CARA

Calgary Amateur Radio Association

Enjoy Amateur Radio | Serve Our Community


Kananaskis Rally 2017

  • 27 Oct 2017 4:17 PM
    Reply # 5398381 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    En Route Checklist

    The following checklist didn't make it into the Radio Operators Event Book. Sorry about that. It's a good checklist to review just before you leave for the event, as it provides guidance on what you need to do on the way there.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/gi2s1u8l9o2mg1y/RadOps%20En%20Route%20Checklist%20v02.pdf?dl=0

     

    73,

    Garry (VE6GDS) 

    Last modified: 27 Oct 2017 4:42 PM | Garry Spicer (Administrator)
  • 27 Oct 2017 4:13 PM
    Reply # 5398336 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    Follow-up from Pre-Op Briefing

    Thanks to everyone who came out for last night's Pre-Op briefing. Here are a few points and questions that were discussed.

    1) Since both cars and blockers are referred to by number, be clear about which you mean. Say "Blocker 7" or "Car 7", not just "Seven".

    2) Rally Control would like us to call in when the "zero cars" (0, 00, and 000) pass our locations. This helps them confirm what the RallySafe system is telling them.

    3) When you have some spare time, give the temporary repeater a try. (VE6RNQ, 146.640- T110.9). Let me know how well it works for you.

    4) Request changes between standard and tactical callsigns when you're entering / leaving the venue.

    5) Blockers, Spectator operators, and Control Point operators - please remain on your location after the last stage until Rally Control approves your departure.

    6) Please check in and check out with Radio Marshall and/or Rally Control. We'd like to know when you're on the way and we want to be sure that no one gets left behind on a course road. For your own safety, try to use one of the supported approach / departure routes.

    7) Review the RED FLAG procedure. Remember, any operator can call RED FLAG if there is a serious safety critical incident that requires priority treatment on the channel.

    8) Review the checklists in the Event Book. Be sure that you have considered all of the relevant checklist items at the appropriate times.

    9) Consider how your station looks to oncoming rally cars. Be sure that your "STOP" sign is not showing to cars when it is not supposed to be. Also, avoid having your headlights shining into rally car traffic, as this can look to them like an oncoming vehicle.

    10) Watch for common radio configuration / operation errors. You won't likely need CT squelch on the repeaters. So, it's best to just not use this feature, as it can lead to communication problems. You will need an "encode" tone to activate the VE6RYC repeater though. Finally, please don't jam the repeater by sitting on your microphone!

     

    Most of all have a really fun day doing portable / mobile operations in the mountains and stay safe!

     

    73,

    Garry (VE6GDS)

     

     

  • 27 Oct 2017 3:32 PM
    Reply # 5397821 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    Updated Assignment List

    We made a few minor tweaks to the assignment list based on last night's meeting. Here is an updated file.

     https://www.dropbox.com/s/c5in7jnlrvvyv8i/Field%20Radio%20Operator%20Location%20Assignments%20v04.pdf?dl=0

     

    73,

    Garry (VE6GDS) 

  • 27 Oct 2017 3:30 PM
    Reply # 5397801 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    Low Power Field Frequency Coordination 

    The following link is for a file showing the low power field frequency coordination table for our event. Specifically, this has recommended frequencies for FRS use by station, and shows 70cm frequencies reserved for cross banding. If you need a 70cm frequency then please try to use one that is not already being used by another operator. If you'd like some help with selecting a 70cm frequency, then contact me and we'll make an arrangement for you.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdlfna2turhw7fw/Field%20Radio%20Frequency%20Coordination%20v02.pdf?dl=0

    For 70cm use, please try to keep your power setting to 5w or less.

    I have tried to capture the input from the Pre-Op briefing, so let me know if I have something incorrect in this file.

     

    73,

    Garry (VE6GDS)

     

  • 23 Oct 2017 11:20 PM
    Reply # 5334445 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    Radio Configuration Guideline

    The link below is for the draft Radio Configuration Guideline. Operators are encouraged to review this document to have a good understanding of the radio infrastructure that we'll use on rally day. We'll be reviewing highlights of this material in the Pre-Op briefing on Thursday evening.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/ch8mxgiikehxh9t/Radio%20Configuration%20Guidelines%20KPR%202017%20v1.pdf?dl=0

     

    73,

    Garry (VE6GDS)

  • 23 Oct 2017 9:39 PM
    Reply # 5334364 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    Assignments!

    The link below is for a PDF of the current assignment roster. Have a look and let me know if you think something isn't right. We can make some tweaks if necessary at the Pre-Op Briefing on Thursday evening.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/rqq1y4guq2l25du/Field%20Radio%20Operator%20Location%20Assignments%20v03.pdf?dl=0

    See you there! 

    Garry (VE6GDS)

  • 23 Oct 2017 9:35 PM
    Reply # 5334361 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    Thanks, Gord. I hope that all our Radio Operators will have a good day at the rally. With any luck the forecast will hold and we'll get some decent weather. Whatever comes, it's hard to beat a day in the mountains!

     

  • 23 Oct 2017 1:22 PM
    Reply # 5333594 on 5023933

    Gary, awesome  effort in organizing for this rally. On behalf of the Board I thank you for doing so. 

     To the membership,  I sincerely encourage you to step up to the plate for this exciting event. It's fun and it clearly serves our community. 


  • 23 Oct 2017 10:36 AM
    Reply # 5332895 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    MAPS!

    Hello Rally Radio Operators!

    Here are some maps for the 2017 Kananaskis Rally. Keep in mind that things can change up until the last minute. However, these have been pretty stable so I don't anticipate any major changes between now and Sunday.

    This is a PDF that shows both the Loop and Powderface legs:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/wddo0paq83is80g/Kananaskis_MapsComplete.pdf?dl=0

    This is  a .kml file that should work with many GPS devices:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/4pl8ers8o11v0ri/KPR%202017%20v03.kml?dl=0

    Here is a .kmz that should work with Google Earth:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/u5ney92yq81oqrm/KPR%202017%20v03.kmz?dl=0

    Here is a .gpx that works with APRSIS32 software:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/enkureiqry6djw9/KPR-2017-v03.gpx?dl=0

     

    I trust that these are helpful for you. We'll be reviewing these maps at the Pre-Op Briefing on Thursday evening. See you there!

     

    73,

    Garry (VE6GDS)

     

     

  • 22 Oct 2017 12:32 AM
    Reply # 5325342 on 5023933
    Garry Spicer (Administrator)

    Rally Training and Pre-Op Briefing

    This is an update on the planned Thursday evening session this coming week. The Rally Training and Pre-Op Briefing is scheduled for 7pm to 8pm at Wingate by Wyndham Calgary Airport, 57 Freeport Cres. NE. We'll cover the basics for Radio Operator positions and look at some specific details for this rally event.

    Hope to see you there!

    Also, I'll continue to post various updates in this forum, so be sure to check back here regularly for new and additional rally information.

     

    73,

    Garry (VE6GDS) 

    Last modified: 22 Oct 2017 12:40 AM | Garry Spicer (Administrator)


© Calgary Amateur Radio Association

Radio Amateurs of Canada    American Radio Relay League    International Telecommunication Union   International Amateur Radio Union

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software