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   14 September 2016   
      
   The Amateur Radio Association of the Republic of San Marino is happy to   
   announce a special activity from the Three Towers of San Marino, a group of   
   towers located on the three peaks of Monte Titano in the capital, also   
   depicted on both the national flag    
   and coat of arms.   
      
   This activation that will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of   
   Territory and Environment and the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, will take   
   place in conjunction with a civil protection exercise on September 17th and   
   18th  for 24 hours.   
      
   The Three Towers Award is issued in  two categories. The  Three Towers Award   
   (Standard) is issued to an amateur radio station submitting proof of contact   
   with all the 3 towers on 2 bands. The Three Towers Award Honor Roll is issued   
   to an amateur radio    
   station submitting proof of contact with all the three towers on three bands.   
      
   The stations will be active only on 15, 20 and 40 meters. Three stations will   
   be activated by the members and supporters of ARRSM from:   
      
   Guaita - First Tower - T71A   
      
   The Guaita is the oldest of the three towers, and the most famous. It was   
   constructed in the 11th century and served briefly as a prison. It was rebuilt   
   numerous times and reached its current form in the 15th century during the war   
   fought between San    
   Marino and the House of Malatesta.   
      
   Cesta - Second Tower - T71B   
      
   The Cesta is located on the highest of Monte Titano';s summits. A museum to   
   honor Saint Marinus, created in 1956, is located in this tower and showcases   
   over 1,550 weapons dating from the Medieval Era to the modern day. It was   
   constructed in the 13th    
   century on the remains of an older Roman fort.   
      
   Montale - Third Tower - T71C   
      
   The Montale is located on the smallest of Monte Titano';s summits. Unlike the   
   other towers, this one is not open to the public. It was constructed in the   
   14th century. It is thought to have been constructed to give protection   
   against the increasing power    
   of the Malatesta family in that region. It was also used as a prison, and   
   accordingly, the only entrance to the tower is a door about seven metres from   
   ground level, which was common for prison architecture of the time.   
      
   The special QSL card can be requested via T70A via direct or via BURO.   
      
   The request of the award must be sent only direct to ARRSM (T70A) with a fee   
   of 10€/15$ to cover the expenses (the award will be printed on vellum paper).   
      
   A.R.R.S.M. RADIO CLUB   
      
   P.O.BOX 77   
      
   47890 REP. SAN MARINO ( VIA ITALY )   
      
   San Marino   
      
   Operating from the top of San Marino, inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site with   
   3 brand new callsigns is absolutely uncommon for amateur radio activity in the   
   Republic of San Marino. It's a unique opportunity and the operators will do   
   their best to offer    
   the a QSO with all the three stations to as many radio amateurs as possible.   
      
   More info on the ARRSM website (in Italian): www.arrsm.org/t71a-t71b-t71c   
      
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