Malaysian Light House Weekend 2009

Project Paper:
Malaysian Nation Wide Light House Weekend 2009 (MLHW 09), and
International Light House Ham Radio Weekend 2009

Purpose:
i. This event is not a contest, there are no prizes or any other enticements to
participate and is therefore free of charge.
ii. To promote public awareness of ham radio and lighthouses in Malaysia.
iii. To acknowledge the contribution and recognition of the lighthouses and their keepers.
iv. To foster fellowship among members of the various Ham Radio clubs and Lighthouse Societies in Malaysia.
v. To gain experience for DX-peditions for the Ham Radio operators and to promote “exotic” Malaysia among International DXCC chasers or seekers.
vi. Pilot project proposed, as a future yearly event on the 2nd weekend of August and to be inserted in the Tourism Malaysia Calendar of the year.
vii. Since the 2nd weekend of August every year, coincides with the “Asia Pacific JOTA”, this ILLW event is extended to all Boy Scouts and Girl Guides via BP House Malaysia, to join in the fun at the light houses or contact the light houses via Ham Radio.

Date: 1st till 31st August 2009 (MST)
i. Weekend 2 – 8 Aug 09 (Sat), 9am till 9 Aug 09 (Sun) 3pm (30hrs)
ii. Weekend 3 – 15 Aug 09 (Sat), 9am till 16 Aug 09 (Sun) 3pm (30hrs)


From 9W2PD,

Hai there every one...

Kindly see attach the 1st version of the above mentioned project..station master and light house locations...

the dates at this moment are:
8 Aug (Sat) @ 9am till 9 Aug (Sun) @ 3pm (30hrs) - Round 1 (More US light houses)
15 Aug (Sat) @ 9am till 16 Aug (Sun) @ 3pm (30hrs) - Round 2 (Europe & Oz light houses)

pls go thru the attachment and hope to hear your feedback soon..will be arranging a "surat sokongan" from all clubs, if they wish to participate.. and to make things move much more smoothly...

thanks alot for the assistance... 73 de Rabin - 9W2PD..

P/S: BTW: Asia Pacific JOTA will be on 1st and 2nd August 2009.. (28 DXCC)

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