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What can and can't I bring with me to the Boston Marathon?
As an amateur radio operator for the Boston Marathon, what you can bring with you depends on where you are stationed. General guidance is below, but your se...
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024 at 12:37 PM
What equipment and supplies do I need to bring as an Amateur Radio volunteer?
Required Equipment/Supplies Dual-band (2m/70cm) analog handheld transceiver (HT) Batteries to operate for at least 12 hours Audio accessories to hear an...
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024 at 12:37 PM
When will the channel assignments be released?
The Communications Committee releases the channel assignments (ICS205) as early as possible, usually between two and four weeks before race day. Many of the...
Sat, 9 Apr, 2022 at 10:40 AM
What if the weather is bad on race day?
The Boston Marathon will be run, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly and show up on Marathon Monday dressed for the weather - experience has shown that l...
Sat, 9 Apr, 2022 at 10:40 AM
Why don't you publish a "Chirp file" or "codeplug" with channel information?
The Technical Infrastructure Segment works very hard to ensure an accurate and timely release of the ICS205, or "channel plan," for the Boston Mar...
Sat, 9 Apr, 2022 at 10:40 AM
When will I receive my assignment for Marathon Monday?
The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) sends volunteer assignments about a month before race day. Your assignment email will contain the team to which you ha...
Sat, 9 Apr, 2022 at 10:39 AM
What license is required to volunteer for the Boston Marathon?
In order to participate as an Amateur Radio operator at the Boston Marathon, you may hold any class of Amateur Radio license issued by your country of resid...
Mon, 28 Nov, 2022 at 6:48 PM