This page is a review of events
planned in 1999 for the 100th Anniversary.
October 1899 - October 1999
To help organizations planning a commemorative event for this Marconi
Anniversary the QCWA is offering to act as coordinator. The goal
of this coordination is to schedule events to reduce conflicts. This
way people can enjoy as many events as possible and will not have to choose
between two events occurring at the same time.
Twin Lights Event schedule:
Twin Lights Exhibit (All October, 1999)
-Twin Lights is where it happened in 1899. See reproductions of Marconi's
equipment and the actual tower site.
Radar Rat Race (Saturday, October 16th, 1999 at 10AM)
- A non-competitive 5-6 miles of scenic woodland trails culminating with
a sumptous feast, featuring all the Guinness, Harp and Bass you can drink!
You must be 21 years or older (I.D. required). All the burgers, dogs,
jersey corn, etc. you can eat, and lots of fun games and contests afterwards
for extra prizes. $20.00 entry fee. 1st and last 20 runners
to receive special awards. Start in large parking lot on Monmouth
Bl. Organized by William A. Scholl III. Proceeds to benefit
'Family Resources Associates, Inc. Shrewsbury, NJ.
Winlab's 10th and Marconi's 100th (October 30, 1999)
100 Years ago, on September 30, 1899 at New Jersey's Twin
Lights, an historic event occurred. On that day, Guglielmo Marconi
conducted his now-famous radio transmission to a ship at sea. 10
years ago, David Goodman founded the Wireless Information Network Laboratory
(WINLAB) at Rutgers University, dedicated to advancing the future of wireless
communications.
The anniversaries of these events are being celebrated
on September 30, 1999. During the day 6 radio communications pioneers
( F. Adachi, D. Cox, R.H. Frenkiel, L. Greenstein, R. Lucky, A. Viterbi)
will share their perspectives on the past and the future of radio communications.
Following the talks, guests will assemble at the Twin Lights Historic Park
for a Marconi re-enactment, a viewing of old radio equipment and enjoy
refreshments. Dignitaries from government, industry, and academe
have been invited to participate. The day will conclude with dinner
at Bahr's waterfront restaurant.
A $225 registration fee covers all events, refreshments,
lunch and dinner. Contact Melissa Gelfman for more details: gelfman@winlab.rutgers.edu.
Special Event Activities for Marconi's 100th Anniversary
(Various dates below)
Atlantic Highlands NJ
QCWA Marconi Chapter #138
WA2GM (operating from the Twin Lights Lighthouse)
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of first practical Wireless Transmission
in America
UTC 1300 Sept. 30, 1999
UTC 2100 Sept. 30, 1999
3.875 - 7.235 - 14.240 - 21.325 MHz.
Certificate or QSL available: N4FS Mike B. Feher, 89 Arnold Blvd, Howell,
New Jersey 07731
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Garden State Amateur Radio Association
W2GSA (operating from the Twin Lights Lighthouse)
Celebrating the 1st Practical use of a wireless transmission
UTC 1300 Oct. 13, 1999
UTC 2100 Oct. 17, 1999
3.875 - 7.235 - 14.240 - 21.325 MHz.
Certificate or QSL available: Garden State Amateur Radio Association,
PO Box 34, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Atlantic Highlands NJ
QCWA Marconi Chapter #138
WA2GM (operating from the Twin Lights Lighthouse)
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of NY Yacht Race Transmission from
New York Harbor
UTC 1300 Oct. 20, 1999
UTC 2100 Oct. 24, 1999
3.875 - 7.235 - 14.240 - 21.325 MHz.
Certificate or QSL available: N4FS Mike B. Feher, 89 Arnold Blvd, Howell,
New Jersey 07731
New York Harbor NY
Garden State Amateur Radio Association
W2OD (operating from somewhere in the New York Harbor)
Simulated Spark Gap Transmission from a ship at sea.
UTC 1400 Oct. 16, 1999
UTC 1400 Oct. 17, 1999
3.875 - 7.235 - 14.240 - 21.325 MHz.
Certificate or QSL available: W2OD Bob Buus, 8 Donner Street, Holmdel,
NJ 07733
Wall Township, NJ
Ocean / Monmouth Amateur Radio Club
N2MO (operating from the old Marconi Company Hotel)
Celebrating the Marconi Test Facility in Wall Township, NJ
UTC 1300 Oct. 3, 1999
UTC 2100 Oct. 9, 1999
3.875 - 7.235 - 14.240 - 21.325 MHz.
Certificate or QSL available: QSL via OMARC, P. O. Box 267, Oakhurst,
New Jersey 07755
Wall Township, NJ
Marconi's Station No. 6 and WWII radar laboratory Tour (Posponed until
Turnover) - In 1912 after the Titanic disaster, it was obvious to all the
value of the Marconi wireless system to maritime safety. See the
five fire-proff well constructed 1914 Euro-American buildings, Marconi
build in Wall as a part of his visionary 'wireless girdle round the earth'.
Wall Township, NJ
INFOAGE KEY Transfer ceremony (Posponed until Turnover) - The U.S. Army
Signal Corps will officially close its military association with the origianl
Marconi station and give INFOAGE keys to the Marconi Buildings and the
H-buildings to begin the work on this new center of science and science
history education.
Page updated January 3, 2004
page created July 4, 1999
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