Category Archives: Special Event
Deer Island Activation: Success!
Another island activation is in the books. Gary WBØRUR and Kevin K5KVN set out on a three-hour tour to Deer Island to qualify and activate it as part of the U.S. Islands Awards Program QSO Party. This was the group’s … Continue reading
Island Activation Is Possible
UPDATE: The Noise Blankers Radio Group were unable to participate due to a tick infestation on the island and the threat of thunderstorms. We will still try to quality and activate the island at some point in the future. … Continue reading
Coming Soon: N5W National Wreath Laying Day
Plans are underway for the 2nd annual N5W special event to mark National Wreath Laying Day at U.S. National Cemeteries worldwide. N5W will operate in Fayetteville, Arkansas, December 15 where 7,500 wreaths will be placed on military headstones. Fayetteville National … Continue reading
K5H Island Activation: SUCCESS!
The Noise Blankers Radio Group took to the water September 30th to activate Horseshoe Island (AR-015) for the first time. Using special event callsign K5H, we contacted 351 stations in 42 states and 16 countries. Read Gary’s recap on his … Continue reading
