[nrv-hams] Communication Opportunity for Local Hams - Nov 9th.

[Cam Coble]

Others have expressed interest for EmComm opportunities. This would be a
great event to get practice.

>From Kevin, KJ4OAP
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There's a need for ham radio communications for a race that's coming up in
two weeks.  I've worked with these folks some as they also do the Mountains
of Misery event and others.  The race is called the Old Glory Trail Runs (
http://www.triadventure.com/old-glory-ultra/).  It's on November 9th
outside Glen Lyn, VA.  It actually crosses the state line 6 or 8 times on
the course.  Specifically, it's on a piece of private property called
Kairos Wilderness Resort (http://kairosresort.com/).  The race starts at
8am.  Last year was the first year for the race and there were some
hiccups, but hopefully they are smoothed out this year.  I think we wrapped
up just before sunset around 5pm in the evening.

The race has 5 aid stations for the runners but only at 3 locations (2
locations have 2 "stations" each).  So, we need 1 ham at each aid station
and one at the finish (4 total).  Hams will be necessary for this race -
there's no cell signal at all.  The terrain is pretty mountainous and the
aid stations are remote (think along fire roads or dirt trails in the
woods).  Not expecting any generators or external power here; bringing your
own batteries and a backup or 2 will be good.  The "as the crow flies"
distance between locations is not very much and last year HTs on 2m simplex
worked well enough.

Any ham with a 4-wheeler is welcome to bring it - the resort is set up as
an atv riding destination.  It'd certainly be helpful too since 2 of the
aid stations will only be accessible by foot or by atv.  However, it's not
necessary here as there should be access to a side-by-side atv with a bed
on the back.  Last year there were long, long waits for rides on the atv's,
so it might be preferable to get in early and hike out on foot.  If you
can't, not a problem.

I've got 2 people (including myself) committed for now, but I need a few
more operators at least in order to pull this off.  With the minimum amount
of operators, we'll need to plan to be out there for most of the day and
likely self-supporting for food.
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Interested? Please e-mail Kevin directly at ksterne at vt.edu

73,
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Cam - W4XXV