In previous years, as you all well know, I have been involved with the Scouts JOTA, however, I have never been involved in a MOTA (Museums On The Air).  Given my late father’s background working for a company servicing mine equipment, it was about time I got involved with a coal pit museum.

MOTA, this year will be held on two weekends in June, the Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June, and also Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026.  Link to the RSGB website.

My own radio club, the West Manchester Radio Club, each year activate the Lancashire Mining Museum at the old Astley pit, just off the A580 East Lancashire road, and operating with the special event call sign GB0PIT.

As a club we have six members operating two radios, HF, and VHF/UHF.  Radios and antennas yet to be decided.

Due to other family commitments, I can only get involved in one date, Saturday 20th June, which I am looking forward to next month.