Malaysian Nation Wide Light House Weekend 2009 (MLHW 09), and International Light House Ham Radio Weekend 2009

Project Paper: Malaysian Nation Wide Light House Weekend 2009 (MLHW 09), and International Light House Ham Radio Weekend 2009 

Hi All,

Our friend intends to do an International Light House Ham Radio Weekend and he has prepared the paper below for your attention.

Enjoy reading -

Purpose:

i. This event is not a contest, there are no prizes or any other enticements to participate and is therefore free of charge.

ii. To promote public awareness of ham radio and lighthouses in Malaysia.

iii. To acknowledge the contribution and recognition of the lighthouses and their keepers.

iv. To foster fellowship among members of the various Ham Radio clubs and Lighthouse Societies in Malaysia.

v. To gain experience for DX-peditions for the Ham Radio operators and to promote “exotic” Malaysia among International DXCC chasers or seekers.

vi. Pilot project proposed, as a future yearly event on the 2nd weekend of August and to be inserted in the Tourism Malaysia Calendar of the year.

vii. Since the 2nd weekend of August every year, coincides with the “Asia Pacific JOTA”, this ILLW event is extended to all Boy Scouts and Girl Guides via BP House Malaysia, to join in the fun at the light houses or contact the light houses via Ham Radio.

Date: 1st till 31st August 2009 (MST)
Weekend 2 – 8 Aug 09 (Sat), 9am till 9 Aug 09 (Sun) 3pm (30hrs)
Weekend 3 – 15 Aug 09 (Sat), 9am till 16 Aug 09 (Sun) 3pm (30hrs)

Collaboration with: 
Jabatan Laut Malaysia
Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia
Kementerian Pelancongan & Tourism Malaysia
Pejabat Menteri Besar & Local Council
MARTS
MARES
ASTRA
NESRAC
JASRA
PERAMAH
BARC
Kinabalu Radio Club
SARC
Kuching Radio Club
Brunei Darrusallam Radio Society
SARTS
All other groups within Malaysia 
Light Houses Station Master: 
Penang
Rumah Api Fort Cornwallis, 9M2BA – Azmi Abdullah
Rumah Api Muka Head 
Rumah Api Pulau Rimau 

Selangor
Rumah Api Pulau Angsa 9M2CJ – Thiam Chee Ming
Rumah Api One Fathom Bank 
Rumah Api Kuala Selangor 9M2SQL – Abdul Mutalib Omar
Rumah Api Bukit Jugra 9M2GEN - Zafarudin

Negeri Sembilan / Melaka
Rumah Api Cape Rachado 9M2QQ – Hans Elhers 
Rumah Api Pulau Undan 9M2WT – William Tan

Johor
Rumah Api Bukit Segenting 9M2NP - Tango (Narayanan Pillai)
Tanjung Piai Lightbeacon
Pulau Pisang Light House
Tg Api Api Light House 9M2DA Deen Atan
Tg Tenggaroh Light House
Pulau Mungging Light House 

Pahang
Rumah Api Tanjung Gelang 9M2TOT Ibrahim B Musa

Kelantan / Terengannu
Tumpat Light House
Pantai Senok . Pengkalan Daty Light House
Seabelle Rock Light House, Pulau Perhentian
Bukit Puteri Light House Kuala Terengganu

Sabah
Tanjung Kubong Light House 9M6DJC – M Christoper 
Pulau Papan Light House 
Pulau Gaya Light House 
Pulau Kalampunian Light House 
Pulau Silingan Light House 
Tanjung Trang Light House 
Bagahak Light House 
Pulau Si Aimil Light House 

Sarawak
Tanjung Dato Light House 9M8DB – Johnny 
Tanjung Po Light House 
Tanjung Jerijeh Light House 
Tanjung Sirik Light House 
Tanjung Kidurong Light House 
Tanjung Lobang Light House
Tanjung Baram Light House 

http://www.marine.gov.my/light/peta1.html

so any volunteers please contact 9W2PD

this is the latest confirm news that I have so far, i believe there is more to come....

