International Marconi Day GB4MPC

Chronicles the operational history of Cullercoats Radio, established in 1906 under Marconi license, detailing its initial use of a spark-gap transmitter feeding a 200-foot wooden mast. Documents the station's transition in 1915 to Marconi Wireless and a 1929 upgrade to a valve-type transmitter. Explains its later role as a British Telecom (BT) Maritime Radio Station, callsign GCC, serving as a receiving site with transmitting aerials at Hartley.

Highlights the demolition of the commercial mast in 2000 and the site's subsequent sale. Features the Tynemouth Radio Club (GX0NWM) operating special event stations like GB4MPC for International Marconi Day from Marconi Point. Includes a historical QSL card confirming a QSO on 7.016 MHz in 1936.