[FARC] Gran Fondo Assignments & Call for Sweep
Brian Rozelle via FARC
farc at mailman.qth.net
Sun Sep 13 18:08:59 EDT 2015
Sean,
If I remember correctly there are three separate races but they all pass through the same four times sections. They start the same and end the same but take different courses. On the 100 miler there are places near Sabillasville where you get no radio coverage and little cell phone coverage.
73
Brian
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> On Sep 13, 2015, at 5:31 PM, Sean McAdam <sean at fredcom.com> wrote:
>
> Jeff:
>
> Ahh, that makes sense on the 100 miler, thanks! I'll just study up on that
> route.
>
> I do have a 4 pin connector, but I also have a blinky yellow mag light for
> my roof already, so I think I am good. Thanks for the offer though.
>
> ~Sean
>
>
>> On Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 2:43 PM, Jeff Fishman <ljfish1 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> By noon when you come on, only the 100 miler is still in progress. Unless
>> they change operations, you'll follow him. BTW - Do you have a 4 pin
>> trailer
>> connector? If so, I have some yellow towing lights on magnets you can use
>> after me.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: FARC [mailto:farc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sean McAdam
>> Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 11:39 AM
>> To: Frederick, Maryland ARC
>> Subject: Re: [FARC] Gran Fondo Assignments & Call for Sweep
>>
>> Jeff:
>>
>> 301-325-4615
>>
>> The course map makes mention of 3 races, are we covering all three? As the
>> sweep vehicle, am I just working the 100 miler?
>>
>> ~Sean
>>
>>
>>> On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 11:54 AM, Sean McAdam <sean at ne3rd.us> wrote:
>>>
>>> Jeff:
>>>
>>> I can do the later half of the sweep (12-16:00).
>>>
>>>
>>> ~Sean
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 9:35 PM, Jeff Fishman <ljfish1 at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Please see the attached for your assignments for Sunday, the 20th,
>>>> and we still need an additional ham to drive their vehicle as a late
>>>> sweep. We'll be using the FARG 146.730 - (PL 141.3) repeater again
>>>> this year. If the trees attenuate your signal, just moving a few feet
>>>> in either direction can make a big difference. Plan on using tactical
>>>> call signs (Net Control, Time 1, Time 2, etc.). This will be a
>>>> directed net and all calls should go through Net Control. Other
>>>> stations may use the frequency for QSOs as long as they keep it
>>>> brief.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Your job is to assist by relaying race status information and calling
>>>> for assistance if needed. You should arrive at your assigned location 15
>> mins.
>>>> before your shift, and introduce yourself to the person in charge and
>>>> letting them know why you're there. Look for a narrow electronic
>>>> timing strip taped across the road - your contact should be right
>>>> there. If you have a florescent safety vest, please wear it while on
>>>> duty. If you have a cell phone, please have it with you and provide me
>> with the number.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Operations will be the same as last year, and you can go to
>>>> http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1363618 for the times and locations
>>>> (click on the green icons).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Location
>>>> Times Operators (name, call, cell #)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Time 1 - Hamburg Rd. 0825-0925
>>>> Bryant Meldrum N3NON
>>>>
>>>> (.4 mi. NW of Bethel Rd.)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Time 2 - Park Central Rd. 0900-1045
>>>> Phil Karras KE3FL -
>>>>
>>>> (.6 mi. N of Foxville Rd.)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Time 3 - Intersection of Hamp- 0950-1230
>>>> Bill Reinhardt N3TCR
>>>>
>>>> ton Valley and Crystal Fountain
>>>>
>>>> Rds.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Time 4 - Intersection of Wolfs- 1145-1400
>>>> Mike Myers KC3ELZ - 240-372-9634
>>>>
>>>> Ville and Highland School Rds. 1400-1610
>>>> Glenn Silver K3GLS
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Net Control - (Start/Finish) 0800-1700
>>>> Mike Barrett K3MMB - 301-672-8816
>>>>
>>>> Thomas Johnson Ct.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sweep Vehicle 0800-1200
>>>> Jeff Fishman KB3FIO - 240-285-6596
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 1200-1600 open
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Let me know if you have any questions.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for volunteering!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jeff Fishman KB3FIO
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> FRED ARES EC
>>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
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