Short Range Certificate
The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is an internationally valid radio operating certificate . It entitles the holder to participate in the mobile marine radio service on VHF on pleasure boats and on ships that are not subject to radio equipment requirements. It includes the operation of marine radio stations on VHF and security radio systems ( GMDSS ), but not the operation of ship radio stations ( inland radio ).
The certificate complies with Article 47 of the Radio Regulations .
Short Range Certificate in Germany
The Short Range Certificate , which is issued in Germany, is called a radio operating certificate with limited validity .
Short Range Certificate in the Netherlands and Belgium
The Short Range Certificate , which is issued in the Netherlands and Belgium, is Marcom B .
Short Range Certificate in Austria
In Austria the short range certificate is called VHF operating certificate II .
Short Range Certificate from Switzerland
In Switzerland, the Short Range Certificate is called a company certificate with limited validity for recreational shipping .