An amazing example of amateur radio used to help in an emergency.
On 20th August, Mike M6MGE picked up a call for emergency assistance via his local repeater GB3WR in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. He dialled 999 and was able to relay the request for emergency assistance clearly and concisely to Ambulance Control, and pass on medical advice to the scene whilst rapid response and ambulance vehicles were en route.
Mike’s made a YouTube clip of the incident available, and it’s well worth a listen.
The video states that the patient “has made a full recovery and continues to enjoy her holiday in Exmouth.”
Organisations like RAYNET are in many cases trained to deal with message-handling like this, but any of us monitoring local repeaters or calling channels could receive an emergency call at any time. Well done to Mike M6MGE for his cool and calm handling of this, and to Jon G6ASK on scene for making use of amateur radio under emergency conditions.
Thanks to Ed G8FAX for alerting me to the story…
Pete M0PSX
Mike M6MGE any raynet group would love to have you on the side if you’re in Essex then EssexRaynet it would be nice,you need to go to UK raynet To see how you can join your local raynet group
Or get in touch with Pete M0PSX or James 2e1gua who are in Essex Raynet for more information
Mr James D Beatwell
Amateur radio Callsion is 2E1GUA
A Volunteer of Essex Raynet
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Tel 07759115365
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what a very impressive young man kept his cool and dealt with what could have become a very serious matter well done Mike he would be an asset to any Raynet group.
Many congratulations Very professional operating
for anyone who slams us M6’s, WELL DON’T after watching this i am just so damm proud to be a M6, WELL DONE Mike