February 11, 2014

First-time W1AW/KG4 Guantanamo Bay operation set

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As part of ARRL's Centennial QSO Party, Ed Williams, KN4KL, and Bill Verebely, W4WV, will activate W1AW/KG4 from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in late February and early March. The operation will take place Wednesday, Feb. 26, through Tuesday, March 4 UTC. This may mark the first time the U.S. Navy has authorized the use of a “portable” call sign from Gitmo. QSL via ARRL Headquarters (225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111) or Logbook of The World (LoTW).

As part of ARRL's Centennial QSO Party, Ed Williams, KN4KL, and Bill Verebely, W4WV, will activate W1AW/KG4 from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in late February and early March.

The operation will take place Wednesday, Feb. 26, through Tuesday, March 4 UTC.

This may mark the first time the U.S. Navy has authorized the use of a “portable” call sign from Gitmo. QSL via ARRL Headquarters (225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111) or Logbook of The World (LoTW).

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