The Radiocommunication Service (RVD) is responsible for all communication channels necessary during the race to control all the organizational vehicles. They also maintain all communication equipment, from transmitter relays to walkie-talkies. The committee ensures that all specialist equipment is up to date, built into the vehicles at the start of the race and removed from the vehicles again afterwards. The RVD also makes sure that all these means of communication may legally be used during the race, which means arranging permits for this.
The RVD has two tasks during the race: maintaining the communication network and manning the control room. Part of the RVD is present in the race to fix malfunctions or carry out repairs and replacements. In addition, they ensure that all communication equipment comes back at the end of the race.
The other half of the committee mans the control room. They receive the notifications during the race and pass the information on to the race director (WL). Together with the WL, we direct the units in the race to make sure it runs safely.
We're looking for you!
Always wondered what's happening behind the scenes of the Batavierenrace? Do you want to help manage organization vehicles during the race? The RVD of the Batavierenrace is looking for an enthusiastic new member for this committee.
Your contribution
The RVD is looking for a committee member with experience in organizing. A technical background or knowledge about radio networks is not required. Above all, enthusiasm and a great eagerness to learn are important. As an RVD committee member you gain a lot of experience with the radio equipment we use. You will learn the protocol that we use for the communication with the vehicles and you will come into contact with modern communication equipment that, for example, is also used by professional government agencies. Furthermore, you work on improvements to the system to make it all run even better.
Time commitment
The RVD meets a number of times throughout the year to discuss the necessary issues and exchange information, both among themselves and with other committees. There is a close cooperation between the Race Control (WL) and the RVD. Of course, you are busy around and during the weekend of the race. You will get a lot of fun in return, and that's what it's all about in this committee.
Interested?
Does this committee seem interesting to you? Then contact the committee directly via rvd@batavierenrace.nl. They are happy to answer your questions! For general questions about becoming a member of a committee, you can contact interesse@batavierenrace.nl.
