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Edmund Fitzgerald Anniversary-Special Event Ham Radio Station at Dossin Museum (Michigan)

W8F – Edmund Fitzgerald Special Event Amateur Radio Station,
Saturday., November 9, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST
Public Event · Hosted by The Livonia Amateur Radio Club, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Detroit Historical Society

To commemorate the November 10, 1975 sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, The Livonia Amateur Radio Club (LARC) will operate a Special Event “Ham” radio Station, W8F, at the Museum on Saturday Nov. 9, from 11 AM to 3:30PM EST. We will be communicating with other amateur radio operators around the country and the world, reminding them of the Fitz’ story. We issue a special confirmation certificate to those “hams” who make contact with us.
Museum visitors are welcome to observe our operation, which will be staged in DeRoy Hall.

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