[nrv-hams] VT bike race is on!

[Ronald Angert]

Just in case it got caught by your spam filter, here it is again:

It appears many of you were unable to load the map from the long link provided so here is a working short link.

http://tinyurl.com/3omstgo


Ron N4AJT

On Apr 14, 2011, at 12:46 PM, Pete Burkey wrote:

> Patrick,
> 
> Thanks for the update. Since I have not been lucky enough to receive
> a course map (Somewhat frustrated) please ask Hunter to have sufficient
> copies to hand out Saturday morning.
> Also, I am disappointed that only (4) of NRVARC members are available.
> I thought perhaps some of the new members might enjoy participating.
> 
> 73,
> Pete (W3WEQ)
> 
> On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM, <pajohns1 at vt.edu> wrote:
> 
>> Group,
>> 
>>    I spoke with the VTARA contact a short while ago regarding
>> Saturday's race, and he said it is on, regardless of weather.  He said
>> the race coordinator told him that if there is lightning in the area
>> then the race may be delayed a short while.
>> 
>>   The rally point will be the Newport Rec Center, I was asked to get
>> the NRV ARC operators there around 0600 Saturday morning.  At that
>> time we will be assigned locations on the race course.
>> 
>>   At the moment I have definate commitments from Pete W3WEQ, Ron
>> N4AJT, Charlisanna KJ4DMS, and myself KJ4TRT.  With possibles from a
>> few other operators.  If you're game for working an event under
>> potentially adverse conditions please drop me an e-mail or give me a
>> call on the repeater today.
>> 
>>   I would like to have 7-10 operators available Saturday morning so
>> we can ensure a safe race in less than ideal conditions.
>> 
>> Bring with you:
>> *an HT or moble 2M rig
>> *Lunch, we may get fed, but I wouldn't count on it
>> *A sense of adventure/humor
>> *A change of dry clothes?
>> 
>>   On tonight's net I will provide the race frequencies we will be
>> operating on and any additional information I hear.
>> 
>> Have a great Thursday,
>> 
>> 73, Patrick , KJ4TRT
>> 
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