SOS Radio Week started on 19 January. This is an opportunity for amateur radio operators from the UK and Ireland to recognise the invaluable work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and to raise money to assist with the Institution's running costs.
The event is organised by members of the Southport and District Amateur Radio Club. It concludes on the RNLI's own fund raising day, SOS Day, on 25 January.
Several operators and groups are registered as taking part in this event, so if you hear any stations calling 'CQ SOS Radio Week', please go back to them as they will be sponsored for every contact they make.
It is not too late to take part yourself. Simply download a sponsorship form and some log sheets from www.sadarc.org.uk, get sponsored and operate for just one day or for the remainder of the event. Every penny really does count. Alternatively, you can make a donation to the event from the site using any debit card.
Further details can be obtained from Derek Hughes, G7LFC, telephone 01695 573870, or by email to derek@g7lfc.co.uk .
(Source: RSGB)