Discovery of Puerto Rico Special Event

The Western Amateur Radio Club will have a Special Event commemorating the 516th anniversary of the Discovery of Puerto Rico.

They will operating as NP3M/516 this next Thursday, November 19th, starting at 0000 UTC to 2359 UTC.

It will be on SSB, CW and possibly PSK31, from 80 to 10 meters. QSL info via NP3M.

The History:

On September 25, 1493, Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with 17 ships and 1.200-1,500 men from Cadiz, Spain.

On November 19, 1493 he landed on the island, naming it San Juan Bautista in honor of Saint John the Baptist. The name that was later changed to PUERTO RICO (Rich Port in English).

The discovery of PUERTO RICO day (November 19) is a national holiday in the island.