Successful end to the World Cup for
Region 1

Aside from the obvious success on the pitch for the Region's football teams, the Soccer World Cup final also marked the end of a one-month standby period for HAMNET, the Emergency Communications Group of South Africa.

For the duration of the tournament, HAMNET members have been on standby ready to provide communications links from the Joint Communications Centre to anywhere where communications have been needed should there have been an incident at the event. This was no easy task with ten venues spread across the country along with many more training grounds, fan parks or other places where the thousands of tourists or fans may have gathered.

The event has been an excellent exercise in preparedness. With much gained and nothing lost. HAMNET now has two emergency units at their disposal now with one designed into a flight case in such a way that it contains just about everything one needs in a field or ops room situation. Everything is neatly contained in the case and all the plugs are ready to be connected the antennas, power supply etc that may be needed for the occasion.

Congratulations to HAMNET and South Africa for an excellent tournament.

For further information on HAMNET activities contact Francois ZS6BUU at http://tinyurl.com/2vzzrdl

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