CCRC Activation

Prefontaine Run September 20th. For the first time in the event’s history top runners will be awarded cash prize money. Coos Radio Club in support of SWORA will provide race communications. Important Notes for attendees living south of Bandon: ODOT will be closing U.S. Hwy101 from 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, to late SundayContinue reading “CCRC Activation”

Circle The Bay Run

Coos County Radio Club to assist Coos ARES doing Radio Communication Services for the race. CCRC members wishing to assist – RSVP. Mention where you were located on the course last year if you participated. cooscountyares@gmail.com Dell KE7EIB will be in charge and taking care of communicating with the race director. 30K (18 mile) 3-personContinue reading “Circle The Bay Run”

Capture and Share SFD

Sharing Summer Field Day on Social Media A few hints help level up content gathering. Why post content to the CCRC web (as well as personal profiles, etc.)? To inspire new Hams, for starters. Everyone is welcome! Avoid photographing the back of someone’s head Zoom with your feet (move closer to your subject) and getContinue reading “Capture and Share SFD”

Arrastra Saddle

Field report from the Tour de Fronds The Club supported the Tour de Fronds with radio-assisted rider tracking. At one point Gary N6BLU, acting as a roving station, stopped to assist a rider who was having difficulty breathing. He called for rider assistance. A sag wagon picked up the rider somewhere in the “Cruiser Crush”Continue reading “Arrastra Saddle”