[SIERA] Fw: Silver State Classic Challenge ­ Radio Volunteers Needed

[Dick Young]

Silver State Classic Challenge - Radio Volunteers NeededMust be Karma.....or something.  Just as we have our July Newsletter about the Silver State Classis in Ely, here comes a request for "radio operators".  While SIERA takes no club position on this event, we would be remiss if we didn't pass the opportunity to you, our valued members.
Comparatively, it's an expensive jaunt so is necessary to consider value vs. cost.  Here's details.



"Silver State Classic Challenge - Radio Volunteers Needed
 
Greetings,
 
Most hams receiving this are familiar with this popular event.  If you have questions, please send me a note or give me a call quickly.  The roster must be set in two weeks.  This is a fantastic weekend event for enjoying fast cars speeding down an open road and challenging your amateur radio equipment, and ham radio communication skills.    If you are a rookie to this event we can team you up with an experienced operator. There are provisions to help reimburse some gas expenses for the trip to Ely and lodging.  
 
If you live in Las Vegas, you most likely would depart Las Vegas Saturday morning about 7:00 am, arrive for the Ham Brief in Ely at 12:00 noon, then enjoy the other activities of the event in Ely.  Rise Sunday morning to be on the course by 5:00 am, work the event from 6:00 to 2:00pm, (with no race delays).  You may attend the 7:00 pm awards banquet at Sam's Town if you wish, reservations required, talk to me (It's a hoot).  100 Norwegians and their car are coming, Japanese and Germans press as well.  Check the website for the Schedule of Events.  Bring your cameras!
 
The Silver State Classic Challenge 2010 (SSCC 2010)
September 18-19, Saturday and Sunday 
Ely, Nevada  http://www.sscc.us<http://www.sscc.us/>
 
If you would like to participate in this event, please send me an email with the following information.  If you are brining another person, I need the information that person as well.  I must have the information of all the people you might have with you on the course (state safety requirements). I strive to assign two people per checkpoint, one must be licensed radio amateur. 
 
1) Call:
2) Name:
3) Home Phone:
4) Cell Phone:
5) Email:
6) Requesting a SSCC provided room for Saturday night?
  -- Smoking or Non-smoking
  -- One or two beds
  -- Who you will share the room with
7) Are you camping on the course for Sat Night (who else is with you)?
8) Are you making your own hotel reservations in Ely?
9) Are you coming as a team (who else):
10) Zip Code of your home address:
11) Miles per gallon of the car you will drive:
12) Your Tee-Shirt Size (S,M,L,XL, XXL, XXL)
  -- Include the sizes and names of those who you may have with you.
13) Are you a rookie to the event?
   -- Is the person who is your teammate a rookie to the event?
14) Special requests for your participation:
 
-- Minimum Radio Equipment: 25 watts VHF radio, and high gain external antenna, 10 hour power source 
-- Desired Radio Equipment:  50 Watts UHF/VHF, shortest needed low loss coax, high gain push up antennas (some locations a beam is very helpful). 10 hour power source. 
-- Wishful Radio Equipment:  Multiple UHF/VHF radios, 50-100 watts, multiple very high gain antennas/beams. 10 hour power source. (geek out)"
 
 
Tim Duerson, W9AYK
Leslie Duerson, N1PMT
Ham Coordinators

W9AYK at cox.net<about:W9AYK at cox.net>
702-306-2622
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