UK Government overlooks RAYNET in emergency plans

The Government's recent Digital Britain report speaks of the importance of resilient communications networks and the need for regular tests of emergency communications systems.

Mention is made of a planned major test in late 2009 to manage and recover from a major loss of network capability.

The RSGB regrets that Government communications planners seem to have completely overlooked the valuable resource that RAYNET can offer in such emergency situations.

Unfortunately RAYNET does not seem to be completely integrated into the nation's emergency communications planning

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