Marconi Transmission Centenary

Proposed 100 Year Celebration of the first Marconi Radio Transmission across Bass Strait.

Planning is underway to celebrate the first radio transmission from Devonport to Queenscliff in Victoria by Marconi in July 1906.

The North West Tasmania Amateur Radio Interest Group in conjunction with the Devonport City Council will co-ordinate the Devonport End, with the Geelong Amateur Radio Club in conjunction with the various shires and public utilities in the Queenscliff and Geelong areas, handling the Victorian end.

Planning is for an actual re-enactment of the radio transmission using spark transmitters and other radio related activity and exhibitions.

This is seen as an excellent opportunity to promote amateur radio with lots of media coverage and participation.

The celebration is planned for the weekend of either 6th or 12th of July 2006. Further news as it comes to hand for what is hoped to be an exciting and interesting project.

Tony VK7AX President NWTARIG

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

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