[W1SMH] FW: Hams needed for BAA 5K and 1 Mile Races in Boston

[bruce alexander]

Bob Sent This To Me, & I'm Forwarding it along, since he came to the Santa
Parade.
 
Bruce 
 
 

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From: Bob - wa1ida at arrl.net [mailto:wa1ida at comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 9:57 AM
To: wa1ida at arrl.net
Subject: Hams needed for BAA 5K and 1 Mile Races in Boston


Ham support is needed for the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) 5K and 1
Mile Races to be held on Sunday, 15 April 2012 in Boston's Back Bay.  The 5K
race is a sanctioned international event which has become a Boston
tradition.  The 1 mile races are invitational for the outstanding boys and
girls of the eight communities along the Boston Marathon course.  

 

All races start in the Copley Square area and all finish at the official
Boston Marathon Finish Line.  Hams report at 0700 and all events should be
over before 1130.  

 

Ham public service is interesting and offers fun experiences.  The
communication load for this event is light, but safety and support for the
participants and staff are always our primary concern.  It is an excellent
event for hams new to public service to gain experience.  Note that while
this is the day before the Boston Marathon, no logistical interference is
expected between these events, and our communications will be independent of
the Marathon.  

 

A 2-meter hand-held is needed.  A dual-band radio is desirable, but not
required.  An antenna better than the "rubber duck" that came with your
radio should be used for all public service events.  Be sure you charge your
radio's battery before the event.  An extra battery pack will be most
helpful.  

 

If you can help with this event on Sunday, 15 April 2012, please reply with
all of the following information as soon as possible.  If you have already
volunteered, bear with me and reply to this message, also.  

 

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 

 

Let me know if you have volunteered for this event before and would like the
same assignment.  While we cannot guarantee requested assignments, we will
try our best to meet your preference.  Please respond as quickly as you can.
If you know other hams who would like to volunteer, ask them to send in the
above information.  

 

Your assistance is valuable.  Please let me know promptly if you can help.
We will get the assignments and more details to you as soon possible.  If
you have already volunteered, bear with us and reply to this message also.
For liability purposes at this event, you are considered members of the
Boston Amateur Radio Club and covered by its liability insurance policy.  

 

You might also note that April and May are busy months for public service
events requesting ham support.  We will also be coordinating hams for the
following events: 

    29 April - Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Races - Charles River,
Needham to Boston 

    12 May - Multiple Sclerosis Journey of Hope Walk - Natick 

    20 May - Brain Tumor Bicycle Rides - Waltham to Concord 

    .and more in June and October 

Your assistance will be valuable for these events also.  Notices will be
sent closer to the event schedule.  Help if you can.  

 

Got questions?  Don't hesitate to get in touch!  

 

73, 

Bob Salow, WA1IDA 

 <mailto:wa1ida at arrl.net> wa1ida at arrl.net 

508.650.9440  (H) 

617.650.0062  (C)