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Category: Special Events

Operators needed for 2022 Shamrock 8k & Marathons

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Blair (NS1H)

It is that time of year for Shamrock 8K on March 19, 2022 and ½ Marathon and Full Marathon March 20, 2022. We are looking for 13 people for the 8K run. We are looking for 60 people for the ½ Marathon and Full Marathon. If interested please contact Tom Read More …

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Volunteers needed for Norfolk Harbor Runs

November 8, 2021 Blair (NS1H)

Amateur Radio volunteers are needed for the Norfolk Harbor Runs on Saturday November 20th and Sunday November 21st. If you are able to support, please contact the coordinator for the race–Terry Buzzard KA8TNF–via email at KA8TNF@verizon.net and tell him what days you would like to work (You can work both). In Read More …

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Volunteers Needed for MS-150 Bike MS (Williamsburg, VA)

May 26, 2021 Blair (NS1H)

Arthur (N4TRQ) is looking for at least 2 volunteers to work the MS-150 Bike MS event in Williamsburg, VA. The MS-150 Bike MS event is a one day only event on Saturday June 5, 2021. The event consists of two routes that start and finish at the DoubleTree Hotel (50 Read More …

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Norfolk Harbor Run, Nov 23rd & 24th Events

November 11, 2019 Van Rowe

Local Upcoming Public Service Events (November) Virginia Beach is hosting 2 Events: Chartway Norfolk Harbor Run, Nov 23rd  (Saturday) is the 5K/Kids 1K and on the 24th (Sunday) is the 1/2 Marathon and 10K Race. They need about 25 Radio Operators to cover different positions They need at least 12  people Read More …

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ARISS/NOTA Slow Scan TV Event This Weekend (Feb 8-10)

February 8, 2019February 9, 2019 Van Rowe

Just FYI, this weekend is the SSTV special event aboard the International Space Station. Find out more details from the website information below. It looks like the best time to see the International Space Station in Chesapeake this weekend will be Saturday night (Feb 9, 2019) at 6:45pm EST and Read More …

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