My volunteer activities
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September 2024 Cycle for Shelter.
I was stationed at the Boxford Second Congregational Church. You can see a few photos of my station here. I've put together a map of the courses and rest stops here.
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October 2024 Baystate Marathon
I was stationed at medical tent 1A along with Tim Carter K1DC. Our job was to record the bib numbers of runners coming in for medical care so that we could provide those to the family info table if someone dropped by looking for their people.
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November 2024 BAA Half Marathon
Up at 4:30 in the morning for a 5am bike ride from Belmont to Franklin Park. It was a chilly 30°F when I left, but warmed up later in the day. I was at water station 7, just outside the start/finish line. Other than checking in, checking out, and roll call, there wasn't much to do on the radio so I spent my time helping the water volunteers fill cups, clean up, etc.
You can find some pictures from the event here.
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December 2024 Happy Holidays Half Marathon
Public service opportunities
The following events have in the past asked for the help of amateur radio volunteers. Announcements are often made to the various club mailing lists when an event is actively looking for volunteer assistance.
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BAA Boston Marathon in April
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Cycle for Shelter in September
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Baystate marathon in October
I have collected some information here for volunteers at the Baystate Marathon. Much of this material originated with Terry M. Stader, KA8SCP, who helps organize amateur radio volunteer service at this event.
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BAA Half Marathon in November
I have collected some information about the BAA Half Marathon here.
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Ocean View Half Marathon in November (volunteer radio service organized by CAARA)
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Happy Holidays Half Marathon in December (volunteer radio service organized by CAARA)
More information on opportunities
- The Boston Amateur Radio Club public service page
- The ARRL volunteer opportunities page
- Cape Anne Amateur Radio Race Support and Public Service
- The Eastern Massachusetts ARRL website sometimes has information about upcoming volunteer opportunities
Articles and documentation about amateur radio public service
- Ham Radio Boston, organizes amateur radio volunteers for the Boston Marathon. See in particular the Docs & Videos section.
- Public service packing checklist from AG6QR
- Public service operating guidelines from AG6QR
- HAM Radio Communications Can Support Public Events from K6MPN
- Amateur Radio Operator's Public Service Guide by NM5CR at the Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club
- How to be a ham radio operator during public service events and nets by the Marin Amateur Radio Society