Approval to use the Stanford repeater
as a secondary frequency has been received, but our plan is to only
use this repeater as a backup, or where two locations on the course
don't have sufficient power or antenna height to communicate VIA our
main simplex frequency.
Net control will operate as a directed
net to keep radio traffic to a minimum. While traffic is directed, it
is important that all messages be kept to a minimum so critical
traffic isn't delayed. This should allow us to operate in a relaxed,
effective and efficient manner. If two stations on the course need to
communicate a long message to each other, please consider using the
repeater or another mutually agreed upon frequency for that message.
Last year our SAG wagon team
experienced some last minute cancellations and we came up short of
volunteers. Part of last year's duties were to move course monitors
onto the course and then back to the Start/Finish line once the event
completed. I don't have a count on how many of the 44 course
monitors will need transport, but we need to keep track of whom we
transport.
Rest stop hams should check-in with
each rest stop captain upon rest stop arrival and let them know your
role is to give them a direct communications link to event organizers
and help them get any medical help if the need arises. If you are
unable to position yourself close to a rest stop captain, be sure to
let them know where you will be parked so they don't loose track of
you. Assignments for each Rest Stop will terminate as each stop
location is closed.
Having a full SAG Wagon staff is really
important at the beginning of the event. While that is my ideal for
the entire event, non-ham SAG support can be released once all course
monitors have been positioned if we can't get a commitment for the
entire event. Course monitors will be brought back to the event start
area as the end of walker's line moves through the course.
There are no bib-numbers given to the
participants in a walking event to help identify whom to serve. To
solve this limitation, walkers will be given wristbands to wear on
their left wrist.
Event signs will be placed on all
vehicles and in the rest stops. Be sure to check-in with net
control to get the signs for you assignment.
A First-Aid station should be
positioned near net control. Our role is to get people any help they
might need as quickly as possible. If you find someone who is injured,
follow these instructions:
If you find a person injured and are NOT
ABSOLUTELY SURE if it is serious or not, error on the safe side
and call 911 immediately, and then let Net Control know. This
should get EMT services rolling to your location sooner than would
happen if you had created third party traffic through net control. As
soon as, and hopefully while you are making the initial call for
medical help, please be sure to control the traffic around the person
at the scene. If you are alone, assign the first person that comes by
to help you with traffic control so you can keep the scene as safe as
possible and be in a position to communicate with medical personnel.
Once the scene is safe, proceed with any other communications you
think are necessary. Please remember, your primary responsibility is
to keep yourself and the injured person safe. All motors and SAGs near
the scene hearing the request are requested to dispatch carefully to
help with traffic control until the professionals arrive.
