Our Head South Area, IU8ACV Vincenzo Carusone, known frequenter of summits, Campania was appointed coordinator of the Network Radio Montana (R.R.M.) with ID OSCAR 28.
R.R.M., how is recited on the official website, It is a national project which aims to increase the safety in the mountains by means of radio communications. Currently it offers free use of a radio frequency band PMR-446 (UHF), Unified National level, used for exchanging security information between several people during outdoor adventures. The network's potential is directly proportional to the number of users active simultaneously in geographically limited area. the R.R.M. It is not an alternative to the traditional methods of alerting those in charge of mountain rescue organs, but is a “di più” for the prevention of accidents in the mountains or in wooded areas, and possibly may show a useful support in case of emergency in the phases of research and subsequent rescue, to have a direct connection between the injured and rescuers earlier alerted.
Here is the statement released by R.R.M.
A Vincenzo IU8ACV arrive to congratulate you on a great job definitely take place at the highest level and with great commitment.