2011 QSL Card


2011 Special CW QSL Card

K6AUX is the callsign of the Channel Islands Auxiliary Radio Club formed by ham radio operators who are also USCG Auxiliary communications. The primary purpose is for special events and support communications via ham radio and the USCG/USCG Auxiliary.

Richard Duncan - WD5B
President
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Charlie Geiger - AF6NJ
Vice-President


Dave Miller - KG6UPT
Treasurer


Glen Kinney - KD6HJR
Secretary

Operation From Pt. Hueneme
Lighthouse - Aug 20 - 21, 2011

34 9.0' N   119 13.0' W    DM04jd     ILLW: 98       ALHS: USA-623


 

K6AUX operated from the Point Hueneme Lighthouse during International Lighthouse Lighship Weekend, August 21st and 22nd last year. We are operating again this year.

A special certificate is offered for stations who contact all three USCG Auxiliary operated event stations in District 11 South. W6A, K6A and K6AUX are being operated at Pt. Fermin, California, Pt. Vincente, California and Pt. Huenem, California. To obtain a certificate send contact information and a LARGE 9x12 SASE envelope or $1 to

Special Event Station K6AUX c/o Richard Duncan WD5B 2200 Kingsbridge Lane Oxnard, CA 93035

Congratulations to the following stations that have been issued a certificate last year (2010): KK0S ND0C K4RRF KA3UNQ

Hueneme (pronounced "why-nee-mee") is derived from a Chumash Indian word meaning "half-way" or "resting place." It is believed that Indians stopped at Point Hueneme as they transited between today's Point Mugu and the mouth of the Santa Clara River.

See www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=92 for more information.

Operation coincided with the Pt. Hueneme Beach Festival. From their webiste www.huenemebeachfest.org/ "We invite you and your family to join us for laughs, fun in the sun, great food and music that will have you out of your seat and dancing till your feet hurt. The Festival will have an expanded children's area with rides, games and attractions for kids of all ages. The festivities will be held at Hueneme Beach Park, located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme, CA 93041."

For more information contact us at K6AUX.