International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend 2009 (Aug 2, 2009) -- More than 300 lighthouses in more than 51 countries -- from Argentina to Wales -- will be on the air for 2009 International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (ILLW) organized by the Ayr Amateur Radio Group (AARG) in Scotland. The event, held for the 11th year in a row, takes place Saturday, August 15 0001 UTC-Sunday, August 16 2359 UTC. While not a contest, the ILLW is more of a QSO Party and Amateur Radio demonstration. The ILLW aims to raise public awareness of lighthouses and lightships and the need for their preservation and restoration, promote Amateur Radio and foster international goodwill.
Source: http://www.arrl.org
Below is the lighthouse that participate for this event and the contact person incharge:
1) Cape Rachado Tanjung Tuan 9W2PD Rabin
2) Tanjung Gelang 9W2RZL Rizal
3) Fort Cornwallis (new) Penang 9W2BA Azmi
4) Fort cornwallis (old) Penang 9W2BA Azmi
5) Bukit Jugra, Banting Selangor 9W2YR pakyop
6) Pulau Gaya, Sabah 9W6BOY haikal
7) Bukit Segenting, Batu Pahat Johor 9W2BUG Jaya
Source: website MARES
