By J.M. Rowe, N5XFW - Section Manager
The Batesville hamfest is this weekend. This is is an event that is getting bigger every year, thanks to the hospitality of the Batesville group. Here is the official website:
http://barchams.org/hamfest/index.htm I hope to see a huge crowd.
The scenario for this year's Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is the Section Manager and the Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) are in Batesville for a hamfest when the New Madrid Seismic Zone turns loose.
The earthquake traps them both in the Batesville area, and they are unable to immediately travel back to Little Rock. The Batesville group has graciously offered their assistance, and we will be looking to make a bunch of contacts. The various net managers should already have been contacted by the Section Traffic Manager WW5AA to discuss their participation. See http://www.arkansas-aresraces.org/aresracessop.pdf
for more information about various nets. The SEC W5JLG and I appreciate all the activity!
I have been asked to join a panel discussing communications at the Albert Pike Flood. We are to meet at the Arkansas Interoperable Communications Conference. Go to http://www.awin.arkansas.gov/ for vendor and individual registrations, as well as forthcoming information. I understand there are a limited number of scholarships available for the registration fee, but I have no information about that. Check with your county Department of Emergency Management if you are interested in attending; they might have some help for you.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, March 15, 2009
CAREN Supports 7th Little Rock Marathon: Early pedestrian accident underscores need for preparedness
By Danny Straessle, KE5WLR
Little Rock -- Members of the Central Arkansas Radio Emergency Net (CAREN) provided communications support for the 7th annual Little Rock Marathon on Sunday, March 15th. More than 6,000 runners participated in the event, which included a 5K, a half-marathon, a marathon relay and the Little Rock Marathon itself.
Twenty-Eight Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) enthusiasts donated their time, resources and equipment to staff the 26-mile route that began on Clinton Avenue in the Little Rock River Market District, traversed Downtown areas of Little Rock & North Little Rock, Central High School, the historic Hillcrest neighborhood, and Murray Park before concluding at Riverfront Park in Little Rock.
While several CAREN members were stationed at each of the 17 water stops, other members were positioned among aid stations, the race finish line, with the race director, and even behind the very last marathon runner in a position known as "Tailgate Charlie." Net control was rotated among several CAREN members who were located in the City of Little Rock tactical communications vehicle amid other net controls for LRPD special events, MEMS, LRFD and other city services.
In direct support of race officials, CAREN members tracked the three lead marathon runners for both men's and women's categories as they progressed through the course. Additional tracks were requested for leaders of the half-marathon. Of special note were the five wheelchair racers who were each tracked the entire length of the course.
"Tracking the lead runners is not always easy but the CAREN team works very hard in getting me that information," explains Little Rock Marathon Race Director Bill Torrey. "This helps build excitement in the finish area for both race organizers and the spectators waiting on their family members. Keeping pace with the last runner is a practice in patience. These people are working hard to finish and it has been a long day for them and the volunteers. I have been associated with CAREN for well over 10 years and it is my pleasure and good fortune to work with such a dedicated and professional group."
Little Rock -- Members of the Central Arkansas Radio Emergency Net (CAREN) provided communications support for the 7th annual Little Rock Marathon on Sunday, March 15th. More than 6,000 runners participated in the event, which included a 5K, a half-marathon, a marathon relay and the Little Rock Marathon itself.
Twenty-Eight Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) enthusiasts donated their time, resources and equipment to staff the 26-mile route that began on Clinton Avenue in the Little Rock River Market District, traversed Downtown areas of Little Rock & North Little Rock, Central High School, the historic Hillcrest neighborhood, and Murray Park before concluding at Riverfront Park in Little Rock.
While several CAREN members were stationed at each of the 17 water stops, other members were positioned among aid stations, the race finish line, with the race director, and even behind the very last marathon runner in a position known as "Tailgate Charlie." Net control was rotated among several CAREN members who were located in the City of Little Rock tactical communications vehicle amid other net controls for LRPD special events, MEMS, LRFD and other city services.
In direct support of race officials, CAREN members tracked the three lead marathon runners for both men's and women's categories as they progressed through the course. Additional tracks were requested for leaders of the half-marathon. Of special note were the five wheelchair racers who were each tracked the entire length of the course.
"Tracking the lead runners is not always easy but the CAREN team works very hard in getting me that information," explains Little Rock Marathon Race Director Bill Torrey. "This helps build excitement in the finish area for both race organizers and the spectators waiting on their family members. Keeping pace with the last runner is a practice in patience. These people are working hard to finish and it has been a long day for them and the volunteers. I have been associated with CAREN for well over 10 years and it is my pleasure and good fortune to work with such a dedicated and professional group."
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