N1DT and K1VV will activate two historic lighthouses–Boston Light and Graves Light–as W1AA on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 11:00 UTC (7:00 AM EDT) until 19:00 UTC (3:00 PM EDT), according to Robert “Whitey” Doherty, K1VV.
Look for W1AA on 40 and 20 meters CW and SSB on:
CW 7035.0 14035.0
SSB 7270.0 14270.0
Frequencies are kHz, plus or minus QRM. CW will commence on the half hour.
“We will be operating from Fort Revere in Hull, Massachusetts–elevation 120 feet above sea level–overlooking Boston Harbor and the islands,” writes K1VV.
Doherty invites interested parties to “drop by and take a turn at the key or mike.” They will be operating a mobile packet station so they can “spot” themselves on the worldwide DX packet cluster.
DX QSLs are via the W1 bureau, while stateside are via W1AA callbook address; self-addressed, stamped envelopes are requested. A color photo QSL of both of the light houses will be furnished.
For more information about Amateur Radio Lighthouse operations, visit the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society’s web site at http://arlhs.com.