01/24/2025

To help promote amateur radio science and technology, and to honor the 100th
anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), ARRL is inviting
radio clubs and schools to organize a Ham Radio Open House in April, built
around World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) on April 18.

The event is intended to highlight the Amateur Radio Service for its
development and practice of the latest radio communications and technology, and
as a hands-on pathway into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) fields for the next generation.

In April, amateur radio clubs, school stations, and other groups will have the
opportunity to advance public knowledge about ham radio by welcoming their
communities into their stations for the Ham Radio Open House, as part of World
Amateur Radio Day. The focus will be on scientific advancement and
demonstrating cutting-edge technology. This is a chance to not only shape the
conversation about modern ham radio but also to show how it serves as a
steppingstone and testbed for many young people pursing STEM education and
future high-tech careers.

ARRL has teamed up with HamSCI -- Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation[1] --
and the science community organization SciStarter to invite the public to
participate in One Million Acts of Science[2] during April, which is Citizen
Science Month. By hosting a Ham Radio Open House at your group's station on
April 18, you'll introduce individuals who might never otherwise find out about
today's amateur radio, where science and technology intersect with fun and
learning.ÿ

ARRL Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, said ARRL is
excited to work with HamSCI and SciStarter on this project. "This is an
exciting opportunity to really reclaim the public's image of ham radio and show
them the modern, cutting-edge technology that's in use by many amateurs," she
said.

Clubs are encouraged to showcase the latest weak-signal modes, such as FT8
using WSJT-X, or other digital modes. This could be a great opportunity to
explore new areas of amateur radio and demonstrate how the service is at the
cutting edge of electrical engineering.

Look for resources to help organize and promote the event soon. Find details at
www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day[3].ÿ


[1] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMjM3MjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zNjY0NDMxOQ/index.html

[2] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMjM3MjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zNjY0NDMyMA/index.html

[3] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMjM3MjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zNjY0NDMxOA/index.html


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