29-07-2017, 02:40 PM
From WIA News for 30 July 2017:
The 300th ILLW registration
The Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse VO1OK in Newfoundland Canada is the milestone 300 registration in this year’s International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend.
This is the fourth year at that lighthouse with Michael VO1OK joined by David VO1LDM, and Nazaire VO2NS, with Parks Canada permission to shelter inside the building.
Michael VO1OK said the activation sees many visitors attracted to the lighthouse and historical displays including the famed tide clock. The public will be learning about Amateur Radio as well, which is one the aims of the fun event.
Overlooking the Rocky Harbour it will have a 100 watt transceiver with an end fed antenna for 40m, 20m and 10m, on a 12 metre tall mast.
All lighthouses and lightships for 2017 are listed, with Germany in the lead on 51, closely followed by the USA 48 and Australia 39.
There are 40 countries registered so far in the 20th annual fun event held on August 19-20.
(Jim Linton VK3PC)
The 300th ILLW registration
The Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse VO1OK in Newfoundland Canada is the milestone 300 registration in this year’s International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend.
This is the fourth year at that lighthouse with Michael VO1OK joined by David VO1LDM, and Nazaire VO2NS, with Parks Canada permission to shelter inside the building.
Michael VO1OK said the activation sees many visitors attracted to the lighthouse and historical displays including the famed tide clock. The public will be learning about Amateur Radio as well, which is one the aims of the fun event.
Overlooking the Rocky Harbour it will have a 100 watt transceiver with an end fed antenna for 40m, 20m and 10m, on a 12 metre tall mast.
All lighthouses and lightships for 2017 are listed, with Germany in the lead on 51, closely followed by the USA 48 and Australia 39.
There are 40 countries registered so far in the 20th annual fun event held on August 19-20.
(Jim Linton VK3PC)
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