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Goat Scar, Longsleddale: KMRT 20090531, Cumbria, NY47680709 -- The Communications keeping the ground man at base informed of progress, and requesting particular equipment. The radio mikes are fitted with a gps receiver which relays the position of the radio unit, and presumably its user, to base, where it is displayed on a map on a computer screen. In difficult situations a team member can be guided to a casualty site from base. The computer keeps a log of movements which is valuable in an inquiry.
(photo 31.5.2009)