SYC Radio Inspection Certificate Form

RADIO INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

MARINE COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION SURVEY AND INSPECTION FORM, FOR A.S. CATEGORY 1-3 YACHTS
Yacht Name:*
Sail Number:*
SAT Phone Number:
Secondary SAT Phone Number (if carried)
Radio Surveyor's Name:*
Location of Check:*
Date of Check:*

DayMonthYear
Date
Vessel Owner Name*

First NameLast Name
Owner's Email Address
example@example.com
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
1. Yacht Batteries

Batteries shall be of a sealed type from which liquid electrolyte cannot escapeSeparate Engine & House battery banksCharging arrangements & switching adequateAlternator & belts in good working condition
2. On Load Voltage Test

Battery terminal voltage did not fall below 11.4v when On-load Battery Tester applied
3. Battery Terminals

Terminals are tight and well greasedBattery cabling is in good condition
4. VHF Radio

Installed in a position protected from the ingress of moistureChannels 6, 16, 21, 22, 67, 72, 73, 80, 81 and 82 fitted25 Watt transmit powerif DSC Capable:- MMSI Programmed- Connected to GPS Receiver- Able to send and receive alerts
5. VHF Antenna

VHF Antenna and connections in sound mechanical condition
6. Spare VHF Antenna

Spare Antenna is on Board for each radio and in sound condition and mountings available for ease of installation
7. Co-axial Cable Feeder

Feeder is sound and of low loss quality with good connections
8. VHF Handheld Radio

Channels 6, 16, 21, 22, 67, 72, 73, 80 and 81is WaterproofProvision for charge or replacement of batteries adequateRated output of 5w
9. Documents

Marine Radio Operators Handbook is held on boardDistress Procedure: Guide for Operators, Sat Phone number & Call Sign and MMSI are visible
10. Separate Radio

Capable of receiving weather bulletins (AM/FM Radio)
11. Special Regulations

Yacht complies with Australian Sailing Special Regulations 3.25 Marine Radio
12. Navigation Lights

Yachts navigation lights, working, fitted to conform to Australian Sailing special regulations and IRPCAS
13. AIS

AIS Transponder fitted, correctly configured and operational, with current vessel details
COMPLETE BELOW FOR CATEGORY 1 and 2 RACES, or if fitted:
14. Satellite Phone

Securely fastened mountingConnected to vessel’s electrical supply (in sound condition)Permanent external aerial in sound conditionFunction for voice & dataFunction for email (if specified in NOR)
15. Alternate Means of Communication

Emergency antenna or alternate means of sat phone communications on board and in sound condition, separate to the mast.
16. HF Radio

Installed in a position protected from the ingress of moistureRated 100w output, if DSC Capable:- MMSI Programmed- Connected to GPS Receiver- Able to send alerts
17. HF Frequencies Fitted

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18. HF Radio

HF & VHF Transmission signal reports are satisfactory on all frequencies
19. ATU HF

ATU effectively tunes HF antenna on all frequencies fitted
20. HF Antenna

HF Antenna in sound mechanical condition
21. Spare HF Antenna

Spare HF Antenna for each radio is kept on board and is easily erectedATU effective on all required frequencies on spare antenna
22. HF Insulators

Insulators on HF antenna of good quality and free from defects
23. HF Co-axial cable feeder

Feeder is sound and of low loss quality with good connections
24. Radio Earth

Radio Earth system is sound and effective antenna tunes wellConnection to ATU and Transceiver
DECLARATION
I have surveyed the radio and electrical equipment on this yacht and have found all equipment to be on board the yacht and in good working order at the time and date of this inspection. I have surveyed the yachts equipment and found it to conform to the requirements of Australian Sailing Special Regulations 2021-.
Signed by:*

Radio Surveyor / Marine Electrician Company
Surveyor Name*
Company:*
Contact Phone*
Signature*

Clear
Should be Empty:

RADIO INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

COMPLETE BELOW FOR CATEGORY 1 and 2 RACES, or if fitted:

DECLARATION