2012 EVENTS

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Supper evening - 4th May 2012

Approxiamtely 20 persons enjoyed the social evening held at the Italian Club.  Even though the group was small, the vibe was warm and very chatty.  

 

 

Ironman - 22nd April 2012

 

General Instructions

1. We will use the new 145.600 repeater for communications. A cross-band repeater will be in operation in the transition area to allow for the use of hand-held radios in that area. Communications from the turning point on Seaview Road are challenging on 600 so we might make use of 145.700 (linked to 145.600) after 9h00 when the club news is finished. Final frequencies for x-band will be confirmed with the intended users nearer the time. This will assist Johannes ZS2JO while moving around with Paul Wollf.
2. Operators will need to be in place before the Roads close at about 06:00. Please be aware that the beachfront is extremely congested in the morning so you need to take this into account with your planning. The operators who have special passes, ie. those outside the Beachfront, need to be on station by 07:00 at the latest. However please try be there earlier as you are not sure what problems you will encounter with the traffic.
3. Please ensure that your equipment is adequate to maintain secure communications for at least 12 hours. Outside positions must assume that they have no access to a power supply.
4. Detailed notes for each position are included below.
5. Those operators using their motor vehicle to ensure that they park so as not to draw attention to their vehicle (GM are a sponsor and will be on the lookout for Ambush Marketing)
6. Please note that we are not allowed to physically assist a competitor, even rubbing on sunscreen can lead to disqualification. This all falls under their "outside assistance" rules.
7. Medical emergencies should be referred to the JOC immediately. On the same note, if you have an Ambulance or Emergency vehicle at your location report this to the JOC, also if one passes report this including direction it was moving.
8. Any technical question raised by competitors should be forwarded to Transition and an answer will be obtained from the Organisers.
9. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on 082 - 956 2920.

JOC - Walmer Boulevard Fire Station

• Co-ordinate emergency traffic between Operators, Disaster Management and Race Management.
• An permanent antenna has been installed for use by Ham operators but this just needs to be tested prior to Sunday. Will also need to install JOC phone and maybe also man this line.
• Contact person to arrange access and equipment setup -
  Jester 079 490 0376 at the Fire Station

Transition - Hobie Beach Parking (Inside Bike Park)

• Co-ordinate information between penalty tents and main penalty control. Also general control of Communications and liaison with Race Management.
• Antenna + mast and Crossband radio.

Penalty Tents - As listed Below

• Send penalty information to Transition. Also any general event / safety information to JOC / Race Management.
• Details of the cyclists that have been handed a time penalty will be provided by the event personnel and are to be forwarded to the transition operator. Information regarding those cyclists who have served their penalty will also be sent.
• You will be required to remain at your station until the end of the cycle leg at approximately 17:00.

1. Mount Pleasant

2. Marine Hotel 
   Will be able to use handheld on X-Band via transition area.

Other Marshal points

1. Cash Store

   General and emergency traffic relating to the safety of the route. Need to be on location early due to road closures. New 600 repeater covers this area well, however be prepared.

2. Schoenies Corner

   Main purpose is emergency traffic to the JOC. Traffic authorities have communications problems from this point so we will assist them with communications to their control in the JOC. Antenna and mast advised however coverage by 145.600 is good.

3. Turnaround Point - Sea View Road

   General and emergency information relating to the safety of the route. Antenna and mast needed. Best to approach this point from the Seaview side as the road from PE will probably be closed from early in the morning. Coverage by 145.600 not good, will try make it work otherwise need to use 145.700 linked.

4. Rover Raceway (New Position subject to available operators)

   Purpose is to provide coverage of the route in that area as well as monitor traffic as there are movements planned down to Willows.

5. Back of University

   Purpose is to provide coverage of the route in that area and to retain a presence during the run into the night. Coverage by 145.600 OK, but mast will be a good idea. Will be on location until at least 21h00.

6. Race Director - Paul Wolff

Vehicle patrols the cycle route before race and needs to have contact with the JOC / Transition operators. Also provide shadow function (with Handheld) to Race Director (Paul Wolff) while he is out the vehicle.

 

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Herald Mountainbike challenge - 4 February 2012  - Zuurberg area

If anyone wondered whether it was wet out there...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEARS VHF/UHF Contest - January 2012

Thanks to Karel, ZR2KKK for these quality pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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