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<TD align=left width="9%" height=15>Portugal</TD>
<TD align=left width="8%" height=15>CT1EWA /p</TD>
<TD align=left width="23%" height=15>Nazare</TD>
<TD align=left width="5%" height=15>PT0004</TD>
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<TD align=left width="9%" height=15>Portugal. </TD>
<TD align=left width="8%" height=15>CR6LH</TD>
<TD align=left width="23%" height=15>Cabo Espichel Lighthouse</TD>
<TD align=left width="5%" height=15>PT0005</TD>
<TD align=left width="50%" height=15>CT1GZB direct or buro. </TD>
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<TD align=left width="9%" height=15>Portugal. 3</TD>
<TD align=left width="8%" height=15>CT1RVM /m</TD>
<TD align=left width="23%" height=15>Farol de Santa Marta</TD>
<TD align=left width="5%" height=15>PT0007</TD>
<TD align=left width="50%" height=15>Via buro to CT1RVM</TD>
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<H1>DL takes ILLW lead and 400th registration</H1>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>A late run of registrations for the <STRONG>International
Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend</STRONG> (15 & 16 August) has pushed
Germany’s tally to 51, just ahead of its friendly rival Australia on
48.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Registrations today reached 407, setting a new record for
the annual event that began in 1999. This year it has 12 lightships in eight
countries including Germany's Lightship Fyrskib No 15 being activated by
<STRONG>DLoYLM</STRONG> an all YL crew.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>Martin Finger DL7MFK</STRONG> is officially the
400th registration with Leuchtturm Buk Bastorf on Germany’s North East Coast
facing the Baltic Sea. Built in 1878, and restored in recent years, it is an
excellent example of German Imperial lighthouse architecture.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The USA is again strongly supporting ILLW with 43
registrations, ahead of England (38), Sweden (30), Argentinia (25), Netherlands
(22), South Africa (13), Scotland, Finland, New Zealand (all 12), Belgium (10)
and Malaysia (9).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Lighthouses will also be activated by radio amateurs in 29
other countries, including some DX entities and IOTA islands. More registrations
are expected in coming days to see a new record set. To register online or to
check out the full list visit </FONT><A href="http://www.illw.net/"
target=_blank><FONT face=Verdana>illw.net</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana>
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<P><FONT face=Verdana>Listen on the bands this weekend and see how many
lighthouse stations you can hear and contact. Many are issuing a special QSL
card.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>For its 5th consecutive year is <STRONG>VK3WI</STRONG>,
the only Timeball Tower in the event ever - it is located at Point Gelibrand
facing Hobsons Bay at Williamstown a suburb of Melbourne.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Others that will be eagerly sought after include
<STRONG>AT8LHC</STRONG> at the Kadalur Point Lighthouse, India,
<STRONG>VI2SRC50</STRONG> at the Richmond Head Lighthouse celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the Summerland Amateur Radio Club, New South Wales Australia, and
<STRONG>IM0/I0PNM</STRONG> Cape Sandalo, S Pietro Island EU-165
Sardinia.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Verdana>- Amateur Radio Victoria<BR></FONT><A
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