Applying for a Short Range Certificate (SRC) conversion
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzYou need a valid radio certificate to participate in the mobile maritime radio service or the inland waterway radio service.
There are two types of radio certificates for the maritime radio service:
- The general radio operator's certificate, also known as the Long Range Certificate (LRC), entitles you to participate in VHF, border and short wave as well as the mobile maritime radio service via satellite, which also works on the high seas.
- The restricted radio operator's certificate, also known as the Short Range Certificate (SRC), only entitles you to participate in VHF radio, which is only sufficient near the coast.
To obtain the restricted radio operator's certificate (SRC), you normally have to pass a theory and practical test. However, if you already have a recognized certificate of competence or a radio certificate that is fully equivalent to the requirements for the SRC, you can apply for an SRC without an examination.
The BZ I radio certificate or equivalent recognized certificates of competence or radio certificates are suitable for this purpose. Not equivalent are, among others
- VHF operating certificate for radio operators (UBZ)
- Maritime radio certificate 1st and 2nd class
- General maritime radio certificate
- General radiotelephony certificate
- VHF radiotelephone certificate
The German Sailing Association (DSV) is responsible for issuing an SRC on presentation of an equivalent certificate.