Subj : Amateur Radio Provides Communications Support for Boston Marathon
To   : QST
From : ARRL de WD1CKS
Date : Fri Apr 26 2024 06:13 pm

04/26/2024

On Monday, April 15, 2024, ham radio operators provided communications for the
128th running of the Boston Marathon. More than 280 radio amateurs participated
in the event.

The marathon is one of the largest events for which hams provide communications
support. �

It drew volunteers from many different places. "Operators are volunteering
across Start, Course, Finish, Transportation, and various operations centers,
including the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) State Emergency
Operations Center (SEOC) Unified Command Center (UCC) and the Boston Athletic
Association (BAA) Race Operations Center (ROC) in Boston. They are performing
communications duties that include logistics support as a primary function, and
backup support for medical and other public safety requests for the race as
needed," wrote District Emergency Coordinator for the ARRL Eastern
Massachusetts Section Rob Macedo, KD1CY. �

Amateur radio operator volunteers supported the BAA, the American Red Cross,
and other agencies surrounding the event, according to Macedo.

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