this would be fun...I plan on doing this when I move closer! On 09/22/2015 10:43 AM, Norm Sutaria wrote: > Good morning Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio community, > > I hope you are doing well and that you had an enjoyable summer! > > Ham radio operators are needed for the NYC Marathon on Sunday November > 1, 2015 and I'm recruiting a team for Mile 15, just south of the > Queensboro Plaza subway station in Long Island City. > > *What are the responsibilities of NYC Marathon Ham Radio Operators? * > > Stationed every block or so along the mile-long stretch between Mile 15 > and 15.5, we are the eyes and ears of the course and assist runners who > might need medical assistance. We also report runners who opt out of > the race to net control in Central Park.  > > In the case that a runner does need to go to the medical tent, we call > via simplex to the medical tent and guide them there. Most often runners > are suffering from cramps or tight muscles.   > > *Why should I help? * > * > * > It is, quite simply, a fun and easy way of giving back. Ham radio > operators have been a part of the NYC Marathon for a very long time and > we help to carry that tradition forward. > > *What the hours? * > * > * > The day at Mile 15 begins at 7:30 a.m. and lasts until approximately > 3:30 p.m.. > > *What do I get? * > > You get a course access race credential, a NYC Marathon windbreaker, a > t-shirt and a hat. Plus the appreciation of thousands of runners who > know you're there to help them if needed. > > *What the hours? * > * > * > The day at Mile 15 begins at 7:30 a.m. and lasts until approximately > 3:30 p.m.. > > *How do I get there? * > * > * > From Columbia - take the M60 LGA express bus to Astoria - then the N > train to Queensboro Plaza.  > The 7, N, R, M, E trains are within a block or two of Mile 15. > > *What will I need to bring? * > * > * > You'll need a 2m/440 HT with a spare battery or two along with your > license, water, snacks and warm clothing/rain gear as necessitated by > the weather.  > > *I'm interested - what do I need to do next? * > > Please email me and I'll guide you through next steps - the race > credential application must be completed by Saturday. > > *What if I have questions? * > * > * > Please feel free to email or call me! Thank you for taking the time to > consider joining the NYC Marathon Mile 15 Team! > > Warm regards, > > Norm Sutaria > > KB2JRP > Astoria, NY > (646)580-9749 <tel:%28646%29580-9749> > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Radio mailing list [email protected] > https://list.hackmanhattan.com/listinfo/radio >
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