National Lighthouse Day, was on August 7 this year. It commemorates the day in 1789 when the U.S. Congress passed an act supporting lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers.
A group of FARA members activated Falmouth's Nobska Light, USA 550, using the callsign W1NOB. The Friends of Nobska Light conducted lighthouse tours and children's activities.
FARA members Henry-K1WCC and Chris-WA1CMR, operated the station. Steve KC1TMJ, Gene KX1C and Jeremy WA1JRC also participated.
They put up two antennas and operated voice on 20 and 40 meters from 10:00 to 14:00. The bands were quiet, and only one contact was made.
The crew did have a fun time chatting about the history of Nobska and ham radio with the folks visiting the lighthouse for tours and the other special events being held for National Lighthouse Day.
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