HAM Non-Riding Volunteers Positions

•  Rest Stop / Water Stop Hams – These hams are stationed along the route at designated areas where cyclists will stop for a break and obtain water or seek medical or mechanical attention.  The Ham operators at these locations will be responsible for passing traffic regarding rider status and health, issuing rider alerts and requesting bicycle repair or SAG (pick up) service .  Operators will also communicate the need for additional Rest stop/Water stop supplies, and pass traffic from cyclist regarding road conditions.
• SAG – (Service and Gear) – SAG Hams have the means of transporting riders and bicycles (trailer not required, bike rack on vehicle works well).  These operators will pick up and transport cyclist that have had mechanical problems and are unable to continue riding.  Amateur Operators acting as SAGs will also be responsible for replenishing and delivering supplies to water stops if needed. 
• Van SAG – We have a specific need for a Ham with a large conversion van or SUV capable of hauling multiple people and towing a trailer.  This position will require that this operator be available to volunteer for the entire week long event.
• Net Control Operators – Net Control Operators will be stationed at a predestinated location and will control the flow of all radio traffic.  This Operator will coordinate the movements of the mobile SAGs to locations for rider pickups and determine where the rider will be dropped off at.  Net Operators may also be responsible for ensuring traffic is passed and received, maintaining a log of the events, coordinating delivery of supplies to rest stops and water stops and notifying emergency services if needed. 
• Assistant Communication Director – This position will provide support to the Communications Director and Tour Directors as needed.  The Assistant Communications Director may assist with recruiting volunteers, repeater coordination, surveying bicycle route conditions, assigning duties to Amateur Radio Volunteers and conducting daily briefings during the tour.  Additionally the Assistant Communications Director may be called upon to act in the capacity of any other Amateur Radio Volunteer on an as needed basis.
• Motorcycling HAM Volunteer
  HAM radio operators on motorcycles monitor narrow sections of roads shared with bicyclists throughout the tours for riders in need of medical and/or mechanical assistance.  Motorcycling amateur radio operators should have a mobile vhf/uhf radio capable of a minimum of 25 watts and should be wired into a DOT certified motorcycle helmet allowing for hands free operation.
• Local Amateur Radio Operators
  Amateur Radio Operators are stationed at the locations where the bicycle tours will be spending the night.  These operators serve as a communications link between staff and volunteers during the daytime site preparations.