// Event Support
Radio Communications for
Your Event
Liverpool RAYNET provides free volunteer radio support for public events across Merseyside — marathons, sportives, charity walks, festivals, and more — ensuring reliable links for marshals, welfare, medical, and command teams independent of mobile networks.
Cost
Free
Voluntary – no charge
Notice
4+ weeks
Ideal planning lead time
Coverage
Merseyside
City & surrounding
Operators
30+
Trained volunteers
Events We Support
Types we regularly assist
We work with organisers and safety teams to deliver independent radio comms — essential when mobile networks are congested or unavailable.
Road Races & Marathons
Marshal coordination, sweep teams, medical links.
Cycling Sportives
Route coverage, feed stations, incident reporting.
Charity Walks & Hikes
Welfare checks, participant tracking.
Festivals & Outdoor Events
Security, medical, welfare, management nets.
Water-Based Events
Shore-to-vessel safety comms.
Community & Civic Events
Resilience for parades & public gatherings.
What We Provide
Equipment & services
Dedicated Radio Net
Private managed network covering your event area.
Operators at Key Points
Positioned at marshal posts, medical, start/finish etc.
Self-Contained Equipment
Battery-powered radios — no venue power needed.
Event Log & Debrief
Full record kept; summary available post-event.
Emergency Services Liaison
Links to police/ambulance if in your safety plan.
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Request Support
Quick form — we’ll contact you to discuss needs. Free voluntary service.
Submit Request →
Submit 4+ weeks ahead for best coordination. Earlier for big events.
How to Request Support
From enquiry to deployment
01
Submit Request
Use our form: date, location, size, comms needs.
02
Initial Discussion
Controller contacts you to review layout & requirements.
03
Planning & Briefing
Comms plan created; frequencies & positions shared.
04
Event Day
Operators arrive early, radio checks, net active.
05
Stand Down & Debrief
Operators released; log available, lessons noted.
What to Expect
Responsibilities summary
| Item | Detail | Provided by |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Equipment | Handhelds, mobiles, batteries, antennas | RAYNET |
| Licensed Operators | Valid Ofcom licence holders | RAYNET |
| Comms Plan | Frequencies, callsigns, positions, escalation | RAYNET |
| Briefing Pack | Route maps, contacts, timings, key personnel | Organiser |
| Marshal Positions | Access & location details for radio posts | Organiser |
| Risk Assessment | Event safety docs shared pre-event | Organiser |
| Cost | No charge – voluntary organisation | Free |