We are a group of Amateur Radio Operators who support public service events and emergencies with our repeaters. We provide Amateur Radio communication for the Western States 100. It is a 100 mile long trail that goes from Squaw Valley, CA to Auburn, CA. The 100 mile trail goes through rugged terrain in the Northern Sierra Mountains up and down steep canyons. We support the Western States 100 mile foot run. We also support the Tevis Cup 100 mile ride that uses the same route as the 100 mile run.
Our repeaters are used for training runs and horse rides and for people in using the back country. We have supported the Western States 100 trail and events for decades. Our repeaters are able to communicate where cellular coverage does not work due to terrain.
We are firm believers that Amateur Radio with our repeaters provides a valuable service to the public!
My name is Glenn Maclean and my call sign is WA7SPY. I have been a ham since 1985. I got into the Ham radio hobby mainly to help with public service events. I have been communications chairman for numerous public service events. I have participated many times as a net control operator for various events. I enjoy the technical side of building and maintaining repeaters. I worked for Cessna Aircraft Company for 39 years working as FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic on all the models of Cessna Citation Jets. I was a lead mechanic and spent my last 20 years doing off site maintenance when the jets had maintenance issues and could not fly. I would travel to troubleshoot and repair the jets and get the airworthy again. I enjoy troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues. I am active on HF radio and like using Morse Code to communicate on HF.