https://www.hpsnc.org/events Repeater List
Ham Public Service: https://www.hpsnc.org/events 
Carolina 440 Repeater Coverage Maps:
https://www.carolina440.net/440uhf-repeaters/coverage-maps.html
Past Events
HISTORY
EVENTS Scheduled:
Saturday October 9, 2021 Tour De Femme 62 mile ride
Holly Springs, NC Start / Finish (See Course Map): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36772443
Repeaters on Carolina 440 System to be used are:
Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL
Chalybeate Springs 443.100+ 100 PL
Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL
https://www.letourdefemme.org/
Course Map is at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36772443
Previous Events Carolina 440 has supported:
Fall Rally Bike event in Holly Springs, NC Sunday November 3, 2019
https://ridewithgps.com/events/105049-ncbc-fall-rally-2019#routes/31134675/preview
Tour De Femme Bike Event Saturday October 12, 2019
https://www.bethemomentum.com/event/2019letourdefemme
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COMPLETED
https://www.facebook.com/events/568240347020443/
Firecracker Run Thursday July 4, 2019
Repeaters to be used:
Holly Springs 444.325 + 100 PL
Cary 444.775+ 100 PL
Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL
Chaylebeate Springs 443.100 + 100 PL
Angier 444.650 + 88.5 PL
7th Annual 2019 Firecracker Bike Ride
Calendar
Capital Cycling Club p/b Audi Cary is proud to partner with CBC Brewery, All Star Bike Shop, Audi Cary, Lowe’s Foods and the Greater Carolinas Multiple Sclerosis Society to bring you the 2019 Firecracker Bike Ride!!
Proceeds from the ride benefit the Greater Carolina’s MS Society to help fight this challenging disease. Last year we raised $15,000 for the cause!!
The ride begins at 8:00 am from CBC Brewery and offers 100km (60 mile) and 50km (30 mile) marked routes with SAG support and stocked rest stops. In the morning prior to the ride, Start Right Foods will offer free hot waffles and 5 Star Coffee Roasters will offer coffee for purchase.
CBC Brewery will host the family-friendly after party with OveRDUb (formerly known as Eric’s Attic) playing live music! We’ll have food trucks and beer for sale along with a limited supply of complimentary drinks thanks to Pepsi. CBC will donate $1.00 to MS for every beer sold
https://www.rars.org/public-service.php
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Completed
Cary Public Safety Day
Saturday May 18, 2019
Public Safety Day Featuring "Touch a Truck" starting at 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Cary CERT will be located
between the Cary ARTS Center and Downtown Park/Fountain on Kildaire Farm Road near S. Academy Street.
This is a Community Outreach Event.
More Info at: https://www.townofcary.org/services-publications/police/community-services/public-safety-d ay
https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/special-events/touch-a-truck
https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/special-events/wheels-on-academy
Cary CERT will have a information tent and the Comms trailer at the event.
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COMPLETED
2019 Spring Rally
April 14, 2019 - Sunday - Cary, NC
The North Carolina Bicycle Club (NCBC) coordinates this charity ride. It typically features 31, 62 and 100 mile
courses for the riders. SAGS, as well as Hams assigned to Rest Stops will be needed.
* Location: TBD
* Ham Coordinator: John Stone (K3RHJ)
* Website: North Carolina Bicycle Club
Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL
Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL
Cary 444.775+ 100 PL
Chalyabeate Springs 443.100+ 100 PL
https://www.ncbikeclub.net/2019/03/25/ncbc-spring-rally-is-sunday-april-14/
MAPS: https://ridewithgps.com/events/77776-ncbc-2019-spring-rally#routes/29510435/preview
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2018 EVENTS
Ryders Race Completed
Thanks to all that Volunteered, donated and participated.
RYDERS RACE Saturday November 10, 2018
0800-1230 hrs
Amateur Volunteers from all areas to assist, SECN Coordinating Comms.
Carolina 440 Linked Repeaters to use:
Wendell 444.875+ 100 PL
Raleigh 441.725+ 100 PL
147.450 Simplex
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Clayton/RydersRun5K
6 November present info:
Ryders Run Event Saturday November 10 begins at 8:00 AM.
Volunteers need to be there by 7:00 AM, earlier will be better. We will use C-440 Link system for talk in and at the event. 444.875 will be Primary at the event location.
Event Communications Info:
Wendell 444.875+ 100 PL
Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL (Repeaters are linked)
147.45 Simplex
All Volunteers need to sign up on web site for Course monitor, Web site may be modified with a space for Ham radio operators, if so check that on the on line form if they add it, this is for insurance purposes. Also e-mail me if you are going to be able to work the event.
