Safety CallsRead less
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Start Date: Apr 11th, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Charles Hawkswell
(250) 334-0225
capelazocps@live.ca
Address:
Rose Annex
Room# Main Room
Rose Avenue
COMOX, BC
Class Status: 12 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This is a one day course. Manual will be issued at least one week in advance for a familiarisation of Course material. Student will also have an Oral examination covering Dates, time zones, 24hr clock... Read more, Phonetic Alphabet, Numerals and one of the top three Safety CallsRead less
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Start Date: Mar 14th, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Terry Watling
(604) 313-9566
terrywatling56@gmail.com
Address:
Seafarer Marina estates
Room# Social Room
4815 48th ave
DELTA, BC
Class Status: 20 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This is a one day long course. Students will have the course book mailed to them and read through the entire book. We will go over all course materials using overhead power point lecture be giving th... Read moree exam late afternoon. There are 60 questions and an oral exam.Read less
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Start Date: Sep 24th, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Norman Pearl
(514) 900-9761
cps.st.lawrence.district@gmail.com
Address:
Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club
Room# Strathcona
1350 Lakeshore Rd
DORVAL, QC
Class Status: 23 Seats remaining
Additional Information
Class will be held 7-9PM on Wednesdays, Sept 24, Oct 1, 8 with a review and exam on Oct 22 (no class Oct 15). Classroom students will also have access to the online self-study course and downloadabl... Read moree materials.Read less
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Start Date: Oct 21st, 2025
Start Time: 12:15 PM
Contact:
Agathe Gaulin
(250) 247-9714
seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org
Address:
Gabriola Recreation Society
Room# Classroom/Office
680 North Road
GABRIOLA, BC
Class Status: 12 Seats remaining
Additional Information
2 evening sessions to cover all the material you need to know to write the Restricted Radio Operator's (Roc-M) certification exam. Exam will be administered at 20:00 (8 pm) on October 28th. Pre-study ... Read moremanual available from the Gabriola Squadron Team Leader. Email her to arrange for pick-up or delivery: seo-gabriolaisland@cps-ecp.org. This Maritime Radio manual is a great ongoing reference. ROC-M holders wanting to review the material are welcome to attend this class without charge.Read less
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Start Date: Nov 25th, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Mike Johnson
(905) 220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com
Address:
Oakville Power Boat Club
Room# main Hall
150 Water St
OAKVILLE, ON
Class Status: 15 Seats remaining
Additional Information
Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted... Read more Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), that is the law, so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). Course takes place at the Oakville Power Boat Club. Classroom lectures take place 7pm until 10:00pm on Tuesday November 25 and December 02, 2025 with the exam on December 09, 2025. A VHF radio simulator will be available to help develop your skills using an actual VHF radio.Read less
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Start Date: Feb 10th, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Mike Johnson
(905) 220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com
Address:
Oakville Power Boat Club
Room# Main Hall
150 Water St
OAKVILLE, ON
Class Status: 15 Seats remaining
Additional Information
Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted... Read more Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), that is the law, so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). Course takes place at the Oakville Power Boat Club. Classroom lectures take place 7pm until 10:00pm on Tuesday February 10, 17th 2026 with the exam on Tuesday February 24, 2026. A VHF radio simulator will be available to help develop your skills using an actual VHF radio.Read less
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Start Date: Apr 14th, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Mike Johnson
(905) 220-3358
mikecjohnson90@gmail.com
Address:
Oakville Power Boat Club
Room# Main Hall
150 Water St
OAKVILLE, ON
Class Status: 20 Seats remaining
Additional Information
Do you really know, what you do not know? Maritime radio is a great way to connect to information and assistance from your location on the water. Anyone on board using the radio must have a Restricted... Read more Operator's Certificate (Maritime) (ROC(M)), that is the law, so this course could be a family affair! In addition to emergency radio procedures you'll discover the advantages of everyday operating techniques; the many uses of maritime radios, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (DSC/GMDSS). Course takes place at the Oakville Power Boat Club. Classroom lectures take place 7pm until 10:00pm on Tuesday April 14, and 21, 2026 with the exam on Tuesday April 28, 2026. A VHF radio simulator will be available to help develop your skills using an actual VHF radio.Read less
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Start Date: Oct 4th, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Peter Bennett
(604) 817-4165
training.radio@vpsboat.org
Address:
St. James Community Square
Room# 121
3214 West 10th Ave
VANCOUVER, BC
Class Status: 14 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This is a one-day class 9AM - 4 PM. We recommend that you order the printed book, as some students have reported problems accessing the ePub book. We reserve the right to cancel the class if suffici... Read moreent numbers are not achieved.Read less
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Start Date: Nov 29th, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
Peter Bennett
(604) 817-4165
training.radio@vpsboat.org
Address:
St. James Community Square
Room# 121
3214 West 10th Ave
VANCOUVER, BC
Class Status: 20 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This is a one-day class 9AM - 4 PM. We recommend that you order the printed book, as some students have reported problems accessing the ePub book. We reserve the right to cancel the class if suffici... Read moreent numbers are not achieved.Read less
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Start Date: Dec 9th, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Contact:
Len Burton
(250) 656-6450
brentwoodbaysquadron@live.ca
Address:
Claremont Secondary School
Room# 135
4980 Wesley Rd
VICTORIA, BC
Class Status: 20 Seats remaining
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BRENTWOOD BAY SQUADRON A Unit of Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons Vancouver Island South District 7-9 pm GET YOUR MARITIME RADIO LICENSE & DSC To operate a maritime radio, you need the certif... Read moreicate. It is the law! The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures, as well as everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio. Secure your lifeline. Be sure that you and your family take the Maritime Radio course. This a 3 evening course Dec 9, 10 & 17, 2025 Exam is on Dec 17, 2025Read less
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Maritime Radio DSC - No Book option for a 2nd Family Member
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Start Date: Nov 22nd, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Contact:
BARY MCCLINCHEY
(519) 591-8743
bmcclinc@gmail.com
Address:
Waterloo Regional Police
Room# Community Room
45 Columbia St. E., Waterloo, Ont.
WATERLOO, ON
Class Status: 11 Seats remaining
Additional Information
This course will be an all-day session. Instruction and discussion in the morning and early afternoon. The written and oral exams will be completed in the later part of the afternoon. This course ... Read morewill use an electronic version of the course manual. Lunch will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Barry McCliinchey, bmcclinc@gmail.com.Read less
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