Website information and disclaimer

CumbriaCQ provides general educational information about preparedness, radio and communications. It is not an emergency service, a real-time warning service or a substitute for advice from the responsible authority, your service provider or an appropriately qualified professional.

Check the information that applies to you

Check current official guidance, Ofcom licence conditions and interface requirements, and the instructions for your exact equipment before acting. Rules, services and products can change after a page's source-check date. Local repeater pages and maps do not establish reception at your location, working internet links or backup power.

In an emergency, follow official instructions and contact the emergency services using the appropriate official channels. Community radios, mesh devices, internet apps and this website do not guarantee that a request for help will reach anyone.

Equipment, estimates and safety

You are responsible for checking that your equipment and its use are appropriate, lawful and safe. A product link, app account or radio identifier does not grant permission to transmit. Calculator results are estimates based on the stated inputs and assumptions, not measurements or certification. Household needs, batteries, radio paths and external networks differ.

Follow manufacturer safety instructions. Do not use outdoor fuel-burning equipment indoors or improvise mains wiring. Obtain competent advice for electrical installation, building alterations, medical needs or other matters requiring specialist judgement.

Limits of reliance

Equipment suitability, radio coverage and communications during an outage are not guaranteed. To the extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for loss arising from reliance on this information. Nothing in this notice excludes or restricts liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including applicable statutory consumer rights. This notice does not make unsafe advice safe or replace the important warnings within each guide.

Advertising and third-party sites

Advertising and affiliate relationships are identified separately beside the relevant links. Read the editorial policy and affiliate disclosure. A marketplace search is not a checked offer or endorsement of every result. Third-party sellers and service providers are responsible for their own terms and services.

Corrections and related policies

Use the contact and correction route if you spot an error. Tell us the page and the information needing review, with a source where possible. See the existing privacy policy and competition terms where applicable; this general information notice does not silently change a separate service or competition agreement.