***Update 1705 UTC — The crew has completed the activation and is off the air (they have to leave before the tide goes too far out). Thanks for all that helped to make this a successful Island and Lighthouse activation.
***Update 1625 UTC — The crew is on the air 7.261 MHz West Island RI-030S and ARLHS US-718 (Became RI-030S at 1516 UTC)
***Update 1540 UTC — The crew is on the air 14.270 MHz West Island RI-030 and ARLHS US-718
***Update 1520 UTC — The crew is on West Island having just transferred the gear. Maybe on air in another 15-20 min. Expect first attempts on 14.260 MHz
The NCRC Island Activation Crew will be activating West island, which is off of Sakonnet Point/Little Compton RI. This is an island that has NOT been activated before under the US Islands Awards program RI-030.
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The Island is within the 3300 foot visual sight rule for Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society (ARLHS) as Lighthouse USA-718
Expect the crew to begin sometime between 1500-1530 UTC, on 14.260 +/- QRM, then change to 7.260 +/- QRM.
Those who work W1SYE during this event will receive credit for US Islands RI-030 on the air and Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society USA-718
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Jim KA1ZOU (left) and Willy W1LY putting antenna together
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Antenna is now up. How about that salt water ground plane?
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Tiny people under the tent (Paul K1YBE by tent)
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Under the tent: John K1JSM, Willy W1LY, Paul K1YBE, Jim KA1ZOU — Pete W1LAB taking photos
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Jim KA1ZOU (left) and Willy W1LY enjoying a 20-meter QSO
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An After Action Report is very important. Activators (L to R): Willy W1LY, Jim KA1ZOU, John K1JSM, Bonnie, Steve, Paul K1YBE