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 non-directed net to keep radio traffic to a minimum.
While traffic won't be directed, it is important that all
messages be kept to a bare 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, they should
use the back-up Stanford repeater option.
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 the number of course monitors that will
need transport yet, 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:
Any person found injured and
you 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 the situation. 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,
assigned 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.
