Year-Long Special Event Celebrates Britain's Railways

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A year-long special event is underway to celebrate the railways that serve Britain. Jeremy Boot G4NJH gives us the details.

Train enthusiasts credit the modern railways with helping Britain's identity take shape over the decades. The British Railways Amateur Radio Society G4LMR has amplified that message on the air since it was formed in 1966 by a handful of railwaymen who were also amateur radio operators. Now its membership includes any amateurs with an interest in the railways.

A busy and active society with a full event calendar, the group is hosting a year-long special event station GBØLMR, to promote the message of celebration and mark 200 years of modern railway service. The station is on the air from January through to the end of 2025.

If you have an interest in trains, or just in history, this is just the ticket.

More Information - https://www.qrz.com/db/GB0LMR

Straight Key Month

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Calling all CW operators! January is the month to put your paddle in the drawer and dust off your straight key. If you have cooties or bugs in your ham shack, you can use them, too! It’s time for the 19th annual Straight Key Month, hosted by the Straight Key Century Club.

Throughout the month, you can work K3Y stations in all the US call areas, including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. In addition, stations from regions within the IARU membership in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America will also be on the air.

Taking their cue from the ARRL’s long-running Straight Key Night every 1st January 2025, the SKCC extends the event from the 2nd to the 31st of the month. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just beginning your CW journey, you’ll find Straight Key Month to be a great deal of fun while increasing your skills.

More Information - http://skccgroup.com/k3y

HamCation POTA Meet-up

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The 3rd annual HamCation POTA Meet-up will take place in Apopka, Florida on February 6th. Participants will gather at Wekiwa Springs State Park from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event will include a park activation, door prizes, lunch, and more.

Hamcation - https://www.hamcation.com/