Sydney Mardi Gras VI2021PRIDE recap

Between 19th February and 7th March 5 operators made 787 contacts with our special event callsign VI2021PRIDE, celebrating Sydney Mardi Gras . This was our first special event callsign activation and it went without any issues. Thanks to all our operators for making it happen and everyone who called in. We made contacts with 41 countries on a variety of modes. Make sure you either send a QSL card, or use ClubLogs online QSL request to obtain a special event specific QSL card.

Operators

• Ben - VK4BJL

• Luke - VK3UKW

• Michaela - VK4XSS

• Geordie - VK3CLR

• Mark - VK5QI

Up next

We'll be back for Midsumma, 19th April to 5th May. Here's a sneak peak of the amazing art work for Midsumma's QSL card. Art was created by the amazing Ehren English (Twitter: @EhrenEnglish, Instagram: @ehrenenglish_art)

QSL card artwork for VI2021PRIDE Midsumma activation

Why are we running VI2021PRIDE?

By operating the special event callsign VI2021PRIDE we are :

• Demonstrating that amateur radio is an inclusive and accepting hobby

• Celebrate who we are, and our history

• Allowing amateur radio operators to find our community and help us make amateur radio more inclusive

• Show those interested in joining amateur radio that the hobby is diverse

At Pride Radio Group our core values are :

• Encouraging, promoting and supporting diversity with the wider radio community

• Sharing our experiences and learnings with the community

• Celebrating and embracing pride on the air