On 17th & 18th May 2025, in support of SOS Radio Week 2025, Itchen Valley Amateur Radio Club will activate special event station GBØSR (Solent Rescue) on behalf of Solent Rescue from their lookout on the clifftop at Lepe Country Park, Hampshire. Operation will be mainly SSB on the HF bands (40m / 20m / 15m / 10m).
We are participating in SOS Radio Week 2025 in May to help promote & raise awareness of the work of the RNLI, NCI, Independent Lifeboat Stations and Coastal Rescue teams through amateur radio. If you haven’t heard of SOS Radio Week, find out more at www.sosradioweek.org.uk
Volunteer crew operating Solent Rescue 1 inshore lifeboat
Photo: Solent Rescue
Photo: Solent Rescue
Established in 1971, Solent Rescue is an independent rescue charity run entirely by volunteers, and funded by charitable donations. Operating from their lookout station on the clifftop at Lepe Country Park, Solent Rescue works alongside the RNLI and NCI, and operates two inshore lifeboats providing a 24/7 response as an emergency service to HM Coastguard.
To find out more about Solent Rescue, or to make a donation, click here
The station will run from approx 10am – 4pm each day, and we will be looking for operators for the HF station, plus help to set up the station (starting from 9am). If you are able to help out please contact Ken G4DKH directly or via the club forum.
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