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<p>I have no experience with the Boston Marathon but I have done the
Lowell Bay State marathon.</p>
<p>73,</p>
<p>Tim - K1DC<br>
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<td>[SKYWARN_Announce] Special Announcement & Off-Topic
Post: Amateur Radio Volunteers Still Needed for the 2025
Boston Marathon</td>
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<td>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:03:01 -0500 (EST)</td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:rmacedo@rcn.com">rmacedo@rcn.com</a></td>
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<div>Hello to all...<br>
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We appreciate everyone’s patience as we make an off-topic post
on the need for Amateur Radio Volunteers for the 2025 Boston
Marathon. We still could utilize approximately 80 additional
Amateur Radio Operators for race day. In addition, there will
be no volunteer deadline extensions unlike past years so if
you are even considering to register, please register before
the listed deadline below of Friday 2/7/25.<br>
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In addition, there is a continued need for medical volunteers
for the 2025 Boston Marathon and those interested in
volunteering as a medical or general volunteer can use the
register.hamradioboston.org link and they will be brought to
the general volunteer page which can be utilized for those
that are not Amateur Radio Operators to volunteer. It is
possible if we resolve the email server/SKYWARN list issue
that has not allowed our messages to reach all SKYWARN list
participants that we will post this message again before the
volunteer deadline to insure we reached everyone on the email
list. Further details for Amateur Radio volunteers follow
below:<br>
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Volunteer registration for the 2025 Boston Marathon is open
and ongoing. If you've already registered to volunteer at the
2025 Boston Marathon, we'd like to thank you for your interest
in joining our team!<br>
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For anyone who hasn’t yet, please don’t delay! Volunteer
registration closes on Friday, February 7.<br>
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Registration Link (for new and returning volunteers):<br>
<a
href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/volunteer/volunteer-registration"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/volunteer/volunteer-registration</a>
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Step by Step Sign Up Guide: <br>
<a
href="https://hamradioboston.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44002570599-2025-volunteer-registration-step-by-step-guide"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://hamradioboston.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44002570599-2025-volunteer-registration-step-by-step-guide</a>
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A few notes for volunteers:<br>
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Almost all amateur radio positions are single person
assignments. We are not able to group people on a single
assignment, but we will try to accommodate which segment you
are assigned to in order to allow for similar start/end times.<br>
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We'd like to extend our sincerest congratulations to the
winner of the Boston Marathon ARO bib lottery, Hector Cruz,
KB3ZOO. We're looking forward to cheering you on!<br>
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Final documentation is generally released during the first
week of April. Before this can happen, we need the final
logistical details from the various area coordinators for
Start, Course, Finish, and Transportation. Where possible, we
will release documents as they become available. In this case,
look out for emails from the committee and your Team Captain.<br>
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As always, we appreciate your help in getting the word out to
prospective volunteers. Please send this to hams or clubs that
you think may be interested in joining us on the amateur radio
team for the 2025 Boston Marathon!<br>
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If you have any questions about the content of this message or
about volunteering at the marathon in general, please don’t
hesitate to send them to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:contact@HamRadioBoston.org">contact@HamRadioBoston.org</a>. <br>
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We’re looking forward to seeing you all again soon!<br>
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Thank you, and 73,<br>
<br>
Boston Marathon Communications Committee<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:contact@HamRadioBoston.org">contact@HamRadioBoston.org</a><br>
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Respectfully Submitted,<br>
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Robert Macedo (KD1CY)<br>
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator<br>
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator<br>
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)<br>
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)<br>
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