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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, 9 Apr, 2022 at 10:41 AM
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, 9 Apr, 2022 at 10:40 AM
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
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
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
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
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