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International Marconi Day 2017
We’re honored to once again be operating from the historic VO1AA at Cabot Tower on Signal Hill for International Marconi Day this year!
Many hams around the world are always excited to make contact with us on this day.
SONRA’s club station will be active starting around 06:30 UTC on Saturday, April 22nd and we’re hoping to have the station staffed with an operator for as much of the day as possible until evening / early afternoon.
We’ll do our best to push out some updates on our Facebook / Twitter regarding what bands we’re most active on and where you may be able to find us!
Marconi Transatlantic Radio Signal 115th Anniversary
On December 12, 1901 at Signal Hill, Marconi received the first transatlantic radio signal. SONRA members commemorate this each year, usually from Cabot Tower on Signal Hill with call sign VO1AA. Unfortunately, due to road and electrical upgrades, Cabot Tower is closed until the new year.
Instead, to celebrate the 115th anniversary, we’ll be operating from Admiralty House Museum using call sign VO1BZM. Look for us on 14.260 or thereabouts.
Marconi has a rich history at Admiralty House. The museum is located at the former H.M. Wireless telegraph station built in 1915 by the Marconi Telegraph Company.
To learn more, click here.