2022 Public Service Events
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Beginning in early spring each year and continuing into early winter many ham radio operators from the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club become involved in doing radio team communications to support various public service events that occur nearby. The events include long distance bike rides, bike races, running races, walkathons, a March for Babies, a half marathon, a Mt Diablo Trail Ride, and local city parades.
The locations include beautiful scenic areas such as nearby regional and wilderness areas, Mt. Diablo State Park, and municipal trails and parks. Some of the agencies and causes that we have helped are: Children's Hospital of Oakland, the MS Society, the March of Dimes, and Save Mt. Diablo.
Contact the MDARC Public Service Coordinator, Larry Loomer, KI6LNB to sign up for events.
Email laryloomer@yahoo.com
Public Service Events - 2022
Oakland Running Festival Complete
Sunday, March 20,2022
Running race in downtown Oakland
Radio Coordinator: Mike Pompa mpompa@gmail.com
https://www.ww6or.com/oakland-marathon-signup
(Oakland Radio Club)
Diablo Trails Challenge - Running Race Complete
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Running race from Castle Rock Park, Walnut Creek
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer KI6LNB, laryloomer@yahoo.com
Brazen Racing http://brazenracing.com/r/diablo.html
Berkeley Hills Road Race Complete
Saturday April 23, 2022
Bike race in the East Bay hills
Radio Coordinator: Mark Walsh, KM6XU, mark@km6xu.com
http://berkeleybike.org/?page_id=474
MS Walk Complete
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Walk in Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek
Radio Coordinator: Pete Harris KE6ZIW pharris125@comcast.net
https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=773
Mt Diablo Trail Ride Postponed
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Horse ride on Mt Diablo, Clayton, CA
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB laryloomer@yahoo.com
http://www.cmdtra.org Activity Coordinator: Elaine Baker
Ohlone 50k Running Race Cancelled
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Running race through four East Bay Parklands
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB laryloomer@yahoo.com
Boy Scout Hike, Tilden Park, Berkeley Complete
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Boy Scout Hike in Tilden Park, Berkeley
Radio Coordinator: Dave Shaw, WB6WTM, <wb6wtm@gmail.com>
Lake Chabot Trail Challenge Complete
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Running race, 5k and ½ Marathon in Castro Valley
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB laryloomer@yahoo.comRace Director: Rachel Leikela LuntSkyline 50k CompleteSunday, August 7, 2022
Running Race in the Oakland Hills
Race Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB laryloomer@yahoo.comScena Performance <adam.ray@scenaperformance.com>
Walnut Festival Twilight Parade Cancelled Saturday, September 17, 2022 (Tentative)
Parade in downtown Walnut CreekRadio Coordinator: Pete Harris, KE6ZIW pharris125@comcast.net
Firetrails 50Mi Confirmed
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Running Race in the Oakland Hills
Race Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB laryloomer@yahoo.comScena Performance <adam.ray@scenaperformance.com>
Round Hill Trail Ride PostponedDate (TBD)Radio Coordinator: Elaine Bakerhttp://www.natrcregion1.org/
Mt Diablo Challenge Bike Ride Confirmed
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Bike ride up Mount Diablo, Alamo, CA
Race Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB laryloomer@yahoo.comValley Spokesmen Bicycle Club http://www.valleyspokesmen.org/
Diablo Summit Stomp ConfirmedSaturday, October 22, 2022
Running Race from Castle Rock Park, Walnut Creek, CARadio Coordinator: Larry Loomer KI6LNB laryloomer@yahoo.comBrazen Racing http://brazenracing.com/r/summitstompmain.html
Participating in these events is a thrilling experience for many different reasons. These include:
The magic of radio transmissions
The camaraderie of being part of a radio team that helps make things safer for hundreds, sometimes thousands of event participants
The chance to do something meaningful for a good cause
The fun and satisfaction of using your radio equipment and opportunity to learn its various capabilities in real-life situations
The beautiful places and settings that you get to enjoy
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.