1. Rumah Api Fort Cornwallis, Penang
- Station Master: 9M2BA - Azmi Abdullah
- Coordinator : 9W2TZ - Hanafi

2. Rumah Api Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor
- Station Master: 9M2NAZ - Nazali
- Coordinator: 9W2SF - Syed Faisal

3. Rumah Api Cape Rachardo Tanjung Tuan, Port Dickson
- Station Master: 9M2PD - Harichandra
- Coordinator: 9M2SQL - Mutalib

4. Rumah Api Bukit Segenting, Batu Pahat, Johor
- Station Master: 9M2NP - Narayanan (Thango)
- Coordinator: 9W2BUG - Jayakanthan

5. Rumah Api Tanjung Gelang, Kuantan Pahang
- Station Master: 9M2TOT - Ibrahim Musa
- Coordinator: 9W2RZL - Rizal

6. Rumah Api Pulau Gaya, Sabah
- Station Master: 9M6DJC - Christopher
- Coordinator: 9W6BOY - Daniel Haikal

if i miss any stations, pls update me (9W2PD).. thanks..

Kawan2 pls get in touch dengan Station Master atau coordinator yang berdekatan dgn kawasan anda.. pls email me if u need assistance..

di lampirkan

1. station master acceptance form

2. light house station organization chart

3. my sample letter to SKMM - notification of MLHW 09 and application of special callsign

4. my sample letter to Jabatan Laut Malaysia - permission to enter and tx pls update and change mana yang perlu.. klu dapat dalam malay lagi bagus...
(if in 2007 format tak boleh open, pls resave in 2003 format)

pls get from your respective clubs surat sokongan untuk station anda..
COORDINATOR, pls coordinate all letters directly from you via email to wherever needed and cc to me, all attachments preferrably in PDF format.. 

PLEASE NOTE: closing date utk international listing is on 15 Jul 09 (pls correct me, klu salah)..
I hope to compile all by 13 Jul 09 (Mon by 3pm MST).. 
and forward the news to the international coordinators by that nite.. 
kerjasama daripada pihak tuan for all early news is very much appreciated..

ada beberapa soalan yang telah ditanya oleh kawan2.. mintak maaf my malay is not that good.. but antara FAQ adalah..
yg jawapan semuanya ada kat http://illw.net/ dan http://ialhp.org/  

1. Apa yg akan kita buat disana?
Kita akan open Amateur Radio station dibawah guidance Station Master dan berkommunikasi or contact dgn station yang lain daripada kawasan light house.. Objective kita adalah untuk public awareness of the light house, its preservation and historical contribution for navigational purposes..
also sebagai activiti untuk kelab.. semua 9Ms, 9Ws and SWLs digalakkan bersama.. public are welcome...
tugas adalah seperti dalam organization chart yg dilampirkan...

2. Apakah Freq yang akan digunakan?
As per AA issued.. and according to the WARC contest bands..
Mhz 1.8 / 3.5 / 7.0 / 14.0 / 21.0 / 28.0 - HF All modes: SSB / CW / RTTY / PSK / FM / SSTV / APRS Local to add Mhz 144 / 430 / 1.2G / Satelite Comm
Antenna: Open (long wire, vertical, beam) 

3. Siapa punya radio akan kita gunakan?
Kalau boleh equipment pakai kelab punya, but i rasa ini adalah peralatan daripada anggota team yang akan bertugas distation tersebut.. klu anda nak menggunakan radio or setup, pls ask tuan yg punya dahulu... 

4. Station mana yang akan on air? (as at 6 Jul 09)
http://illw.org/9-list.html (62 Light Houses Internationally) 8 & 9 Aug 09
http://illw.net/2009_list.htm (213 Light Houses Internationally) 15 & 16 Aug 09

5. Any payment?
Free.. dan sendirian berhad.. 
not sure klu club ada peruntukkan untuk activity ini??....

6. Whats next?
Berhubunglah dengan station master anda untuk info terkini dan setup yang diplan utk MLHW 09. 
Station Masters klu boleh pls get some pictures of the light houses and some details of ur proposed station setup.. i will try to do some marketing on the net and inform the clubs internationally that you will be on air during that time...

7. Any Special Callsign?
saya belum berbincang dengan SKMM lagi secara officially.. harapan agar ada callsign khas that is allocated for all light houses and that can be used for such activities... 
I will write officially once Im sure how many light houses will be activated in Malaysia..
COORDINATOR, pls see as attached..

8. Jabatan Laut side?
I have spoken on the phone to the JL officer on this matter and had informed him on the dates and what we will be basically doing.. berita ini diterima dengan baik dan mereka ada meminta surat utk activity ini.. COORDINATOR, pls see as attached..

apa lagi yang tertinggal? pls update me.. pls pass maklumat ini kepada kawan2 lain.. 
thanks alot to all the emails and support for the MLHW 09... more updates to follow soon..
hope to hear you on air.... 
best 73s de 9W2PD..