Abstract: A rescue radio system includes a radio frequency tag, which is carried by and remains with an aircraft, and a rescue radio, which is carried by and remains with an aircrew member. The rescue radio includes an accelerometer that generates an actuation signal in response to the rescue radio being accelerated at a rate that is at least as great as the minimum amount of acceleration that the rescue radio can experience while the rescue radio is being carried by an aircrew member who is ejected from the aircraft. In response to the actuation signal, an interrogator of the rescue radio is activated so that it transmits an interrogatory signal. The radio frequency tag emits a reply signal in response to receiving the interrogatory signal. The interrogator receives the reply signal if the rescue radio is proximate to the radio frequency tag.