Jul 3


Location: Hill Country State Natural Area – Bandera, Texas

When: 7th and 8th of January 2012

Description:

10th Annual Bandera 100k Ultra-Marathon held at Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera County.

Hill Country REACT has been the lead team for communications for this event the past 6 years with the assistance of many hams from the San Antonio, Austin and other areas around the state..

This event typically requires 15 – 16 Amateur Radio Operators in a situation that is similar to what an Emergency Communications Operator would experience in a disaster zone. UHF, VHF and Packet communications is involved in this event.

Interested operators should contact the Communications Safety Team Coordinator:

Link to the 2011 Bandera 100 Communications Guide (not updated yet for 2012, but pretty much the same applies, except the dates)

Bandera 100k Ham Communications Guide

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

Start Date: 2012-01-07 Start Time: 06:00
End Date: 2012-01-08 End Time: 07:00

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Jul 3

Title: Rocky Raccoon 100
Location: Hunstville State Park – Hunstville, TX
Description:

This is an out-of-area event put on by Tejas Trails, similar in activity to the Cactus Rose 100 and Bandera 100k.held at the Huntsville State Park.  The is a fast paced event with 550 to 600 participants annually, 100 miles with a 30 hour time limit!

With 3 full stations to cover, one very remote requiring 4 wheel drive, it is another fun event, that test emergency communications capability.   We will be supporting Rocky Raccoon Communications group (a.k.a. Walker County ARES) as needed for the event.   Sleeping arrangements have been arranged for Friday night and during the weekend for rest breaks. Meals are provided to all volunteers, plus t-shirts and sometimes other goodies!

San Antonio/Austin Region operators interested in assisting with this event should contact K5STX at k5stx@arrl.net or 830-305-2889

Start Date: 2012-02-04
Start Time: 05:00
End Date: 2012-02-05
End Time: 12:00

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Jul 3

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

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Jul 3

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

 

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