Raynet played a major part in the widespread search following the Lockerbie disaster. More typically Raynet Groups are called upon to provide radio communications at such occasions as emergencies due to fire, flood and other incidents.
Raynet is comprised mainly of licensed radio amateurs willing to put their own radio equipment and their services at the disposal of the emergency services. There is also important work for those who wish to assist but do not hold an Amateur Radio licence.
As part of their training and to keep in practice, Raynet members often provide radio communications at public or club events, assisting one or other of the voluntary ambulance organisations (or other "user services") and by so doing widen the cover which they can provide. Typically, at e.g., a half marathon road race, there may be an ambulance with crew plus a first aid team and as many as a dozen Raynet stations at points around the course ready to report casualties or people in need of medical assistance.
For more information on Strathclyde Raynet contact the Group Controller - See home page for contact details.