AMATEUR RADIO
PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS CALENDAR – 2024
(As of 04/21/24)
[Ed Ricco, N5LI, has taken on coordination of amateur radio public service events for many years. For this and other services he provides to the amateur radio community, we are deeply indebted.]
These are community events that require radio communications along their routes for logistic support, scoring and first aid. In the finest tradition of amateur radio, local amateurs have stepped up to provide this public service. These events also serve as a way for each ham to test his or her radio equipment under emergency conditions...and to have some fun and fellowship.
Again this year, Ed is seeking help for the following events (and more). For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ed Ricco, N5LI unless otherwise indicated in the description of the particular event. Contact: n5li@arrl.net. You can also call Ed at (h) 247-4866 or (w) 768-7314.
These are the events presently known to me. There will be others; stay tuned.
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Notes and comments:
1. New list for the 2024 events season.
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May 5, 2024 – Run for the Zoo. This large (thousands of participants – serious runners, families, and kids) run/walk event has been supported by Albuquerque area radio amateurs for many years. There will be competitive (timed) half marathon, 10K, and 5K races, a 5K fun run/walk, and a one-mile fun run/walk, all occurring around the zoo, Tingley Beach, and the old Albuquerque Country Club area. Communications support from radio amateurs is essential to running this event safely and efficiently. Hams report lead and last runner locations, logistics needs, medical and safety issues, and required emergency responses. We are the eyes and ears of race officials on the course. We will need handheld or portable/mobile stations to operate from fixed locations along the course, and possibly a bicycle mobile or two. Although this event is large, for the most part it is relatively low-key and is a good way for less experienced hams interested in public service communications to get their feet wet. Experienced volunteers are also welcome. This event is being coordinated by Bob Longoria N5JH. Volunteers can respond to me or to Bob directly (rjlongo3@comcast.net).
May 11, 2024 – Jemez Mountain Trail Run. This event is a 50-mile trail run, with 50-k and 15-mile options, originating in Los Alamos and extending into the surrounding mountains. Communicators are used at aid stations along the course and perhaps elsewhere. The event is being coordinated by John Zoltai KF5REI (John@zoltai.onmicrosoft.com), who should be contacted to volunteer or for further information. The following is a registration site for volunteers: https://surveyking.com/w/w7z3dua.