*** UPDATE 16:00 UTC ***

Still on Pomham Rocks & Pomham Light, but have moved to 14.265 MHz

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

Willy W1LY on mic with lighthouse in the background USA 643 (Pomham Light)

John K1JSM, Willy W1LY, and Jim KZ1ZOU at Pomham Light

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.

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.

On the Air!

Setting up: Willy W1LY, John K1JSM, Mike AC1DW, Evan K1GEA

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