N8L - International Lighthouse/
Lightship Weekend

August 20-21 2011 (always the 3rd weekend in August)

Lake Effect will be operating using the special event call sign N8L from the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse (US0027) for this event.  We will also be activating the Marquette Harbor Breakwall light, US0026.

About the event: www.ILLW.net

About the Marquette (Michigan) Maritime Museum: http://mqtmaritimemuseum.com/

The Lighthouse: The first lighthouse was built in the city in 1853. The present lighthouse was constructed in 1866 and a second story added in 1909. The lighthouse is the oldest significant structure in the city and more importantly, the lighthouse is one of the most historic navigation beacons on Lake Superior and critical to the development of the Great Lakes iron ore trade. Until the opening of the major Minnesota mines in the 1890s, Marquette was the premier shipping port for iron ore on the Great Lakes and this Marquette beacon was vital for the safe navigation of ships entering Marquette.  More: http://mqtmaritimemuseum.com/HLighthouse.html

Basic Band / Ops Plan

 Starting frequencies by band/mode. We will try to stay within 20Khz, but may move depending on
band conditions, interference, etc. Call the contact number 869 6621 in area 906 to sked a qso!

But note! If you can't find us, call HQ *906 *869-6621 and find out where we are, or

Follow us on Twitter: #LakeEffectARC

QSL Routing:   [[[Note! All QSL's rec'd thru 9/7 are done!]]]

For a very attractive glossy paper card, send $1.00 plus SASE and your basic contact report to:

Lake Effect ARC / N8L
36 Southfork St
Marquette, MI 49855

Lake Effect also responds 100% to eQSL reports, and is Authenticity Guaranteed