PUblic service
NSRC provides public service communications for local organizations like the MACC Fund’s TREK100 Bicycle Ride. We have served the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for more than 15 years, providing communication support for the medical volunteers. Many NSRC members participated in this world-class event.
We are currently in the need of a public service director for 2025. This does not have to be a one-man job. If you want to take a part in this exciting opportunity and lead a team for public service, please contact Brian AB9ZI.
Chicago Marathon 2025
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the largest of this type of events n the country. With over 160 ham operators supporting this effort there is always a need for volunteers. The event will take place October 12th, 2025. Check back here for details und updates.
Tour de Cure 2025
Tour de Cure is sponsored by the American Diabetes Association®. The NSRC provides vital public service communications. The event will take place August 9th, 2025 in Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles. Please check back here for updates.
TRAK 100 2025
Here are pictures from Rest Stop 2/4 manned by Elliot K9EHG and Don KK9H.
The Lend Your Hands, Save a Life Award
We are excited to announce Robert Orr and Ham Radio Chicago as the 2024 recipients of the Lend Your Hands, Save a Life Award. After severe heat stopped the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2007, Chicago Event Management began looking for a way to improve race day communication. It was through this initiative that CEM connected with Robert Orr and Ham Radio Chicago. Ham radio operators are trained communicators who provide their own equipment to support emergencies and other events. What began in 2008 as a 64-person volunteer operation has since grown to encompass 160 operators from five states, spread throughout on-course medical tents, triage teams in Grant Park and the pre-finish teams in the final mile. Their operation allows medical teams in the field to communicate with Forward Command, assisting with critical medical calls, requests for medical logistics support and situational awareness during the event.
The Lend Your Hands, Save a Life Award was established by Medical Director George Chiampas, D.O. to recognize a member of the medical program who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to participant safety, contributes innovative medical processes that enhance participant safety and experience, or who goes above and beyond the call of duty to have a positive impact on participants.