IOTA News

14 September, 2009

Island activities:

EU-049. Fred, PA1FJ, will be active as SV8/PA1FJ/p from Samos Island (GIOTA SAS-006, MIA MG-099, WLOTA L4163) between September 14th and October 2nd. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using SSB and running QRP (5 watts - Yaesu FT817 and Buddistick antenna). QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-164. Before going to Romo Island (See OPDX.924), Rene, DL2JRM, will activate the Island of San Cipriano (DIFM TK-037, MIA MCO-013) as TK/DL2JRM/p between September 14-15th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters QRP CW, using solar power. QSL via DL2JRM, direct or by the Bureau.

NA-110. Operators Jeep/KA1DF, Dave/KI4ROL, Paul/K3LLH, David/N2EIO, Gary/AI4JA and Bill/W3HEA will be activating the special event callsign K4L from a lighthouse (ARLHS USA-392, TWLHD WLH K-082, WLOTA L 2265, WW Loc. EM92SJ) on Hunting Island (USI SC003S, Beaufort County, South Carolina) between October 17-18th.

The activity is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the
lighthouse. The light was the first light on Hunting Island,
built in 1859 but destroyed during the Civil War. It was
rebuilt in 1875 of curved iron panels (each weighing 1200
pounds) with an interior brick wall. In 1889 it was dis-
assembled and moved 1/4 mile inland due to rapid erosion of the northern end of the island. It served as a navigation
light until decommissioned in 1933. The park itself was created just prior to WWII; during the war, the Air Force had a transmitter site there. QSL via K3LLH.

An online log will be available after the event. Further information can be found at: http://pws.prserv.net/K4L

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