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Public Service Events |
2013 Events It's that
exciting time of year when many ham radio operators from the Mt.
Diablo Amateur Radio Club become involved in doing radio team communications
for various Public Service events that occur nearby. The events include
long distance bike rides, bike races, horse trail rides, running races,
walkathons, a March for Babies, Alcatraz swims, a half marathon, a
triathlon, and the Pleasant Hill The locations include beautiful scenic areas such as nearby Regional and Wilderness Areas, Mt.Diablo State Park, municipal trails and parks, and the stunning San Francisco Waterfront
and Bay. Some of the agencies and causes that we help are: Children's Hospital of Oakland,
the MS Society, the March of Dimes, the American Lung Association, Meals
on Wheels, and Save Mt. Diablo.
Contact the MDARC Public Service Coordinator, Pete Harris - KE6ZIW, to sign up for events.
Participating in these events is a
thrilling experience for many different reasons. These include:
Radio operators are assigned to check points, or to support (SAG) vehicles, or are on bikes, or sometimes in boats. Radio communications in some of these areas can be a challenge, but very gratifying and a whole lot of fun! For most events all you need is a 2 meter hand-held radio with an extra battery. When you participate, consider bringing a family member or friend to show them the excitement of the ham radio hobby.
This is
a fun way to get out and use your radio, help a worthwhile cause and gain
valuable experience that will come in handy in the event of a major
emergency or disaster. It's also great PR for the club and amateur radio
in general. |
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