Caister Marconi Radio Station Contacts more than 160 Amateurs in 25 countries

Caister Marconi Radio Station Contacts more than 160 Amateurs in 25 countries

Radio hams at Caister Lifeboat in Norfolk managed to contact 162 other radio amateurs in 25 different countries on Saturday 23rd April 2022 when they took part in the annual International Marconi Day (IMD) event to mark the inventor's birthday.

Using the call GB0CMS and a mixture of Morse code, telephony (speech) and data (FT8), contacts were made with other radio amateurs across the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.

Notable contacts were made with other IMD stations in Newhaven, East Sussex and Chelmsford – the home of Marconi’s original factory.

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Pubs and Clubs On The Air (PACOTA) 2022

Pubs and Clubs On The Air (PACOTA) 2022 is Back! - 13th/14th/15th May 2022

If you or your Radio club or Society are interested in taking part and putting on a station please complete the Web Entry Form at the website listed below or alternatively e-mail pacota@g6tw.org.uk and we will send you some details, hints and tips.

Pubs and Clubs On The Air (PACOTA) 2022 - https://pubsandclubsontheair.wordpress.com/

Antarctic Ham Radio Station Active for Children's Day 5 May 2022

the 63rd Japan Antarctic Research Expedition at the Syowa Station plans to operate "Special Operation of Children's Day" as follows.

When participating in the Special Operation of Children's Day, please be careful to take measures to prevent the new coronavirus infection by yourself, avoiding thorough hand washing, wearing a mask, ensuring social distance, sealing, denseness, and close action.

In addition, if a state of emergency declaration, etc. due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection is issued, etc., if special operation is unavoidably cancelled, JARL web will guide you, so please be sure to check when you participate.

  • Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 5:00-18:00 JST

  • Operating frequency: 21 MHz band SSB

Stations that prioritize communication

  • association bureaus operated by elementary, junior high, and high school students in Japan

  • individual stations established by elementary, junior high, and high school students in Japan

  • individual stations where aerial power in Japan is licensed for 10W or less