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Burton Upon Trent & East Staffordshire
RAYNET Group
RAYNET, The Radio Amateurs’ Emergency Network is the UK’s national voluntary communications service provided for the community by licensed radio amateurs.
Contact can be made with RAYNET in an emergency by telephoning
The Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network's
24-hour Emergency Contact number: 0303 040 1080
Remember that this number should only be used if your local callout procedures fail or are non-existent.
Can I join RAYNET?
Anyone can be considered for membership, though most members have a strong interest in amateur radio. Most members have an Amateur Radio Licence (not the same as a CB Licence).
Can only licensed amateurs join RAYNET?
No, people without a Licence are welcome and can play an active part. Most such members aim to pass the Radio Amateur Examination and get their Amateur Radio Licence. M3/6 licence holders can play a part with RAYNET they can operate a checkpoint or control under the supervision of a full licence holder
What is expected of Burton upon Trent RAYNET members?
Members are expected to try and provide their own equipment. (Burton upon Trent & East Staffordshire RAYNET Group does own a limited amount.) and to attend some events each year.
What can you expect to get out of it?
You can expect to get a lot of operating experience, passing messages for others. (If you have never really enjoyed chatting on a net, you may well find you enjoy operating a lot more when there is a purpose to it.) You may find that your operating practices improve as you find your shortcomings under heavy traffic conditions. You will probably find that you decide to build a lot of minor pieces of equipment - power leads, battery boxes, adapters of various kinds ... (If you have never got round to building things, you may find that this gives you the incentive to get started.) You will also get an excuse to use your radio equipment in the attractive environment of Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas, meeting and working with different people.
How can you join Burton upon Trent RAYNET?
The easiest way is to join is to come to the Burton upon Trent Amateur Radio Club on Wednesday night at 20:00
Burton upon Trent & East Staffordshire RAYNET Group
C/O Burton upon Trent Amateur Radio Club
Stapenhill Institute Club
23 Main Street
Stapenhill
Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire
DE15 9AP
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