Special Events News – 17 March 2024
HI180RD is on the air to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the Dominican Republic declaring its independence from Haiti in 1844. Listen for activity on all bands and modes until the 30 April. Around 25 operators from five radio clubs will be part of the event. For details of a certificate that is available, visit QRZ.com
Special event callsign EI80MB is active until the 31 May 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the rescue of 168 German seamen who were rescued from the waters of the Bay of Biscay after a battle between British and German naval forces in 1943. The men were carried out by a small Irish coaster called ‘Kerlogue’ which had the callsign EIMB. The rescue took more than ten hours. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS or via EI6AL.
Category: GB2RS Special Events
