The Islands of Narragansett Bay have a rich and unique history from colonial times through today. In fact, the “Rhode Island” in the full name of the state, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, refers only to Aquidneck Island, the largest bay island. Newport County Radio Club, W1SYE, is celebrating this rich history by activating multiple islands and lights this summer.
Narragansett Bay Islands summer 2014
All times on this page are Eastern Daylight Savings Time (Q). Logs and QSL cards will be UTC1 time (Z). Station calls: W1SYE slant (island name), e.g., W1SYE slant Dutch Island. Operators see Members Only page for sign-ups.
FLASH – Note changed date for Dutch Island light
and added second Beavertail activation.
| Date | Activation | Schedule | Location | Freq/Mode |
| Jun 7 – Jun 8 |
Beavertail Light on Conanicut Island |
1000Q – 1600Q 1000Q – 1300Q | 41° 26’58”N 71° 23’58”W |
Gen phone 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m |
| Jul 12 – Jul13 |
Gould Island | 1000Q – 1600Q 1000Q – 1600Q | 41° 31’47”N 71° 20’41”W |
Gen phone 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m |
| Jul 26 | Hope Island | 1000Q – 1600Q | 41° 36’08”N 71° 22’11”W |
Gen phone 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m |
| Jul 26 | Prudence Island | 1000Q – 1600Q | 41° 36’21”N 71° 18’16”W |
Gen phone 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m |
| Aug 16 – Aug 17 |
Newport Harbor Light on Goat Island Beavertail Light on Conanicut Island |
1000Q – 1600Q 1000Q – 1600Q | 41° 29’34”N 71° 19’38”W 41° 26’58”N 71° 23’58”W |
Gen phone 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m |
| Aug 30 | Dutch Island Light | 1000Q – 1600Q Pos. ext. 2000Q | 41° 36’21”N 71° 18’16”W |
Gen phone 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m |