International Lighthouse / Light Ship Weekend

August 15 - 17 2008

KD8DKU will be operating 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 Operating Schedule:

Saturday (z-time)

00:00 - 02:00 event kickoff operations
15:00 - 20:00

Sunday (z-time)

15:00 - 18:00

QSL information:

Send your contact report to:

KD8DKU - ILLW2008
36 Southfork St
Marquette, MI 49855

Green stamp appreciated, not required.

To sked a QSO: call John, KC8ULE direct: 906 869-6621