Learning for the UBI VHF Certficate with Flashcards

I am currently preparing for the UBI (VHF Certificate for Inland Navigation) and was looking for a simple, efficient way to learn the standardized question catalogs.The official questionnaires are extensive, repetitive, and not very motivating to study in their original form. I wanted a solution that allows structured learning, repetition, and measurable progress.

After searching online, I collected the official question catalogs and converted them into CSV files.These files are formatted in a way that they can be imported directly into Anki or other flashcard-based learning tools.

The idea was simple:

• One question per card

• The correct answer on the back

• Clean formatting

• No unnecessary distractions

This makes the material much easier to practice in short sessions and on multiple devices.

Why Anki Flashcards Work So Well

Anki uses a spaced repetition algorithm, which means:

• Easy cards appear less often

• Difficult cards are repeated more frequently

• You focus automatically on your weak areas

Key advantages:

• Efficient long-term learning

• Ideal for large question catalogs

• Works offline and on mobile devices

• Free and open source

For standardized exams like UBI or FKN, this learning method is extremely effective.

How to Import the Cards into Anki

1. Download and install Anki from https://apps.ankiweb.net

2. Download the desired CSV file from the repository

3. Open Anki and click Import File

4. Select the CSV file

5. During import:

   • Map the first column to Front

   • Map the second column to Back

   • Activate HTML Detection

   • Choose or create a deck (e.g. “UBI”)

6. Finish the import and start learning

That’s it. The cards are immediately ready to use.

Available Question Catalogs

You can download the prepared CSV files here:

• SRC - Full Exam

• SRC - Vocab Training

• UBI - Full Exam

• UBI - Supplementary Exam (if you already own the SRC)

• UBI - Practical Exam (Example)

• FKN - Fachkundenachweis

• Alphabet and Numbers (usable for all certificates)

GitHub Repository and Sources

All files, sources, and the conversion script used to format the questionnaires can be found in the GitHub repository: https://github.com/oliverheisel/Sprechfunkzeugnisse

The repository contains:

• All CSV files

• Original sources

• The script used to convert the data

• A transparent structure for further extensions

I hope this setup helps you prepare more efficiently and with less frustration.Good luck with your studies and success in your exam.

Happy learning! 🎉 🍀