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Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society Contacting the Light Beacons of the World About Events Spring Lights QSO Party US National Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend (NLLW) Lighthouse Christmas Lights (LCL) News & Articles Beacon Bot Contact Awards General Awards Rules Wall of Accomplishments Activator Award Rules Activator of the Year Award Chaser Award Rules DX – Lighthouse Award Rules Patriot Award Worked All Continents – Lighthouse Worked All Call Areas – Lighthouse Worked All States – Lighthouse Worked All Canadian Provinces Membership World List of Lights FAQ How do I get a number assigned to a new light? How does the ARLHS define a lighthouse? QSL procedures What are suggested ARLHS calling frequencies? What are the rules concerning use of the ARLHS logo? What happens if I let my membership expire? What if I am within sight of two lights? What is meant by activating a light? What Is the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society and How Do I Join? What is the Visual Sight Rule? Where can I get a list of lights and ARLHS numbers? Terms of Use About COMING UP Activate a lighthouse this holiday season with your socially distanced mobile operation for the Lighthouse Christmas Lights (LCL) event. Report your activation (past, present and future) To share your activation report with others, please fill in the form at the bottom of the light’s web page on the World List of Lights (WLOL) . Once approved by ARLHS admin, timely activations will appear on the WLOL main page, and on the light’s information page. Bob Crawford, SK Article by KA3UNQ ARLHS Purpose The Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society (ARLHS) is devoted to maritime communications, amateur radio, lighthouses, and lightships. Its members travel to lighthouses around the world where they operate amateur radio equipment at or near the light. Collecting lighthouse QSLs is popular for some amateur radio operators. ARLHS is a membership organization with over 1665 members worldwide. Key points include: To promote public awareness of the role ham radio and light beacons have played in assisting and maintaining safety at sea; To preserve the heritage and history of lighthouses and lightships; To aid in preserving those lights in danger of destruction or decay; To recognize the keepers of the lights as maritime heroes; To foster camaraderie within the ham fraternity; To provide fellowship amongst nations and members of the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society. Directory of light, lighthouses and lightships The ARLHS maintains a catalog of lighthouses called The World List of Lights (WLOL) . Its main feature is a short, and easily transmitted identification number for each lighthouse. The WLOL lists any lighthouse that is or was an Aid to Navigation (ATN) and can reasonably accommodate an amateur radio operation. Lights that are no longer in existence, but were once an ATN, also show up on the list, designated as historical. With over 15,000 entries, the WLOL is one of the most complete lighthouse catalogs in existence. Founding The ARLHS was founded by Jim Weidner, K2JXW, in 2000. Search: News & Articles Lifetime Achievement Award for Whitey K1VV and Don N1DT (SK) Bob Crawford, VE1REC, SK James Weidner (K2JXW) Founder of ARLHS SK Notes from KX4O/P during NLLW 2018 2000th ARLHS number assigned and other news Frost Fest 2017 WLOL Proposal Webpage Manassas Ham Fest 2016 Website refinements ARLHS new management News & Article Archives October 2020 August 2019 September 2018 August 2018 February 2017 January 2017 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 Links ARLHS Store Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society member products with the society’s logo. Topics Activations News WLOL Create or renew membership Membership Active $15.00 USD Enter Callsign © 2021 ARLHS, LLC. All rights reserved. Design by picomol.de. Powered by WordPress ....