[K3CAL] Fwd: News Article: ILLW

Thu Apr 17 12:51:21 EDT 2014

Jim, You bring up some good points to consider.  We should discuss this 
at a exec board meeting.

KB3RAN
David Hardy
davehardy0101 at aol.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Tetlow <k3uga at comcast.net>
To: Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tue, Apr 15, 2014 5:50 pm
Subject: Re: [K3CAL] Fwd: News Article:  ILLW

Guys, looking at the rules, "how close to the lighthouse do I have to
be?" The boat type station ( marine mobile) may have to get
"pre-approval" from the event committee. They suggest a field adjacent,
but there has to be public access. Is there a pier at the lighthouse
that a craft could be moored and have public access for visitors that
are exploring the lighthouse? 

You could most likely get permission for the marine station, not all
lighthouses are on accessible land, we have some right here in the bay
that are only accessible by boat, and don't have visitors. Im thinking
of Thomas Point for one. 

I'm thinking that the Marine Museum (last years venue) may be the
easiest; if they don't  want a large donation. 

You also have to be concerned, public on private boat, sponsored by
 Non Profit, big liability issue here.

Just some thoughts to consider, might be easier to do Md OSO Party! 

Sent from my iPad, 73,
Jim Tetlow
k3uga at comcast.net

On Apr 4, 2014, at 18:27, David Hardy <davehardy0101 at aol.com> wrote:

KB3RAN
  David Hardy

davehardy0101 at aol.com

-----Original Message-----
From: David Hardy <davehardy0101 at aol.com>
To: webmaster <webmaster at k3cal.org>
Sent: Fri, Apr 4, 2014 1:14 pm
Subject: News Article:  ILLW

  The International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend will be held August
16-17, 2014.  At our last meeting, CARA opted to participate again this
year.  We operated last year from the Drum Point LIghthouse at Calvert
Marine Museum at the Pavilion.  This is a low key event where
participating lighthouses make contacts with other lighthouses around
the world.  The following from Wikipedia:

(January 2014)
The International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW) is an annual
event held on the third full weekend of August each year. The event was
started by John Forsyth and Mike Dalrymple who were members of the Ayr
Amateur Radio Group in Scotland. The event has developed into an
international gathering of amateur radio operators from an estimated 54
countries.[1]

Objective

The objective of ILLW event is stated as "to promote public awareness
of lighthouses and lightships and their need for preservation and
restoration, to promote amateur radio and to foster International
goodwill."[2] A classic example of what should not be allowed to happen
to a lighthouse is shown here on YouTube featuring the lighthouse
remains on Culebrita Island [3] in Puerto Rico

Format

The basic format of the event is that a local amateur radio club will
set up a radio station either in, or near to, a lighthouse. They will
then operate from that station over the whole or part of the weekend.
The goal is to contact other amateur stations, particularly those
operating from other lighthouse sites. Visiting public are invited to
watch the operators and even use the equipment under supervision while
visiting the lighthouse. YouTube[4] has numerous video clips about the
weekend which have been submitted by participants.

This info from ILLW website: 

The event is NOT a contest. There are no prizes, certificates or other
enticements to participate and therefore, participation is free. Each
station's operators decide how they will operate their station regards
modes and bands.  Participants  are not committed to being on the air
during the entire period - only as much as they can. There are no
restrictions on aerials or power.   We wish operators to enjoy
themselves and have fun whilst making contact with as many amateur
radio stations as possible. We request that stations take time to work
other lighthouses or lightships as well as the slow operator, or the
newly-licensed or QRP stations. 

How close to the Lighthouse do I have to be?

As most available space in many lighthouses is usually filled to
capacity, our activity does not have to take place inside the tower
itself.  Field day type set-up at the light or other building next to
the light is OK.  Our guidelines require that the station must be AT or
ADJACENT to the light. Adjacent means next to or as close as possible
in the field next door. The intention behind this requirement is that
the station should have a visible presence to the passing public who
may be visiting the lighthouse over the weekend.  Permission to operate
 from a lighthouse / lightship should be obtained from the relevant
authorities. Operation from faux or false lighthouses, lights on poles
etc. is discouraged as they are not within the spirit of the event.

This year's plans are still being formulated.  Options are:  1. Rent
Cove Point Lighthouse B&B for the weekend.  2. Go back to Drum Point
Lighthouse again. 3. Use Eric's catamaran and anchor offshore of the
Cove Point Lighthouse and operate marine mobile.  Option 1 is
expensive.  Options 2  and 3 are more realistic.  If you are interested
in participating in the event, please contact me (410-394-0095) or
Eric  (editor: fill in Eric's callsign please and phone if you have it)

KB3RAN
     David Hardy

davehardy0101 at aol.com

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