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Founded in 2000 by Jim Weidner, K2JXW, the ARLHS is the only society
devoted exclusively to
Maritime Communications and Ham Radio, Lighthouses and Lightships.

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Accessing Web Pages Restricted to
MEMBERS ONLY :
To get a password to Mermbers Only web pages, go to Page 8 and attempt to login. You will get an error message that will give instructions on how to obtain your password.


Late News & Notes
[19]
New ARLHS World List of Lights Committee Members announced.
10/20/06

[18]
Results of the 2006 NLLW QSO Party
10/04/06

[17]
WB3AAL's List of Activated Lights
10/03/06

[16]
Haunted Lights (for Halloween QSOParty)
10/03/06

[14]
The list of those who have signed up to attend the ARLHS 2006 convention in NJ is available on line. Have you sent in your registration yet? Deadline is August 31.
If you want to see a bit about NJ lighthouses, go here.
8/22/06

[11]
LOG SHEET
 A revised version of the automated ARLHS Log Sheet has been uploaded and can be accessed HERE. It automatically enters and calculates your scoring and keeps a running total. As with other versions, it requires Microsoft Excel in order for the automated feature to work.
8/7/06

[10]
NEWSLETTER
 A special summer issue of "The Lighthouse Lens," Vol. 7, Issue 1, is available from Page 8 of the web site.
8/3/06

[9]
ARLHS Convention 2006 web site.
Annual Convention
October 20 - 21, 2006
at the Adventurer Inn Beachfront Resort in Wildwood Crest, NJ (Cape May area). You can visit the Inn's web site here.
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If you want to see a bit about NJ lighthouses, go here. 5/27/06

[8]
Thanks to VE2LHP, a third version of the ARLHS contest scoresheet has been added. This one adds a numbering feature for members and nonmembers that ties into the 2 pts member contact column. See this link for description and download.
04/21/06

[5]
The ARLHS has created its own QSL bureau to assist members in reducing the higher and higher cost of QSL-ing. The ARLHS QSL Buro allows you to make one mailing to one central location for all of your USA/Canada contacts.
For instructions, Go Here.
10/05/05

[4]
Click here to visit the new ARLHS Ship's Store. T-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers — goods galore!
9/10/05

[3]
Restricted MEMBERS ONLY web pages: To get a password to Members Only web pages, go to Page 8 and attempt to login. You will get an error message that will give instructions on how to obtain your password.
12/31/05

[2]
Back issues of the ARLHS newsletter, the "Lighthouse Lens," are available on line in PDF format. Go to Page 8 (Databases) of the web site and scroll down the volume and issue numbers.
Note that you will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader in order to view these files.
9/04/05

DISCLAIMER
While every attempt is made to be accurate, the information contained on this web site, including, but not limited to, names, locations, spellings, and latitude/longitude coordinates, are for informational and research purposes only and are not to be used for the purpose of navigation or in any other critical application. The ARLHS, its members and officers, its assigns and agents, are held harmless from any and all use, misuse, or misinterpretation of the data presented herein, as well as for any and all activities of its members or other representatives. This includes meetings, activations, and activities performed or conducted under the name, symbol. logo, or acronym of the society.
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Expedition/Activation and
Announcement News
Week ending Oct 28, 2006 Note: After you have posted your notice to the ARLHS calendar (see Page 2 of web site), send your activation / expedition announcements to the webmaster.
Allow a week's lead time for it to be posted. Be sure to give the following data in this order :

Date of activity (Important!)
State/Province/Country (Important!)
Call used (Important!)
LH name
ARLHS LH# (no others)
UTC time and frequency

Do not BLOVIATE or PONTIFICATE! List only informaton for the items above in the order requested. Space is limited. We can not give QSL info, band changes, or other information. Post any explanations or expansions in a separate message on the BeaconBot. Please do not use all capital letters except for call sign.

October 20:
ANNOUNCEMENT
 New ARLHS World List of Lights Committee Members announced.

October 20 & 21:
NEW JERSEY
 Annual ARLHS Convention
DETAILS HERE.
List attendees is available on line.

Purposes of the ARLHS:

The purposes for which this society is formed are:

  • To promote public awareness of the role ham radio and light beacons have played in assisting and maintaining safety at sea.
  • To preserve the heritage and history of lighthouses and lightships
  • To aid in preserving those lights in danger of destruction or decay
  • To recognize the keepers of the lights as maritime heroes
  • To foster camaraderie within the ham fraternity
  • To provide fellowship amongst members of the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society

Membership:
Subscriptions to membership in the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society include a membership certificate, an embroidered ARLHS logo 3-inch shoulder patch*, and a subscription to the electronic online newsletter that is published somewhat sporadically throughout the year.

Member subscribers are assigned a unique member number that is used in various on-the-air events, and they are entitled to use the Society's logo on envelopes, QSL's, and stationery as long as their membership remains active.

Application for membership is on Page 4. Inquire about charter franchises by sending an e-mail to weidner [at] waterw.com. Terms of subscription may be changed at any time without notice.
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*Note: Sorry, we don't provide a cap or T-shirt with the patch. But see "ARLHS Apparel and Mugs" below.


Maritime Communication Nets for Hams
Link to U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Click here for links to the US Coast Guard, boating courses, and marine information.

SHOPPING CENTER

[1]
Official ARLHS Logo Apparel, Mugs, etc.

from CafePress online shopping store

[2]
Special values for ARLHS members @

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For information on establishing an affiliate franchise chapter, please see the information on the Franchise Affiliate Page. (This page is accessible only to active members when franchises are available and requires password access.)

By availing yourself of the ARLHS web site and services you are agreeing to accept the terms outlined and stipulated in the "USER AGREEMENT." Please read the terms of this agreement carefully, and if you do not agree with them, please sign out. If you agree, continue with log-in or registration. (See web page 4 for membership information.)

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The Weidner Publishing Group
114 Woodbine Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
Phone: 856-486-1755
Email: president[at]arlhs.net
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