How to Let Kids Talk With Santa Over Ham Radio This Holiday Season
Santa Claus will be on the amateur radio airwaves again this year.
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Content related to activities intended to promote or advocate for Amateur Radio to the public, our government, and our served agencies.
Santa Net starts November 29th
The Santa Net will return to the airwaves beginning November 29th and remain active through Christmas Eve. The net will take place each evening at 7:00 PM Central Time on 3.916 MHz.
Repeaters - the Sounds of Silence
Get on the Air and Make Some Noise—Advice on Increasing Local Repeater Activity
Why are VHF and UHF repeaters so quiet much of the time? Where is everybody? When you tune in on the local 2-meter repeater, more often than not it’s nothing but cricketsand they’re not chirping PL tones.
Oldtimers would tell you someone on the repeater was always willing to talk during the day. Many were retirees with time on their hands or hams operating mobile while running errands or traveling to and from work.
Be a part of Skywarn Recognition Day
Join in recognizing all of the Skywarn™ spotters serving our nation by participating in 2024 Skywarn™ Recognition Day (SRD 2024) from 0000Z to 2400Z on Saturday, December 7th.
December Contest Corral
The December 2024 Contest Corral is available for download from the ARRL Contest Calendar page.
