Join other local HAM volunteers for the 16th Annual St. Louis Area Tour de Cure. This scenic bicycle tour will take you along the Great River Road in rural Illinois. Cyclists will have their choice of a 20, 50 or 100-mile route. The terrain is both flat and moderately hilly. Rest stops are located approximately every 10 miles and are stocked with water, snacks, beverages and first aid. Support vehicles patrol the route for your assistance and safety.
Ham operators will be providing communications for this event. Hams will be stationed at all rest stops and in protrol vehicle. The event is on Saturday June 9, 2007 at Raging Rivers WaterPark, Grafton, Illinois.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, contact Jim Pitchford "N9LQF" at james@royell.org
For more information on the event!
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
JARS Club members particpate in Boy Scouts Lincoln Trail Hike
Over 1,000 area Boy Scouts spent the day on Saturday, April 28 taking part in the annual Lincoln Trail Hike, retracing the steps of a young Abraham Lincoln as he journeyed from New Salem to Springfield to practice law. The Lincoln Trail is a part of the weekend activities of the 62nd Annual Lincoln Pilgrimage hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Council Boy Scouts of America.
Over 30 Hams from the area provided communication and security for the hike. N9MAF and KC9IDX from the Jacksonville Amateur Radio Society participatedin the event.
Over 30 Hams from the area provided communication and security for the hike. N9MAF and KC9IDX from the Jacksonville Amateur Radio Society participatedin the event.
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