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Clayton/RydersRun5k
Items needed:
VHF/UHF radio, reflective vest etc. Amateurs will be Course Monitors and may deal with traffic exiting the Food Lion and a Gas Station. We will have Dan, KD4AGQ as net control from his Communication trailer at the Fire Station.
There will be three rest stops We will have six fixed locations at the exits of Food Lion X 3, one at Cleveland Fire Station, one at the corner gas station and at Start Finish.
Thomas, WW4TLB will have a travel vehicle with strobe lights in case we need to transport volunteers to positions and use as a SAG. We need at least twelve Amateur Radio positions. Any extra positions will be placed at intersections on the course. Based on info shared we will only need one SAG as a Fire Vehicle will be used as a SAG with a Amateur Radio operator on board.
So far we have eight Volunteers for the event.
Please spread the word so we can have at least five more Amateurs to volunteer. If a UHF radio is needed I can provide three.
Carolina 440 info: https://www.carolina440.net/services/public-service-events.html
Thanks,
COMPLETED
The NCBC Fall Rally October 21, 2018 0800 - 1500 Hrs
http://www.ncbikeclub.net/event/ncbc-fall-rally/
Repeaters to use with coverage on the event:
* Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL
* Cary 444.775+ 100 PL
* Durham 444.925+ 94.8 PL
* Cane Mountain 443.450+ 100 PL
Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL
COMPLETED
The Tour-de- Femme Ride Event will be held October 13, 2018
08:00 - 1500 hours
Event details on web at: http://www.letourdefemme.org/event_time.php
Repeaters on link to be used:
Raleigh 441.725+ 100 PL
*Cary 444.775+ 100 PL
*Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL
*Durham 444.925+ 94.8 PL
Cane Mountain 443.450+ 100 PL
COMPLETED
2018 Five-O Ride
Sunday, August 19, 2018
The Five-O ride will be held on Sunday August 19, 2018, between Wake Forest and Durham in the Falls Lake area. Repeaters in the coverage area to be used are the Raleigh Hub, Henderson, and Durham. VoIP Systems will be disabled during the event that may last into the mid afternoon.
Repeaters to use through the event based on coverage together:
Raleigh 441.725 (+) 100 PL
Durham 444.925 (+) 94.8 PL
Henderson 444.375 (+) 100 PL * Early morning may have reverse pair issue on band enhancement
2018 Firecracker 100K and 50K Ride COMPLETED
Wednesday July 4, 2018
Holly Springs, NC
This is a 32 and 62 Mile Bike event that requires SAGS, as well as Hams assigned to
Rest Stops. This event benefits the Greater Carolinas' Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
and typically has 800+ riders.
* Location: Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27544
* Ham Coordinator: John Stone (K3RHJ)
* Website: The 26th Annual July 4th Firecracker Ride
Web Site: http://weeklyrides.com/index.php/rides-tours-cal/5686
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/170024840350489/
Holly Springs KF4AUF 444.325+ 100 PL repeater Primary
Cary K4JDR 444.775+ 100 PL
Raleigh Hub K4JDR 441.725+ 100 PL
Henderson and VoIP links will be disabled during the Event.
PDF File of the map, above.
Maps with repeater coverage list Coming soon.
2018 MS Walk Raleigh COMPLETED
April 7, 2018 - Saturday - Raleigh, NC
This is a walking event, one or three miles around PNC Arena. Sponsored by the MS Society. Shadows and Rest Stop Hams are typically needed at 7:30 AM, with the event wrapping up around noon.
* Location: PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
* Ham Coordinator: Brian Young (KA9QJT)
* Website: MS Walk Raleigh
See Raleigh Hub Coverage map for 5 watt portable:
http://www.carolina440.net/440uhf-repeaters/coverage-maps.html
2018 Spring Fling, Cary, NC Saturday April 7, 2018. COMPLETED
Carolina 440 Linked Repeaters to use east to west on this event:
Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL
Durham 444.925+ 94.8 PL (Fill in)
Cary 444.775+ 100 PL (Fill in)
Cane Mountain 443.450+ 100 PL (Jordan Lake Area)
Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL (US-1 Area)
These UHF repeaters have coverage in the areas of the event and users can switch over to another repeater as needed based on their location and signal coverage.
Carolina 440 Scrollable Repeater APRS Maps: https://aprs.fi/#!lat=35.64610&lng=-78.57910
Carolina 440 Mobile coverage maps: http://www.carolina440.net/440uhf-repeaters/coverage-maps.html
Event maps Link:
IOS/TeamCBC 30 mile
29.7 mi, +1188 ft. Starts in Cary, NC
Spring Fling 50 Mile
51.0 mi, +2092 ft. Starts in Cary, NC
TeamCBC/IOS 70 Mile
68.9 mi, +2793 ft. Starts in Cary, NC
COMPLETED
2018 NCBC Spring Rally 147.105+ 82.5 PL Broadway Primary repeater Carolina 440 Alt Backup.
April 15, 2018 - Sunday - Cary, NC
Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL is most central repeater of the event. Other Linked repeaters listed below to cover all of the event based on location.
