Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP will be active on the FM satellites from Kachchhigadh Light House during August 18-21.
This will be second Light House of Gujarat state which will be activated after Veraval Light House (AT3VLH) was activated by Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP & Sakshi Vagadia VU3EXP (father & daughter) in 2022.
Our Motive for AT5KLH Lighthouse Activation is to;
- Spread awareness of Khachhigadh Lighthouse amongst students & public
- Highlight the World class Shivrajpur Beach which is only Blue Flag awarded beach from Gujarat State
- Aware about Lighthouse functioning
- Highlight its importance in Maritime traffic
- Understand it’s Heritage value
- Show our gratitude to the Lighthouse keepers & administration
- To give exposure of Amateur Radio to young generation
- Enjoy Ham Radio Activity at the coast of Light House!
Operation Dates: 18th to 21st August, 2023
Grid Locator: ML42LH
HF Operating Bands: 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m
VHF Band: 145.500 MHz simplex
Modes: FM, SSB, Digital & Satellite
Radio: Icom IC-718, Icom IC-705, Kenwood TM-281A, Pair of HTs
Antenna: Fan Dipole for 40m, 20m, 15m
EFHW Antenna 40m – 10m
Satellite antenna: Arrow-II, Dual Band Yagi, IOio Antenna
More details will be published soon at www.qrz.com/db/at5klh
Look for AT5KLH
Thank you 73
Rajesh P. Vagadia – VU2EXP
Rajkot – Gujarat – India
