Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (C
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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Mar 29 2019 10:44 am
BREAK HERE:
Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline
heard on bulletin stations around the world including the W4GSO repeater
in Greensboro, North Carolina, following the 8:30 Sunday evening net.
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HAMS HAVE WINNING MOMENT AT MARATHON IN HAWAII
PAUL/ANCHOR: Amateur radio operators in Hawaii had some winning moments
at a major marathon there, and Skeeter Nash, N5ASH, has the details.
SKEETER: The Big Island International Marathon is considered memorable
for a number of reasons, some of those reasons being the scenic
waterfalls, beaches and bridges, along the race's course. It's also
memorable for the Puna Emergency Radio Club, which assisted at the
marathon for the 5th year on March 17th, providing communications
between runner aid stations, and keeping tabs on the first and the
final runners. The club even deployed a mobile ham unit that was able
to transfer supplies, such as water, from one site to another or to
retrieve any runners who could not complete the course.
Led by Sean Fendt, KH6SF, and his wife Kim, WH6KIM, club members have
gained increasing responsibilities at the race over the years. Despite
this year's reported shortage of volunteers, there was no shortage of
volunteer hours donated. According to an account on the QRZ forum, a
group of 14 hams worked an estimated 145 volunteer hours between the
Friday and Monday, and amateurs devoted more than 24 volunteer-hours
to the planning process, and preparations during the months leading up
to the race.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Skeeter Nash, N5ASH.
(QRZ HILOMARATHON.ORG)
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HAMS NEEDED TO ASSIST AT OKLAHOMA CITY MARATHON
PAUL/ANCHOR: In Oklahoma, hams are needed for another marathon - one
with ties to history. Don Wilbanks, AE5DW, brings us that story.
DON: One of the darkest days in U.S. history has a silver lining. The
bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City on April 19,
1995 changed America forever. It also galvanized Oklahoma City, and the
entire country into making something positive out of that horrific event.
The Oklahoma City Memorial is, along with Ground Zero in New York, a
place every American should visit. There is a way you can visit the
Memorial, and help celebrate the Oklahoma spirit and resiliency. The
OKC Memorial Marathon Run to Remember is not only looking for runners,
they are looking for volunteers, including hams to assist in
communication and logistics. The date for the marathon is Sunday, April
28. First time volunteers will be teamed with a seasoned volunteer to
help with assigned duties. Of course, you need to register as soon as
possible. That is easily done online. The URL is a bit complex so look
for it in the printed edition of this week's Newsline report. By using
that URL the registration code of PSC19 will automatically be filled in
for you, adding you to the Public Service Communications team. The run
starts on the grounds of the OKC Memorial, and features a full marathon,
half marathon, and 5K. Details on the marathon can be found at
okcmarathon.com. Look for the URL to the special registration page with
the code PSC19 filled in on our website, arnewsline.org in the print
edition of this report.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Don Wilbanks, AE5DW.
https://www.cuetoems.com/ocmm_2019/Volunteer.aspx?code=psc19
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IRISH RADIO TRANSMITTERS SOCIETY HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING
PAUL/ANCHOR: The Irish Radio Transmitters Society has an ambitious
agenda this month, as we hear from Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.
JEREMY: The Shannon Basin Radio Club has the honour this year of hosting
the annual general meeting of the Irish Radio Transmitters Society,
which is being paired with a Radio and Electronics Fair. This major
gathering of Ireland's amateurs is taking place on the weekend of April
13th and 14th, at the Hodson Bay Hotel, in Athlone County, Roscommon.
Brian Canning EI8IU, secretary of the Shannon club, told Newsline that
much of Saturday's programme will be devoted to the EI DX Group's
recently completed DXpedition to Togo, QSLing, operating awards, and
proper operation and usage of drones. The day will conclude with the
IRTS dinner, followed by an all-day Radio and Electronics Fair on
Sunday.
Tickets are available for the dinner. For further details about the
weekend activities, visit shannonbasinradioclub dot com
(shannonbasinradioclub.com) or IRTS dot ie (IRTS.ie)
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.
(IRTS)
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