Northern Nevada Hams
Support Events
Amateur radio operators from the Northern Nevada areas provided public service support to a number of diverse events in recent weeks.
Here is a recap of some of the activity:
Here is a recap of some of the activity:
Tahoe 200 9/5/14 9/9/14
The first ever 200 mile single loop mountain race in the United States, the Tahoe 200 circumnavigates the sparkling, clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe from the Tahoe Rim Trail. The Tahoe 200 aims to create an unique and unparallelled experience for ultra distance trail runners who want to have an adventure of a lifetime. The race is a non-stop traverse of the lake, with numerous aid stations and sleep stations to support your epic run.
Thanks to Hams from California and Nevada for helping the race coordinators account for all the runners and keeping them safe: Vic Bausell, KG7BOE, Arlan Robinson, KA7ZAU, Alan James, KG6Z, Jim Piper, N6MED, Chris Waddle, K9RNO, Richard Marx, AF7RM, Ray Foster , KB7GNA, Scott Donovan, KB1EEA, Doug Willinger, KF7ZKS, Kelly Shelly, KS6Z, Roz Rich , AE6WT, Bob Nelson, KA6NSN, Bob Miller, WA6MTY, Fred Sellstrom, W7KOZ, Bonnie Sellstrom, KC6PSZ, Larry Stanton, K6LRS, Fred Carey, KF7QVB, Glenn Reynolds, KI6PZY
The first ever 200 mile single loop mountain race in the United States, the Tahoe 200 circumnavigates the sparkling, clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe from the Tahoe Rim Trail. The Tahoe 200 aims to create an unique and unparallelled experience for ultra distance trail runners who want to have an adventure of a lifetime. The race is a non-stop traverse of the lake, with numerous aid stations and sleep stations to support your epic run.
Thanks to Hams from California and Nevada for helping the race coordinators account for all the runners and keeping them safe: Vic Bausell, KG7BOE, Arlan Robinson, KA7ZAU, Alan James, KG6Z, Jim Piper, N6MED, Chris Waddle, K9RNO, Richard Marx, AF7RM, Ray Foster , KB7GNA, Scott Donovan, KB1EEA, Doug Willinger, KF7ZKS, Kelly Shelly, KS6Z, Roz Rich , AE6WT, Bob Nelson, KA6NSN, Bob Miller, WA6MTY, Fred Sellstrom, W7KOZ, Bonnie Sellstrom, KC6PSZ, Larry Stanton, K6LRS, Fred Carey, KF7QVB, Glenn Reynolds, KI6PZY
Reno 5000-3 9/7/14
Race #3 of the 2014 Running Series is located at Washoe County Bowers Mansion Regional Park. The race consists of the Junior 1 Mile, 3.1 mile, 10K, and 5K race.
Thanks to the following local Hams: Doug KA7FOO, George WA6TVD, Ken Darrel W7ADZ, Ed KE7JMN
Race #3 of the 2014 Running Series is located at Washoe County Bowers Mansion Regional Park. The race consists of the Junior 1 Mile, 3.1 mile, 10K, and 5K race.
Thanks to the following local Hams: Doug KA7FOO, George WA6TVD, Ken Darrel W7ADZ, Ed KE7JMN
Reno Air-Races 9/10/14 9/14/14
Provided help with security at various locations like a couple gates, reserved seating grand stands.
Also Bob WA6MTY had the "ECOMM 1" communications truck on display and talked about Ham Radio to the Air Race attendee’s. Thanks to Rick Russell KF7KEM for coordinating and Bob WA6MTY, Ken KF7BNX, Smitty KD7BAC, Ed KE7JMN, Greg WA7IRW, Dick AG7RV, Vic KG7BOE, John W7KEZ,
Provided help with security at various locations like a couple gates, reserved seating grand stands.
Also Bob WA6MTY had the "ECOMM 1" communications truck on display and talked about Ham Radio to the Air Race attendee’s. Thanks to Rick Russell KF7KEM for coordinating and Bob WA6MTY, Ken KF7BNX, Smitty KD7BAC, Ed KE7JMN, Greg WA7IRW, Dick AG7RV, Vic KG7BOE, John W7KEZ,
Sierra Valley Gran Fondo 9/14/14
Thanks to Nevada Hams Bob Miller WA6MTY, Rob McKevitt, K9RVM, Kristen Masar, K7KLM and several Hams from Plumas Amateur Radio Club, Larry Trotter KI6YUK, Leland Cotter KF6CCR , Kathy Cotter KF6CCP , Eldon Blum KF6JJW, Liz Blum KF6JUY, Michael Rodriques KJ6WLR, Keith Mahan KI6SPK, Dennis KI6KQJ, Richard Marx AF7RM, Bob Nelson KA6NSN, for helping with communications for this event.
Thanks to Nevada Hams Bob Miller WA6MTY, Rob McKevitt, K9RVM, Kristen Masar, K7KLM and several Hams from Plumas Amateur Radio Club, Larry Trotter KI6YUK, Leland Cotter KF6CCR , Kathy Cotter KF6CCP , Eldon Blum KF6JJW, Liz Blum KF6JUY, Michael Rodriques KJ6WLR, Keith Mahan KI6SPK, Dennis KI6KQJ, Richard Marx AF7RM, Bob Nelson KA6NSN, for helping with communications for this event.
Edible Pedal 100 9/21/14
The Edible Pedal 100™ is a recreational yet challenging charitable bike ride that showcases Nevada. The beautiful ride routes feature outstanding locally sourced food at the rest stops and post-ride barbecue. The ride partners with local bike communities, youth groups, and food and beverage producers. Our mission is to support the local economy by drawing out-of-town bicycle riding enthusiasts in addition to local riders, to the area and highlighting local businesses.
Thanks to the following Hams who helped support this event: Daryl, KE7HXD, Bill Jones, AE7OX, Ray Foster, KB7GNA, Ken Forrer, KF7BNX, BOB Miller, WA6MTY, Thomas Tabacco, KE7NCJ, George McCulley, WA6TVD, Ed Montenegro , KE7JMN, Richard Marx, AF7RM, Lynn Jenkins , KG7CXR , Judy Carlson, KE6GIW, Doug Abramsom, KA7FOO, Radall Lorenz, AF7HD, Jim Rosima, KD7DPW, Patty Polish , KE7JIV, Mike Detullio , KE7GFS, Dennis Maginot , KE7JIS.
The Edible Pedal 100™ is a recreational yet challenging charitable bike ride that showcases Nevada. The beautiful ride routes feature outstanding locally sourced food at the rest stops and post-ride barbecue. The ride partners with local bike communities, youth groups, and food and beverage producers. Our mission is to support the local economy by drawing out-of-town bicycle riding enthusiasts in addition to local riders, to the area and highlighting local businesses.
Thanks to the following Hams who helped support this event: Daryl, KE7HXD, Bill Jones, AE7OX, Ray Foster, KB7GNA, Ken Forrer, KF7BNX, BOB Miller, WA6MTY, Thomas Tabacco, KE7NCJ, George McCulley, WA6TVD, Ed Montenegro , KE7JMN, Richard Marx, AF7RM, Lynn Jenkins , KG7CXR , Judy Carlson, KE6GIW, Doug Abramsom, KA7FOO, Radall Lorenz, AF7HD, Jim Rosima, KD7DPW, Patty Polish , KE7JIV, Mike Detullio , KE7GFS, Dennis Maginot , KE7JIS.