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East Durham RAYNET

Date last updated: 21-JAN-2010

General Information

East Durham RAYNET is the local group of British RAYNET which is the UK member of the international community of radio amateurs dedicated to providing emergency communications when the normal systems fail or are overloaded. Communications can range from a few hundred yards to intercontinental, as required.

If needed, RAYNET must be called-out by a statutory emergency service of the County Emergency Planning Office, this is a UK legal requirement. RAYNET often provides communications at public events to exercise their skills, organisers should contact RAYNET at the address below.

Meetings and Events

The group, and Peterlee Radio Club, meets at 7.30pm every Wednesday at the St John's Ambulance Headquarters, North East Industrial Estate, Peterlee. All who are interested in radio communications are welcome.

Costs and Charges

RAYNET does not charge for this service but donations are welcomed.

Telephone Help Line

Via County Emergency Planning Officer

Hours Available

As required

Special Provision

Host and run a specifically built ICU (Incident Control Unit/Command Unit) which is self-sufficient.

Accessible Premises

The premises are accessible to the disabled.

Charity Number

1047725

Contacts

Name	Peter H Orr
Position	Deputy Group Controller
Address	East Durham Raynet, 74 Amalfi Tower, Lakeside Village, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3AL
Telephone	07506 452 870
Fax	44 7006 045 600
Email	peter.orr80@ntlworld.com

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