[W1SMH] FW:

[bruce alexander]

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From: thomas bertolino [mailto:thober1 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 6:00 PM
To: ka1ig at verizon.net
Subject: 



Bruce, KA1IG

 

Subject: Urgent Ham Volunteers are Still Need for The Run of the Charles
Canoe and Kayak Race 25 April.

 

I know I have sent you an e-mail asking to volunteer for this event, could
you reconsider. 

 


This is very short notice, but more hams are needed for the Run of the
Charles canoe races on Sunday, 25 April 2010.  There are critical safety
issues which need our communications, and I would like to have your help.  

 

Recent heavy rain storms have raised the water level of Charles River to,
close to or to flood levels. The above average water levels resulted in
swifter water currents around potages and dams. This could cause some
dangerous conditions for the racers attempting to navigate around these
areas. To help insure the safety of the racers Hams are post at these
potential danger areas. We do not have enough Hams to cover all these
points.

 

The races are on the Charles River in areas from Needham/Dedham to Brighton
(Boston).  There are numerous dams on the river which the canoes must
portage around.  Our assignments are primarily at these dams (with other
volunteers) for safety monitoring.  Some assignments begin as early as 0700;
others begin up to 1200.  Most assignments last about four to five hours,
but there are only, a few which run the full day until 1630.  

 

A 2-meter, 5 watt hand-held is satisfactory.  A dual-band radio is
desirable, but not required. Because some the riverside locations may make
communications difficult, an antenna better than the "rubber duck" that came
with the radio is essential.  Be sure to have sufficient batteries to last
the day.  I will furnish you with assignments, more details, and
instructions as soon as you reply.  

 

If you can help for this event, please respond with the following
information as soon as possible. To manage this I ask that you get back to
me as quickly and as accurately as you can.  As in all other events that we
coordinate, email will be the primary means of communication between us.  

 

Full name 

On-air name 

Call sign 

Postal mailing address (including 9-digit ZIP code) 

Evening phone 

Day phone 

Cell phone 

Email address 

Does your 2-meter radio have CTCSS (PL)? 

Do you have a dual-band radio? 

Do you have a magnetic mount antenna? 

T-shirt size 

 

If you have any preferences, let me know, but note that all preferences
cannot be granted.  Try to get back to me as quickly as you can.  

 

73, 

Tom Bertolino, KB1P 

thbe125 at yahoo.com

781-608-6186