2009 ILLW

Entries in the 2009 ILLW, International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend, have reached 262 - with 4 weeks to the start time on 15th August - well on schedule to equal or better last year's total of 406 who submitted an entry.

Australia leads the list with 42 entries, followed by Germany with 40.

Some of the exotic entries are Egypt, Panama, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Sardinia, Iceland and Namibia.

This event is fast becoming the most popular international event on the ham radio calendar.

Also involved is the International Association of Lighthouse Keepers who organise an open day on the Sunday of the event. Please see their web site at:
http://www.alk.org.uk/events/ild09.html

Come and join us, it's a fun weekend, great for lighthouses and great for ham radio.

Kevin vk2ce
http://illw.net