International Museums Weekend special event 2013

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Many radio clubs took part in the International Museums Weekend special event in 2012.

In 2013, this event will take place on the double weekends of 15 & 16 and 22 & 23 June. Radio amateurs are encouraged to participate in this event by setting up stations in their local museums.

Organiser Harry, M1BYT asks that all those intending to take part in the event should register their museum via the web form on the website- http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk/imw

10th Antarctic Activity Week

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The 10th Antarctic Activity Week (AAW) is to take place between 18-24 February 2013.

The event, promoted by the Worldwide Antarctic Program (WAP), whose goal is to improve the worldwide attention of the Antarctic Continent and related matters, including researchers and personnel spending time away from family.

The AAW is a unique worldwide event where Hams from all around the world sign up and help promote Antarctica. The event is open to all radio amateurs, especially those with a special callsign.

All SES with a WAP reference number will qualify for WAP ASEA (Antarctic Special Events Award).

A list of participants is available, along with application for stations wishing to join at http://www.waponline.it/Default.aspx?tabid=113

DL50FRANCE

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For the 50th anniversary of the French-German Treaty of Friendship (Elysee Treaty) there will be a special station DL50FRANCE on the air during the whole year of 2013, with special DOK 50FRA.

This activity is an example for the international understanding which is fostered by amateur radio activities.

Horst, DF8VV came up with the idea for this activity, the QSL manager is DK8VR.

DV8VR on QRZ - http://www.qrz.com/db/DK8VR