kc4jgc
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The annual racing event is this weekend (March 17-18) at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront:
Here is the 8k course, which will take place on Saturday:
http://shamrockmarathon.com/assets/2012Shamrock/Maps/2012 8K Map.pdf
The marathon course, which will take place on Sunday:
http://shamrockmarathon.com/assets/2012Shamrock/Maps/2012 Marathon Map.pdf
The half marathon course, will also be run on Sunday:
http://shamrockmarathon.com/assets/2012Shamrock/Maps/2012 Half Marathon Map.pdf
As far as comms go: Gleaning from last years posts:
http://forums.radioreference.com/virginia-radio-discussion-forum/206848-shamrock-sportsfest.html
We should find these talk groups on the P25 system active:
VBPD: TG's 1209, 1211, 1214 & 1215
VB EMS: TG's 1321, 1322 & 1323
In case VBEMS will be using the analog system, look for them on TG's 39504, 39536 & 39568.
I also will have the NPSPAC channels on my scanner in case there's activity there.
On the amateur comms:
Saturday 146.49 simplex; 147.045 portable repeater backup. Also 446.0 simplex near start and finish lines.
Saturday 147.045 portable repeater and 446.0 near start and finish lines.
APRS will be with the lead runners on both Sunday races. WA4TCJ-15 will be with the lead marathon runner; WS9B-9 will be with the half marathon leader. Also, two vans picking up drop-outs will be aprs equipped (K4SIM-15 & WA4TCJ-9)
Right now, it looks like it will be warmer than in recent years; Could be more activity with runner drop-outs and (heaven forbid) medical emergencies.
As usual, I'll be at mile 4 on the 8k course. Though I'll be monitoring 2m, I'll be talking to NCS on UHF.
Here is the 8k course, which will take place on Saturday:
http://shamrockmarathon.com/assets/2012Shamrock/Maps/2012 8K Map.pdf
The marathon course, which will take place on Sunday:
http://shamrockmarathon.com/assets/2012Shamrock/Maps/2012 Marathon Map.pdf
The half marathon course, will also be run on Sunday:
http://shamrockmarathon.com/assets/2012Shamrock/Maps/2012 Half Marathon Map.pdf
As far as comms go: Gleaning from last years posts:
http://forums.radioreference.com/virginia-radio-discussion-forum/206848-shamrock-sportsfest.html
We should find these talk groups on the P25 system active:
VBPD: TG's 1209, 1211, 1214 & 1215
VB EMS: TG's 1321, 1322 & 1323
In case VBEMS will be using the analog system, look for them on TG's 39504, 39536 & 39568.
I also will have the NPSPAC channels on my scanner in case there's activity there.
On the amateur comms:
Saturday 146.49 simplex; 147.045 portable repeater backup. Also 446.0 simplex near start and finish lines.
Saturday 147.045 portable repeater and 446.0 near start and finish lines.
APRS will be with the lead runners on both Sunday races. WA4TCJ-15 will be with the lead marathon runner; WS9B-9 will be with the half marathon leader. Also, two vans picking up drop-outs will be aprs equipped (K4SIM-15 & WA4TCJ-9)
Right now, it looks like it will be warmer than in recent years; Could be more activity with runner drop-outs and (heaven forbid) medical emergencies.
As usual, I'll be at mile 4 on the 8k course. Though I'll be monitoring 2m, I'll be talking to NCS on UHF.