International Lightship & Lighthouse Weekend

Now in its 11th year, this annual activation event run by the Ayr Radio Group of Scotland GM0AYR, remains as popular as ever.

A total of 135 registrations have been received from 18 countries but many more are expected before the event weekend the 15th and 16th of August.

There was a record 406 registrations last year with the top countries being Australia and Germany.

These two countries remain in the lead on the progress tally for 2009 with VK on 24 just behind DL with 27 lighthouses – who will have the most registrations this year?

No lighthouses have been registered so far for VK8, with the last time the Northern Territory had one on air was way back in 2002. What about it Spud and the Gang?

For more information including guidelines, an online entry form and a list of entrants, visit the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend website
www.illw.net

Jim Linton VK3PC

Wireless Institute of Australia