Like Field Day but can’t wait until June? Like to encourage folks pushing themselves? Working for a great cause? Do we have the event for you.
We are looking for operators to cover the rest stops on the Austin → LaGrange route of the MS-150. There will be ~500+ riders on that route that could use our help.
When:
Day 1, Saturday April 26th
(The Houston hams are covering the routes from Houston → LaGrange, and from LaGrange → College Station on Sunday, April 27th).
The minimum requirements:
- License: Technician. We’ll be using linked repeaters.
- Equipment: 20 Watts on 2m & 70cm w/ Gain Antenna (not 1/4 wave). If you’re interested but don’t have the gear, let us know and we’ll pair you up with someone that does.
To sign up, start at:
http://texasms150hams.org/
It’s a two-step signup: with the hams and with the National MS Society.
FYI: This year’s sponsor is ACC, as in American Communications Construction. Yes, it’s a little confusing for Austinites. It’ll still be the same smiling faces on the bicycles.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
73,
Glenn
W5MTR
TCARES
My apologies, Glenn. I have another commitment for Sat, Apr. 26 and have to cancel my
participation in the MS150 comms team this year. I don’t see a way to get to the form I
filled out to cancel so this will have to do. I will miss seeing everybody. Sorry again…
73,
Paul
k5prs
Can this be done using a 991 and a buddipole?
Hello!
I can’t come help but am just curious about the linked repeater system/s you will be using. As the trustee of another link system I was just wondering which systems will be used.
Thanks in advance!
Mike – WD5EFY
NESTxLINK Systems
Like Field Day but can’t wait until June? Like to encourage folks pushing themselves? Working for a great cause? Do we have the event for you.
We are looking for operators to cover the rest stops on the Austin → LaGrange route of the MS-150. There will be ~500+ riders on that route that could use our help.
When:
Day 1, Saturday April 26th
(The Houston hams are covering the routes from Houston → LaGrange, and from LaGrange → College Station on Sunday, April 27th).
The minimum requirements:
- License: Technician. We’ll be using linked repeaters.
- Equipment: 20 Watts on 2m & 70cm w/ Gain Antenna (not 1/4 wave). If you’re interested but don’t have the gear, let us know and we’ll pair you up with someone that does.
To sign up, start at:
http://texasms150hams.org/
It’s a two-step signup: with the hams and with the National MS Society.
FYI: This year’s sponsor is ACC, as in American Communications Construction. Yes, it’s a little confusing for Austinites. It’ll still be the same smiling faces on the bicycles.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
73,
Glenn
W5MTR
TCARES
Glenn, I was wondering why a quarter wave antenna is not allowed. I’ve never heard that. I’ve also been out for several years.
The 991 is good.
I believe the buddipole would limit where we could place you. Last year there were more frequencies on 70cm than 2m.
Thanks,
Glenn
Hello!
I can’t come help but am just curious about the linked repeater system/s you will be using. As the trustee of another link system I was just wondering which systems will be used.
Thanks in advance!
Mike – WD5EFY
NESTxLINK Systems
Robb,
Those were the rules when I got involved a few years back.
My understanding is that the rules came from previous bad experiences.
It always seemed like they went on-and-on about time-out-timers during the yearly training. Then someone had their mic stuck on last year, when I was trying to reach Net Control about a pickup. And now I believe they can’t talk about them enough 
73,
Glenn
Hi,
What would be a better option?
Hello!
I can’t come help but am just curious about the linked repeater system/s you will be using. As the trustee of another link system I was just wondering which systems will be used.
Thanks in advance!
Mike – WD5EFY
NESTxLINK Systems
We use an AllStar linked repeater system for the MS150, as well as DMR Professional radios for MS Staff and P25 linked systems (TxWARN and GATORS) for the SAG, Medical and Police teams.
WA5LEE
Lee Glassman, ARRL VE, COM-L, COM-T, AUXC,
**RADO, ITSL, NREMT #**E3525310
Tomball, Texas
https://wa5lee.com
Pronouns: Him/He
HCOHSEM AUXCOMM
Glenn,
What is their definition of gain antenna?
Do they require a yagi?
Or will a Diamond X30A do?
Anything tuned for 144/440MHz. That’s longer than 19”.
Could be a DIY JPole, along the lines of https://www.jpole-antenna.com/shop/440-mhz-amateur-radio-j-pole-antenna/
I’ve used a Diamond dual band (AZ507RSP) mobile along the Austin → LaGrange route, and at AUS RS1. I’ve also used a Comet GP-3 when at a rest stop or “clicker” position.
But I’ve seen a variety of antennas across the course.
Hope this helps.
73,
Glenn
Jpole isnt a good idea , not much gain ! 73
S.T.A.R.S Director
KD5KCV
Anything tuned for 144/440MHz. That’s longer than 19”.
Could be a DIY JPole, along the lines of https://www.jpole-antenna.com/shop/440-mhz-amateur-radio-j-pole-antenna/
I’ve used a Diamond dual band (AZ507RSP) mobile along the Austin → LaGrange route, and at AUS RS1. I’ve also used a Comet GP-3 when at a rest stop or “clicker” position.
But I’ve seen a variety of antennas across the course.
Hope this helps.
73,
Glenn
Hi,
What would be a better option?
Thanks for all the responses.
I have a 36" Diamond NR770 on the truck for mobile and a Diamond X30A (4.5’) that can be deployed on a mast when stationary.
73,
Rolf