Hindenburg 75 Anniversary
W2H Commemorates 75 Anniversary of Hindenburg Crash
The NJDXA commemorates the 75 anniversary of the crash of the Hindenburg with the special events call W2H. On May 6th, the actual date of the disaster, we will operate two HF and one VHF stations from the Lakehurst Naval Air Station. Our operating location is only a few yards from the disaster site in hanger "A".
The Lakehurst NAS operation will use the call W2H. During the periods April 28 through May 5, 2012 and May 7 through May 12, 2012 individual club members will operate as W2H/75 from their home stations. The /75 indicates the 75 anniversary of the crash.
W2H Operating Frequencies
The operating frequencies for the W2H May 6th operation are:
HF CW 7.030 MHz, 14.030 MHz and 21.030 MHz.
HF SSB 7.185 MHz, 14.185 MHz and 21.285 MHz.
Actual operation could be a within 5 Khz either side of the above frequencies due to band conditions and interference from other stations.
VHF FM 146.835 MHz PL 127.3 for duplex operation
VHF FM 146.52 MHz for simplex operation
During the extended periods of W2H operation add the following:
HF CW 3.530 MHz and 28.030 MHz.
HF SSB 3.805 MHz and 28.305 MHz.
HF PSK 14.071 MHz.
HF RTTY 14.081 MHz.
WARC bands may also be operational.
QSL Information
A specially designed QSL is available for contacts with W2H.
Dave WO2X is the QSL manager for this operation. His mailing address is:
Davis W. de Coons
30 Hearle Drive
Pequannock, NJ 07440-1122
USA
Direct QSLing
Stateside (includes AK, HI, PR, VI) - SASE with first class postage (45 cents or forever stamp)
Canada and Mexico - SAE with $1 USD or 1 IRC
All other DX - SAE with $2 USD or 1IRC
If you are using IRCs, please make sure that they are properly stamped and unexpired.
Bureau QSLing
All DX stations outside of USA can send their QSL requests direct to the W2 QSL bureau.
The bureau does not process stateside cards, including AK, HI, PR, VI and all other US territories and possessions. Please send those cards direct only.