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What a great weekend!

As licensed Amateur Radio Operators we are often called upon to provide reliable communications for public service events.  When we were invited to help out with the Frosty Frolics we were quite excited and sled dog races are truly a unique experience and we would get to see it close up.

Below are some pictures of the Hams that made their way to Bancroft to help out with the event.

I will fill in all the names and callsigns over the next few days but I wanted to get the pictures posted.  Click on the thumbnail images below to see the full-sized picture.

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Joe, VE3VGJ
notice the 2m/440 antenna mounted on the utility box on the rear of his snowmobile
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Joe followed the last sled dog team through the 55 mile course to ensure everyone made it back safely
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Joe organized the emergency communications team
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Laird, VE3LKS
part of the communicaton organizing team
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Mike, VE3VCY
part of the communication organizing team
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