Special Events

2013 special events (Details as they become available)

March of Dimes March for Babies Sunday, May 5th

Starting and ending at Chevrus High School, 267 Ocean Ave., Portland

3.5 miles

Walk starts at 9:00 AM

Walk ends around 10:30 AM

6 to 8 Hams needed

Ham show time: 7:30 AM

Operational Frequency: PAWA Repeater (146.73 (-) (100.0 CTCSS)

Communications Coordinator: John Bogner, W1JLB 207-776-2288 or jbogner1@maine.rr.com

L. L. Bean 10K Run Starting and ending in Downtown Freeport (on July 4th) (a cooperative event with the Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Association)

Beach to Beacon 10K Run In Cape Elizabeth (finishing at Fort Williams Park (on August 3rd) (a cooperative event with the Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club)

Special Events are the closest thing to an emergency without actually having one. Special Events are planned events for which we, as Amateur Radio operators, provide communications. These events may take the form of foot races, walk-a-thons, bike races, bike-a-thons and the like. They allow us to practice our communications skills and exercise the equipment we might use in an actual emergency. In most cases, events are fairly mundane with only a need for logistics communications, but every so often, there is an actual emergency encountered during an event. We not only provide a valuable public service during these events, but it is also good publicity for the Amateur Radio Service. Besides, they are just fun to do and don't take very long (along with getting a T shirt and being fed well)! Below is a list of upcoming special events. If you are able to help with any or all of these events, please e-mail or call the communictaions coordinator for the listed event. Thank You!