Introduction
At the ECRA conference in Rudice (Czech Republic) in 2022 and in discussion with Giuseppe Conte and Dinko Novosel, it was thought that a comprehensive list of communication devices available to cave rescue teams should be provided. In the end it was decided that Pete Allwright (ECRA Honorary Member) would be tasked with producing the first issue of such a document.
This third edition offers updates and additions to the original document.
Format of document
The document is in two sections.
The first section is a number of tables identifying the available communications devices.
The second section provides a detailed description of several devices, expanding on the content of the tables in the first section.
Prices
The prices quoted are from the time when the radio was added to the catalogue and may not have been updated.
It remains that in the current climate, any prices should be treated as volatile. Inflation, currency rates and tariffs may affect the end price.
CREG
Mention is made in several places of the CREG Journal. CREG is the Cave Radio and Electronics Group of the BCRA – the British Cave Research Association. The CREG Journal covers the application of technology to the exploration and study of caves, with cave communication being a major theme.
The CREG Journal is published four times per year and is available either as a printed magazine or as a download. A small subscription fee applies. If you want more information please take a look at https://bcra.org.uk/pub/cregj/ or contact creg-editor@bcra.org.uk.
Thank You
Again a big thank you to all who have responded to allow this catalogue to be reviewed.
This is a live document so if you have any additional contributions or changes, please contact communications@caverescue.eu with the details.