{"id":25,"date":"2008-10-23T02:35:17","date_gmt":"2008-10-23T07:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sanantoniohams.org\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2016-04-10T06:47:23","modified_gmt":"2016-04-10T11:47:23","slug":"hams-needed-november-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sanantoniohams.org\/blog\/?p=25","title":{"rendered":"Hams Needed For November 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sanantoniohams.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/aaro_sm.thumbnail.jpg\" title=\"AARO logo\" alt=\"AARO logo\" vspace=\"5\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"5\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: bold\" class=\"Apple-style-span\">Rock and Roll Marathon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"><\/span>by Teri KC5BJI<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sanantoniohams.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/kd5bvg_netcontrol_setup.jpg\" title=\"Greg sets up net control during 2006 SA Marathon\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/sanantoniohams.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/10\/kd5bvg_netcontrol_setup.thumbnail.jpg\" title=\"Greg sets up net control during 2006 SA Marathon\" alt=\"Greg sets up net control during 2006 SA Marathon\" vspace=\"5\" width=\"189\" align=\"right\" height=\"171\" hspace=\"5\" \/><\/a>Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo (Where is Rick Derringer when you need  him?)<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\">We came to the San Antonio Marathon in 1995 through Walt DuBose (K5YFW), who was our contact person out at Kelly AFB to Sam Idrogo, chairman of the organizing committee. Since then we have been providing  communications support for both operations and logistics, and, thanks to  you, bestowed the designation of one of its co-sponsors.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\"><em>{Photo of Greg KD5VBG setting up for net control during the 2006 SA Marathon down in the bowels of the Alamo Dome &#8211; taken by Lee N5NTG} <\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\">And 13 years  later we&#8217;re right back where we started. Kind of \u2026<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\">November 16, 2008 will be  our first time to work with a new group,Elite Racing, Inc., this year&#8217;s  organizer. \u00a0You can find more info onRock `n Roll Marathons by going to http:\/\/www.RNRSA.<wbr><\/wbr>com\/home.<wbr><\/wbr>html\u00a0where the course is profiled as &#8220;flat, fast and scenic&#8221; and they list San Antonio&#8217;s race as a qualifier for Boston&#8217;s upcoming marathon.So, in  several ways, it&#8217;s a whole new ball game for us. Althoughsome things will  ultimately remain the same (we have been asked to supply at least 35 ham  radio operators), there are some major changes and new perks,  too.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\" class=\"Apple-style-span\">Dittos: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To help put everybody in their Comfort Zone  radio-wise, we will\u00a0again be happy to arrange seasoned ops to work  side-by-side with less\u00a0experienced operators. We can also accommodate those  of you who need\u00a0to work a shorter shift by placing you at one of the earlier  mile\u00a0markers.<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchairs will start at 7:25 AM,  marathoners and \u00bd-marathoners\u00a0start at 7:30 AM. We all need to be at our  assigned locations (mile\u00a0markers) by 6:30 AM for a communications check  first.<\/li>\n<li>Spouses, family members and\/or friends are always  encouraged to\u00a0join in.<\/li>\n<li>As always, keep an eye on runners  (and their numbers, if possible)\u00a0who may exhibit signs of  distress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\" class=\"Apple-style-span\">Major changes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We&#8217;ll have LOTS more  runners! Organizers flew to town and as of an\u00a0Oct. 21st meeting, we&#8217;re sold  out; the race has been capped off with\u00a030,000 marathoners and \u00bd-marathoners  signed up!!! Our impression is\u00a0that this is one of the nation&#8217;s largest foot  races.<\/li>\n<li>The radio operators&#8217; primary task is to start  Official Clocks\u00a0Timers at each of our assigned mile markers when the Gun  goes off at\u00a0the Start Line (which will be broadcast on the Net), allowing  runners\u00a0to pace themselves along the entire course.<\/li>\n<li>We  will need to pick up the Clocks at the Alamodome (Lot C) on\u00a0Friday morning,  14 Nov. (Time yet to be determined.) This will\u00a0allow us to avoid the mass of  people picking up their race packets\u00a0and attending the Expo later that day,  as well as allow us to go directly to our assigned locations from our homes  the morning of the\u00a0race. Each timer has instructions attached to it and a  Special Event<\/li>\n<li>Notification brochure containing road closures, special access  notes\u00a0and a map will be available for your convenience, as well as an\u00a0Official Vehicle Pass.<\/li>\n<li>Alternate arrangements can and  will be made to accommodate the bulk\u00a0of those who cannot pick up the clocks  on Fri. morning at a place and\u00a0time of your choosing.<\/li>\n<li>We are attempting to have the clocks picked up at the same time\u00a0that the sweep  vehicles are picking up the mile marker signs. We&#8217;re\u00a0then free to secure our  stations.<\/li>\n<li>As of the 10\/21 meeting, Elite Racing has a better  understanding of\u00a0what we can do and are now asking for eight (8) additional  Sag Wagon\u00a0operators, with sag wagons if you have them. If not, no problem,\u00a0they&#8217;ll rent them. Sags will be positioned at medical aid stations\u00a0strategically located throughout the course. Ambulances will\u00a0transport  actual medical needs patients, as opposed to sags handling\u00a0tired runners,  etc., and operators will be given a special phone\u00a0number list to keep  marathon medical emergencies out of our 911\u00a0system.<\/li>\n<li>The  Start Line is at Lion&#8217;s Field in Brackenridge Park, the Finish\u00a0Line is at  the Alamodome. The course closes at 3:45 PM.<\/li>\n<li>70 live bands  and 40 cheer teams will be stationed along the\u00a0course. It would be prudent  to have an earphone if you plan to\u00a0operate outside your vehicle, \u00a0just in  case a band happens to be near\u00a0your station.<\/li>\n<li>Each Race  Crew Volunteer Receives: A Race Crew T-Shirt, FREE\u00a0Ticket to Post-race  Headliner Concert ($25 value), Race Goodie Bag,\u00a0and the Satisfaction of  Helping Others. (Available when you pick up\u00a0your clock and vehicle  pass.)<\/li>\n<li>The Alamodome doors open at 6:30 PM for the inaugural  post-race\u00a0headliner 80&#8217;s British rock legends, The Cult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We need you  to put your best foot forward, step up to the plate, and demonstrate to  Elite Racing and the thousands of runners coming into the Alamo City just what we can do. (It&#8217;s possible we could also be helping other ham radio  communities in other cities.)<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\">To volunteer contact Teri Thomas (KC5BJI) by  calling 680-6841 or via e-mail\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wa3pay-kc5bji@sbcglobal.ne\">wa3pay-kc5bji@sbcglobal.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold\">NEED YOUR  SHIRT SIZE(S) ASAP.<\/span> Let&#8217;s be there when we are needed and just show `em  our stuff!We KNOW how to do this! THANKS!!<\/p>\n<p id=\"ygrp-text\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold\">Course map <\/span>-http:\/\/www.rnrsa.<wbr><\/wbr>com\/Assets\/<wbr><\/wbr>rnrsa\/pdf\/<wbr><\/wbr>sa_08_course_<wbr><\/wbr>map.pdf  or at\u00a0http:\/\/aa5ro.<wbr><\/wbr>org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rock and Roll Marathon by Teri KC5BJI Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo (Where is Rick Derringer when you need him?) We came to the San Antonio Marathon in 1995 through Walt DuBose (K5YFW), who was our contact person out at Kelly AFB to Sam Idrogo, chairman of the organizing committee. 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