PAøøKING, special call for a King

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PAøøKING is the special call on the 30th April 2013, the Coronation of our new King, ”Willem Alexander”.

Queen Beatrix’s decision to hand over the throne to her eldest son may have historical significance, but the actual process and ceremony is very simple.

On 30 April 2013, she will sign a document – the act of abdication – and Willem-Alexander automatically becomes king, although he still has to be inaugurated. His oldest daughter, Catharina-Amalia, will automatically become first in line to succeed him.

Willem-Alexander will be sworn in in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, but it will be a secular rather than a religious ceremony.

The inauguration takes the form of a meeting of the upper and lower houses of parliament – as set down in the constitution. This means all members of the lower and upper houses of parliament will be there as will a limited number of other guests.

The new king will then swear to be faithful to the constitution and to fulfil his role properly.

More information - http://www.pi4kar.net

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St Patrick's Day special event

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The West Tyrone Amateur Radio Club will be taking part in the St. Patrick's Day celebrations on Monday 18th March 2013 in Omagh, Co Tyrone.

The club will be running a special event station using the call sign GB1SPD. They will be operational from the Strule Arts Centre in the Heart of Omagh Town during Omagh District Council St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival.

The club will be operating on HF, VHF/UHF, Echo Link and Digital Modes between 11am and 5pm.

We look forward to the prospect of working as many stations as possible. Special Event QSL cards will be available to those who wish to have a conformation of the QSO.
Details available on http://www.qrz.com and http://www.wtarc.org

Arnhem Zoo special event

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Fred PA0FAW - (ISWL Member PA-11092, FISTS #9858), will be operating with the special amateur radio callsign PF100ZOO from the 1st to 28th February 2013, to commemorate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Arnhem Zoo.

Operations will mainly be CW and SSB, with some Digital modes.

Fred will once again be QRV from the De Hoge Veluwe National Park (WFF PAFF-005) and from Locator squares: JO21WX, JO22VA and JO32AA.

QSL via PA0FAW - via bureau, direct, and eQSL.cc. (NO LoTW).

SWL reports are always welcome and appreciated.

More information - http://www.qrz.com/db/PA0FAW