San Antonio Hams

Location: Hill Country State Natural Area – Bandera, Texas

Description:
The Cactus Rose 100 is a 100 mile Ultra-Marathon held on the toughest trails at the Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera, TX. In conjunction with the 100 mile event, there is a 50 mile event, as well as the newly added 100 mile 4 person team event.

Typically this event has not required Amateur Radio support due to the small size, but we will be providing communications at at least two stations this year and utilizing our packet tracking software.
This is a remote environment, and provides excellent opportunities to test and try EmComm type set-ups, that may be utilized during a disaster.  The event has a 36 hour time limit, and will require 4 -5 operators to adequately cover the duration of the event.

This is a good event for new hams interested in Public Service Events to get their feet wet!

Event Homepage: http://www.tejastrails.com/CactusRose.html

Interested operators should contact:

Louis K5STX at k5stx@arrl.net or 830-305-2889.

Start Date: 2011-10-29 Start Time: 05:00
End Date: 2011-10-30 End Time: 16:00

I know, Summer has just barely started, but, we like to get things listed and out there early!

I have updated/posted some of the annual fall winter events, that have utilized Amateur Radio Support for many years. They have been coordinated and/or supported by members of Hill Country REACT Team and other San Antonio/Austin Area Amateur Radio Operators.

Amateur Radio Support over the years has been recognized as a major safety requirement for these events, held in remote areas with little to no cellular covers, or other means to communicate.  From the participants, their support crews and families, to the event promoters, our support over the years of these events has been highly praised and commended.

We will again provide support through normal voice communications as well as packet operations for each of these events.

Please check the specific calendar dates for details on each event.

Cactus Rose – Bandera – Oct 29 – 30th, 2011

Bandera 100k – Bandera – January 7th and 8th, 2012

Rocky Raccoon 2012 – Huntsville – Feb 4, 2012 .

Heart of the Hills 2012 – Bandera – March 3rd, 2012

If you are interested in assisting with these events or would like more information, please contact the coordinator/liason K5STX at k5stx@arrl.net or 830-305-2889

Thank You for your support over the years, and looking forward to another successful series coming up.

K5STX