Santa Claus is coming to a receiver near you.
A Tribute to Clyde McAfee - KG4BVR

For years Clyde, KG4BVR, of Eightmile, Alabama, ran the Santa Claus Net on
 20 meters. Bob, AA4EE, has taken over for Clyde and is doing a great job!

The holidays are coming and the kids are starting to anticipate Christmas. Sometimes a great introduction to ham radio that entertains the younger set is to let them speak to Santa on the air.

Each year a 14300 MHz regular puts on what is known as a "Santa Claus Net" bringing volunteer Santa's into ham shacks and other places the world over.

Volunteer Santa's choose a clear frequency in the general portion of the 20 meter band and let it be known on 14300 khz where they'll be. Folks with youngsters to entertain can then tune in and give their youngsters a chance to talk with Santa over the air.

Sometimes lady ops will play Mrs.Claus to the delight of the children. What a great way to introduce the grandchildren to ham radio when visiting over the holidays. Let them talk to Santa Claus.

Explain how radio waves propagate on hf and tune to the twenty meter band to find Santa ready and waiting to hear from the kids.

So, volunteer and spread some holiday cheer or check in with us with your children and visiting relatives.
We can always use "relay" stations too.