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Amateur radio public service events
The September, 2018 issue of QST features a full-length article entitled “Public Service in Action at the Boston Marathon.” Authored by Assistant Editor Caroline Kenney, the story describes Amateur Radio communications at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events: “There are radio operating teams in all aspects …
Read MoreFrank O’Laughlin, WQ1O, and the Cape Cod ARES team received high praise from the Barnstable County Commissioners for his hard work during the intense storms that impacted the Cape in March. The ARRL Cape Cod and Islands ARES District Emergency Coordinator and the Cape Cod ARES team were awarded a Certificate …
Read MoreThe Algonquin Amateur Radio Association is looking for volunteers to assist in the Marlborough Labor Day parade on September 3. The parade is one of the club’s highest profile public service events. According to AARC’s Ed Fitzgerald, K1DIN, “The early recruiting for this year’s parade and the great response may give …
Read MoreChris Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: We are looking for operators to staff the YuKanRun Triple Threat Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Please be on location by 8:00; starts at Rockport High School, 24 Jerdens Lane, Rockport, MA 01966. Please let me know if you can staff …
Read MoreBarry Hutchinson, KB1TLR writes on the Falmouth ARA Facebook page: Good day to all hope everyone is enjoying this cooler weather. I need your help. Aug. 19th is the Falmouth Road Race and I’m short several key operators. I need two for the info booth, at least one who lives …
Read MoreEric Horwitz, KA1NCF writes: Hope you all had a great 4th. July is a busy month for Public Service and we need your help. If you can help please visit www.nsradio.org and sign up.. In July there is: YukanRun July 8th Reids Ride July 15th Blackburn Chalange July …
Read MoreChristopher Winczewski, K1TAT writes: We are looking for operators to staff the YuKanRun Parker River Half Marathon on Sunday July 8, 2018 , 8:00 am We have three volunteers and we need more! Be on location by 7:30 am, Triton High School 112 Elm Street Byfield, MA. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point …
Read MoreBarry Devine, K1BFD writes on the Norwood ARC mailing list: Our next support event is the July 4th Parade (hot event) in Norwood. Lou, me, Keith, Jeff, and Chris are already on board for this event. However, we could still use a few more hands. This event is a joint …
Read MoreChristopher Winczewski, K1TAT writes: We are looking for operators to staff the YuKanRun Parker River Half Marathon on Sunday July 8, 2018 , 8:00 am be on Location by 7:30 at Triton High School, 112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point for …
Read MoreRay Cord, K2TGX writes on the Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC mailing list: After a very successful Norton Founders Day it is now on to the next Large Scale Public Event. North Attleborough Kids Day Thursday June 19th through Sunday June 22nd. While all the details are in Scott Bumpus’s email below, …
Read MoreChristopher Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: We are looking for operators to staff the YMCA St Peter’s Fiesta 5K Run on Thursday, June 28 2018, 6:30pm be on location by 6:00pm Gloucester. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point for the …
Read MoreChristopher Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: The YMCA Father’s Day 5K & 10K will be ran as one event, one net control and we have two lead vehicles. Check points 1. 5 and 6 are both 5k and 10k check points in case there …
Read MoreRob Macedo, KD1CY writes on SKYWARN_Announce: The ARRL will be sponsoring the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Webinar on Monday 6/11/18 at 800 PM EDT. Details on how to register for this very interesting webinar can be seen at the following link: http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-to-sponsor-2018-atlantic-hurricane-season-webinar The webinar will go through …
Read MoreRob Macedo, KD1CY, Eastern MA Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator and Director of Operations for the Voice Over IP Hurricane Net was featured in an interview this past week with ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Corey, KI1U on the May 17, 2018 edition of ARRL Audio News. You can hear Rob …
Read MoreChristopher Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: We are looking for operators to staff the YuKanRun Twin Lobster Half Marathon at Gloucester High School on Sunday, June 3 2018, Th event begins at 8:30 AM; be on Location by 8:00 AM. Please let me know if …
Read MoreContinuing this year’s pattern of rainy foot races, Sunday April 29 challenged the 27th running of the Groton Road Race with threats of rain. That did not seem to affect participation much, however. Perhaps the runners were basking in the relative warmth compared to Marathon Monday. The Groton Road Race …
Read MoreThe Cape Ann ARA is requesting hams to assist with staffing for the Cape Ann Trail Stewards Dogtown Trail Run on Sunday, May 20, 2018. “Please let us know if you can staff a communications checkpoint for the event by Thursday, May 17 so we can plan staffing positions. I will supply …
Read MoreBrett Smith, AB1RL writes in the Boston Amateur Radio Club’s, The Sparc, May 2018: April is always a jam-packed month for public service events, and we always close it with the Run of the Charles. This is a really unique and fun event, a series of canoe and kayak races to …
Read MoreBrett Smith, AB1RL writes: The National Brain Tumor Society is planning their 2017 Boston fundraising bike ride and they’re looking for amateur radio volunteers. The ride takes place on Sunday, May 21, starting at 7:00 AM from 200 West Street in Waltham. Volunteers will work from until the early afternoon, …
Read MoreAnn Weldon, KA1PON writes on the Algonquin ARC mailing list: The radio club as always is committed to watching the Marlborough High School the following dates. Please consider assisting on: May 25, 26, 27, 28; June 1 ,2, 3, 8, 9. Starting time is between 7-8 PM and finishing between …
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