I got this in my e-mail box today and figured that I would pass it along.
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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
[email protected]
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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
[email protected]
