Rathlin Island lighthouse expedition 2026
Club members operated from Rue Point, West Light and East Light using callsigns GB1RP, GB2WL and GB2EL. Almost 1,200 radio contacts were logged, including 60 on QO-100.
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Bushvalley Annual Radio Rally — 1 November 2026
The upcoming club rally in Limavady brings together traders, a Bring & Buy area and radio enthusiasts from Northern Ireland and beyond. Proudly supporting Autism NI.
- When: Sunday 1 November 2026; doors open at 11:00 am
- Where: Limavady United Football Club, Rathmore Road, Limavady, BT49 0DF
- What's on: Traders, Bring & Buy, catering and free parking
ILLW 2025
Rathlin Island expedition
Ten club members activated all three Rathlin lighthouses using GB1RP, GB2WL and GB2EL, recording 1,957 contacts across SSB, CW and FT8.
Special event
International Lighthouse Weekend
The club operates from East Light, West Light and Rue Point across HF, VHF, UHF, voice, Morse and digital modes.
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Rathlin Island
Photographs, operating reports and results from the club’s annual Rathlin Island expeditions.
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Previous activities
Browse Bushvalley ARC rallies, Rathlin Island lighthouse expeditions, awards and club events, arranged by year from 2022 onwards.
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