Special event ferry operations enter final weeks

Ei2GBW and GB2EI, special event stations celebrating the return of the Cork to Swansea ferry, enter their final weeks of operation.

Both stations will be QRV as many hours as possible from
1 to 4 March for MV Julia's first scheduled ferry operations to Swansea (1-2 March) and her return to Cork (3-4 March).

Operations are planned on 80m (CoA 3.660 to 3.680MHz) and 40m (CoA 7.120 to 7.140MHz) phone.

Unfortunately, the intended maritime mobile operations aboard MV Julia had to be cancelled at the last minute.
This was due to refusal by the Department of Transportation to issue the ship's passenger certificate if the amateur station was allowed to operate on board.

Regular operations of Ei2GBW will continue until 2 April and GB2EI until 30 April. QSL cards will be sent to all stations worked, and the 'Spirit of Innisfallen Award' certificate is available for working both special event stations.

Full details are on the Ei2GBW page at qrz.com.

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