Marconi Centennial/KM1CC Operation
k9hi writes:
Photos taken from my visit to the Marconi Centennial Celebration / Special Events Operation KM1CC in Eastham, on January 12, 2003 are available for viewing.
Public Information
Public information, amateur radio publicity
KM1CC First Day
On 11 Jan 2003 03:51:40 GMT K1RV wrote:
Hello, Gang,
We are up and running! We have 5 HF stations running with very little inter-station interference. We have been making a lot of changes on the fly. We are experiencing some problems with out networking and could use some help from a networking guru!
We could also use another LPT port keying interface.
Amateur Radio and Volunteerism
The Atlantic On-line web site features a well-written article on volunteerism in the wake of 9/11 entitled, America’s Secret Weapon in the War on Terror: Americans. It specifically mentions the work of Amateurs and the ARRL. It’s great PR for the League, and for our hobby service!
MARCONI WIRELESS CENTENNIAL – January 11-19, 2003
K1VV writes:
Celebrating The 100th Anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi’s First Wireless transmission between the United States and Europe on January 11 – 19, 2003.
From atop high, sandy cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, Marconi transmitted a simple, 54-word greeting from President Theodore Roosevelt to Great Britain’s King Edward VII. Within hours, the King acknowledged receiving the message, and the spark of global communications was lit.
The Marconi Radio Club, W1AA, and the Marconi Cape Cod Memorial Radio Club, KM1CC, working in partnership with the National Park Service at Cape Cod National Seashore, will operate a Special Event station from January 11-19 at the former Coast Guard station at Coast Guard Beach in Eastham, Massachusetts, from near the site of the original Marconi 1903 Station. From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, the public will be able to tour the station, listen to voice and Morse Code discussions with other radio operators around the world, and learn about wireless technology and the significance of Marconi’s achievement. For Details See: http://personal.tmlp.com/k1vv/w1aa
January 18, 2003 will mark the centennial of Marconi’s groundbreaking transatlantic wireless transmission with a reenactment of this historic scientific achievement, rivaling the Wright Brother first flight at Kitty Hawk.
Marconi’s daughter Princess Elettra Marconi is scheduled to attend the event.
A PRESIDENTIAL Commemorative message is anticipated from President George W. Bush.
NASA International Space Station Link – Selected Students from three Cape Cod High Schools (Cape Cod Vocational Technical High School-Harwich, Provincetown High School- Nauset Regional High School) will communicate with astronauts aboard the orbiting International Space Station.
For a complete events calendar, go to www.nps.gov/caco and click on “In Depth,” then “News.”
Bob Doherty K1VV
Pres. Marconi Radio Club W1AA
http://personal.tmlp.com/k1vv/w1aa
k1vv@tmlp.com
‘CQ Santa”
Attention EMA clubs:
Please consider getting involved in this worthwhile project.
73,
Phil Temples, K9HI
Duane Wyatt, WA0MJD writes:
“Time is short to have Santa talk to the sick kids this Christmas via amateur radio.
“Please look at the new, easy, revised information about how to do this—an amateur radio presence is not needed on-site and no transmissions need to be made in the hospital. The new information is seen in the “Holiday Hams” section of the www.hobbiesforhealing.com website.
“I want to expand this program before next Christmas—can you help me? My new email address is: ss011148@southeasttech.com Thanks very much.”
Duane Wyatt WA0MJD
Translate “Sales Leads” Into Prospective Hams!
Hello to all,
I am Trustee for the USS Salem Radio Club – K1USN in Quincy, Ma. This e-mail is being sent to as many Ham Clubs as possible from listings on the ARRL web site. We would like to try to enlist help from the Ham community with our efforts to encourage newcomers to our great hobby.
During the past year, we have hosted 6150 Scouts as part of our onboard Overnight Scouting Program. These Scouts have come from throughout the entire New England area plus NY, NJ and PA. We even hosted 14 Scouts from the UK back in January! Part of their 24 hours onboard the USS Salem is spent being introduced to Ham Radio and Morse Code. We have two complete HF stations and a VHF/UHF station in Radio Room 5 which are part of our demonstrations onboard. Most Scouts have an opportunity to make a contact on the air and have often gotten to speak with our good friend KE6ZYK – Mike at Mc Murdo Station, Antarctica! The Scouts also receive K1USN QSL cards, Official Radioman wallet cards, ARRL literature including QST magazines and most importantly- AN INTEREST IN AMATEUR RADIO!!
We need your assistance to help us transform these 6000 + “Sales Leads” into prospective Hams! We need to compile an accurate list of Clubs throughout this area that would be willing to give additional onsite demonstrations and offer License Classes.
Please feel free to pass this e-mail along to people from any other Ham Clubs throughout the Northeast that might be willing to assist these youngsters . Remember- The future of Amateur Radio is in the hands of EVERY Ham!
Bridgewater Town of Selectmen Proclaim “MARA Day”
The Massasoit Amateur Radio Association was recognized by the Bridgewater Town of Selectman in a special proclamation on March 20. Noting the club’s “technical and communications expertise” to the emergency management department, police, and fire departments, they declared March 20, 2001 as “MARA Day.”
