Marine VHF Radio Simulator

This software simulates a marine VHF radio with integrated Digital Selective Calling (DSC) controller according to the latest ITU Radio Regulations and Recommendations relevant to small craft and leisure boats.

The simulator implements the operational procedures and protocols of the marine VHF radio with Class D equipment, according to Recommendation ITU-R M.493.

With this simulated VHF radio you can transmit and receive routine calls as well as distress alerts and safety and urgency announcements and another VHF radio (a nearby ship station or a remote coast station) can send an acknowledgement or incoming calls.

The user can therefore see both sides of the transmission.

Using the microphone of your PC, your voice messages are transmitted to other stations and could be replayed to check whether they are correct.

To practise communications in standard maritime English, you receive recorded "Mayday", "Pan Pan" and "Securite" calls from other ships and coast stations in the navigational area.

This simulator allows unlimited practice in generating and handling every type of VHF calls, with no risk of false alerts. It includes software that provides interactive simulation of modern VHF radios on your PC screen.

It complies with the latest standards and protocols of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

It is central to learning VHF radio procedures, teaching Short Range Certificate (SRC) and Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC) radio courses and passing examinations.

It has realistic simulation of both DSC calls and radiotelephony (voice) communications.

It includes software for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Required configuration: CD-ROM reader, sound card, microphone and speakers.

Anyone with a marine VHF radio aboard must have an Operator's Certificate and this simulator provides actual hands-on practice with modern VHF-DSC radio equipment on your PC.

The simulator works in standalone mode with a remote station on the same screen, easy for students at home or sea schools, colleges, clubs in a classroom.

It has professional features at a low cost for broad distribution.

The simulator is a companion product of the "Marine VHF Radio Handbook" from the same author.