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FAQ

Frequently asked questions concerning the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society (ALRHS):

  1. What is the Amateur Radio Society and how do I join?
  2. What is a “light” or “lighthouse”? How does the ARLHS define a lighthouse? What do you mean by the classification “Historic” and “Museum”?
  3. What is meant by “activating” a light? How do I activate one?
  4. What is the “Visual Sight Rule”?
  5. What if I am within sight of two lights? Can I activate both at the same time? Which number do I give out?
  6. What are the policies and procedures for QSLing lighthouse contacts?
  7. Where can I get a list of lights and their ARLHS numbers?
  8. What happens if I let my membership expire? Do I lose my number? Can I rejoin?
  9. I know of a light that is not on your Light List. How do I get a number assigned to it?
  10. What are the suggested ARLHS calling frequencies?
  11. What are the rules concerning use of the ARLHS logo? Can I use it on my QSL cards and web site?

News & Articles

  • Changes coming for 2026
  • NLLW This Weekend
  • Lifetime Achievement Awards for Jim K5JIM, Jim KA3UNQ and Dan KD3CQ
  • Light Hearted interviews John Huggins & Dan Romanchik
  • ARLHS Spring Lights 2021 – Current Activations list
  • Lifetime Achievement Award for Whitey K1VV and Don N1DT (SK)
  • Bob Crawford, VE1REC, SK
  • James Weidner (K2JXW) Founder of ARLHS SK
  • Notes from KX4O/P during NLLW 2018
  • 2000th ARLHS number assigned and other news
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