Special Event idea: Major League Baseball Stadiums and Special Call Sign Event

[W4PC]

I can see why Hams would want to attach themselves to the popular sport of baseball. But baseball players and owners would likely want to avoid the lard-ass over-weights that would represent Hams. Athletes in general tend to avoid geeky types. Imagine bragging about contesting skills to a baseball player; he'd laugh his tail off. Then he would ask you "why do you do that?"

Joe Rudi's Contesting Station
http://www.nk7u.com/

Joe Rudi, Baseball Player
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Rudi

Hmm same person, and he's got a nice contesting station.

[W3WN]

How about just a special event "if" the Cubs ever win?

73- Chuck KI9A

GO CARDINALS!!!

What's more likely?

The Cubs win the World Series, or the Pirates have a winning season?

73,

A Long Suffering Season Ticket Holder, Married to a Fanatic, Now Watching Year 2 of the Fourth Five Year Plan

[KD4QHG]

All I have to say is....GO PHILLIES!!!!

[W0TMP]

I think its a great idea - read through some of the responses and it seems that copyright issues and working with MLB might have challenges. I also like listening to the game broadcasts on radio, I wonder if as an alternative it might be easier to see to work with the radio broadcast announcers and have the stations represent those people instead. Perhaps the same issues apply - but maybe not and a good tie to our hobby.

[N7NET]

Just curious, as a new Tech: Does anyone have any experience using a radio within the ballpark? (Say, to meet up with friends, let the XYL know you are working late, or brag on a win?) Does the staff object?

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A group of us were run from a diner one time and told we could return only without our radios.

However, forgiveness is more often easier to get than is permission. I'd take my radio.

73 de Scott/n7net

[W6HVH]

Just curious, as a new Tech: Does anyone have any experience using a radio within the ballpark? (Say, to meet up with friends, let the XYL know you are working late, or brag on a win?) Does the staff object?

I used to use my handheld at the Angels' games. No problem AND I had a very nice line of sight with the repeaters.

Do it!

[W5SQA]

I like baseball and ham radio but I doubt that this suggestion would ever happen. Too many issues for the lawyers, liabilities, antenna considerations, interferance issues with all of the rf equipment/PA systems, etc. Special events are fun but this one won't work. 73, W5SQA

[W3WN]

All I have to say is....GO PHILLIES!!!!

...and take the Eagles & '76'ers with you when you go...

[WA4DX]

I had a similar thought a couple of years ago........an event with operators near as many fire towers as possible. Some of these would be in VERY interesting and challenging locations. (I live near one.) My inquiries to the parks service and other agencies asking for a source of a maps showing locations got me little response....I think that the request may have seemed strange enough to put me into the "possible terrorist" category....

[KA3CTQ]

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Perhaps the Minor League teams would be much more open to this kind of event. They're usually much friendlier in terms of customer service, promotions, etc. My family and I love going to watch the San Antonio Missions play ball. Imagine loading up the foul pole!

I would be more that willing to activate the Erie Seawolves. I could use one of the flag poles in center field of Jerry Uht Park. Or how about one of the stadium light poles in right field?

If we could get the MLB to go along, you could get a QSL card from each park and get the coveted WAB (Worked All Ballparks) certificate.