EuroSpeleo 2016 Sessions

Cave Link- Through the Rock Text Messaging

Session code: OT10

Oral / Technical, Main EuroSpeleo Conference

Mr Paul Taylor

Summary

Since its arrival in the UK in 2013 Cave Link has been extensively tested and subsequently adopted by 6 of the UK Cave Rescue Teams. With gCRG being one of those that has purchased it.This presentation will take a look at the equipment showing what it can do and can't do. Show where it excells over other forms of communications equipment. Provide an opportunity for a Table Top Exercise. Show how teams with Cave Link are joining up to expand networks and also show some of the coverage results that have been achieved. If you attend a Cave Rescue in the UK you could find yourself working with this equipment so an ideal opportunity to see it.

Biography

40 plus years with Gloucestershire Cave Rescue Group. Presently Chairman. Very keen to promote and develop interaction between teams. Helped with the promotion of Cave Link within the Uk