Scannerfreak6743
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Does anyone have the details regarding which HAM repeaters will be used for the NYC HAM radio volunteers assisting with marathon comms tomorrow?
HAM Radio Coverage Of NYC Marathon Tomorrow?
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ecps92
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Events such as this have been on-going for years and the Selected Repeaters generally have not changed
See a prior thread
Amateur radio at the nyc marathon
Would any of you know what amateur (ham) frequencies will be in use at the new york city marathon on november 2, 2014? This shold remind us of all the hard work and dedication the steve mendelsohn (w2ml) provided for all of those years. He was a true gentleman.
Just out of curiosity: just what will Amateur radio operators going to talk about at the marathon?
The entire marathon operations and administration is operating on the OneVoice network, with a ton of talk groups (and there isn't too much being talked about there)......
OneVoice Network TG Category: NYC Marathon
The entire marathon operations and administration is operating on the OneVoice network, with a ton of talk groups (and there isn't too much being talked about there)......
OneVoice Network TG Category: NYC Marathon
where they will get their next meal, what procedure they had at the recent doctors appointment, where they will eat when all else fails.
ecps92
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if done the same as the Boston Marathon, much of the same traffic is passed, for redundancy and ensuring that if the Commercial system fails the network is functional
Yeah, right......
I think "cavmedic" post above more aptly describes what's to be heard....
I was waiting for someone from NY ham community involved in the marathon to comment, but I guess we have none here.
First off, marathons are huge events covering many square miles. They require a whole lot volunteers to ensure they come off successfully.
Put communications aside. The ham volunteers that show up are still bodies that are required. The bonus is that they're volunteers that bring their own radios. This is a definite advantage to the marathon organizers.
For example, here in Manitoba, the amateur community assists with communicators for the Manitoba Marathon. (It's an internationally accredited event). Hams provide communications for 17 aid stations, the lead and tail vehicles, roaming vehicles and a variety of check points. To do this requires around 30 radios.
Now from the organizer's point of view, consider the logistics of scaring up 30 odd extra commercial radios for the event, handing them out to non ham volunteers, making sure they know how to use them, when to use them, and what to say. And then making sure that all these radios come back in one piece.
Because ham volunteers come with their own radios, the step above isn't required.
Not only that, but the ham community has been aiding the Manitoba Marathon for over 40 years. It's fully integrated with the event. The organizers know that the ham volunteers come fully trained with experience gained from over four decades of service.
I can't speak for the NY Marathon, but I wouldn't be surprised if the amateur association with that event evolved in the same manner.
First off, marathons are huge events covering many square miles. They require a whole lot volunteers to ensure they come off successfully.
Put communications aside. The ham volunteers that show up are still bodies that are required. The bonus is that they're volunteers that bring their own radios. This is a definite advantage to the marathon organizers.
For example, here in Manitoba, the amateur community assists with communicators for the Manitoba Marathon. (It's an internationally accredited event). Hams provide communications for 17 aid stations, the lead and tail vehicles, roaming vehicles and a variety of check points. To do this requires around 30 radios.
Now from the organizer's point of view, consider the logistics of scaring up 30 odd extra commercial radios for the event, handing them out to non ham volunteers, making sure they know how to use them, when to use them, and what to say. And then making sure that all these radios come back in one piece.
Because ham volunteers come with their own radios, the step above isn't required.
Not only that, but the ham community has been aiding the Manitoba Marathon for over 40 years. It's fully integrated with the event. The organizers know that the ham volunteers come fully trained with experience gained from over four decades of service.
I can't speak for the NY Marathon, but I wouldn't be surprised if the amateur association with that event evolved in the same manner.
ecps92
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Sadly you are so misinformed
2017 Propaganda
It boils down to this.
We have a very well equipped PD,FD and EMS in this city.
The NY road runners supply a lot of the volunteers.
The HAMS (and yes I am one) are an afterthought and can be at times a hindrance.
I know this first hand from working many NYC marathons.
MarkHamSSE5000
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I always found it interesting when the volunteer ham operators would try to instruct the 'professionals' about conditions needing attention.
ecps92
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Just as each person has a rec!um, eveyone is entitled to their opinions
that said, if Amateur Support was so bad/poor/detrimental - then why do these major events still utilize them and invite them back.
guess we will never know, till someone who is actually (High Level) involved chimes in, it's just like the the Tootsie Pop, we may never know
Always interesting to see those who are for the most part, genuinely trying to assist get their shorts in a knot when it's suggested they are not (or no longer) needed to accomplish a task. Add in the self-aggrandizing need to capitalize "ham" like it's some kind of important title, and it becomes sad.
I read post like this and it only reinforces what I know human beings cannot get along they criticize each other and have no respect each other’s opinions. This is why there are homicides and wars it is disgusting to see grown people act like children on this group.
Instead of being at each other’s throats, people should unite and take a good look and see government is the enemy not your fellow citizen, and I use that term citizen generically
Instead of being at each other’s throats, people should unite and take a good look and see government is the enemy not your fellow citizen, and I use that term citizen generically
I think the OP's question was answered.
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