Many because of SWLing Submit contributor Michael (BD4AAQ), who shares the next announcement:
Discover from Shanghai Coast Radio Station (XSG) on Internet hosting the World Newbie Radio Communication Occasion
Expensive Newbie Radio Fanatics,
To rejoice World Radio Day and foster communication and interplay with beginner radio operators worldwide, Shanghai Coast Radio Station (XSG) is happy to announce a world beginner radio communication occasion. The occasion will happen from 12 to 13 February 2025, utilizing the station’s long-standing callsign, XSG.
Established in 1905, Shanghai Coast Radio Station celebrates its a hundred and twentieth anniversary this 12 months. The station has used the callsign XSG ever since and, other than the World Maritime Misery and Security System (GMDSS), has maintained Morse code telegraph providers, preserving its historic significance and operational excellence.
Occasion Schedule:
The scheduled interval might be from 00:00 UTC on 12 February 2025 to 24:00 UTC on 13 February 2025.
XSG Transmission Frequencies and Modes:
- 4105 KHz CW/A1A
- 6780 KHz CW/A1A
- 8502 KHz CW/A1A
- 12871.5 KHz CW/A1A
- 17103.2 KHz CW/A1A
Previous to the official occasion, intermittent schedule bulletins can even be broadcast on the above frequencies.
XSG Obtain Frequencies and Modes:
- 3521.3 KHz – 3526.3 KHz CW/A1A
- 7021.3 KHz – 7026.3 KHz CW/A1A
- 10121.3 KHz – 10126.3 KHz CW/A1A
- 14021.3 KHz – 14026.3 KHz CW/A1A
- 21021.3 KHz – 21026.3 KHz CW/A1A
QSL Affirmation:
As a consequence of differing rules set by beginner radio licensing authorities throughout the globe, XSG will solely verify QSOs by way of paper QSL playing cards delivered by mail. For those who want to obtain an XSG QSL card, please ship your card to: No. 1 Diantai Highway, Zhangjiang City, Pudong New Space, Shanghai 201206, PR China. E-mail: [email protected].
Necessary Reminder:
To be clear, contacts with XSG might be cross-band contacts the place XSG will function on its approved frequencies outdoors of the beginner radio bands, and any beginner radio operator making contact will function inside their very own allotted beginner frequencies as listed above. Operators ought to train warning when working break up cross-band, making certain they don’t unintentionally transmit on prime of one other station throughout the beginner bands. It’s a superb follow to commonly monitor your transmit frequency.
Please be aware that beginner radio operators usually are not permitted to transmit on XSG’s devoted frequencies. Operators should adhere to the transmission necessities of their respective licenses. It is suggested that beginner radio fans seek the advice of their nationwide licensing authorities concerning relevant rules earlier than participating in communications with XSG.
We warmly invite beginner radio operators worldwide to take part on this occasion and stay up for celebrating this milestone collectively.
Shanghai Coast Radio Station (XSG)
19 January 2025
Data supplied by BD4AAQ (Michael Ye) and BH4BFS (Xusheng Niu)
