Crossroads 17.75 Plan of Action

Version: 20200312 v2

The 2020 Crossroads 17.75 has been CANCELED as of 12 March 2020.

Overview

• Team
• Assignments
• Rally Point
• Mission
  • Parking
  • Equipment
  • Operational Parameters
  • Media Relations
  • Maps
• Site Survey and Locations

Participants

• David A. Lane, KG4GIY, ECIC (703–628–3868)
• Brian Cochran, WC4J, NCS (703–9650–6011)
• Tom Fournier, W4PIO, PIO (202–487–0407)
• Robert Beecher, KN4PAY
• Andreas Gamponia, KJ4MTP
• Greg Gresham, KM4CCG
• Steve Halleman, KM4KWZ
• John Held, KK4TCE
• Ray Hutt, AA4SI
• Anthony Kelly, KN4KPS
• Scott Larimer, KN4RPA
• Dan Mouer, WA4GSD
• Larry Reynolds, K4MLA
• Marc Spaziano, N1BED

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Assignments

• Start-Stop : Tom, W4PIO
• OSV : Andy, KJ4MTP
• Mile 1/10 (enter off Dumfries) : Ray, AA4SI
• Mile 2/9 (Turn at the crossroads of Burma and Scenic and proceed up the road) : Marc, N1BED
• NCS (at Turkey Run) : Brian, WC4J, Dan WA4GSD
• Mile 4 : Robert, KN4PAY
• Mile 5 (at Lot H) : Steve, KM4KWZ
• Mile 6 :
• Mile 7 (at the entrance to Oak Ridge) : Larry, K4MLA
• Mile 8 :
• Aid 1 (at the crossroads of Burma and Scenic) : Greg, KM4CCG
• Water 2 (at Lot I) : Scott, KN4RPA
• Aid/Water 2 (at Lot G) : John, KK4TCE
• Water 3 (at Lot F): Anthony, KN4KPS

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Rally Point

We will meet at the McDonald’s at 18050 Triangle Shopping Plaza, Dumfries, VA 22026 in the Triangle Plaza in Dumfries (Route 1, approximately 1 mile north of Joplin Road) at 0515. From there we will roll to the Prince William Forest Park. We must be on the course no later than 0630 for those on the course. Tom and Andy will need to be at the Start/Stop by 0415 (Sorry about that). The shuttles start running at 0500. The race starts at 0700.

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Mission

Our primary mission is eyes on the course to provide safety and back up the Marine Corps Marathon personnel. In the event of a downed runner, contact Start immediately. There will be an ambulance on site for the duration of the event under the command of Top Doc.

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Parking

We have permission to access the course. Everyone will need a parking pass, which will be emailed. Parking on the course is permitted. For those with locations on the blacktop, please stay on the blacktop or pull off on to a utility road. Those in the woods, the road should be wide enough for you to pull to the side. Please be aware of the vegetation.

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Equipment

This is generally a mobile event, and depending on your location, you will want all 50 watts and an exernal antenna. If you do not have a mobile, it will be a good opportunity to practice relaying. Depending on the needs at Start/Stop, an antenna/cross-band is usually required.

A head-set is almost a mandatory accessory, especially where they pump the music up to 11[1]. Your vehicle may act as a good damper.

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Operational Parameters

We will plan to operate on simplex at 147.525, the normal ARES operational frequency. Brian, WC4J, and Dan, WA4GSD will be NCS at the high point in the Turkey Run campground.

Optionally, we will monitor 51.500 FM (6m) for those with the equipment.

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Media Relations

Any questions asked by the public or the media, are to be directed to the Race Officials. We will have our PIO, Tom, W4PIO on site if anyone has questions about Amateur Radio specifically.

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Maps and Pass

17.75 ARES Crossroads Map

17.75 Crossroads Map

Prince William Forest Map

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