// About Us
Emergency Communications
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Test Raynet is a dedicated team of licensed amateur radio operators providing voluntary, resilient communications support to emergency services, local authorities, and community events across .
Founded
1953
Over 70 years supporting the community
Group Ref
179
Zone 10 ·
Members
15+
Licensed & trained operators
Availability
24/7
Activatable on request
What is RAYNET?
Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network – UK national organisation
RAYNET-UK is the national voluntary communications service provided by licensed radio amateurs, formed in 1953 after severe East Coast flooding to organise amateur radio resources for emergencies.
Registered with Ofcom and working closely with police, ambulance, fire & rescue, local authorities, and voluntary agencies, RAYNET supplies resilient communications when normal systems fail or become overwhelmed.
Test Raynet (Group TEST001) is one of many groups in Zone 10, serving and surrounding areas with trained volunteers and self-sufficient equipment.
Our Capabilities
What we deliver on activation
VHF / UHF Voice Communications
Portable and mobile FM radios on 2m and 70cm amateur bands, with repeater access across for reliable local coverage.
HF Long-Range Links
High-frequency radio for extended regional coverage when local infrastructure is compromised.
Digital & Data Modes
APRS tracking, Winlink email-over-radio, and message handling independent of internet or mobile networks.
Event Support
Dedicated nets for marathons, sportives, charity events, and public gatherings to keep teams connected.
Self-Sufficient Deployment
Operators use personal battery-powered equipment, ready to establish communications quickly at any incident.
How an Activation Works
From initial request to stand-down
01
Request Received
Emergency service, authority, or event organiser contacts the Group Controller via phone, email, or liaison.
02
Alert Issued
Controller evaluates need, confirms resources, alerts operators, and updates site status.
03
Operators Deploy
Volunteers mobilise with equipment to designated points; net established and checked.
04
Net Operational
Net controller handles traffic, messages, and reports between field teams and command.
05
Stand Down
Released by requester; operators log activities, debrief, and submit report to RAYNET-UK.