[W1SMH] FW: Hams needed for the MS Journery of Hope, 22 May 2010

[bruce alexander]

Thought some of you should be interested in this.
 
 

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From: thomas bertolino [mailto:thober1 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:10 PM
To: ka1ig at verizon.net
Subject: Hams needed for the MS Journery of Hope, 22 May 2010



Bruce, KA1IG

 

The MS Journey of Hope, Saturday, May 22, 2010, is a 7.5 mile walk which
starts and finishes at Natick High School (15 West St, Natick, MA),
proceeding through several areas of Natick. This is a new location for this
walk.  Our assignments begin at 0700 and should be complete by early
afternoon.  

 

This event has hazards and quirks, but our communications will make the day
safe and smooth.  For those who are new to ham public service, this is a
good introduction - and we need your help.  For those who have done this
before - your help is needed more than ever.  In years past, we have been
thanked and honored for our skilled service.  

 

A 2-meter, 5 watt hand-held is satisfactory for most of the assignments at
these events.  A dual-band radio is desirable, but not required.  An antenna
better than the "rubber duck" that came with your radio is desired, but not
essential.  Be sure to have sufficient batteries to last the day.  

 

As ham public service events are interesting and fun experiences.  The Ms
Journey of Hope is no exception. The communication load for this event is
light and an excellent opportunity for those who are new to public service
to gain experience.  

 

We need your assistance to ensure the safety of the participants and make
this event successful. If you can help with this event, please reply to me
with all of the following information as soon as possible.  Reply by email
is the best method.  

 

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 know other hams who would like to volunteer, ask them to send the
above information to me.  If you are new and want to get more public service
experience, this is an excellent event to get your feet wet.  As significant
as our communications will be, this event is a low impact opportunity to
learn the ropes.  

 

Your assistance is valuable.  Please let me know promptly if you can help.
I will get the assignments and more details to you as soon possible. Don't
hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to recommend
another ham to join us.  

 

73, 

Rick Savage, KB1LYJ 

 <mailto:rpsavage at comcast.net> rpsavage at comcast.net 

781.289.7364