Public Service Events are the closest thing to an emergency without actually having one.  Public Service Events are planned events for which we, as Amateur Radio operators, provide communications.  These events may take the form of foot races, walk-a-thons, bike races, bike-a-thons and the like.  They allow us to practice our communications skills and exercise the equipment we might use in an actual emergency.  In most cases, events are fairly mundane with only a need for logistics communications, but every so often, there is an actual emergency encountered during an event.  We not only provide a valuable public service during these events, but it is also good publicity for the Amateur Radio Service.  Below is a list of upcoming special events. If you are able to help with any or all of these events, please e-mail Bryce, K1GAX. Thank You!

2008

Sunday, June 22 - American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure - York County - Meet at the Middle School of the Kennebunks at 6:30 AM - 8 to 10 hams needed.  Operational frequency - 147.18 (+) (100.0 Hz) (Sanford repeater).  Event usually concludes about 2:30 PM

Friday, July 4 - L. L. Bean 10 K Run - Freeport - Meet in the L. L. Bean parking lot at 6:30 AM - 10 to 12 hams needed.  Operational frequency - 146.415 Simplex.  Event usually concludes about 9:30 AM.