[MohawkARC] Fwd: Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak race -- 27 April

[Erich Kaiser]

Erich Kaiser


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From: David Wolfe, KG1H <dkwolfe at comcast.net>
Date: Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Subject: Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak race -- 27 April
To: "Erich Kaiser, KB1TGN" <erichjkaiser at gmail.com>


Hi Erich,


On Sunday, 27 April, the 26 mile Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak race
offers a more humane (temperate) opportunity for Amateur Radio Public
Service.  Brett Smith, AB1RL, from the Boston Area Radio Club is requesting
help to roust up a few more good hams to help.  Any level of experience is
fine.

To volunteer or if you have questions contact Brett at: ab1rl at arrl.net

The Run of the Charles is one of the most unique public service events for
hams each year. It's a canoe and kayak race that offers a variety of
formats (from individual to group and relay runs) and course lengths.
Thanks to this variety, it draws all kinds of participants, and they rely
on us to help keep the event running safely and smoothly.

This year's Run of the Charles is on Sunday, April 27, with the first
check-in at 8:30 AM. The full 26-mile course runs from Riverdale Park in
Dedham down to Artesani Park in Brighton. Assignment start and end times
vary by location. Since the CRWA relies on hams for all kinds of logistics,
from on-site check-ins to rules infractions, there's a position for
volunteers at any experience level. For more information, visit the race
Web site.

Volunteers for this event must have a dual-band (2m and 70cm) handheld
radio and an antenna with improved gain over the stock rubber duck. These
are necessary because many volunteer sites are low-lying areas where it can
be a challenge to reach repeaters. If you can help, please write back with
the following information:

* Your call sign, full name, and name you prefer on the air
* Contact information: your e-mail address, postal address, and phone
numbers where you can be reached (cell, home, office)
* The transmit band(s) of your radio(s), and other equipment you could
bring. Start sites that accept new registrations could benefit from a
larger setup--think 10W+ and an antenna like a magmount or better. If you're
able and willing to bring that extra equipment, please let me know.
* Your shirt size
* Do you have any needs or requests we should consider when making your
assignment?

If you have questions about the run, please contact Brett by e-mail or
phone (859) 466 5915.

________________________
David Wolfe
KG1H
MMRA Public Service Coordinator



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