Eureka Special Event Station VI3BML

Listen out November 27 until December 5 for Mr Lalor's gunshots, or at least a 150-year echo.

According to Doug Raper, VK3VBA, publicity officer for the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group, BARG will be airing the Eureka Special Event Station VI3BML, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the struggle at the Eureka Stockade.

Eureka was a defining moment in Australia's history that left a legacy of freedom, social democracy and cultural diversity. It provided many of the foundations on which contemporary
Australian society is built. Next to Gallipoli, writes Doug, Eureka is Australia's most talked-about armed struggle.

VI3BML will be operational on all HF/VHF bands and modes from the 27th of November until the 5th of December.

A special event QSL card has been designed and will be available to short wave listeners and all stations who contact VI3BML.

QSLs can be sent via the bureau or direct to VK3BML's callbook address.

Further details can be found at the clubs web site,
www.barg.org.au

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

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