Four Ham Operators Needed May 17-18 for Nevada Open Road Challenge (NORC)

This is great emergency operations practice. These races are the World’s fastest open road rallies held on a public highway. Over one hundred cars compete in speeds classes from 95 mph to over 220 mph. Ham operator communications are deeply imbedded in operations and are critical for this event. Many hams in Las Vegas have worked the race over the last three decades, you may know some; ask about the race.

 

Drivers have four days of activities that ham operators can enjoy. Learn a lot more about the race events over four days, the area, the history and race videos at the Silver State Classic Challenge web site.

 

 

New Ham Operators or the Adventurous

If you are a “new ham” and are interested to see what this is about, please call and we can discuss options. For the adventurous there are options to camp near the road and the off road as repeater back-up and contingency comms.

Ham Operators Needed at Checkpoints

Two check points (CP) are currently open for ham operators. Each CP requires two people (at least one a licensed ham).

Equipment Required:

• UHF/VHF Dual band 40+ watt radio
• VHF/UHF antenna(s) and mast to 10 feet
• Power for radios all day Saturday

Learn More or Volunteer

Nevada Open Road Challenge (NORC) Schedule of Events
May 17-18 (Saturday & Sunday)
Saturday: Briefing at 12:00 PM PST (noon) Saturday in Ely
Sunday: Check Point Operations 5:00AM-1:00PM on Hwy 318 Between Lund and Hiko

Download the Race Events via PDF – CLICK HERE
Visit Website: www.sscc.us

Ham Operator Volunteer Contact:
Tim
W9AYK / WRCI567
w9ayk@cox.net
702-306-2622

Please contact Tim for details on expense reimbursement.