Another marathon success for WICEN Victoria
WICEN Victoria has completed another very successful training exercise in
conjunction with the 'VicSuper' Murray Marathon conducted over 5 days from
26th – 31st December 2011.
The Marathon is a 404 Km Canoe race on the Murray River between Yarrawonga and
Swan Hill on the New South Wales and Victoria border.
WICEN provided safety communications and logistical support during the progress
of the event by establishing seven HF stations at the checkpoints on the
riverbank amongst the red gums each day. The HF operations were conducted on
80 & 40 Meters as a controlled net managed by VK3AWI, while the remote stations
used special call signs approved by the ACMA.
There were 120 canoes entered in the event this year.
Twenty-five amateurs attended
the event and shared great camaraderie as they camped together each night.
The event will be on again this coming December 2012 between Christmas and
New Year. If any one would like to be involved you can contact Graham Mason
VK3KMG by telephoning (03) 59720704 and he will put your name on the list.
WIA
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