Stafford RAYNET @StaffordRAYNET

Stafford Radio Amateur Emergency Network assists our service users with emergency communications using amateur radio in the Staffordshire area. staffordraynet.org.uk Stafford, UK Joined January 2012

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Stafford RAYNET @StaffordRAYNET

4 years ago

It's been a very quiet couple of years but finally events are starting up again. Our first one is local endurance horse ride on Cannock Chase tomorrow.

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4 years ago

Good luck to everyone running in the #StaffordHalf marathon today. Our radio operators are manning several water points round the course and keeping control up to date with race progress.

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4 years ago

This weekend we have two events. Saturday we have a competitive equine event on Cannock Chase and on Sunday we are working with @StGilesHospice for their Cycle Autumn event. It's great to be back after a long break.

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4 years ago

This weekend we will be supporting @StGilesHospice with their cycle challenge event. Our operators will be keeping an eye on rider progress and reporting back details to control. It's great to be back doing events! #RAYNET

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5 years ago

Firewatch - Our volunteer radio operators are continuing with firewatch duties on #cannockchase this week. Although the weather is cooler and there has been some rain, many parts of the area are still very dry.

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5 years ago

STANDBY - Stafford #RAYNET have been placed on standby to assist with firewatch duties on #CannockChase. The recent hot weather has increased the risk of fire.

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5 years ago

Stand down - We have now been stood down from firewatch activities for the time being. The ongoing wet weather has reduced the risk of fire on Cannock Chase. We will continue to work closely with the rangers and are ready to respond again if required.

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5 years ago

FIREWATCH - Some essential tools for today. Whilst it has rained overnight, the ground is still very dry.

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5 years ago

FIREWATCH - Members of the group are currently located in high risk areas of Cannock Chase monitoring the area for fire or smoke. Mobile phone signals on the chase can be poor so all incidents are passed back to control using VHF radio.

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5 years ago

CALLOUT - Stafford RAYNET have been tasked to assist with #firewatch duties on #cannockchase

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6 years ago

And they're off! around 2000 #staffordhalf runners passed the start line at 10 AM and are making their way round the course. RAYNET operators are keeping control up to date with lead runners and any issues.

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6 years ago

Today is the #StaffordHalf marathon. We will be covering specific points round the course and reporting race progress back to control.

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6 years ago

#StormCiara is trying it's best here in Stafford and has already caused some damage. Our radio kit doesn't rely on public networks such as satellites or mobile phone technology so whatever happens, we can always get the message through. #RAYNET

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6 years ago

It's finally stopped raining! Riders are making their way round the route on a very soggy Cannock Chase. VHF comms between each checkpoint and control are working well even at low power.

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6 years ago

Today we are supporting Sport Endurance for an competitive equine ride on Cannock Chase. We are manning checkpoints and reporting rider numbers back to control using radio due to limited mobile phone coverage round the 60 mile course.

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6 years ago

This is our TTU setup. It receives signals from distant stations and relays them to control. These distant stations would normally be out of direct coverage. Finding the best location for this equipment is just one of the planning tasks carried out before the event.

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6 years ago

Today we are covering comms for the Lymestone Cowboy cycle event in North Staffs. We have a range of kit in using including a cross band repeater, fixed radios in control, mobile radios in the sweep vehicle and some handheld radios.

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6 years ago

#stafford10k The race is progressing well. Fortunately, the weather has dried up.

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6 years ago

All radio operators are in place and radio checks complete. Weather is cool but some local roads are flooded due to heavy rain overnight.

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6 years ago

Kit checked and batteries charged for tomorrows event. We are covering the #Stafford10k keeping organisers up to date on the race progress and and requests for assistance.