Public service events (PSEs) provide us the opportunity to test our gear, capabilities, and practice our skills in a typically low stress environment as we prepare for unexpected emergencies. These events are also a public demonstration of our value to the community and our willingness to help in times of need.
Welcome Spring 2014 PSE busy season.
- Your participation makes our ability to support these events possible
- Your involvement is appreciated on more than just one level
- Don't wait for "the other guy" to do it
2014 Fishbien/YMCA Community Day and Road Race
Saturday September 20th
We are looking for 12 amateur radio operators to support this event. This gives our club another opportunity to provide a visible and valuable service to the Wallingford community.
Bring your VHF/UHF "Go Box".
Due to the local topography, a plain stock vanilla 5 watt HT with its original factory antenna may not be able to effectively communicate across the entire course.
Suggested Equipment Options:
1) An HT with an aftermarket BIGGER ANTENNA.
2) An HT with a mag mount antenna on the vehicle
3) A mobile radio and antenna on the vehicle (fixed or mag mount).
DRESS CODE: Casual. If you have any amatuer radio emergency service gear (hats, vests, tshirts, etc), please wear them to increase awareness for amateur radio. You may also wear radio club shirts, hats, etc.
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
0730: Arrive at YMCA
(Pick up your assignment information, Stop Watch, Enjoy a coffee and donut.)
0745: Briefing (Mandatory)
0750: Deploy to your assigned location
0830: Starter's Gun
1035(+/-): Return to YMCA, Turn in your Stop Watch, and get lunch (FREE FOOD!).
This Fishbien/YMCA Road Race is also has a "Community Day" at the town park across the street from the YMCA. It consists of FOOD, Family Games, Magic Show, Obstacle Course, Inflatables, Face Painting, and More.
THE "and MORE":
0805 - 1300 hrs: ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) Radio Tent
We also need a couple of volunteers to:
- Set-up an ARES HF Radio Tent
- Help the public to "Get On The Air" (GOTA)
- Talk to the public about Amateur Radio, ARES, and our local radio club
- Give out brochures.
Interested? GREAT!
CONTACT: Joe - KC1BAQ, Volunteer Coordinator
KC1BAQ@arrl.net
Talk in:
Wallingford's ".36" repeater
147.36 +/ PL 162.2 (optional)
Location : 81 SOUTH ELM ST., WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
For more information about the YMCA event, go to:
www.wallingfordymca.org/RoadRace.html
Thanks for your support!!
73,
Joe Hamm
KC1BAQ
kc1baq@arrl.net
Welcome Spring 2014 PSE busy season.
- Your participation makes our ability to support these events possible
- Your involvement is appreciated on more than just one level
- Don't wait for "the other guy" to do it
2014 Fishbien/YMCA Community Day and Road Race
Saturday September 20th
We are looking for 12 amateur radio operators to support this event. This gives our club another opportunity to provide a visible and valuable service to the Wallingford community.
Bring your VHF/UHF "Go Box".
Due to the local topography, a plain stock vanilla 5 watt HT with its original factory antenna may not be able to effectively communicate across the entire course.
Suggested Equipment Options:
1) An HT with an aftermarket BIGGER ANTENNA.
2) An HT with a mag mount antenna on the vehicle
3) A mobile radio and antenna on the vehicle (fixed or mag mount).
DRESS CODE: Casual. If you have any amatuer radio emergency service gear (hats, vests, tshirts, etc), please wear them to increase awareness for amateur radio. You may also wear radio club shirts, hats, etc.
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
0730: Arrive at YMCA
(Pick up your assignment information, Stop Watch, Enjoy a coffee and donut.)
0745: Briefing (Mandatory)
0750: Deploy to your assigned location
0830: Starter's Gun
1035(+/-): Return to YMCA, Turn in your Stop Watch, and get lunch (FREE FOOD!).
This Fishbien/YMCA Road Race is also has a "Community Day" at the town park across the street from the YMCA. It consists of FOOD, Family Games, Magic Show, Obstacle Course, Inflatables, Face Painting, and More.
THE "and MORE":
0805 - 1300 hrs: ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) Radio Tent
We also need a couple of volunteers to:
- Set-up an ARES HF Radio Tent
- Help the public to "Get On The Air" (GOTA)
- Talk to the public about Amateur Radio, ARES, and our local radio club
- Give out brochures.
Interested? GREAT!
CONTACT: Joe - KC1BAQ, Volunteer Coordinator
KC1BAQ@arrl.net
Talk in:
Wallingford's ".36" repeater
147.36 +/ PL 162.2 (optional)
Location : 81 SOUTH ELM ST., WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
For more information about the YMCA event, go to:
www.wallingfordymca.org/RoadRace.html
Thanks for your support!!
73,
Joe Hamm
KC1BAQ
kc1baq@arrl.net