[GCARC] Fwd: World's End Ultra Marathon Communications

[Tony Otlowski]

See below. I want to do this, but I really don't want to drive there by myself. It's about 3 hours each way. Anyone want to do it with me?

Tony

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On Apr 5, 2018, 12:35 PM, at 12:35 PM, "W.T. Jones SEC EPA" <sec at w3luz.org> wrote:
>Hello ARES Leadership,
>
>(ECs and DECs - please forward to your respective mailing lists!)
>
>June 2nd, 2018, is the 4th running of the World's End Marathon! I have
>been happy to support Travis, W3TMB, with his communications work for
>the past 3 years and it is so much fun I am going back to do it again!
>It is a hoot!
>
>I recommend that if you think you are ready for off the grid
>communications you come and test yourself and your equipment.
>
>Communications are conducted on 6 meter FM and 2 meter FM but don't
>expect repeaters. Those of us who have been in World's End State Park
>know that repeater coverage isn't something you can count on. Well,
>really, you can't even hear one unless it is the cross band repeater
>that is set up only for the marathon.
>
>If you don't have 6 meter FM don't worry. Come anyway.
>
>If you are interested here is the sign-up web site. This is one public
>service event that you can tell your friends about.
>
>http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4aa5aa2aaafa7-worlds2
>
>If you are interested in more information on the Ultramarathon here is
>the link for their page:
>
>http://worldsendultra.com/fullscreen/home/
>
> 
>
>The Devil's Garden Communications Station!
>
>
>-- 
>
>73,
>WT Jones
>WN3LIF
>ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service®
>Section Emergency Coordinator - Eastern PA ARRL Section
>District Emergency Coordinator - EPA District 3
>Emergency Coordinator - Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
>http://www.w3luz.org
>