LightMaster Nautical Training and Software
Enhancing your safety and enjoyment afloat
VHF DSC Training Simulator
Our unique Simulator Software offers you Hands-On Experience with small-craft radio equipment in the comfort of your home.
Realistic DSC Equipment on PC Screen
Local and Remote Radio Units + GPS
Hands-on Practice of All Controls
Send and Receive All Alerts and Announcements
LightMaster VHF DSC Simulator
Send and Receive on One PC
Multi-line Display Screen
Local GPS Simulator
Learn Radio Set-Up
Practice Distress Working
Classroom Network Option
SOFTWARE DELIVERY
Instant Download Access
All our software is now supplied by instant internet download as standard. Some products can be delivered on physical media (USB flash drives) by special request.
Occasionally you may see references to CDs in older promotional material, or indications that previous versions of Windows are required. The software is supplied for Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11.
View details of Individual Products
Radar Simulator: Fully featured Radar Simulator gives you hands-on experience with radar equipment
VHF DSC Radio Simulator: Gain Hands-on practice in operating a VHF DSC marine radio.
Vessel Lights & Buoys Simulator: Practice recognising all the light patterns shown by ship and buoys.
Licences
Software Licence Types & Conditions
Individual Licence
- Issued for personal study by one named individual
- Non-Transferrable
- Only the named individual or immediate family at same address to use it
- Not valid for any other person to use
- Can be used on more than one PC, but only for use by the one licensed person
- NOT valid for use on classroom PCs
- NOT valid for teaching any other person
Software Licensing
You do not buy or own the software. You buy a licence or licences, which permit you to use the program in either a personal or a shared-use capacity.
An instructor may purchase a Personal Licence to learn the subject, or evaluate the best way to structure their teaching. They must be in possession of a Professional Licence before using the software to provide access to any other person.
The software is provided with no time limit on use, unless it is provided as an evaluation copy, with a time limit. You may continue to use the software on the licensed PCs for so long as they are running compatible versions of Windows. We cannot guarantee to provide updates if future OS changes prevent them from working.
Software Pricing
Personal VHF DSC Simulator £40 GBP
Professional VHF per PC £80 GBP
More than 2 Pro Licences – Call for Best Quote
Professional Licence
- Issued for one PC per licence
- Non-Transferrable
- Can be used for
- a succession of different students
- Can be used under different tutors at one location
- Can be used by one tutor at different locations but only one PC per licence
- Is valid for use on classroom PCs
- Is valid for teaching any other person
Talk With an Expert to Choose the Best Software for You!
If you are not quite sure which Licence or Program is best for your intended use, just call or email us. Details are on the Contact page.
A Proven History
Leader in Small-Craft Training Simulators
LightMaster – Was the first training simulator software which made ColRegs Vessel Lights fun and easier to learn. It gave its name to the industry-leading development company which continued to be a pioneer in the field of nautical training simulators.
1st publicly available small-craft VHF DSC Simulator
Central to the original Short Range Certificate courses
1st publicly available small-craft Radar Simulator
Adopted as the foundation of the official Radar Course
What They’re Saying
Customer Testimonials
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