From start, East to West:
Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL (Start/Finish Line Before US 1)
Cary 444.775+ 100 PL (US 1/Apex area)
Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL (Holly Springs, New Hill, Moncure, Brickhaven and Sanford area)
Durham 444.925 + 94.8 PL (Jordan Lake area) Fill In coverage
Cane Mountain 443.450+ 100 PL (Wilsonville area/Jordan Lake) Fill In coverage
Chalybeate Springs 443.100+ 100 PL (Cape Fear River area) Fill In coverage
Back to Holly Springs in the Sanford-Moncure area, then west to east in the reverse order using repeaters as coverage changes. Sanford area in low terrain will be weakest area for coverage.
These UHF repeaters have coverage in the areas of the event and users can switch over to another repeater as needed based on their location and signal coverage throughout the event.
Event Maps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27048857
Carolina 440 Scrollable Repeater APRS Maps: https://aprs.fi/#!lat=35.64610&lng=-78.57910
Carolina 440 Mobile coverage maps: http://www.carolina440.net/440uhf-repeaters/coverage-maps.html
This is a "new to us" event to support. It's been around for several years. The North Carolina Bike Club (NCBC) coordinates this charity ride, typically features 31, 62 and 100 mile courses for the riders. SAGS, as well as Hams assigned to Rest Stops will be needed.
* Location: Lifetime Fitness, 1700 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
* Ham Coordinator: John Stone (K3RHJ)
* Website: NCBC Website
COMPLETED
Two Events this day *2018 Tour de Triangle and *Cary CERT at Cary Spring Daze Event
2018 Tour de Triangle
April 28, 2018 - Saturday - Cary-Holly Springs, NC
Repeaters Linked for this event:
Raleigh 441.725+ 100 PL
Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL
Chalybeate Springs 443.100+ 100 PL
This bike ride event requires SAGS, as well as Hams assigned to Rest Stops. Funds raised by riders benefit UnitedHealthCare Children's Foundation which makes grants to families with children needing medical care.
* Location: Firefly Farms, 5581 Harward Ln., Raleigh, NC 27606
* Ham Coordinator: John Stone (K3RHJ)
* Website: 2nd Annual Tour de Triangle Ride
Event Map:
Carolina 440 Scrollable APRS Repeater map: https://aprs.fi/#!lat=35.64610&lng=-78.57910
Carolina 440 mobile coverage maps: http://www.carolina440.net/440uhf-repeaters/coverage-maps.html
YOUTUBE Video of Event: .be">.be
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COMPLETED
Cary Spring Daze 2018, Saturday April 28
Cary CERT GO Team providing support for this Event in Bond Park, Cary, NC
They will be working with Cary Fire-Rescue, Cary EMS and Cary PD with Communications and with Teams in the field.
Cary 444.775+ 100 PL Repeater will be used for this event "Off the Link System" 8:00 - 5:00 PM.
http://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival
COMPLETED
2018 Raven Rock Ramble 147.105+ 82.5 PL Broadway Primary repeater Carolina 440 Alt Backup.
May 6, 2017 - Sunday - New Hill, NC
Holly Springs 444.325+ 100 PL Primary at Start/Finish
Cary 444.775+ 100 PL (Fill In)
Chalyebeate Springs 443.100+ 100 PL Covers South of Hwy 42 to Lillington area.
Fill in if needed using Cary 444.775+ 100 PL, Raleigh Hub 441.725+ 100 PL
Weakest area is South. (The Pineview repeater is not on the air that would cover South of this event.)
This bike event has multiple routes from 10 to 100 miles, requiring SAGS, as well as Hams assigned to Rest Stops. There will be approximately 700 riders participating and raising funds for the UNC Kidney Center.
* Location: Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562
* Ham Coordinator: John Stone (K3RHJ)
* Website: Raven Rock Ramble
Event Map: http://ravenrockramble.org/rt16rr00.pdf
Carolina 440 Scrollable Repeater APRS maps: https://aprs.fi/#!lat=35.64610&lng=-78.57910
Carolina 440 mobile coverage maps: http://www.carolina440.net/440uhf-repeaters/coverage-maps.html
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Future Events Posted as scheduled and confirmed.
Ham Public Service: https://www.hpsnc.org/events
