MRC Procedures
Calling times and channels, Ch 26 on both 27MHz & UHF
27MHz Ch 26 LSB (27.265) 12pm (midday), 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
UHF Ch 26 (477.050) 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Note that these can change so check the main page for details.
The message, which may be in the form of a question & answer, or statement in two parts, is provided to the first and last numbered MRC station prior to the day. MRC1 will send the first part when he makes contact with MRC2, then 2 to 3, etc. If MRC2 cannot be heard then the message may be passed on to MRC3 instead. The objective is to relay the message via as many stations as possible, and sometimes non numbered stations may be invited, or asked, to help pass the message on. Interstate skip stations can be helpful too if an MRC station cannot make contact with any other MRC station. MRC stations, after discussion with other stations, may need to change the relay path to reduce the time it takes, or may invite others to join in, to enhance the event, and encourage others to become involved.
I encourage the relay to take place on another channel, to reduce the likelihood of other stations hearing the message before its their turn.
I recommend that stations pre-determine a message channel early in the day with their next station, to make it harder for other stations to follow, it's human nature to want to listen in before its your turn.
When the message reaches the highest numbered station they will reply back down the chain with part 2.
If the originating part of the message has not been relayed after some time, then part 2 may be initiated before part 1
When this is completed the event is concluded, although many stations stay on to talk further, especially if the message relay is completed early.
It typically takes 4 hours for the relay to be completed.
Please discuss with other stations if you will have amateur bands, as many operators are also licenced amateurs.
Calling times and channels, Ch 26 on both 27MHz & UHF
27MHz Ch 26 LSB (27.265) 12pm (midday), 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
UHF Ch 26 (477.050) 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Note that these can change so check the main page for details.
The message, which may be in the form of a question & answer, or statement in two parts, is provided to the first and last numbered MRC station prior to the day. MRC1 will send the first part when he makes contact with MRC2, then 2 to 3, etc. If MRC2 cannot be heard then the message may be passed on to MRC3 instead. The objective is to relay the message via as many stations as possible, and sometimes non numbered stations may be invited, or asked, to help pass the message on. Interstate skip stations can be helpful too if an MRC station cannot make contact with any other MRC station. MRC stations, after discussion with other stations, may need to change the relay path to reduce the time it takes, or may invite others to join in, to enhance the event, and encourage others to become involved.
I encourage the relay to take place on another channel, to reduce the likelihood of other stations hearing the message before its their turn.
I recommend that stations pre-determine a message channel early in the day with their next station, to make it harder for other stations to follow, it's human nature to want to listen in before its your turn.
When the message reaches the highest numbered station they will reply back down the chain with part 2.
If the originating part of the message has not been relayed after some time, then part 2 may be initiated before part 1
When this is completed the event is concluded, although many stations stay on to talk further, especially if the message relay is completed early.
It typically takes 4 hours for the relay to be completed.
Please discuss with other stations if you will have amateur bands, as many operators are also licenced amateurs.