*** UPDATE ***

The activation was successful, but it was hard going as band conditions were awful.

On Beach Island – John K1JSM in the background, Willy W1LY on Left, Jim KA1ZOU on right. Photo by Pete W1LAB

A good friend of Island Activations, who we lovingly call Lighthouse Jim (KA3UNQ — a club member too) calls the NCRC Island Activators “The Boys in the boat”.

Well, activation season is underway, and today, June 30th, will be the first for this summer season.  They are on Beach island, USIslands RI-015, which has never been activated.  They just got on the air, at 14.265 MHz, and will move to 7.265 a bit later on (plus/minus QRM).

Weather is always a challenge, and today is keeping with that trend.  Severe thunderstorms are in the forecast, so they may have to get off the air quickly.

Thanks to all that support these efforts!