From the ARRL Letter, August 3, 2023:
National Lighthouse Day is unofficially Monday, August 7, 2023, and the US National Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend (NLLW) will occur on August 5 – 6.
National Lighthouse Day and NLLW celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Lighthouse Service, and they honor lighthouses, lightships, and the commitment and service of those who tended America’s lights for generations. The Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society (ARLHS), founded by James H. Weidner, K2JXW (SK), will be operating their BeaconBot website for email contacts and asking amateur radio operators to participate by contacting lighthouses across the United States.
The suggested calling frequencies for SSB are 1.830, 3.530, 7.030, 10.130, 14.030, 18.070, 21.030, and 28.030. On CW, they’re 1.830, 3.530, 7.030, 10.130, 14.030, 18.070, 21.030, and 28.030.
These frequencies can be crowded and are only suggestions. Amateur radio operators can use any clear frequency +/- 20 kHz of these suggestions. For digital modes, common operating frequencies are used. On VHF and UHF, repeater operation is allowed, but using the national calling frequencies is encouraged. ARLHS advises operators to be courteous, use good operating practices, and listen before they transmit. The ARLHS World List of Lights (WLOL), which was updated on June 19, 2023, is a comprehensive collection that contains information on 15,527 lighthouses in 234 amateur radio call areas. You can also find the times and dates of operation for the special events on the website.
The International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend 2023 (ILLW) will take place on August 19 – 20. Each year ILLW attracts more than 500 lighthouse entries located in at least 40 countries. There are few rules, and it is not a usual contest type event. Participation is also free and, there are no prizes for contacting large numbers of stations.
I’ll be operating Saturday and Sunday from the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse (USA 615). Unfortunately, the lighthouse isn’t in a Parks on the Air park, so you won’t find me on pota.app, but you can look for me on ReverseBeacon.Net, Mastodon, and Twitter.