*** UPDATE 16:00 UTC ***
Still on Pomham Rocks & Pomham Light, but have moved to 14.265 MHz
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Using clandestine photo techniques, Evan captured this rare photo of Pete W1LAB on the air!
*** UPDATE 15:20 UTC ***
The crew is on Pomham Rocks (RI-037), home of the Pomham Lighthouse USA-643. Work them on 7.265 MHz
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Willy W1LY on mic with lighthouse in the background USA 643 (Pomham Light)
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John K1JSM, Willy W1LY, and Jim KZ1ZOU at Pomham Light
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Rare sighting of Pete W1LAB (of course taking a photo kneeling in light blue shirt) — Thanks to Evan for photo!
*** UPDATE 14:55 UTC ***
The crew is now on Pomham Rocks, the physical location of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse ARLHS USA-643. Pomham Rocks will be RI-037 when qualified.
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Evan & Willy looking for a location for the station on Pomham Rocks. Lighthouse looking fine!
*** UPDATE 14:11 UTC ***
Ruth Island is officially RI-038S, congratulations for a successful activation! They are still on the air, 7.265 MHz and are activating Pomham Rocks Lighthouse ARLHS USA-643.
*** UPDATE 13:30 UTC ***
The guys are on Ruth Island (RI-038) and are on 7.265 ARLHS USA-643.
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On the Air!
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Setting up: Willy W1LY, John K1JSM, Mike AC1DW, Evan K1GEA
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RIB TURMOIL, and Antenna on Ruth Island
Photos by Pete W1LAB
The Boys in D’a Boat are underway…
First stop is Ruth Island: RI-038, which is just to the east of Pomham Rocks/Lighthouse (RI-039 & USA-643).
Expect them on the air near 13:30 UTC on Ruth, near 14.260 and 7.260 MHz
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