N1BCG 2015 Greenwich, CT.

Operator: Clark Burgard, N1BCG
Tribute to historic 1BCG
1921, Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.A. 1BCG was the first amateur radio station to successfully send a message across the Atlantic using shortwave (HF) frequencies. Pictured above on the QSL card: The 1921 100' x 70' "Caged T" antenna and station shack at 1BCG and the 1950 memorial dedication in Greenwich. (L-R): Paul F. Godley, Maj. Edwin H. Armstrong, George E. Burghard, Wilbur A. Peck and Dr. Caldwell (both of Greenwich) and Ernest V. Amy.

About N1BCG (in his words):
I was originally assigned KA1HOZ in 1981, then KB1NFS in 1996. These were sequentially assigned and served their purpose, but I wanted to have a callsign that was meaningful in many ways. The inscription on the monument in the upper right picture was my inspiration to apply for N1BCG:
NEAR THIS SPOT ON DECEMBER 11, 1921, RADIO STATION 1BCG SENT TO ARDROSSAN, SCOTLAND, THE FIRST MESSAGE EVER TO SPAN THE ATLANTIC ON SHORT WAVES. 1BCG, AN AMATEUR STATION, BUILT AND OPERATED BY MEMBERS OF THE RADIO CLUB OF AMERICA. DEDICATED
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT
1950

Given that I'm located in the same town, enjoy shortwave communications on amateur radio, am an avid experimenter and builder, and appreciate the many contributions of Edwin Armstrong, it seemed appropriate to apply for a callsign that would encompass all. I am very happy to now have N1BCG and look forward to sharing the story of this historically significant amateur radio station.

N1BCG's web page http://www.internetwork.com/radio/n1bcg/ features photos of the 1BCG antenna, equipment and operators.

Edwin Armstrong – member of radoiclub 1BCG with Marion Armstrong on their honeymoon in 1923 at Palm Beach, FL.

QSL & Info W5KNE Collection
With permission from N1BCG
Photo & Info courtesy of UY5XE