[ARRL-OK] ABATE/Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Run is Dec. 11.

[Jay Eimer]

Come on up and bring an (unwrapped) toy - last year we had 33,000 bikes.
This year is the first for using amateur radio for comms, and we'll have at
least 3 TARC members on their bikes (but only one is a Hog) with HT's and
earpieces.  They'll be reporting progress and any tie-ups to net control
just like all the stationary hams along the route.

Hogs and Hams just go together, right?

I want to see how many semi trucks it takes to load all the toys.  If the
weather holds and the turnout is good, it may take several.

73,

Jay
AD5PE
President - Tulsa Amateur Radio Club

We'll be running the net from 9:30 AM until it's done on 145.11 (neg, PL
88.5) and probably a talk in on another 2m repeater or maybe on the link
system (443.850+ PL 88.5 in Tulsa, plus a dozen linked repeaters in remote
locations). 

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[mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of D C *Mac* Macdonald
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 11:42
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Subject: Re: [ARRL-OK] ABATE/Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Run is Dec. 11.

If I came up, I'd be riding my Harley!

73  ---  Mac


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From: "Mark D. Conklin N7XYO" <n7xyo at arrl.net>
Reply-To: n7xyo at arrl.net,ARRL Oklahoma Section List
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Subject: Re: [ARRL-OK] ABATE/Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Run is Dec. 11.
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 11:27:18 -0600 (CST)

Hi Mac,  40,000 is the correct number and it came from Tulsa PD and the
ABATE group... this thing is a HUGE bike ride.

Come on up, were gonna need the help :)

73 Mark N7XYO



 > 40,000 bikes?  The most I'd believe might be 4,000.
 > I'd guess 1,500 would be more reasonable to expect.
 >
 > Mac, K2GKK/5
 >
 >
 >
 > -- "Mark D. Conklin N7XYO" <n7xyo at arrl.net> wrote:
 >
 > The ABATE / Marine Corps annual Toys for Tots Toy Run is December 11.
 > Amateur Radio will be there to help with communications.
 > We will need approximately 20 amateurs for this public service project.
 > Starting at 10 a.m. 5 of the hams will help with the lineup of  >
approximately 40,000 motorcycles at 51st and Riverside in Tulsa, Ok.
 >
 > The remaining 15 amateurs will need to be on stations at about 12:30 p.m.
 > This group will be assist with communications, traffic control and  >
emergencies during the ride. The event is expected to end around 3:00 p.m.
 >
 > Volunteers will need good HT (5 watt) extra batteries, a earbud, head  >
phones or head set with boom mic. If you own a reflective vest, bring it.
 > A few locations will be able operate near your car, most will not. Dress
> for the weather, bring a folding chair, water, etc. you will be on station
> for about 3 hours.
 >
 > To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Tom White K5EHX at
> 918-835-7889 or e-mail k5ehx at arrl.net  >
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