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Christopher 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 …
Read MoreChris Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: We are looking for operators to staff the Motif #1 Day 5K, on Saturday, May 19 at 9:00 AM in Rockport. Please be on location by 8:30 AM. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point for the event by Thursday, May17th so …
Read MoreBrett Smith, AB1RL, Public Service Coordinator, Boston Amateur Radio Club writes: Now that our busy kick-off month of April is in the books, it’s time to start planning for the summer public service events. At both of these events we support the medical team to make sure everyone gets treated promptly—a critical …
Read MoreChristopher Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: We are looking for operators to staff the YMCA Back shore 5 mile, Thursday, May 17th, Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, 6:30 PM. be on Location by 6:00 PM. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point …
Read More*PMC Kids Ride to benefit the Jimmy Fund* Date: Sunday, June 17, 2018 Time: 0700-1200 Location: Willard Elementary School, Concord, MA On Sunday, June 17, 2018, PMC Kids Rides will be coming to Concord at the Willard Elementary school. This is an annual fundraising event for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s …
Read MoreMark Richards, K1MGY writes: *RIDE to End Alzheimer’s* Date: Saturday, June 9, 2018 Time: Morning to mid-day; Late morning to afternoon Location: Odiorne State Park, Rye, NH 03870 The RIDE is a fully-supported cycling event with 100, 62 and 30 mile courses, and 5 pit (medical, hydration, and snack) stops. …
Read MoreChris Winczewski, K1TAT writes on Cape Ann ARA list: We are looking for operators to staff the YuKanRun Fast Half Marathon on Saturday, May, 12 2018, 9:00 am. Be on location by 8:30, Hamilton-Wenham High School,775 Bay Road, South Hamilton. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point for the event by Thursday, May10 so …
Read MoreHam volunteers are requested for communications for the 18th Annual Middleboro YMCA Tispaquin Run And Woody’s Walk 2018. “We meet at the Dunkin Donuts at Route 28 and 105 (Middleboro) at 7:30 AM for assignments and get in position around 8 AM. Usually the last of us are out around …
Read MoreChris Winczewski, K1TAT writes on the Cape Ann ARA mailing list: We are looking for operators to staff the Rocky Neck 5K Walk/Run Team Challenge on Sunday, May 6th 10:00 AM. Please let me know if you can staff a communications check-point for the event by Thursday, May 4th so …
Read MoreMembers of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC ARES group held a drill in World War 1 Memorial Park in North Attleboro on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM. As it coincided with Earth Day, the participants also volunteered to help clean up the park. For many years the venue has used …
Read MoreThe Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford is seeking volunteers for the Apple Blossom Parade Communications Event on Saturday, May 12, 2018. “If you’ve never done a public service event, this is a great first time event. We will pair you up with a “veteran” ham so you get the chance to …
Read MoreAmateurs at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region One Headquarters in Tewksbury provided communications resources during a recent Seabrook Station Graded Exercise. “Since 1991, when the Seabrook nuclear power plant first came online, local hams have provided communications resources to the various local and state emergency management agencies,” writes Terry …
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